The town of Shamrock Cove is gearing up for a grand summer festival… but the fête turns fatal when a clockmaker is killed. Can amateur sleuth Mercy McCarthy crack the case? 

When Mercy McCarthy takes her beloved mother’s watch to be fixed, she’s completely charmed by the little repair store and the father-and-son duo who run it. Little does she know that the clock is ticking… when she returns, she finds the father lying unconscious amid broken glass, and her mother’s watch is missing.

The police think Mr. Flynn was attacked in a burglary gone wrong but soon suspects closer to home start coming out of the clockwork. Mercy, her sister, and their canine sidekick, master body sniffer-outer Mr. Poe, set out to gather clues and help the local detective find the killer.

Could it be the family next door to the Flynns who’ve been feuding for decades? His fiercest rival, who’s long dreamed of shutting him down? Or was his son less devoted than he seemed? As the hours tick away, another murder and the discovery of a long-buried secret changes everything…

The summer festival is fast approaching. Can Mercy solve the mystery in the nick of time, or will someone stop her clock?

A completely charming and page-turning Irish cozy mystery. Fans of Agatha Christie, Carlene O’Connor and Faith Martin will absolutely love the Mercy McCarthy series!

See what readers are saying about the Mercy McCarthy series:

“Outstanding! I am absolutely loving the main characters!… I ended up staying up until the wee hours of the morning to finish as I just couldn’t put it down… this series is sure to fill your cozy mystery loving needs!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I absolutely love this series… a delight… I couldn’t put it down, I really really loved.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Excellent!!!… one of the best mystery novels I’ve read… Definitely looking forward to the next book!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Wonderful… I really LOVED THIS!… I couldn’t put it down… I absolutely loved.” Broadbeansbooks, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I had an amazing time!… OMG did I love that bookstore!!!… had me laughing out loud… I can’t wait to see what’s going to come next for Lizzie and Mercy!” Daniereads87, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Perfect cozy mystery… I was in a horrible reading slump, and this novel helped me to turn that around… 5 out of 5!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Magical… The setting swooped me up and dropped me right into the middle of the story… makes me imagine a gray day with light rain, a stoked fire, a blanket, a cup of coffee (!!), and curling up to read.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Delightful… thrilling… keeps you hooked… I found myself glued to the book… cannot wait for the next!” Thebookdecoder, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Wonderful… I was instantly transported to Shamrock Cove… I gobbled up this book. I loved every minute of it.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Hooked me from page one… Five stars plus for this brilliant new series!!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Wow!… wonderful… impossible to put down… I am so looking forward to visiting Shamrock Cove again soon!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Drew me in immediately. I couldn’t put it down!… gripping… Truly a wonderful read! 5 stars!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Love, love, loved… LOVED Woo hoo!… such a treat to read!… terrific… you are going to devour this with gusto!” A Bookish Way of Life

“Brilliant… I found myself reading this with my morning cup of tea and relaxing which is something I have not done in YEARS!” Goodreads reviewer