Primary Source: A Cassandra Sato Short Mystery

Rare letters, shady dealings, and a chili cook-off that’s heating up fast.

When a renowned poet’s letters from the Morton College archives are called into question, Marcus enters the seamy underworld of private collectors to investigate. Meanwhile, Shannon Bryant and Meg O’Brien are turning up the intensity, perfecting their recipe to out-spice the competition in the chili cook-off.

With Cassandra Sato off at a conference, it’s up to Marcus and their friends to navigate this culinary adventure. Who knew life at Morton College could be more alarming than a vat of jabanero peppers?

The Academic Mystery – A forgery threatens the reputation of Morton college’s rare collection
The Reluctant Sleuth – A facilities VP with no business solving crimes… but here we are
The Hidden Paper Trail – A rare letter from Hemingway… or is it?
The Clueless Authority Figure – The board chairman who thinks Marcus is the library’s personal detective
A Crime That Could Ruin Reputations – One forgery could bring down the whole collection
The Chili Cookoff Catastrophe – Because bad chili decisions can be just as dangerous as bad crimes!

Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with food, humor, and a reluctant sleuth!

Primary Source is a standalone story from the world of the Cassandra Sato mysteries at Morton College. A version of Primary Source was previously published in “A Bookworm of a Suspect (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)” ©2023 by Aconite Cafe. This edition has been revised and expanded to provide a deeper exploration of the characters and themes.