The Brass Key by Caleb Wygal

 Myrtle Beach Mysteries Series, Prequel

Franklin/Kerr Press (May 10, 2022)

48 pages/short story/mystery/prequel

From the award-winning author of the acclaimed Myrtle Beach Mystery Series comes a prequel short-story to Death on the Boardwalk – from a different perspective.

A discovery in a Grand Strand consignment store sends Mark and Peggy Whitman, two tourists celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary while staying at the OceanScapes Resort on an adventure. Mark is aging, unmotivated, and hasn’t been the same since a heart attack. Peggy has tried to boost Mark’s spirits, but failed.

That starts to change when they find an item tucked inside a purchase, igniting an unexpected journey that explores the Grand Strand, a secret romance, and rekindles their love for one another. But to find the secret, Peggy needs Mark to find the drive to help before they have to check out.

Along the way, they will encounter faces familiar to the series, and meet some that have not been seen before, all in the day before Clark Thomas finds a body on his bookstore doorstep.

Filled with Wygal’s characteristic humor and fast, fun writing style, The Brass Key is a delightful entry to the Myrtle Beach Mystery Series.

REVIEW

A nice short read set in the tourist town of Myrtle Beach SC. An elderly couple are visiting the beach town and find a key. I liked how the key’s mystery has them working together and exploring. This is also a nice introduction to Clark, the main character in the Myrtle Beach Mysteries Series.

Reviewed by Comfy Chair Books/Lisa Reigel (February 25, 2025)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Caleb Wygal is the author of twelve novels, including two award-winning series: A Myrtle Beach Mystery series, and Lucas Caine Adventure series.

He is a member of the International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America. He was also a Mystery Writing Instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institution at Coastal Carolina University.

Caleb is also an occasional woodworker, rare golfer, reacher of things on tall shelves, beach walker, shark tooth finder, and stay-at-home dad. He is currently at work on the next book in the Myrtle Beach Mystery Series. He lives in Myrtle Beach with his wife and son (the munchkin).

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