Where's the Quetzal?: An Empty-nesters Cozy Mystery, book 2

By Jen Dodrill

A clean, humorous cozy mystery featuring a sharp-witted amateur sleuth, small-town secrets, and a deadly birding mystery.

Where's the Quetzal? is the second book in the Empty-Nesters Cozy Mystery series, following Peg Howard-a witty amateur sleuth discovering that midlife is anything but quiet.

Still settling into life as an empty nester in Pensacola, Peg has found purpose leading her birding group and building new friendships. But just as life begins to feel steady, danger returns. News that Estelle and Roger Keaton-linked to the deaths of two birders-are back in town sends unease through the group. At the same time, the discovery of a historic shipwreck and a rare quetzal feather at Fort Pickens raises troubling questions no one can answer.

Then Roger Keaton turns up dead-and another birder is attacked.

What begins as curiosity quickly becomes a dangerous investigation as Peg uncovers clues tied to stolen artifacts, secret research, and rare quetzals that don't belong anywhere near Florida's Gulf Coast. With her sharp eye for detail and growing confidence as an amateur sleuth, Peg teams up with her loyal friends-and a familiar detective-to piece together the truth.

But when an anonymous caller targets her family and Peg herself becomes a suspect, the stakes turn personal.

As the danger escalates, Peg must balance the joy of becoming a grandmother with the fear that solving this mystery may cost her everything.

Perfect for fans of:

Cozy mysteries with amateur sleuthsClean, no-spice fictionSmall-town Florida mysteriesStrong female leadsLight humor with suspense

Set against the vibrant Gulf Coast backdrop, Where's the Quetzal? delivers humor, friendship, and twists that will keep you guessing. In this fast-paced installment, Peg learns that some secrets refuse to stay buried-and some mysteries are worth risking everything to solve.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZNJQQB9
• ISBN13: 9798994472156
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Jdw Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

How Bad Can a Birder Be?

A cozy mystery with lovable characters. Hazel happens to be my favorite. Between Peg and Hazel they are going to get into some predicaments and even after being warned they are still going to sleuth around. This book was a clean fun read filled with humor, twist and sweet relationships. I was definitely pulled in and trying to figure out who done it. Look forward to reading more from Jen Dodrill.