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on Bridgerton, this first story in a vibrant, inclusive new historical mystery series from an acclaimed author portrays the true diversity of the Regency-era, as a widow whose skin color and notorious family history have left her with few friends she can rely on – just as the local vicar names her the prime suspect in a murder case…&“Snappy dialogue, abundant intrigue, and Abbie and Stapleton&’s increasingly flirtatious antagonism keep the tension high and the narrative drive strong. Smart, fun, and full of moxie.&” —Kirkus Reviews Discovering a body on her property presents Lady Abigail Worthing with more than one pressing problem. The victim is Juliet, the wife of her neighbor, Stapleton Henderson. Although Abigail has little connection with the lady in question, she expects to be under suspicion. Abigail&’s skin color and her mother&’s notorious past have earned her a certain reputation among the ton, and no amount of wealth or status will eclipse it. Abigail can&’t divulge that she was attending a secret pro-abolition meeting at the time of the murder. To her surprise, Henderson offers her an alibi. Though he and Juliet were long estranged, and she had a string of lovers, he feels a certain loyalty to his late wife. Perhaps together, he and Abigail can learn the truth. Abigail, whose marriage to Lord Worthing was not a love match, knows well how appearances can deceive. For all its surface elegance, London&’s high society can be treacherous. Yet who in their circle would have killed Juliet, and why? Taking the reins of her life in a way she never has before, Abby intends to find out—but in the process she will uncover more danger than she ever imagined . . . &“Fans of Bridgerton will enjoy this one.&” —Publishers WeeklyDead Man Series Collection 1: Dead Man Mysteries Books 1, 2 and 3
By T. M. Simmons. 2022
Join Author and Paranormal Investigator Alice Carpenter, Along With Her Cohorts, Twila, Granny, Trucker, and Miss Molly, on Their First…
Three Ghostly Murder Adventures, Plus a Bonus Novella Novella: Dead Man Love (Series Prequel - Bonus Content)It's Mardi Gras in party city where fate unites author and paranormal investigator Alice Carpenter and the gorgeous Cajun detective Jack Roucheau over a newly dead body. There are a couple of other murders to solve, too; Billy Ray, a mystery writer who is the latest victim of a voodoo curse, and Elvira, once a voodoo queen in Storyville.Book 1: Dead Man TalkingAuthor and paranormal investigator Alice Carpenter is well-practiced at disciplining the ten resident ghosts in her lakeside log cabin near Six Gun, Texas. When her cousin Katy calls looking for help with Sir Gary Gavin, the resident ghost at Esprit d'Chene Plantation, the family mansion near Jefferson, Texas, Alice agrees to come to her rescue.Book 2: Dead Man HauntWhen Patrick, a gorgeous naked ghost, reaches out to author and paranormal investigator Alice Carpenter and her cohorts for help, the small town of Mineral Springs, Texas, will never be the same. In exchange for helping him journey to the hereafter, Patrick leads Alice into a crumbling historical hotel, where she discovers a new murder—a woman severed in half at the bottom of an elevator shaft.Book 3: Dead Man HandAlice, Twila, Granny, Jack, Trucker, and Miss Molly are smack dab in the middle of another murder investigation, this time in a haunted hotel in Red Dollar, New Mexico. The villain is armed with Black Magic, and there's no escape for anyone during the ice storm.From the Publisher: Cozy mystery fans and readers who enjoy amateur sleuths, ghosts and a supernatural twist will enjoy this fun series of mysteries with its cast of colorful characters."Dead Man Talking is grisly fun! T. M. Simmons is the finest, funniest writer about Texas I've ever read."~Alice Borchardt, author of Raven Warrior"With ghosts practically outnumbering live characters, this entertaining romp…is certainly worth a gander." ~Library Journal "All this supernatural phenomena resides inside a delightful who-done-it." ~Harriet Klausner, ReviewerA Dead Man Mystery Series:Dead Man TalkingDead Man HauntDead Man HandDead Man OhioDead Man Love (Novella)About the Author:T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with a variety of pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during both dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront. She also pursues paranormal entities with her own real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, and they are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is, "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold (A Salem B&B Mystery #6)
