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Welcome to the Caleb Wygal Blog! Here you can find the latest news and announcements, book excerpts, and Caleb musings. Also, don’t miss the special posts with everything from book savings guides to Myrtle Beach travel tips. If you ever have a suggestion for a future blog post, feel free to reach out and share your idea.
Reading Order Guide: The Myrtle Beach Mystery Series
Reading order guide for the Myrtle Beach Mystery Series by Caleb Wygal If you're new to the Myrtle Beach Mystery Series — welcome! Set along the sun-soaked shores of South Carolina, these cozy mysteries follow a cast of unforgettable characters through murder,...
Caleb Wygal’s Latest Mystery Highlights These Locations in Surfside Beach
Some places are more than dots on a map. They become part of who a person is. That is exactly what Surfside Beach, South Carolina, has always been for the author of DEATH IN SURFSIDE. Nestled just south of Myrtle Beach and even sharing the same ZIP code, Surfside...
A Sneak Peek at Death in Surfside
Death in Surfside is the ninth novel in the award-winning Myrtle Beach Mystery Series by Caleb Wygal, releasing March 3, 2026. Set against the familiar coastal backdrop of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, this latest mystery brings bookstore owner and amateur sleuth...
Detective Moody Returns in Riptide: Stormy Stories from the Grand Strand
Mystery runs deep along the Grand Strand—deeper than the tides, older than the oaks. This fall, those mysteries take center stage in Riptide: Stormy Stories from the Grand Strand, a haunting new anthology from Green Ferns Publishing. A Collaboration of Acclaimed...
How Legends in Concert Inspired My New Mystery Novel
In January 2024, I received a wonderful invitation that planted the seed for my latest book, Death of a Legend. Karen Brigner—the wife of Brian Brigner, who helps run the legendary Legends in Concert theater in Myrtle Beach—reached out to me. Karen, a longtime fan of...
Death of a Legend is Now Available!
The day you (and I) have been waiting for is here. Death of a Legend is now available! Thank you to the 100+ who joined me, Kelly Capriotti Burton, and Elvis at the launch party for Death of a Legend at the Legends Theater this past weekend. The event was a smash hit...
Interview with Destiny Kennedy, WMBF!
Check out my interview with Destiny Kennedy of Grand Strand Today on WMBF. We talk about my upcoming book, Death of a Legend! Death of a Legend will be released on May 6th! You can order your very own copy from my bookstore. Clark Thomas returns, ready to embark on a...
Release Date Set for Death of a Legend!
Hi everyone! I hope you’ve had a great week! I’m so happy to announce that I will be releasing a new book called Death of a Legend! The release date for it will be May 6, 2025! Share the book with your friends who you think might enjoy a good beach mystery. Book...
Your 2024 Caleb Wygal holiday gift guide 🎁
Give the gift that keeps on giving-- Books! Whether you're celebrating with family or friends, there's a perfect Caleb Wygal novel for everyone on your holiday list! Now is the perfect time to grab your favorite book Myrtle Beach Mysteries Book at a great price!...
Death on the Golden Mile is now available on audible!
Hi! I hope you are well today! Coming off the release of Myrtle Beach Burns last month, I have a surprise for you! The third book in the series, Death on the Golden Mile, is now available as an Audiobook! Once again, Thomas Gloom gives voice to Clark Thomas....
Interview with cozy mystery author, VS Gardner
I recently had an amazing opportunity to interview cozy mystery author, VS Gardner. She is the author of three page-turning cozy mysteries: A Killing on Hardee Street, A Brick To Remember, and The Forgotten Home. I asked VS questions about her experiences as a writer...
For Puzzle and Mystery Lovers, You’ll Love This…
If you love a good puzzle and like to read mysteries, I just released puzzles with the covers of my Myrtle Beach Mysteries! Each puzzle is made with high-quality chipboard pieces and ships in a gift-ready box which also features the design for extra presentation...