Containing everything from Holy Matrimony to Homicide, “Serenity” continues the “Merchant’s Mine” series by highlighting the value of legacies and families, and it lets slip a few of the secrets to be uncovered as Mike, Ruth, and others dig into the past. “Serenity” is also the affectionate name of a sweet old house with a history, a mystery, and a spirit of her own.

Author’s Note: This book originally set the stage for “Bloodline,” Book 5 of the series, but that aspect of it may change in its Second Edition, as “Serenity” itself becomes the new “Book 5.”