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When Deborah's not typing like a mad scientist at her keyboard, she’s curled up with a cozy murder mystery or laughing along with reruns of Monk and Columbo. Her favorite place to unwind? Sipping lemonade on her porch at the Hidden Valley Ranch.
Her writing journey began with The Inside Scoop on God, a heartfelt debut that opened the door to her next adventure. Teaming up with her partner-in-crime, Kate Jungwirth, Debby co-authored the award-winning Mystery at Point Beach series—a six-book collection that won international acclaim from Readers’ Favorite and captured the hearts of young readers far and wide.
But the sleuthing didn’t stop there. Enter The Tin Can Trilogy—a fast-paced sequel series that follows teen detectives Dominic, Forest, and Sailor, along with Grandpa Bob, Windsong, and their beloved RV, “The Tin Can.” From the sunny shores of Florida to the rocky coast of Maine and the foggy mountain roads of Washington, every stop on the map leads to a new twist, a new clue, and a whole lot of trouble.
Debby’s newest adventure takes readers into the charming coastal town of Seaglass Cove with the Muriel Finch Mysteries. Sharp-witted, observant, and impossible to fool, Muriel Finch proves that retirement doesn’t mean slowing down—it just means having more time to solve crimes. Filled with quirky characters, buried secrets, and cozy twists, the series blends classic whodunits with humor, heart, and a touch of seaside charm.
Reviewed by Dylan Insch for Readers' Favorite
Muriel Finch and The Missing Key by Deborah Erdmann introduces us to Muriel, a sharp-eyed retiree who notices absolutely everything and has zero filters. Her peaceful retirement in Seaglass Cove takes a bizarre turn when a stranger (Norman) wakes up in her flowerbeds smelling like a distillery. He insists he isn't a drunkard, but rather a family friend who was slipped something in his drink and robbed of a special key meant for a very important locker. Realizing the local police aren't being called, Muriel takes it upon herself to dig into the mystery, tracking footprints through high-end marinas and low-end local hangouts. Will Muriel's stubborn refusal to ignore bad behavior be enough to help her solve this coastal puzzle?
Muriel Finch and The Missing Key by Deborah Erdmann is a cozy mystery that does a fantastic job of establishing a vivid sense of place. The coastal atmosphere truly radiates off the page, making me feel the humidity and taste the lavender lemonade right along with the characters. I love how Erdmann sets up the contrast between the flashy, high-society yacht club and the sticky, neon-lit dive bars where the locals actually hide their secrets. It creates a great backdrop for the mystery because you can clearly see how old money and pride can warp people’s behavior over time. The momentum of the narrative kept me hooked from the second Norman hits the dirt to the final big reveal. The mystery moves forward in a logical way, dropping smart little breadcrumbs along the way. It is truly engaging because the author balances a sunny, vacation-like setting with an intriguing puzzle that makes you keep turning the pages. Very highly recommended.
