Strummed To Death: A Second Fret Mystery

By Joseph Bradley

He spent twenty years listening for enemies beneath the waves. Now, he's the only one who hears a killer in the mist.

Retired Navy veteran Elias "Coda" Cody just wants to fix vintage guitars and enjoy the quiet life in Foggy Point. As a former submarine sonar technician, Coda's ears are trained to identify the tiniest acoustic signatures in the deep-a skill that serves him well when restoring the perfect analog tone in his shop, The Sound Hole.

But when legendary folk-rocker Rex Ryder is found dead in a studio sealed tight from the inside, the police call it a tragic accident. Coda calls it a crime.

Armed with a soldering iron, a sharp ear for frequencies, and a nineteen-year-old assistant who lives life in digital fast-forward, Coda must find the resonance of a murder before the killer turns the volume up on him.

Praise for The Second Fret Mysteries: Atmospheric & Meticulous: A perfect blend of coastal mystery and technical intrigue.Authentic Veteran Voice: Featuring a protagonist whose military discipline and sonar expertise bring a fresh perspective to the cozy mystery genre.

The "Gold Standard" debut for fans of vintage gear, classic rock, and the art of the fix.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJS297BT
• ISBN13: 9798245593074
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"