Granny's Got A Shovel

Some secrets are buried for a reason.
Granny prefers a shovel.

Granny’s Got a Shovel is a cozy mystery with a sharp edge, where small-town routines, family ties, and quiet assumptions do not hold up for long.

The best way to know if this story is for you is to begin at the beginning.

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For readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with personality

This story is written for readers who enjoy familiar places, sharp observations, and characters who see more than they say. If you like cozy mysteries that balance warmth with wit and allow tension to build quietly, this story may feel right at home.

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"Like the other books by this author, this book did not disappoint. It held my attention from beginning to the end. I highly recommend it."

- Leander J.

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"I believe that I'm now a mystery book person. I'm hooked all the way to the end. Highly recommended!"

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"The imagery is superb. His words are like a painting and the plot is intriguing, keeping the reader turning the pages."

- Emily G.

When quiet routines are not enough

At first glance, everything feels as it should.

A small town. Long-standing habits. People who believe they know one another well.

And then there is Granny.

Observant, unassuming, and far more aware of what goes on beneath the surface than anyone expects.

When something long buried begins to surface, it becomes clear that the past has not stayed where it was put.

Begin with the opening chapters

The first two chapters introduce the town, the family dynamics, and the moment when something ordinary begins to feel off.

They are written to give you a clear sense of the voice, pacing, and tone of the story before anything is explained too quickly.

Reading the opening chapters allows you to decide, calmly and on your own terms, whether this is a story you want to continue.

ABOUT STEVEN T. DUFF

Steven T. Duff writes cozy mysteries set in familiar places where small details matter and assumptions rarely hold.

His stories focus on character, atmosphere, and the quiet moments where something begins to shift. Granny’s Got a Shovel leans slightly sharper in tone, without losing its sense of warmth.

That balance is intentional.

Why Readers Love These Mysteries

Readers say Steven T. Duff’s mysteries are

“The perfect mix of cozy comfort and page-turning suspense.”

Here are just a few words from the community:

A wonderful mix of charm and intrigue, I couldn’t put it down!
The characters feel like old friends. Every mystery keeps me guessing until the very end.
Cozy, clever, and deeply satisfying. Steven T. Duff has become one of my go-to authors.

Start where the story begins

If the tone feels right, you are invited to begin with the opening chapters of Granny’s Got a Shovel.

Take your time. Let the story unfold.

Some secrets are buried for a reason.
Granny prefers a shovel.