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Myrtle Beach Mystery #0.5
The Brass Key: A Myrtle Beach Mystery Book 0.5
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.
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The Brass Key is a prequel short story (all other books in the series are full length novels).
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.
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The Brass Key is a prequel short story (all other books in the series are full length novels).
48 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 10, 2022
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Caleb Wygal
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Caleb is a member of the International Thriller Writers and Southeastern Writers Association, the author of five novels, social media marketer, woodworker, occasional golfer, reacher of things on tall shelves, beach walker, shark tooth finder, and munchkin wrangler.
His two Lucas Caine Adventure novels, Blackbeard's Lost Treasure and The Search for the Fountain of Youth, were both Semi-Finalists for the Clive Cussler Adventure Awards Competition.
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).
Caleb is a member of the International Thriller Writers and Southeastern Writers Association, the author of five novels, social media marketer, woodworker, occasional golfer, reacher of things on tall shelves, beach walker, shark tooth finder, and munchkin wrangler.
His two Lucas Caine Adventure novels, Blackbeard's Lost Treasure and The Search for the Fountain of Youth, were both Semi-Finalists for the Clive Cussler Adventure Awards Competition.
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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July 26, 2023
I’m so glad to have discovered this little prequel book before I started reading the first novel in the Myrtle Beach Mystery series. If I enjoy the novels as much as I enjoyed this story, I’m in for quite a treat!
August 19, 2022
“A tarnished brass key fell into her open hand.”
“Perhaps an adventure was just what the two of them needed.”
“Sometimes what you can’t see is just as important as what you can.”
I have enjoyed the first two Myrtle Beach Mysteries books by Caleb Wygal. I love a good cozy beach mystery and Caleb always delivers. This was a fun little prequel short story starring an older married couple celebrating 50 years at Myrtle Beach when they discover a brass key. This leads them on an adventure and mystery to discover what it leads to and what it will unlock. This mystery is more of the journey than following the clues. It was good when Clark made his brief appearance and I liked the parts that mentioned things and places from books 1 and 2. Looking forward even more now to book 3 in the series.
“Perhaps an adventure was just what the two of them needed.”
“Sometimes what you can’t see is just as important as what you can.”
I have enjoyed the first two Myrtle Beach Mysteries books by Caleb Wygal. I love a good cozy beach mystery and Caleb always delivers. This was a fun little prequel short story starring an older married couple celebrating 50 years at Myrtle Beach when they discover a brass key. This leads them on an adventure and mystery to discover what it leads to and what it will unlock. This mystery is more of the journey than following the clues. It was good when Clark made his brief appearance and I liked the parts that mentioned things and places from books 1 and 2. Looking forward even more now to book 3 in the series.
May 3, 2022
Such a lovely little short story!
I read both first and second books of the Myrtle Beach Mysteries and this prequel to them was a fun little adventure that introduced the characters that will become important in the series.
It’s a great story that gives you all the feels for Mark and Peggy as they go on their little adventure!
I read both first and second books of the Myrtle Beach Mysteries and this prequel to them was a fun little adventure that introduced the characters that will become important in the series.
It’s a great story that gives you all the feels for Mark and Peggy as they go on their little adventure!
May 10, 2022
This was a fun read and prequel to the series. It wasn't Clark's story, but the sleuth, an elderly couple on vacation for their 50th Anniversary were great to follow.
July 3, 2022
Perfect prequel! I love little shorts stories occasionally! A nice introduction to Clark.
August 21, 2022
A cute little read. Outta the three books in the Myrtle Beach Mystery series Caleb has wrote, I liked this one. If felt personal and it was very descriptive. My favorite line outta these three books had a Pizza Hut line in it. It was a sweet little story about love and love never dying, and it’s sad if you have read the other books because Clark lost his wife, he still loves her and it shows. Make sure to read book 4 it comes out tomorrow!
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June 7, 2022
Good book and a fast read. I was almost disappointed when I was at the last page.
December 17, 2022
Death on the Golden Mile was given to us as a gift. Loved the book and immediately went to find more books. Reading Death Washes Ashore now. Ordered the Brass Key short story and it was great. Caleb use to live in our community before moving to Mrytle Beach and he wrote a short note and put it inside the book for me. I have more books to read and recommend them to anyone who loves mysteries or just reading!
August 19, 2023
It is fun to read a book and be able to see the real places in mind of the town where I live. Although this is a fictional short story, the scenario is real. I visited the place Wygal mentions, although it was in Murrells Inlet, not Pawleys Island. I have completed 4 of his full-length MB mysteries and can't wait for the next one. I hope he continues to write about my home town.
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April 19, 2023Simple, easy, quick read. This book is laying the foundation for the other books that follow in this series regarding mysteries that take place in the Myrtle Beach area.
August 15, 2023
Honestly picked up this book at the library because it was small and I liked the idea of a short mystery story. Thoroughly enjoyed it. "Sometimes, the adventure is the treasure."
April 10, 2024
Sweet and romantic adventure
Peggy and Mark discover a renewed love while on their anniversary celebration at Myrtle Beach when they discover an antique key.
Peggy and Mark discover a renewed love while on their anniversary celebration at Myrtle Beach when they discover an antique key.
July 5, 2024
The Brass Key
Very well written book. Love the authors style of writing. Not a lot of fluff, just a good story!! Kudos to the author
Very well written book. Love the authors style of writing. Not a lot of fluff, just a good story!! Kudos to the author
September 24, 2024
Spellbound
I was captivated by the story ANF followed the adventure in the following books! Once again I recommend the books
I was captivated by the story ANF followed the adventure in the following books! Once again I recommend the books
October 7, 2025
it was a nice short story. I loved it because I visit myrtle beach and could invision myself on Peggy and marks adventure. Will recommend you take time to read this short but sweet adventure
September 29, 2025
I love that Kaleb went back and included this gem of a story in his Myrtle Beach Mysteries world. We've all been Mark and Peggy Whitman whenever we've walked through a museum or time-period house and wondered about the various stories connected to the random objects we see.
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