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Moonlight, Crab Shells and Lies
When the moon rises over Bayshore Bluff, Maryland, the tide brings in more than salt and secrets…
It brings death.
When a powerful local seafood magnate is found dead beneath the moonlit cliffs—his body staged among cracked crab shells along the tidal flats—most of the town is quick to call it a tragic accident.
But Helena Blackstone knows better.
As whispers ripple through the docks and the fog rolls in thicker each night, Helena begins uncovering a web of corruption buried beneath the shoreline—illegal midnight crab routes, missing evidence, and long-hidden deals that have shaped the town for decades. With her sharp-witted friend Margo Thorne digging into town records and the fearless Zinna Jax listening closely to dockside rumors, Helena realizes one terrifying
Someone in Bayshore Bluff is desperate to keep the past buried.
And they’re willing to drown anyone who gets too close.
As threats grow darker and the town turns cold, Helena is pulled into a mystery that reaches back twenty years to a teenage girl who died under the same moonlit waters.
The deeper Helena searches, the more dangerous the truth becomes…
Because in Bayshore Bluff, the tide doesn’t just wash away footprints.
It erases lives.
Moonlight, Crab Shells, and Lies is a gripping cozy mystery filled with seaside charm, sharp humor, chilling twists, and a shocking ending you won’t see coming.
It brings death.
When a powerful local seafood magnate is found dead beneath the moonlit cliffs—his body staged among cracked crab shells along the tidal flats—most of the town is quick to call it a tragic accident.
But Helena Blackstone knows better.
As whispers ripple through the docks and the fog rolls in thicker each night, Helena begins uncovering a web of corruption buried beneath the shoreline—illegal midnight crab routes, missing evidence, and long-hidden deals that have shaped the town for decades. With her sharp-witted friend Margo Thorne digging into town records and the fearless Zinna Jax listening closely to dockside rumors, Helena realizes one terrifying
Someone in Bayshore Bluff is desperate to keep the past buried.
And they’re willing to drown anyone who gets too close.
As threats grow darker and the town turns cold, Helena is pulled into a mystery that reaches back twenty years to a teenage girl who died under the same moonlit waters.
The deeper Helena searches, the more dangerous the truth becomes…
Because in Bayshore Bluff, the tide doesn’t just wash away footprints.
It erases lives.
Moonlight, Crab Shells, and Lies is a gripping cozy mystery filled with seaside charm, sharp humor, chilling twists, and a shocking ending you won’t see coming.
403 pages, Paperback
Published February 22, 2026
About the author
Lisa D Welgo
13 booksI am the author of heartfelt stories, cozy mysteries, and uplifting devotionals that invite readers into worlds filled with warmth, resilience, and a touch of intrigue.
I live in a small borough in Pennsylvania, where quiet streets, close-knit community life, and everyday moments often inspire the settings and characters found in my writing—especially in my beloved Bayshore Bluff Mysteries.
I have a deep love for cozy mysteries, where charm and suspense intertwine, secrets linger beneath the surface, and ordinary lives are touched by extraordinary twists. My stories are layered with heart, humor, and just enough mystery to keep readers turning pages late into the night.
When I am not writing, I enjoy painting, tending to my garden, and creating a life filled with beauty in the everyday. My home is lively and full of love, shared with my wonderful husband, our four children and three dogs—including two playful beagles and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Asher.
My growing collection of books includes:
The Bayshore Bluff Mystery Series
The Jessica & Toby Adventures (inspired by imagination, friendship, and family)
Devotional reflections: Quiet Moments at Sunrise 183- day devotional
My personal memoir, Stronger Than the Storm
Coming Soon:
A Body on the Boardwalk — the next gripping installment in the Bayshore Bluff Mysteries, where new secrets surface and danger drifts closer to shore.
Through every book I write, I want to invite readers to slow down, lean in, and discover the beauty, strength, and mystery woven into everyday life.
With Love and Gratitude,
Lisa D Welgo
I live in a small borough in Pennsylvania, where quiet streets, close-knit community life, and everyday moments often inspire the settings and characters found in my writing—especially in my beloved Bayshore Bluff Mysteries.
I have a deep love for cozy mysteries, where charm and suspense intertwine, secrets linger beneath the surface, and ordinary lives are touched by extraordinary twists. My stories are layered with heart, humor, and just enough mystery to keep readers turning pages late into the night.
When I am not writing, I enjoy painting, tending to my garden, and creating a life filled with beauty in the everyday. My home is lively and full of love, shared with my wonderful husband, our four children and three dogs—including two playful beagles and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Asher.
My growing collection of books includes:
The Bayshore Bluff Mystery Series
The Jessica & Toby Adventures (inspired by imagination, friendship, and family)
Devotional reflections: Quiet Moments at Sunrise 183- day devotional
My personal memoir, Stronger Than the Storm
Coming Soon:
A Body on the Boardwalk — the next gripping installment in the Bayshore Bluff Mysteries, where new secrets surface and danger drifts closer to shore.
Through every book I write, I want to invite readers to slow down, lean in, and discover the beauty, strength, and mystery woven into everyday life.
With Love and Gratitude,
Lisa D Welgo
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May 4, 2026
This is the second book in the Bayshore Bluff mystery . This book is one of those books that you don't want to put down. And just when you think you have it all figured out, there is a dramatic twist to the plot. This book is very suspenseful. If you like a good mystery , you will love this book. Lisa's style of writing is very descriptive and one feels like they are right there in the story.
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