Rest in Peas

In small-town Spirit Lake, Iowa, even the farmers market can turn deadly, and Scarlett James can't help but dig for the truth, no matter how close to home it gets.Over 300 pages of high stakes, heartfelt friendships, and the truth Scarlett has been dreading.Scarlett James is no longer just a visitor in Spirit Lake; she's part of the fabric of the town. But as her roots grow deeper, so do the complications. Her friend group is expanding, the local businesses are thriving, and her love life has shifted from a "slow burn" to a "complicated fire."The Spirit Lake Farmers Market is in full swing, but when a worker is found dead one Saturday morning, it brings the town to a sudden halt. The list of suspects is as long as a summer day. As Scarlett, Zoey, Bree, and Della dig through the dirt of small-town rivalries and long-simmering grudges, between market stalls and over coffee at Grandma's Fireside Cafe, they uncover a web of lies that stretches back generations.The deeper Scarlett digs, the more she realizes that the "accidents" in Spirit Lake rarely are. With new evidence about her parents' car accident finally coming to light, Scarlett must decide whom she can really trust, especially when the truth hits closer to home than she ever imagined.Rest in Peas is the most immersive Scarlett James mystery yet — a small-town cozy mystery with a growing cast of characters, richer town lore, and a shocking twist in Scarlett's personal journey. New to the series? This one stands on its own, but you'll love catching up on the Spirit Lake saga.