Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, David Rosenfelt, and Kate Carlisle. Generation after generation of Lane women die in childbirth, while the sea claims the men. Pippin Lane Hawthorne’s grand opening of Sea Captain’s Inn is tainted when a scholar studying the Lost Colony of Roanoke is brutally murdered. Like the black crow that hangs around the old house, could the untimely death be a harbinger of dark things to come? When her twin brother, Grey, begins bucking the curse by risking his life in the waters of the Outer Banks, Pippin lives in terror that he’ll be the next Lane male to be swallowed by the sea. Now she must use her gift of bibliomancy to save her brother, solve the murder, and end a two thousand year old pact. "A combination of magic and mystery, "Murder In Devil's Cove" by Melissa Bourbon is a deftly crafted and impressively original novel by an author with a genuine flair for originality. While certain to be an unusual, immediate and enduringly popular addition to community library Mystery/Suspense collections, it should be noted for the personal reading lists of anyone who enjoys Women's Friendship Fiction, Cozy Animal Mysteries, or Supernatural Mysteries..." - Midwest Book Review "The unraveling of the mystery involves Pippin's family history (it goes all the way back to Roman times in Ireland), hidden clues, a long-lost keepsake, and a secret room. For mystery fans who enjoy amateur detectives who rely on mystical insights rather than Holmesian deductions, Murder in Devil's Cove will provide an entertaining read." - Seattle Book Revie w Reviewer Praise for Murder at Sea Captain's Inn Murder at Sea Captain's Inn by Melissa Bourbon is an intriguing and well-written installment in what has quickly become one of my fave series. The elements of magical realism are what makes this series stand out from the rest, and this latest novel whets your appetite for even more. -Reading is My Superpower MURDER AT SEA CAPTAIN'S INN provides an intriguing multilayered mystery. The Lost Colony, the Lane family curse, family relationships, and mysterious connections converge creating an intensely captivating story. Readers' minds must be alert and nimble, sorting through the clues divined by literary classics and those craftily left by the author. -Cozy Up With Kathy There are several layers to this mystery and the magical power of bibliomancy became one of the best parts of the story . . . This is the first book I've read in the series and really loved it! ~Books To The Ceiling Full of plenty of clues while still keeping you guessing until the end. The use of bibliomancy is a nice touch as well as the adorable deaf dog Sailor. ~ Books a Plenty Book Reviews Ms. Bourbon writes in a way that makes the reader captivated and completely part of the story. I love this story and the characters. ~Baroness' Book Trove Reader Praise for Murder at Sea Captain's Inn "Melissa Bourbon has deftly waved her magic wand and spun this original entertaining Book Magic Mystery series which will take you on a fascinating and magical ride!" "I am in love with this series...I didn't want the story to end." "Murder at Sea Captain's Inn is a well-woven tale of mystery, history, murder, and myth...This book is a unique cozy mystery." "A spellbinding mystery with a tightly woven plot that kept me reading long into the night." "The small town atmosphere makes the reader want to hop on their bicycle and take in all the sites." "Pippin is a fantastically well-written character." "I couldn't put it down for fear of missing what was around each twist and turn." "Not only does this book contain a well-planned mystery but the characters are engaging and the mix of history and magic lead the reader on a twisty-turny ride that will keep you guessing until the very end." "I loved how Melissa Bourbon started each chapter with quotations from different books as they hinted about the essence of the current chapter: a mystery in itself." "It's such a wonderful book." "If you love history , a mystery and a great read this cozy is for you." "This is an excellent mystery with history, magic and contradictions." Dear Reader, This book! This series! I'm absolutely crazy about both.  If you love mysteries with a little history, some adventure, Irish lore, and books, you'll fall in love with this series. Happy reading! Melissa Melissa Bourbon is the national bestselling author of more than twenty mystery books, including the Book Magic mysteries, the Lola Cruz Mysteries, A Magical Dressmaking Mystery series, and the Bread Shop Mysteries, written as Winnie Archer. She is a former middle school English teacher who gave up the classroom in order to live in her imagination full time. Melissa lives in North Carolina with her educator husband, Carlos, and the youngest of their five children. She is beyond fortunate to be living the life of her dreams. Learn more about Melissa at her website