Murder at Mirror Lake Martin Adirondack Murder Mysteries Book

An Adirondack MysteryWhere deadly secrets lurk beneath tranquil waters…Seeking solace after her husband’s death, 52-year-old English teacher Ellie Martin escapes to the pristine shores of Mirror Lake with her scruffy terrier-lab mix, Watson. All she wants is peace, quiet, and time to heal. What she finds instead is murder.When charismatic local guide Scott Winters is found dead after entrusting Ellie with a mysterious envelope, authorities quickly rule it an accident. But the cryptic photographs inside—showing lakefront properties with suspicious survey markings—tell a different story. When her cabin is ransacked by someone desperate to find those photos, Ellie realizes she’s stumbled into something far more dangerous than her morning paddle tour.Drawn into a web of small-town secrets and environmental intrigue, Ellie reluctantly teams up with an unlikely group of allies: Vicki, a photographer with a knack for capturing more than scenery; Daniel, Scott’s strategically-minded cousin; and Kaitlyn, Scott’s twin sister determined to protect his legacy. Together, they uncover a shocking conspiracy: billionaire developer Raymond Stone plans to control the entire regional water supply, with corrupt local officials in his pocket.As Ellie digs deeper, she discovers the truth about Scott’s “accident”—and finds herself in the crosshairs of powerful people who’ve already killed once to protect their schemes.With Watson’s keen nose for trouble and her own analytical mind, Ellie must navigate treacherous waters to expose the conspiracy before the killer strikes again. In doing so, this grieving widow might just find something she never expected: a new purpose, unexpected friendships, and the courage to start living again.