By Traci Wilton. 2022
Salem, Massachusetts, B&B owner Charlene Morris will need the luck of the Irish—and the help of a ghost—to unveil a…
hooded killer . . . Charlene has hired a van to ferry her B&B guests to an all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage dinner hosted by Salem&’s Irish community at the Ancient Order of Hibernians club—but she should have booked a hearse. It&’s never a good sign when the family black sheep drunkenly crashes a party by punching the guy dressed as a leprechaun. But things go from troublesome to fatal when Charlene stumbles upon a second brawl in an upper room—and this fight Connor Gallagher loses, his anonymous assailant rushing past Charlene, hidden by a hoodie. Now Detective Sam Holden has another homicide on his hands, with Charlene as the only eyewitness. Even if she can&’t give the police sketch artist much to go on, Charlene is determined to ID the murderer, with the help of Dr. Jack Strathmore, the charming ghost who haunts her B&B. The answer lies in the motive, and to uncover that sleuth and spook will need to shine a light on Connor&’s shady past—before the killer pulls another Irish goodbye . . .Peanut Butter Panic (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery #7)
By Amanda Flower. 2022
Dead by dessert . . . Thanksgiving is Bailey King&’s busiest holiday weekend. This year promises to be even more…
hectic, since Bailey&’s candy shop, Swissmen Sweets, is providing desserts for Harvest, Ohio&’s first village-wide Thanksgiving celebration. Yet, even with a guest list close to seven hundred people—Amish and English alike—the event&’s organizer, Margot Rawlings, is unfazed . . . until she discovers her mother, former judge Zara Bevan, will be in attendance. Zara&’s reputation as a harsh critic is matched only by her infamy as a judge who has actively harmed the Amish community. So no one is prepared when Zara arrives with much younger boyfriend Blaze Smith and reveals their impending nuptials at dinner. That should have been the day&’s biggest news, except shortly after the announcement, Blaze suffers an allergic reaction to something he&’s eaten and dies on the spot. Now, Bailey&’s desserts are prime suspects, along with Margot and nearly everyone who attended the meal. With such a cornucopia of possibilities, Bailey must dig in and get to the bottom of this murder, before the killer goes up for seconds… Recipe Included!Murder at Mount Ephraim (Whitstable Pearl Mysteries #9)
By Julie Wassmer. 2022
Murder at Mount Ephraim is the ninth book in Julie Wassmer's popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV…
drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan'While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl' Daily MailPearl Nolan receives a wedding invitation from an old school friend. Journalist Amy has chosen somewhere very special for the wedding ceremony - the historic Kent manor house of Mount Ephraim - and the invite includes a pre-nuptial stay for Pearl and other guests at this venue. Nestled in an 800-acre estate, and surrounded by beautiful gardens and a lake, Pearl sees this break as a chance to leave crime behind, along with her own detective agency and her restaurant, The Whitstable Pearl.Accepting the invitation, Pearl looks forward to meeting the happy couple's friends and family, as well as Amy's fiancé, Guy, a handsome and successful adventurer who appears to be Mr Perfect. She also has time to reflect on her own engagement to Canterbury CID detective, DCI Mike McGuire...But before any wedding bells sound, murder strikes - and Pearl and McGuire are thrust together again - as partners in crime. Praise for Julie Wassmer's Whitstable Pearl Mysteries...'One of the best episodes in Wassmer's longrunning Whitstable saga' Daily Mail'As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters' Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent'All of the thrills without any of the gore' The Sun'This is a quality title...a very entertaining read' The Puzzle Doctor'A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author' Trip Fiction'Proves she's mistress of her craft' John McGhie, author of White Highlands'Good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, Murder on Sea may be just your cup of tea' Bec StaffordPraise for the TV series...'Scandi noir meets the English seaside in Whitstable Pearl, a murder mystery series based on Julie Wassmer's novels...' Drama Quarterly'...explores all the murder and debauchery in the seemingly perfect English seaside town of Whitstable...' Washington Post'...you never know what might turn up, either on the menu or alongside an oyster boat.' Wall Street JournalMurder at Mount Ephraim (Whitstable Pearl Mysteries #9)
