Death across the Chesapeake: A Max Hurlock Roaring 20s Mystery

Set in 1926, this mystery follows Max Hurlock and his wife, Allison, as they are pulled from retirement to investigate the murder of a local stockbroker found dead in a locked office. With various suspects including disgruntled investors and a jilted ex-wife, the case is complicated by ties to the wealthy Stilwell family and their enigmatic estate. As Max pieces together clues amidst mounting pressure and media frenzy, he discovers that his retirement may have been premature. The narrative intertwines historical elements from the Roaring 20s with real-life cases.