Oakford Springs Murder Mysteries
Read the Story. Solve 50 Word Search Puzzles. Catch the Killer yourself!
Welcome to Oakford Springs — a cozy Oregon town with a deadly secrets. Each book in the series combines a gripping cozy mystery with interactive word-search puzzles. As you read, the puzzles you solve uncover new clues that bring you closer to the truth.
Some puzzles hide a twist: one word from the list is missing from the grid. Collect all the missing words to unlock the final puzzle — and reveal the killer’s name yourself.
Book 1: Murder for Breakfast
When a feared restaurant critic turns up dead in the dining room of the Oakford Springs Inn, innkeeper Maggie Holloway finds her town’s calm shattered. With a charity gala on the line and an evil investor circling like a vulture, Maggie has 48 hours to keep the inn open and a murderer from slipping away.
Why you’ll love it
- A cozy mystery plot with small-town charm, lots of secrets and zero gore
- 50 handcrafted word searches that advance the mystery, not just fill pages
- Hidden clues to discover in the word searches to help you catch the killer yourself
- A unique blend of storytelling and interactive gameplay
- Perfect for fans of cozy murder mysteries, puzzles, and interactive fiction.
Book 2: Dead on Cue
When celebrated director Grace Aldren returns to Oakford Springs to stage an ambitious new production at the old community theater, Maggie Holloway is happy to host the ensemble at her inn. But rehearsals turn hostile before the first curtain call. Then someone dies on stage. And it wasn't in the script. With her trusted friends, Maggie begins to look where others won't. Everyone in the company had a reason to want the victim gone. But only one of them made sure the curtain fell for good.
Why you’ll love it
- A cozy mystery plot with small-town charm, lots of secrets and zero gore
- 50 handcrafted word searches that advance the mystery, not just fill pages
- Hidden clues to discover in the word searches to help you catch the killer yourself
- A unique blend of storytelling and interactive gameplay
- Perfect for fans of cozy murder mysteries, puzzles, and interactive fiction.