Seashell Key Mysteries: The Porch That Started It All

A Prequel

Welcome to Seashell Key, where the sunsets are golden, the coffee is strong, and small-town secrets never stay buried for long...

Before the murder mysteries and seaside sleuthing began, there was just a porch—a creaky front porch shared by a salty coffee shop and a humble hardware store. When an unexpected visitor stirs up whispers of a decades-old disappearance, longtime friends and unlikely allies find themselves drawn into the island’s first mystery.

This warm and witty prequel introduces readers to the quirky charm of Seashell Key and the neighbors who call it home—Ben and Holly at Fix-It-All Hardware, Dr. Cash and Phil at The Salty Bean, and a town full of colorful personalities you’ll want to visit again and again.

Pull up a rocking chair, pour a cup of island roast, and enjoy the story that started it all.

This is one of the early mysteries of Seashell Key — a charming start to the series before the sleuthing team found their stride and the secrets ran deeper. The Porch That Started It All is a heartwarming introduction to the Seashell Key Mysteries series by Lola Finch. Light on crime but full of charm, this cozy prequel sets the stage for a seaside sleuthing adventure unlike any other.

Standing up for the truth.

A simple and powerful tale. A lovely introduction. A compelling invitation to follow an example!!