Antiques, Artifacts & Alibis

by Sally Bayless

FBT review:

Looking for a captivating indie cozy mystery to curl up with? Look no further than "Antiques, Artifacts & Alibis" by Sally Bayless. This thrilling murder mystery follows protagonist Libby Ballard, the new director of the history museum in the quaint town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri. Libby's excitement for her new job quickly turns into a race against time when she discovers a dead body in her office. With the police falsely targeting one of her staff members as the prime suspect, Libby must uncover the truth to clear her colleague's name and save her own job. Along the way, she forms friendships, adopts a lovable furry companion, and even finds a hint of romance. If you enjoy clean reads with no profanity, sex, or graphic violence, this series is perfect for you. Dive into "Antiques, Artifacts & Alibis" and join Libby in her quest to unmask the real killer.

Publisher Description:

A new job, a new friend, and a newly adopted golden retriever. Then there’s the dead body in her new office.

Libby Ballard arrives in Dogwood Springs, Missouri, hoping her new role as director of the local history museum will help her get her footing again. She’s not fully convinced small-town life is for her—but between a friendly neighbor, a golden retriever who needs a home, and a job she genuinely cares about, she begins to think this move might be a step in the right direction.

That fragile hope is shaken when Libby discovers the lifeless body of her predecessor in her office at the museum. As suspicion ripples through the close-knit town, Libby is stunned when the police set their sights on one of her co-workers.

If she wants to clear her colleague’s name—and hold on to her job—Libby will have to do some sleuthing of her own.

With the help of her lovable dog and some newfound friends, she follows the clues from the museum across the heart of Dogwood Springs. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more danger she stirs up.

Perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries with small-town secrets, found family, an amateur sleuth with a day job, a gentle hint of romance, and a dog with a heart of gold.

This is a clean read with no profanity or graphic violence.

Promotion: Feb 21, 2026 - Feb 24, 2026

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