Celebrate the mystery that started it all with the Five-Year Anniversary Edition of Death on the Boardwalk, the captivating first book in Caleb Wygal's award-winning Myrtle Beach Mystery Series. Filled with charming coastal atmosphere, memorable characters, and page-turning suspense, this special edition includes exclusive bonus content for both longtime fans and first-time readers.

Bookstore owner Clark Thomas is still mourning the loss of his wife when his quiet routine is shattered by a horrifying discovery—a close friend has been murdered and hidden behind his bookstore along the famous Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.

Reluctantly drawn into the investigation, Clark soon finds himself uncovering long-buried secrets, unexpected rivalries, and dangerous motives hidden beneath the sunny charm of South Carolina's Grand Strand. As each clue brings him closer to the truth, Clark must also confront the grief he's spent years trying to outrun.

Blending cozy mystery with emotional depth, Death on the Boardwalk delivers an unforgettable amateur sleuth, a picturesque seaside setting, and a mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

This special anniversary edition includes:

• Author's note reflecting on the origins of the series
• Alternate opening chapter from early drafts
• Exclusive illustrated map of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
• Five-Year Anniversary keepsake edition

Why You'll Love Death on the Boardwalk

• Myrtle Beach Mystery Book 1
• Pinnacle Book Award Winner for Best Mystery
• Cozy mystery with a bookstore setting
• Amateur sleuth protagonist
• Charming coastal South Carolina setting
• Emotional character-driven mystery
• Anniversary Edition with exclusive bonus content
• Perfect introduction to a bestselling mystery series

Tropes & Themes

• Bookstore owner detective
• Amateur sleuth
• Small-town mystery
• Coastal setting
• Hidden secrets
• Murder investigation
• Grief and healing
• Close-knit community

Perfect For Fans Of

• Ellery Adams
• Richard Osman
• Louise Penny
• V.M. Burns
• Kate Carlisle
• Bookstore mysteries
• Coastal cozy mysteries
• Hallmark-style mysteries

Book Details

Title: Death on the Boardwalk: Anniversary Edition

Series: Myrtle Beach Mystery

Book Number: Book 1

Author: Caleb Wygal

Format: Paperback

Genre:

• Cozy Mystery
• Mystery
• Amateur Sleuth
• Crime Fiction

Special Features:

• Five-Year Anniversary Edition
• Exclusive Author's Note
• Alternate Opening Scene
• Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Map

Award:

• Pinnacle Book Award Winner for Best Mystery

Pages:
332

Publication Date:
March 10, 2026

Dimensions:
8.0 × 5.25 × 0.74 inches

Series Reading Order

1. Death on the Boardwalk
2. Death on the Causeway
3. Death on the Pier
4. Death on the Dunes
5. Death on the Beach
6. Death on the Back Nine
7. Death at Tidal Creek
8. Death at the Gazebo
9. Death at the Lighthouse (latest release at the time of publication)

About the Author

Caleb Wygal is the award-winning author of the beloved Myrtle Beach Mystery Series, featuring bookstore owner Clark Thomas. His mysteries combine memorable characters, charming coastal settings, and compelling whodunits that have earned him a devoted following among cozy mystery readers.