Cover Reveal ~ MURDER UNDER A PEN NAME by Olivia Matthews

May 17, 2026 | Cover Reveal

It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Peach Coast Library” mystery series, coming in May 2026 and now up for preorder.

Publication Date: May 26, 2026
Series: A Peach Coast Library Mystery, Book 3
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Format: Print, Digital
Author Website: patriciasargeant.com

Book Synopsis
Marvey, a small-town librarian, discovers a dead body—now she’s being framed for murder!

Marvey’s managing multiple projects at the library and volunteering with the Peach Coast Historical Society’s Annual Scavenger Hunt, but she still has time to help a neighbor in need.

When the town’s art gallery co-owner forgets his satchel at the library after his presentation, Marvey offers to return it to his office the next morning. But once she arrives, Marvey finds the co-owner murdered. Seconds later, sheriff’s deputies appear and Marvey’s cataloged under a cloud of suspicion.

With evidence being planted against her, Marvey must prove her innocence. To do that, she’ll have to find the real killer—who may be hiding under a fake name.

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About the author
Olivia Matthews is the mystery pen name of national best-selling author Patricia Sargeant. Patricia also writes romantic suspense as Patricia Sargeant and contemporary romance as Regina Hart. You can read more about Patricia, Olivia, Regina and their books at PatriciaSargeant.com.

21 Comments

  1. Ashley-Ruth Moolenaar Bernier
    Ashley-Ruth Moolenaar Bernier on May 17, 2026 at 8:17 am

    The cover looks great! It really pulls in themes of the library and history (because of the quill!). It looks like a lot of fun!

    • Patricia Sargeant/Olivia Matthews
      Patricia Sargeant/Olivia Matthews on May 17, 2026 at 8:20 am

      Thank you so much, Ashley-Ruth!

    • Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews
      Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews on May 17, 2026 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you so much!!!

  3. Deborah M Almada
    Deborah M Almada on May 17, 2026 at 10:11 am

    So excited we get more from this wonderful series!

    • Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthewz
      Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthewz on May 17, 2026 at 3:20 pm

      Thank you so much! I’m excited, too. 😃

    • Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthewz
      Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthewz on May 17, 2026 at 3:21 pm

      Thank you so much, Deborah! I’m excited too. 😃

    • Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews
      Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews on May 17, 2026 at 3:22 pm

      Thank you so much, Deborah! I’m excited too. 😃

  4. Lisa Mathews
    Lisa Mathews on May 17, 2026 at 12:33 pm

    Beautiful cover! Love it.

    • Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews
      Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews on May 17, 2026 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Lisa! You’re very kind.

  5. Maddie Day
    Maddie Day on May 17, 2026 at 1:03 pm

    Fabulous, Olivia! So many congratulations.

    • Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews
      Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews on May 17, 2026 at 3:24 pm

      Maddie Day, thank you so very much!!!

  6. Ellen Byron
    Ellen Byron on May 17, 2026 at 7:26 pm

    Great cover!! Congratulations!!

    • Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews
      Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews on May 18, 2026 at 9:58 am

      Thank you so very, very much, Ellen!

  7. Ellen Byron
    Ellen Byron on May 17, 2026 at 7:41 pm

    Great cover!! Congratulations!

    • inks
      inks on May 17, 2026 at 11:05 pm

      Congrats! Love the cover. Not sure how I missed this series. I need to catch up.

      • Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews
        Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews on May 18, 2026 at 9:59 am

        Thank you so very much for your kind words and your interest in my series. I hope you enjoy it.

  8. Connie Berry
    Connie Berry on May 18, 2026 at 8:53 am

    Great cover–and such an intriguing hook!

    • Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews
      Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews on May 18, 2026 at 10:00 am

      Connie!!! Thank you so very much!

  9. Jennifer J. Chow
    Jennifer J. Chow on May 18, 2026 at 12:24 pm

    Cute cover! Congrats, Patricia/Olivia!

    • Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews
      Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews on May 21, 2026 at 10:58 am

      Jen!!! Thank you so very much! You’re very kind.