The second Sara Hampton Cozy Mysteries novel follows an innkeeper whose fresh start on the Oregon coast leads to questions about a property’s hidden past.
NEW YORK CITY, NY, October 28, 2026 — Author Nora Lynn explores themes of personal renewal, family history and unresolved questions from the past in Dead Space: A Cozy Resting Place, the second installment in the Sara Hampton Cozy Mysteries series. Published April 11, 2026, the novel follows a woman adjusting to a new chapter of life while investigating an unexpected discovery at an inherited coastal property.
Set along the Oregon coast, the story centers on Sara Hampton, who arrives with Butch to take over a bed-and-breakfast inherited from her Aunt Jane. Shortly after their arrival, a powerful windstorm damages the building and exposes a concealed space within its walls, raising questions about the property’s history.
The discovery connects Sara’s investigation to the building’s earlier life as a vacation home belonging to a silent-film actor. As she examines its past, attention turns to the actor’s family relationships, the property’s ownership history and individuals who had access to the residence over the years.
The mansion’s transformation from a private coastal retreat into a bed-and-breakfast provides the historical setting for the story. Its oceanfront location, former furnishings and connections to earlier occupants contribute to questions surrounding the discovery.
Alongside the central mystery, Lynn develops Sara’s personal journey following the loss of her husband. Taking responsibility for the inherited business represents a significant change in Sara’s life as she establishes relationships within the surrounding community and adjusts to unfamiliar responsibilities.
Lynn draws on personal experiences when developing Sara Hampton’s character, particularly the themes of loss, resilience and adapting to new circumstances. These elements form part of the novel’s exploration of personal renewal alongside its central mystery.
The narrative follows the conventions of cozy mystery fiction, combining an amateur investigation with a character-focused storyline and a distinctive coastal setting. The property’s history links events from different periods, while Sara’s responsibilities as an innkeeper provide a parallel account of personal adjustment.
About Nora Lynn
Nora Lynn is a fiction author whose work includes the Sara Hampton Cozy Mysteries series. Her writing explores mystery, personal relationships and experiences that shape individual lives. In Dead Space: A Cozy Resting Place, Lynn incorporates themes of personal loss, resilience and new beginnings through the experiences of Sara Hampton.
About the Book
Dead Space: A Cozy Resting Place is the second installment in the Sara Hampton Cozy Mysteries series. Set in a historic bed-and-breakfast on the Oregon coast, the novel follows Sara Hampton as she investigates an unexpected discovery connected to the property’s former occupants. The story combines historical questions, family relationships and an amateur investigation with Sara’s efforts to rebuild her life after personal loss.
Book Details
Title: Dead Space: A Cozy Resting Place
Author: Nora Lynn
Series: Sara Hampton Cozy Mysteries, Book 2
Genre: Cozy Mystery Fiction
Publication Date: April 11, 2026
Format: Kindle Edition
Length: 184 pages
Amazon ASIN: B0GWVZ7CVG
Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWVZ7CVG
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