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Savannah Sleuths #3
Behind the Iron Fence: A Savannah Sleuthing Mystery
A locked gate, a missing grave, and a secret someone’s killing to keep buried.
When Emma Lynn Whitmore agrees to catalog gravestones in Savannah’s eerie Holly Hill Cemetery, she expects Spanish moss and ghost stories—not a historian’s body among the crumbling tombs and a chilling link to a murder decades ago behind the same iron fence.
With her sassy Savannah Sleuths—sharp-tongued Margaret, eagle-eyed Graham, and tech-wizard Wren with her sly grin—the crew dives into a mystery as tangled as Lowcountry vines. A missing heirloom map and whispers of an old betrayal point to a killer who’s determined to bury the truth. Emma Lynn’s quick wit leads the charge, Margaret stirs up gossip faster than a Savannah summer storm, Graham spots clues in the shadows, and Wren hacks through the digital cobwebs–their banter popping like firecrackers over the Fourth.
But as old grudges resurface and a present-day threat stalks the misty graveyard, the Sleuths must outsmart a growing list of suspects to solve both murders before a killer's secret is locked away forever.
Perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Kay Bratt, Behind the Iron Fence blends Southern charm, witty sleuths, and a double dose of mystery. Join Emma Lynn’s lively crew for a suspenseful, laugh-out-loud romp through Savannah, where tombstones hide more than a dead body.
If you love the idea of Jessica Fletcher and Mattie Matock joining forces...this one’s for you.
When Emma Lynn Whitmore agrees to catalog gravestones in Savannah’s eerie Holly Hill Cemetery, she expects Spanish moss and ghost stories—not a historian’s body among the crumbling tombs and a chilling link to a murder decades ago behind the same iron fence.
With her sassy Savannah Sleuths—sharp-tongued Margaret, eagle-eyed Graham, and tech-wizard Wren with her sly grin—the crew dives into a mystery as tangled as Lowcountry vines. A missing heirloom map and whispers of an old betrayal point to a killer who’s determined to bury the truth. Emma Lynn’s quick wit leads the charge, Margaret stirs up gossip faster than a Savannah summer storm, Graham spots clues in the shadows, and Wren hacks through the digital cobwebs–their banter popping like firecrackers over the Fourth.
But as old grudges resurface and a present-day threat stalks the misty graveyard, the Sleuths must outsmart a growing list of suspects to solve both murders before a killer's secret is locked away forever.
Perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Kay Bratt, Behind the Iron Fence blends Southern charm, witty sleuths, and a double dose of mystery. Join Emma Lynn’s lively crew for a suspenseful, laugh-out-loud romp through Savannah, where tombstones hide more than a dead body.
If you love the idea of Jessica Fletcher and Mattie Matock joining forces...this one’s for you.
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2025
About the author
Veronica Mixon
76 books114 followersVeronica, an Amazon Chart-Topping author, and Florida native has spent the past two decades embracing the beauty of Georgia’s scenic coast, where she realized her lifelong dream of writing mystery and suspense.
Known for her gripping tales that navigate the shadowy depths of Savannah’s haunting allure, Veronica pulls readers into a labyrinth of mystery and suspense, making it impossible to put down her books until the last twist is revealed.
In her downtime, Veronica enjoys a fulfilling life with her husband, her steadfast partner in love and adventure, and their lively Australian Labradoodle, Fiddler.
She can be found at veronicamixon.com
Known for her gripping tales that navigate the shadowy depths of Savannah’s haunting allure, Veronica pulls readers into a labyrinth of mystery and suspense, making it impossible to put down her books until the last twist is revealed.
In her downtime, Veronica enjoys a fulfilling life with her husband, her steadfast partner in love and adventure, and their lively Australian Labradoodle, Fiddler.
