The Case of the Preposterous Pelican

Julia Ross's nomadic adventures take a sinister turn when what seems like an innocent birdwatching trip to Charleston, South Carolina, becomes entangled with a mysterious film project and a centuries-old treasure hunt. Along with Toby, her rescue dog, and her quirky friends, Dottie and Penelope, Julia finds herself drawn into a web of deception surrounding a man calling himself Dr. Poe, who is looking for Captain Kidd's buried treasure as described in the classic tale, The Gold Bug by Edgar Allan Poe.

As Julia and her companions dig deeper, they uncover dark secrets. When a body is discovered, Julia realizes she may be dealing with a dangerous adversary from her past - one she thought was long dead. With time running out and lives at stake, Julia must unravel the threads of this baffling mystery before she becomes the next victim.

Filled with red herrings, colorful characters, and Julia's trademark wit, this penultimate installment in the popular Julia Lives in a Van cozy mystery series will keep readers guessing until the shocking cliffhanger ending.

"The Case of the Preposterous Pelican" is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries with a thrilling edge.

(Although thrilling, this book is appropriate for mystery lovers of any age.)