Beside the Hollow Oak

A charming Savannah mystery featuring a relatable, later-in-life protagonist, plenty of Southern charm, and a soft, satisfying puzzle. Ideal for fans of cozy reads with heart, humour, and hope. A missing baby. A buried secret. And an FBI cold case—definitely not what the Savannah Sleuths expected in retirement. When a hurricane topples an oak in Savannah’s Forsyth Park, Emma Lynn Whitmore and her lifelong friend Graham Boone uncover a weather-beaten diaper bag tangled in the roots. Inside are baby clothes, a stuffed toy, and a mystery that has haunted the city for three years—the unsolved Prescott kidnapping. Emma Lynn has no desire to clash with federal agents, but Savannah has a way of pulling her into puzzles she can’t ignore. With Margaret’s bossy determination, Graham’s quirky charm, and Wren—Graham’s brilliant niece, whose tech skills uncover digital trails no one else can see—the Sleuths are drawn into a web of family secrets, Savannah scandals, and lies weathered but not washed away. Can three retirees and one sharp-eyed teenager solve the case the FBI left behind—or will the past reach forward to claim them too?Beside the Hollow Oak is a witty and heartwarming Southern cozy mystery filled with friendship, small-town suspense, and just enough intrigue to keep you turning the pages. Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Vicki Delany, and Ann Ross. Praise for the Savannah Series ? ? ? ? ? Some great twists, and interesting characters, and as is Veronica's style it's a really well-told story that will hook you. ? ? ? ? ? Another Savannah sleuth mystery solved by an unusual and talented set of detectives. ? ? ? ? ? I love these three retiree super sleuths. ? ? ? ? ? Friends who know each other's quirks and strengths that have known each other forever and have each other's backs going up against the rich and ruthless. ? ? ? ? ? It's filled with great descriptions of the city of Savannah almost allowing you to feel like you might be there. ? ? ? ? ? This novel is an engaging cosy mystery set in Savannah, Georgia, where atmosphere and character drive the story.