Welcome to Harbor Haven
Where every secret has a ripple effect. Dive into the captivating world of coastal cozy mysteries by Ronald Hudkins.
Beyond the usual mystery
What makes 'The Harbor Haven Series' special or different from other mystery books? It's the blend of heartwarming community, intriguing puzzles, and the distinct coastal charm that sets it apart. Imagine a place where everyone knows your name, but secrets still lurk beneath the surface. Our mysteries offer a comforting escape with a clever twist, focusing on the human element and the close-knit bonds of a small town, rather than graphic details. Experience a world where the aroma of fresh bread from Clary's bakery is as central to the story as the clues themselves. In Harbor Haven, the focus is on clever deduction and compelling characters, drawing you into a gentle yet suspenseful narrative.
THE SERIES (THE BAKER’S DOZEN)
A Mystery That Doesn’t End With One Book
Harbor Haven Mysteries is a 13-book series where every story uncovers something new—and leaves something behind.
Each case brings new clues.
Each book reveals deeper secrets.
And the town remembers more than it lets on.
Embark on your journey
Ready to uncover the secrets of Harbor Haven? The main thing we want visitors to do after reading about 'The Harbor Haven Series' is to purchase the books and immerse themselves in Clary's world. Join the adventure, solve the mysteries, and become part of the Harbor Haven community today!
Volume 2 (Published)
A suspicious accident near Harbor Haven’s historic lighthouse raises troubling questions.
When Clary discovers an old maritime ledger hidden in the lighthouse archives, she begins to uncover financial records that date back decades.
The numbers point to something someone in Harbor Haven has worked hard to keep buried.
And the closer Clary gets to the truth, the more dangerous the lighthouse becomes.
Volume 3 (Pending)
When a fishing boat vanishes overnight, the harbor community fears the worst.
But when the vessel mysteriously drifts back into Harbor Haven with no crew aboard, the town begins to whisper.
Clary soon discovers the missing boat may be connected to a quiet dispute between several powerful harbor families. And someone is determined to keep the truth from reaching shore.
Volume 4 (Planned)
Maple Street is Harbor Haven’s quietest neighborhood.
Until a respected homeowner is found dead during a neighborhood gathering.
As Clary begins asking questions, she discovers that behind the friendly smiles of Maple Street lie old grudges, financial troubles, and secrets that neighbors have hidden for years.
And someone is willing to protect those secrets at any cost.
Volume 5 (Planned)
Harbor Haven’s annual Summer Festival fills the town with music, food, and visitors from across the coast.
For Clary Finch, it should be the bakery’s busiest and happiest week of the year. But when a local artisan collapses during the festival’s opening night, rumors of sabotage begin to spread.
Clary soon finds herself untangling a mystery involving stolen artwork, business rivalries, and a deal that could change Harbor Haven forever.
Volume 6 (Planned)
During renovations beneath Finch’s Harbor Bakery, workers uncover a hidden storage room sealed behind an old brick wall.
Inside are crates filled with dusty records and a locked metal box no one remembers.
When the contents of the box reveal clues tied to a decades-old disappearance, Clary begins investigating the bakery’s forgotten past. But some secrets were buried for a reason.
Volume 7 (Planned)
A valuable historical artifact disappears from Harbor Haven’s small maritime museum.
At first, the theft seems simple.
But when clues point toward several respected townspeople, Clary realizes the crime may be tied to a much older story—one connected to Harbor Haven’s earliest days.
And the deeper she digs, the more complicated the mystery becomes.
Volume 8 (Planned)
A body discovered near Pier 9 sends shockwaves through Harbor Haven’s dock district.
The victim had recently been asking questions about a series of unusual shipping records.
When Clary begins following the trail, she discovers a puzzling pattern of deliveries that don’t appear on any official harbor logs.
Someone has been using Harbor Haven’s docks for something secret. And they are not happy about being discovered.
Volume 9 (Planned
The historic Harbor Inn has welcomed travelers for over a century.
But when a guest suddenly disappears during a stormy weekend, the inn becomes the center of a troubling mystery.
Clary soon learns that the missing visitor may have arrived in town in search of something valuable. Something hidden within Harbor Haven itself.
Volume 10 (Planned)
An old nautical map surfaces at a local estate sale, drawing the attention of collectors and historians alike.
But when someone attempts to steal the map from Finch’s Harbor Bakery during a quiet evening, Clary realizes it may point to something more than buried treasure.
The map reveals clues tied to Harbor Haven’s smuggling history—and someone believes the map leads to something worth killing for.
Volume 11 (Planned)
A late-night fire damages several boats in Harbor Haven’s marina. At first, the incident appears to be an accident.
But when investigators find evidence of deliberate sabotage, suspicion spreads quickly through the harbor community.
Clary begins asking questions and discovers that several boat owners may have been hiding financial troubles. And one of them may have taken desperate action.
Volume 12 (Planned)
When an elderly resident passes away, a strange will surfaces containing instructions that send Clary on an unexpected search across Harbor Haven.
The will references hidden letters, forgotten property records, and an unresolved dispute from decades earlier.
As Clary follows the trail through the town’s past, she discovers a mystery that has waited years to be solved.
Volume 13 (Planned)
Construction crews working near the harbor uncover something unexpected buried beneath the waterfront.
What begins as a routine excavation soon reveals clues tied to one of Harbor Haven’s oldest unsolved mysteries.
As Clary investigates the discovery, she realizes the town’s history holds secrets far deeper than anyone imagined.
And some of those secrets are only now beginning to surface.