Vanished in Velvet

An Early Seashell Key Mystery

By: Lola Finch

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Secrets don’t stay buried in Seashell Key… especially when they wear a crown.

When a reunion of pageant queens brings old rivalries to the Drift Marina Banquet Room, Holly Marshall never expects her past to sparkle its way back into town. But when the glamorous—and polarizing—Delilah Grace Monroe vanishes the night of the big event, Holly finds herself caught in a mystery that’s anything but tiara-worthy.

As whispers stir through the salty breeze, Holly, Ben, Javi, and the rest of the Seashell Key crew must untangle decades of pageant secrets, blackmail, and betrayal. But Delilah’s disappearance may be just the beginning. Strange boat traffic, coded threats, and a mystery off the coast suggest something deeper is hiding beneath the Gulf’s calm surface.

With humor, heart, and a touch of coastal charm, Vanished in Velvet brings you back to the sun-drenched porches and suspiciously cozy corners of Seashell Key.

Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries, strong female sleuths, and a cast of quirky characters you’ll want to visit again and again. This early mystery marks the beginning of the Seashell Key journey. The series blooms with each book, leading to the signature stories fans love today.