By Julie Wassmer. 2022
Murder at Mount Ephraim is the ninth book in Julie Wassmer's popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV…
drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan'While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl' Daily MailPearl Nolan receives a wedding invitation from an old school friend. Journalist Amy has chosen somewhere very special for the wedding ceremony - the historic Kent manor house of Mount Ephraim - and the invite includes a pre-nuptial stay for Pearl and other guests at this venue. Nestled in an 800-acre estate, and surrounded by beautiful gardens and a lake, Pearl sees this break as a chance to leave crime behind, along with her own detective agency and her restaurant, The Whitstable Pearl.Accepting the invitation, Pearl looks forward to meeting the happy couple's friends and family, as well as Amy's fiancé, Guy, a handsome and successful adventurer who appears to be Mr Perfect. She also has time to reflect on her own engagement to Canterbury CID detective, DCI Mike McGuire...But before any wedding bells sound, murder strikes - and Pearl and McGuire are thrust together again - as partners in crime. Praise for Julie Wassmer's Whitstable Pearl Mysteries...'One of the best episodes in Wassmer's longrunning Whitstable saga' Daily Mail'As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters' Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent'All of the thrills without any of the gore' The Sun'This is a quality title...a very entertaining read' The Puzzle Doctor'A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author' Trip Fiction'Proves she's mistress of her craft' John McGhie, author of White Highlands'Good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, Murder on Sea may be just your cup of tea' Bec StaffordPraise for the TV series...'Scandi noir meets the English seaside in Whitstable Pearl, a murder mystery series based on Julie Wassmer's novels...' Drama Quarterly'...explores all the murder and debauchery in the seemingly perfect English seaside town of Whitstable...' Washington Post'...you never know what might turn up, either on the menu or alongside an oyster boat.' Wall Street JournalA Colorful Scheme (Pen & Ink #4)
By Krista Davis. 2022
After a wedding guest&’s murder, Florrie Fox sees a picture taking shape . . . Coloring-book creator and Washington, DC,…
bookstore owner Florrie Fox is attending the wedding of her wealthy boss and a famous romance author, who are taking their vows—for the second time—on the grounds of the gorgeous Maxwell mansion. But it soon becomes clear that the soothing vibe of coloring books is very different from the stress and backstabbing in some corners of the literary world. Arthur Bedlingham, for example, barely makes a living despite the many awards he&’s won—and his chances for better sales haven&’t been helped by the vicious review he just got from another guest at the party. Then there&’s an ex–FBI agent whose popular thrillers are a magnet for female fans; a less-successful romance writer; and an ambitious waitress who&’s intent on a career in journalism. When Arthur&’s assistant, an aspiring writer, is murdered during the festivities, Florrie realizes this is no color-by-numbers case, and she&’ll have to sort out the complicated secrets among this creative crowd of suspects . . .Round Up the Usual Peacocks: A Meg Langslow Mystery (Meg Langslow Mysteries #31)
By Donna Andrews. 2022
New York Times bestselling author Donna Andrews first introduced us to Meg Langslow as a crime-solving bridesmaid. In her 31st…
mystery, Round Up the Usual Peacocks, Meg returns to her roots, juggling cold cases and wedding guests.Kevin, Meg's cyber-savvy nephew who lives in the basement, comes to her with a problem. He's become involved as the techie for a true-crime podcast, one that focuses on Virginia cold cases and unsolved crimes. And he thinks their podcast has hit a nerve with someone . . . one of the podcast team has had a brush with death that Kevin thinks was an attempted murder, not an accident.Kevin rather sheepishly asks for Meg's help in checking out the people involved in a couple of the cases. "Given your ability to find out stuff online, why do you need MY help?" she asks. "Um . . . because I've already done everything I can online. This'll take going around and TALKING to people," he exclaims, with visible horror. "In person!" Not his thing. And no, it can't wait until after the wedding, because he's afraid whoever's after them might take advantage of the chaos of the wedding at Trinity or the reception at Meg and Michael's house to strike again.So on top of everything she's doing to round up vendors and supplies and take care of demanding out-of-town guests, Meg must hunt down the surviving suspects from three relatively local cold cases so she can figure out if they have it in for the podcasters. Could there be a connection to a musician on the brink of stardom who disappeared two decades ago and hasn't been seen since?Kate Shackleton's First Case (A Kate Shackleton Mystery)
