The Barbershop Showdown

A barber’s close shave… and a mystery that’s anything but smooth.

Lucy Hart wanted peace and quiet in Cedar Hollow. Instead, she’s running a general store with Echo, her retired K9 partner who happens to be hard of hearing—and sometimes fetches the wrong clue.

When grumpy barber Barry “Blade” Cavanaugh is found with his own razor at his throat, suspicion falls on Lucy’s friend, handsome carpenter Will Mercer. Lucy knows Will isn’t guilty, but proving it will take more than a trim and a tidy alibi.

With Echo’s nose for trouble (and the occasional mix-up) and Lucy’s knack for digging into secrets, they’ll have to untangle rivalries, debts, and hidden scandals before the killer snips again.

Perfect for fans of dog-loving sleuths, small-town secrets, and mysteries with a wag and a wink.

About the author

Ellie Webster is the shared pen name for a small group of writers, including Biba Pearce, who adore all things cozy and mysterious. Set in small picturesque towns, Ellie’s stories feature lovable amateur sleuths, loyal pets, and plenty of twists tucked between cups of coffee and community gossip. Expect warmth, wit, and a mystery that keeps you turning the pages long after lights-out.

Perfect for readers who enjoy a steaming mug beside them, a faithful cat or dog at their feet, and the comforting promise that justice (and a slice of pie) will always be served.

Reviews

I throughly enjoyed this book. This is the first book in the series and I am really looking forward to reading the next one. I can highly recommend this book. — Amazon Review

Pleasing novel , cosy feeling, solving chrime with coffee and cakes for inspiration. An enjoyable first in series with enough distractions to make it interesting but you have a feel-good factor in the solution of the case. — Amazon Review

A delightful story following Lucy, who with her retired K9 dog, runs a general store. But when the local barber is found murdered she investigates. This is a lovely story with twists. — Amazon Review