The Book Worm

This book was originally released under another pen name. I'm excited to share it again—now published as Patti Ann Stafford.

Some secrets are better left buried… but the past has other plans.

When Peggy Stark stumbles upon a hidden metal door behind a dusty bookshelf in her beloved Black-Briar Books, she doesn't expect it to lead to a long-forgotten underground room—or a mystery her late grandfather kept carefully concealed. Together with her spirited cousins, Marnie and Arlene, Peggy uncovers a journal filled with cryptic notes, eerie symbols, and whispers of a powerful book that was never meant to be found.

But they aren't the only ones searching.

A strange woman arrives in Cobbler's Bluff, with unsettling questions and a chilling warning: the book must be returned—or darkness will follow. As the girls dig deeper, they begin to suspect that the legendary Grimoire isn't just a relic of folklore but something real... and dangerous. With the help of their quirky small-town allies and a whole lot of caffeine, the trio must outwit shadowy strangers, dodge town gossip, and solve a mystery generations in the making.
The past is calling, and what it reveals could change everything.

Filled with warm and endearing banter, small-town charm, and a touch of supernatural intrigue, The Book Worm is a heartwarming and spine-tingling cozy mystery perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Gigi Pandian, and Paige Shelton.