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Secrets Beneath Lantern Cove

Book 1 in The Lantern Cove Mysteries

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by Yet Fry

An LGBTQ Young Adult Cozy Mystery of Friendship, Found Family, and Small-Town Secrets. When seventeen-year-old Elliot Mercer spots a mysterious figure on the cliffs overlooking Lantern Cove, he never expects a simple sighting to become the biggest mystery of his life. Professor Alden Hart—a beloved local historian—has vanished. Most people believe he simply left town. Elliot isn't convinced. Together with his boyfriend, Nico, and their close-knit group of friends, Elliot begins following a trail of strange clues hidden throughout their seaside hometown. Secret symbols. Forgotten tunnels. Missing records. Anonymous messages. Each discovery reveals another layer of Lantern Cove's hidden history—and a decades-old network dedicated to protecting those in need of refuge. As the mystery deepens, Elliot realizes the truth isn't buried beneath the town's cliffs and harbors. It's hidden within the stories people chose to protect. Filled with friendship, first love, found family, and small-town secrets, Secrets Beneath Lantern Cove is a heartwarming LGBTQIA+ cozy mystery about community, belonging, and the people who keep the light burning when others need it most. Perfect for readers who enjoy: LGBTQIA+ young adult fiction Cozy mysteries Found-family stories Small-town secrets Gentle romance Hopeful coming-of-age adventures

Publication date: June 8, 2026