Origami, Opals, & Obsessions

Summer in Katie Wilk's small Minnesota town is anything but quiet. With the annual summer festival gearing up, Katie and her lovable black Lab, Maverick, are busy helping their energetic landlady keep the festivities on track. Two rounds of nighttime golf are not exactly Katie's forte, but that turns out to be the least of her worries.

When a Shady Oaks Country Club employee disappears, along with the waitstaff's tip money, Katie promises to investigate. But then her least-favorite cop slaps the cuffs on her and she must rally her friends, just to stay out of jail. Between delivering a baby, replacing her decrepit old car, and investigating not one but two murders, Katie barely has time to catch her breath.

With Maverick faithfully at her side, Katie must untangle a deadly web of obsessive secrets before the killer shatters the peace in their small town.

Fans of Laurie Cass, Sofie Ryan, and Leslie Meier will love this small-town cozy series!

Praise for this amazing cozy series by multiple award-winning author Mary Seifert:

"…. a solid 5 out of 5 stars. For those seeking not just a mystery but an immersive experience, Mary Seifert's debut novel [is] the perfect companion for a cosy night in, a cup of tea, and a journey into the heart of a captivating mystery." –  Maverick, Movies & Murder, Online Book Club

"...an intricate mystery with plenty of action and suspense. Plus, I like the dog." David Housewright Edgar Award winning author of Something Wicked

"From navigating small town life to solving puzzling murders, Katie and Maverick are a delight." —Mindy Mejia, international bestseller author

"Immediately captivating! Katie and Maverick are destined to become a notable amateur sleuth team in the mystery world." –Connie Shelton, USA Today bestselling author

"I thoroughly enjoyed this debut book by Mary Seifert! This well written and thoughtful story kept me engaged with fun characters, interesting information and mind and math puzzles. Looking forward to book two!" James, 5-star online review

"Fun read! The author has an authentic voice and has done her research. The plot covers many topics: dogs, history, the inner workings of hospitals, family dynamics, and more. I especially enjoyed the puzzles and little-known historical facts that were part of the story. Maverick, Movies & Murder kept my interest and left me wanting more. Highly recommend!" Beth, online 5-star review

"…very much looking forward to her next!!! I can't get enough of Ms. Seifert's books!!" – proudarmymom, 5 stars

"…plenty of unanticipated twists and turns. It kept [me] up reading to see what was going to happen next!" – RHN, 5 stars online