By Frances Brody. 2022
For fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Nicola Upson, Kate Shackleton&’s first case in this cozy novella will take readers back…
to the early start of Kate&’s investigative career. Yorkshire, 1921. Kate Shackleton is having tea with her friend, Doris, who is visiting from London. In the lovely setting of Harrogate's premier tearoom, violence is the furthest thing from anyone's mind. But when Doris is attacked by a mystery assailant, it's up to Kate to find out why - and in doing so, she soon develops a taste for detective-work. In this exciting novella, Kate Shackleton, a heroine ahead of her time, became Yorkshire most tireless private investigator.Dewey Decimated (A Haunted Library Mystery #6)
By Allison Brook. 2022
Librarian Carrie Singleton is back on the case, alongside library ghost Evelyn, in the sixth installment of Agatha Award nominee…
Allison Brook&’s Haunted Library mysteries.Carrie Singleton is just off a hot string of murder cases centered around the spooky local library in Clover Ridge, Connecticut. She could really use a break—but no such luck, as she; Smoky Joe, the resident cat; and Evelyn, the library&’s ghost, are drawn into another tantalizing whodunit. First, a dead body is found in the basement of the building attached to the library, and it turns out to be Carrie&’s fiancé&’s Uncle Alec, who Dylan hasn&’t seen in years. But Alec has no intention of truly checking out, and his ghost makes itself at home in the library, greatly upsetting the patrons. Carrie and Evelyn work hard to keep Alec out of sight, but what was he doing in Clover Ridge to begin with? And why was he killed? Meanwhile, the town council, of which Carrie is also a member, is embroiled in a hot-headed debate over the fate of the Seabrook Preserve, a lovely and valuable piece of property that runs along Long Island Sound. Turn it into an upscale park? Sell it to a condo developer? Or keep it as protected land? As the dispute rages, there&’s another murder, this time involving a council member. Could the two murders be connected? And could Carrie be next on the hit list?Bound By Murder (An Antique Bookshop Mystery #3)
By Laura Gail Black. 2022
For fans of Ellery Adams and Paige Shelton, the wedding can&’t go on when the bride is found murdered—but can…
love still win the day in this third installment of Laura Gail Black&’s cozy series.The birds are singing, books are selling, and the Hokes Bluff Inn has begun to host weddings on its property. Antiquarian bookseller Jenna Quinn loves the romance in the air—until her ex-fiancé, Blake Emerson, walks in with his bride-to-be, Missy Plott. Blake continues to profess his love for Jenna if she&’ll have him back, no matter the consequences. And the consequences are grave, indeed, when Missy turns up dead. All evidence points to Blake, who was the last one to see her alive. He begs Jenna to help him clear his name. Blake&’s mother, Gwendolyn, is also bent on exonerating her son. Jenna doesn&’t believe Blake could have killed Missy, and she starts digging for suspects. It could have been Missy&’s ex-boyfriend, who proclaims a love for her he says only death could sever. Or might it have been Missy&’s bitter little sister, who was secretly besotted with Missy&’s ex. Evidence turns up that links Missy's death to embezzlement and another murder—crimes that had falsely implicated Jenna herself less than a year ago. As Gwendolyn continues to beg Jenna to help prove her son&’s innocence, Jenna wonders if Blake could truly be innocent. Jenna has to choose whether to risk it all—her reputation, her growing relationship with her boyfriend, and maybe her life—or let a possibly innocent man go to prison.Murder Out of Character (Peach Coast Library Mysteries)
By Olivia Matthews. 2021
"...an intrepid heroine who rushes headlong into danger to keep her friends safe, and a happily-ever-after ending make this the…
