Silver Springs Mysteries: Book 2
Publication Date: September 27, 2025
In the second page-turning novel in the Silver Springs Mysteries, within Fall’s beauty lurks deadly deception…
Laura Evans thought managing the General Store café in Silver Springs, Vermont would be a peaceful change from her high-pressure Boston restaurant career. But when apple farmer Vernon Reed is found dead, suspicion falls on Laura’s friend Izzy-the enthusiastic theater enthusiast whose fingerprints are all over the murder weapon.
As damning evidence mounts and the town turns against Izzy, Laura refuses to believe the kind-hearted young man could be a killer. Teaming up with her wise neighbor Evelyn and fellow café worker Jasmine, she digs into Vernon’s secretive final months.
But the murderer is watching Laura’s investigation-and they’ll do anything to keep their lies from unraveling. In a community where everyone knows everyone, the deadliest secrets hide behind the most trusted faces.
This engaging book serves up the perfect blend of mystery and comfort. Every clue unfolds at just the right place, and justice is as satisfying as a refreshing glass of sweet cider.
Laura Evans is finding her groove in the delightful Vermont town of Silver Springs, but when an apple farmer is found dead, she uses her sleuthing skills in Jodie Morgan’s Murder at Goldenleaf Apple Farm.
Small town cozy mysteries are comforting to me. People know each other, and neighbors help each other. I love the sense of community that the characters demonstrate throughout the story.
The main protagonist, Laura, is very likable. Most women can identify with her. She’s new in town, getting to know her neighbors, and wants to do the right thing. Laura has a mom who worries about her and wants her to be successful, but only by her mom’s standards, not her own.
Much of the story takes place in a cafe with great food and coffee, which is a wonderful setting. I like that the author combines murder, mystery, great writing, and food into a really good story.
Small town mystery, food, and community combine for an engaging story in Murder at Goldenleaf Apple Farm.
Jodie is an author & knitting blogger. Her books welcome readers to Silver Springs in Vermont, filled with intriguing puzzles, memorable characters, and the satisfying solutions readers love. When she’s not plotting her next book, you’ll find her reading, savoring a coffee (always with cream!) or doing her latest knitting or crochet project. She loves to travel as it sparks ideas for her stories. Her most satisfying creative moments come from quiet evenings at home with family.
