The Paraty Secret

When renowned bossa nova singer Valentina Moreira dies during Paraty's dazzling opening-night boat parade, the tragedy is ruled a freak accident.

Alice Bennett isn't convinced.

The expat bookstore owner discovers evidence that suggests the singer's death was no accident at all.

As the historic Brazilian coastal town struggles to continue its annual cultural festival, Alice begins asking questions.

Then a second body appears.

Local historian Marcos Ferreira is found drowned during a midnight high tide after claiming he knew who killed Valentina.

With storms flooding Paraty's cobblestone streets and ancient secrets surfacing from the town's colonial past, Alice uncovers a mystery stretching across generations.

A hidden bloodline.

A forgotten inheritance.

An obsession nurtured for decades.

As torrential rain isolates the town and a killer grows increasingly desperate, Alice must navigate a maze of lies, betrayal, and psychological manipulation before becoming the next victim.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Brazil's Costa Verde, The Paraty Secret is a richly atmospheric cozy mystery filled with twists, secrets, and suspense.