prose equivalent of a Hallmark family movie. Lovers of small-town cozies can while away a pleasant afternoon with this one." -Publishers Weekly Marvey, a small-town librarian, finds a mysterious list of names… and what happens next can&’t be a coincidence! If you love Hallmark mystery movies, you&’ll love this cozy mystery with humor, intrigue, and a hint of romance.Marvey, still adjusting to life in Peach Coast, Georgia, is at a library fundraising event when she comes across a list of four names. One is the name of someone who recently died—and who may have been murdered. Another is Spencer Holt, the handsome newspaper owner who&’s become one of Marvey&’s best friends. The four people appear to have nothing in common other than living in Peach Coast. Spencer dismisses the list at first, but before long, he has to admit he may be in danger. As Marvey prepares for a visit from her parents, can she, Spencer, and their intrepid librarian friends stop a killer bent on long overdue revenge?Bad Day Breaking: A Novel (A Bad Axe County Novel #4)
By John Galligan. 2022
Wild Wild Country and Longmire meet in the latest in the &“gritty, brash, and totally gripping&” (The Real Book Spy)…
Bad Axe County series, as Sheriff Heidi Kick struggles to prevent a radical religious sect from turning her county into the next Jonestown, all while a dark secret from her past puts her life in danger. A strange religious sect has arrived in Bad Axe County, Wisconsin. Armed with guns, an enigmatic spiritual leader and his followers set up their compound in an abandoned storage lot. It&’s not long before rumors start to spread of sadistic rituals and a planned takeover of the local government. But when one of the followers is found dead in the river, that&’s when full-on panic sets in. Sheriff Heidi Kick may not be a fan of the new group, but she is also dismayed by the hostile reaction of the Bad Axe community. With a murder investigation on her hands, the situation becomes more complicated when Sheriff Kick finds out an ex-boyfriend from her youth is out on parole early and looking to hunt her down. With a tumultuous snowstorm on the horizon, the cult members are on the verge of freezing, Bad Axe is on the edge of violence, and Sheriff Kick is just one false step away from losing her family, her town, and her very life. By a writer at the height of his powers, Bad Day Breaking is a thrilling mystery that explores the price paid for following false leaders and the power we each have to triumph over trauma.Marple: Twelve New Mysteries (Miss Marple Mysteries)
By Agatha Christie, Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse, Ruth Ware. 2022
"Each author captures Christie—and Marple—perfectly, while also displaying just a bit of her own unique touch. . . . This new…
and entertaining collection by some of our favorite writers will hook a new group of readers to the formidable Miss Marple." — Rhys Bowen, Washington Post“Marple is the best loved [detective]. Also the most influential. . . . It is Miss Marple who introduced the revolutionary notion that people are essentially the same wherever one goes.” — Los Angeles TimesAgatha Christie’s legendary sleuth, Jane Marple, returns to solve twelve baffling cases in this brand-new collection, penned by a host of acclaimed authors skilled in the fine art of mystery and murderOne doesn't stop at one murder...Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in 45 years, Agatha Christie’s beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime and detection.Join Marple as she travels through her sleepy English village and around the world. In St Mary Mead, a Christmas dinner is interrupted by unexpected guests; the Broadway stage in New York City is set for a dangerous improvisation; bad omens surround an untimely death aboard a cruise ship to Hong Kong; and a bestselling writer on holiday in Italy is caught in a nefarious plot. These and other crimes committed in the name of love, jealousy, blackmail, and revenge are ones that only the indomitable Jane Marple can solve.Bringing a fresh twist to the hallmarks of a classic Agatha Christie mystery, these twelve esteemed writers have captured the sharp wit, unique voice, and droll ingenuity of the deceptively demure detective. A triumphant celebration of Christie’s legacy and essential reading for crime lovers, Marple is a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains one of the most famous detectives of all time.The Hostage
By A. F. Carter. 2022
In this new thriller from the author of The Yards, a cop tracks the kidnapped teenage daughter of a wealthy…
