A delightfully quirky blend of cozy mystery, family drama, and laugh-out-loud humor, Beatrice Ophelia is Flickering Out by Megan Gerig is a charming whodunit about rediscovering your dreams while solving a murder that hits a little too close to home.

After losing yet another job, Beatrice Sawyer reluctantly returns to her family's lake town and settles back into her parents' basement while trying to figure out what's next. Hoping for a fresh start, she volunteers for the town's first-ever Smallmouth Bass Festival and unexpectedly rediscovers her late grandmother's beloved candle shop—a spark of inspiration she hasn't felt in years.

But just as her future begins looking brighter, Beatrice witnesses something shocking.

Her estranged aunt appears to be dragging the body of the local marina owner.

Convinced her aunt couldn't possibly be a murderer, Beatrice joins forces with her loyal brother and childhood best friend to uncover the truth. As the trio untangles small-town secrets, long-standing family tensions, and an ever-growing list of suspects, Beatrice must decide whether solving the mystery can also heal the fractures within her family—or whether everything she loves is about to go up in smoke.

Filled with witty dialogue, lovable characters, cozy lakeside charm, and plenty of twists, Beatrice Ophelia is Flickering Out is the perfect cozy mystery for readers who enjoy humor as much as suspense.

Why You'll Love Beatrice Ophelia is Flickering Out

• Standalone humorous cozy mystery
• Small-town lakeside setting
• Amateur sleuth heroine
• Family-centered mystery
• Quirky, lovable characters
• Cozy candle shop vibes
• Laugh-out-loud humor
• Perfect for cozy mystery fans

Tropes & Themes

• Amateur sleuth
• Small-town mystery
• Wrongly accused family member
• Found purpose
• Family secrets
• Childhood home
• Best friends
• Cozy business owner
• Fresh start
• Whimsical humor

Perfect For Fans Of

• Richard Osman
• Jesse Q. Sutanto
• Ellery Adams
• Kate Carlisle
• Krista Davis
• Janet Evanovich
• Only Murders in the Building
• Finlay Donovan series

Book Details

Title: Beatrice Ophelia is Flickering Out: A Humorous Whodunit

Series: Standalone

Author: Megan Gerig

Format: Paperback

Genre:

• Cozy Mystery
• Humorous Mystery
• Amateur Sleuth
• Contemporary Fiction

Pages:
276

Publication Date:
March 17, 2026

Dimensions:
8.0 × 5.25 × 0.62 inches

About the Author

Megan Gerig writes charming mysteries filled with humor, unforgettable characters, and engaging small-town settings. Her stories blend cozy suspense, family relationships, and lighthearted wit to create entertaining page-turners that leave readers smiling while keeping them guessing.