She can be found at veronicamixon.com
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August 5, 2025
The Savannah Sleuths are on the case again! This is a fantastic, fun, page turning mystery that pits our favorite sleuths, Emma, Graham and Margaret on a case where the town is keeping secrets that were buried and someone wants them to stay that way. It started when Emma agreed to help catalogue the gravestones in the Savannah Cemetery. When she got there, the gate was locked, whispers of something was stolen while ago and a map was missing. So our super sleuths are on the case working against time. Once you begin this book, you can't put it down. With so many twists and turns you are taken to a really surprise ending. I not only highly recommend this book, I recommend the entire series! I received an ARC of this book but my opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
August 17, 2026
This is the second book in the Savannah Sleuths series that I’ve read. I am not a writer but I am a reader and the authors gift for writing wonderful, engaging stories that keep you reading is a true art form. The way her sentences are crafted, the terrific story lines and her characters all work together to make this series a fabulous experience. Highly recommend and commend Veronica Mixon for her skill and ability to give me the escape while reading her books from life’s challenges.
Thankyou!
Thankyou!
September 20, 2026
Behind the Iron Fence
Another mystery solved by the Savannah Sleuths! These books are wonderful in so many ways! A dive into history, A deep friendship between friends now retired who spent school years growing up together and best of all time, atmosphere, smells, sights and sounds of the South! It doesn't get much better than that!!!
Another mystery solved by the Savannah Sleuths! These books are wonderful in so many ways! A dive into history, A deep friendship between friends now retired who spent school years growing up together and best of all time, atmosphere, smells, sights and sounds of the South! It doesn't get much better than that!!!
April 30, 2026
A Mystery Mixed with Just the Right Amount of Savannah Charm
Love, love, love reading this series of mysteries tucked in unassuming places with plenty of great character development. Veronica Mixon pants a great picture uncovering Savannah’s secrets.
Love, love, love reading this series of mysteries tucked in unassuming places with plenty of great character development. Veronica Mixon pants a great picture uncovering Savannah’s secrets.
July 23, 2026
Edge of your seat good!
The Savannah Sleuths are at it again and boy is this one a page turner! Twists and turns had me reading right through until the very end. This series has quickly moved up into my top ten list of favorites.
The Savannah Sleuths are at it again and boy is this one a page turner! Twists and turns had me reading right through until the very end. This series has quickly moved up into my top ten list of favorites.
September 11, 2025
Another good one
The three sleuths, with Seen now as n honorary member, solve an ancient mystery involving a cemetery and s missing cameo.
The three sleuths, with Seen now as n honorary member, solve an ancient mystery involving a cemetery and s missing cameo.
April 3, 2026
Another home run!
Lived in Savannah all my life. Love reading familiar names and places!
Clean mysteries are my thing! Can't wait to get into the next one.
Lived in Savannah all my life. Love reading familiar names and places!
Clean mysteries are my thing! Can't wait to get into the next one.
August 25, 2026
Iron Fence
Mrs. Mixon, as always, has brought us another page turner and nail biter! I just love to read her books! You never know what's coming next!!!
Mrs. Mixon, as always, has brought us another page turner and nail biter! I just love to read her books! You never know what's coming next!!!
September 5, 2026
Love the twist and turns off suspects
The book holds your interest from the beg.inning. A good relaxing summer read. And it makes me want to visit Savannah
The book holds your interest from the beg.inning. A good relaxing summer read. And it makes me want to visit Savannah
July 14, 2025
Another great addition to this wonderful series with the Golden Trio Emma Margaret and Graham.
This time a note is left with a message to meet at a cemetery late night so no mystery there (joking), and a mystery develops this time it is closer to home to one of the team than they'd like. There are as well as our intrepid sleuth the dodgy councillors and other interesting characters that add to the mix of as i said a wonderful mystery.
very highly recommend
This time a note is left with a message to meet at a cemetery late night so no mystery there (joking), and a mystery develops this time it is closer to home to one of the team than they'd like. There are as well as our intrepid sleuth the dodgy councillors and other interesting characters that add to the mix of as i said a wonderful mystery.
very highly recommend
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