developer in a transitioning Rust Belt town A new Nissan plant is coming to the depressed Rust Belt town of Baxter, and Captain Delia Mariola has been busy cleaning up the crime-addled city ever since the deal was announced. But when the 15-year-old daughter of the lead bidder on the construction project—a wealthy out-of-towner—suddenly disappears, and it becomes clear that a professional kidnapping ring may be responsible, Delia realizes that the factory’s influx of cash could bring with it an entirely new sort of danger, never before considered in this working class milieu. Though Elizabeth’s abduction was well-planned and bearing the mark of an experienced team, her captors could not have anticipated the quick and clever brilliance of the exceptionally smart teen. From the trunk of the car where she is held, she soon devises a clever trick to get cryptic messages to those who love her back down the highway in Baxter. The only problem is that the messages might be too cryptic even for their recipients to decipher. If Delia has any hope of bringing the girl home unharmed, she’ll have to crack the code and discover the meaning behind the message. And unless she does it fast, there may be nobody left to save… Tough, thrilling, and filled with memorable characters, The Hostage is a gritty mystery set in the same hardscrabble town as 2021’s The Yards, which Kirkus praised as "a breathless suspenser that’s also a painfully acute evocation of the wrong side of the tracks."The Only Child
By Kayte Nunn. 2022
"Almost every graduating class had a girl who disappeared . . ." A long-closed home for “fallen women” is the…
site of horrors old and new in this "taut, clever whodunit" (Kate Quinn) from the author of The Botanist’s Daughter. 1949: During the coldest winter Seattle has seen in decades, pregnant sixteen-year-old Brigid Ryan arrives at Fairmile, a home for “fallen women” run by the Catholic Church on a remote island in Puget Sound. She and her baby will disappear before the snow melts. 2013: Ex-cop Frankie Gray is escaping a career in ruins and hoping to reconnect with her teenage daughter, Izzy, while summering with her mother at The Fairmile Inn, soon to be a boutique hotel. But when an elderly nun who worked at the home in its former iteration is found dead in suspicious circumstances and then a tiny skeleton is discovered on the grounds nearby, Frankie goes looking for answers. Then Izzy disappears, and as Frankie races to find her, she turns up a secret that will force her to question her own history and the identity she thought she knew. Over sixty years separate the disappearances at the Fairmile, but Frankie suspects that they may share the same dark root; in the suspenseful, atmospheric investigation that follows, she finds that the truth is as foggy as the rocky, isolated island on which that darkness thrived.Dropped Dead (Jettine Jorgensen Mystery Series #2)
By S. L. Menear. 2022
Bodies are dropping in on newly-minted private detective Jett Jorgensen in Dropped Dead, a murder mystery from S.L. Menear.—Banyan Isle,…
Florida, Present Day—Having just opened her new Valkyrie Private Detective Agency, Jett Jorgensen is eager for new clients but doesn’t anticipate the bodies being dropped on her estate—dead men with their feet in concrete buckets.While possessing a dark secret that could kill everyone around her, Mona Wang moves in to assist Jett with her new Valkyrie Private Detective Agency.When five king cobras are found on her estate, followed by body drops, a late-night assault, and the kidnapping of Sophia the dog nanny, Jett calls in ex-SEALS.But when Jett is kidnapped, she may be the next one dropped dead.Publisher’s Note: Dropped Dead is the second in a series of suspenseful mysteries with a baffling series of crimes that lead three female sleuths to surprising discoveries and shocking resolutions. Readers who enjoy clean and wholesome entertainment with a touch of humor, romance, and paranormal will not want to miss this exciting series.