Murder on the Marginal Way by Anthony J. Pucci

You know that feeling when a mystery is set somewhere you actually know? When the landmarks aren’t just backdrop, but part of the story? That’s exactly the magic at work here.

Amateur sleuth and veteran English teacher Michael Bishop arrives in Ogunquit hoping for a quiet week before the school year begins. Instead, he finds himself standing at the edge of the very path you may have walked this morning — the Marginal Way — staring down at a body on the rocks below. The victim: Amy Walsh, a former student. The prime suspect: Bishop himself, after his hat turns up at the scene.

What follows is a fast-paced, sharply plotted mystery that peels back the sun-drenched charm of this idyllic coastal town to reveal something darker underneath. Powerful local figures want the death ruled an accident. Tourism, after all, must be protected. But Bishop isn’t buying it — and the deeper he digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes.

Set against the backdrop of our own beloved Ogunquit, this is a mystery that will feel deliciously familiar to anyone who has ever strolled the Marginal Way, lingered in Perkins Cove, or wondered what secrets a small town might be keeping.

• A gripping whodunit rooted in a real and recognizable setting
• A relatable, fully human protagonist battling memory lapses and professional pressures
• Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with genuine edge

Pick this one up, find a spot with a view of the water, and settle in. You won’t want to put it down before the last page.

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