“S.L. Menear knows how to write an entertaining and fun mystery. She’s definitely hit her stride with DROPPED DEAD, second in her Jettine Jorgensen series, that offers more than the usual number of victims, quirky characters, and a plot that will keep you guessing until the end. Add in attractive men and women anxious to get together, and this book will keep you smiling well past your usual bedtime.” ~Ray Flynt, author of Brad Frame mysteries“Who needs Charlie’s Angels when you can have Jettine Jorgensen and her ladies? A retired Naval Intelligence officer, Jett is busy remodeling the family estate while preparing for a new career as a private investigator. She’s gathered a group of women as beautiful as they are deadly to help her in this enterprise. And then an unexpected visitor “drops” in...a corpse with feet in a bucket of concrete tossed onto her property from a passing airplane. Worse, Jett knows the man, as well as the subsequent victims that keep falling from the sky.With non-stop action moving from South Florida to Alaska, S.L. Menear delivers an exciting mystery filled with gorgeous women, handsome men, and a killer who will stop at nothing for vengeance.S. L. Menear’s Dropped Dead is a barrel roll of a read that will keep you breathless and guessing to the end.” ~Diane A.S. Stuckart, NYT Bestselling AuthorThe Jettine Jorgensen Mystery SeriesDead SilentDropped DeadDead EndsLogged On
By Barbara Ross. 2018
Previously published in Yule Log MurderFew things are as sweet as Christmas in coastal Maine. The only thing that can…
spoil the fun is murder . . . Realizing she can&’t make a decent Bûche de Noël to save her life, Julia Snowden enlists the help of her eccentric neighbor, Mrs. St. Onge, in hopes of mastering the dessert for Christmas. With everyone in the old woman&’s circle missing or deceased, however, it&’s up to Julia to stop the deadly tidings before she&’s the next Busman&’s Harbor resident to meet a not-so-jolly fate.Death by Yule Log
By Lee Hollis. 2018
Previously published in Yule Log MurderChristmases in coastal Maine can seem picture perfect—until murder ruins the scenery . . .…
Hayley Powell&’s holidays aren&’t off to a very merry start. Not only has her daughter brought Conner—an infuriatingly perfect new beau—home to Bar Harbor, but a local troublemaker has been found dead with traces of her signature Yule log cake on his body. As Conner becomes the prime murder suspect, Hayley must put aside her mixed feelings to identify the real killjoy.The Ripple Effect Cozy Mystery Boxed Set, Books 4-6
By Jeanne Glidewell. 2022
Join Senior Citizens and Full-Time RVers Rip and Rapella Ripple for Three Full-Length Adventures of Mystery and MayhemBOOK 4: RIP…
YOUR HEART OUT – While celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary on an Alaskan cruise, Rip experiences a serious cardiac event resulting in a triple-bypass. Of course, the hospital is just the beginning; the Chartreuse Caboose isn’t the best place to recuperate and heal. His cardiac care nurse, Sydney Combs, has the perfect solution: her recently deceased aunt’s home. But when Sydney is accused of murder, Rapella takes the case.BOOK 5: RIPPED APART - Rip and Rapella head to Rockport, Texas, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, to assist their daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Milo, with recovery from the horrific storm. Rapella, with a nose for foul-play, suspects Regina’s missing neighbor may have been murdered amidst the maelstrom when she discovers a mysterious note. When an anonymous tipster turns up dead, Rapella is determined to find justice for both.BOOK 6: RIPPED OFF - Rip and Rapella arrive in Albuquerque to surprise their granddaughter Tiffany on her thirtieth birthday.But the festivities take a chill when Tiffany and husband Chase’s investment manager and close friend, Trey Monroe, is found dead in the airport with a one-way ticket to the Cayman Islands in his hand. The money Chase and Tiffany had invested through Trey is missing. Worse yet, Tiffany learns—unbeknownst to her—Chase had invested their entire savings in a risky IPO, which lands Chase in the matrimonial dog house, as well as in the big house as a murder suspect.From The Publisher: The Ripple Effect series is enjoyed by fans of Joanne Fluke, Madison Johns, Ceecee James, and readers of cozy mysteries who enjoy light-hearted, clean & wholesome mysteries featuring female amateur sleuths and senior citizens.“It is not often a book makes me laugh aloud but Jeanne Glidewell never disappoints . . .” ~Yvonne P., Reviewer“Absolutely love this series. Very well done.” ~eBook Discovery Read & Review Club“I hope this series continues. Being Rip and Rapellas’ age, I am happy to see them featured in adventures. I can recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries, cozy or not.” ~Anna, ReviewerTHE RIPPLE EFFECT MYSTERIES, in series order:A Rip Roaring Good TimeRip TideRipped to ShredsRip Your Heart OutRipped ApartRipped OffNo Big RipThe Grim RipperTHE LEXIE STARR MYSTERIES, in series orderLeave No Stone UnturnedThe Extinguished GuestHauntedWith This RingJust DuckyThe Spirit of the Season - a holiday novellaCozy CampingMarriage & Mayhem