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And the Killer Is . . . (A Savannah Reid Mystery #25)
By G. A. McKevett. 2020
PI Savannah Reid and the Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency may have bitten off more than they can chew when a…
Hollywood legend makes a deadly comeback . . . It will be a cold day in San Carmelita before Savannah skips over a high-profile homicide case, especially one attached to a tasty reward. But when 90-year-old former silver screen siren Lucinda Faraday is murdered inside her derelict mansion, serving justice comes with unsavory risks. The fallen star, considered one of the most beautiful women of her time, was found strangled by a pair of vintage stockings. Now, Lucinda is making headlines again—and, like in the past, her name is connected with the worst kind of scandal . . . As a quest for answers reveals sleazy secrets about the victim&’s history, the Moonlight Magnolia Agency soon discover that corruption, addiction, and blackmail were as rampant in the good old days of Hollywood as in the present—maybe even more so. Balancing a suspect list longer than Lucinda&’s acting credits and evidence that could destroy the reputation of people still alive, can Savannah outsmart the culprit before she or someone else get reduced to tabloid fodder next?Bitter Brew (A Savannah Reid Mystery)
By G. A. McKevett. 2019
When good intentions pull her into a toxic murder case, P.I. Savannah Reid&’s days as San Carmelita&’s most full-figured detective…
might be running out . . . Savannah is shaken to the core when coroner Dr. Jennifer Liu appears on her doorstep late one night and admits to fudging an autopsy report to keep her friend Brianne&’s suicide a secret—fulfilling a final promise made before the terminally ill woman administered a lethal drug cocktail. But after Dr. Liu finds the same unique mixture in a second body, she fears the deaths share a dark connection . . . Apprehensive about concealing a felony, Savannah and the Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency launch a discreet investigation into Brianne&’s rare condition and the deadly concoction linking the two bodies. As chilling evidence points to an undeniable case of double murder, Savannah only hopes that, like Dr. Liu, her desire to help a friend won&’t put her reputation at risk—or, worse, land her on the next slab . . .Hide and Sneak (A Savannah Reid Mystery #23)
By G. A. McKevett. 2018
The search for a movie star&’s missing family puts California&’s plus-sized P.I. on the case of a killer&’s plot in…
this mystery by the author of Every Body. In San Carmelita, California, private detective Savannah Reid and her husband are facing their latest challenge: babysitting their newlywed friends&’ incredibly fussy infant daughter. But soothing a squalling baby is kid&’s stuff compared to the Midnight Magnolia Detective Agency&’s latest case. Charismatic actor Ethan Malloy has enlisted the help of Savannah and Co. in a desperate attempt to track down his missing wife and toddler—just before the beloved family nanny gets murdered. With the police involved and paparazzi swarming at every turn, the discreet search becomes a sensationalized homicide investigation. And some snooping into the complicated private lives of Ethan and his wife tells Savannah that she&’s in for a deadly chase. As Savannah dismantles bombshell after bombshell while balancing delicate family matters of her own, she soon finds herself closing in on a terrifying culprit—one who&’s willing to do anything for a moment in the spotlight.Book shop owner Rarity Cole got a second chance at life, unfortunately not everyone is so lucky… after a body…
is found and an ominous Tarot reading spells disaster she must keep her friend safe from a killer—even if the cards are stacked against her in a mystery readers of Richard Osman and Ellery Adams will devour! Following her recovery from breast cancer, Rarity has embraced a life of healing and service in her Sedona, Arizona, community. She welcomes the opportunity to participate in the annual summer healing fair with her fittingly named new-age bookstore, The Next Chapter. The members of the Tuesday Night Survivors&’ Book Club are also volunteering, maintaining a cooling station for overheated festivalgoers, and hosting a Tarot card reader for entertainment. But one member, Darby, is anything but entertained when the Tarot reader pulls a Death card. With a mammogram coming up, she&’s freaked out and goes home—only to walk into a crime scene where someone near and dear to her has been murdered. Despite the objections of Detective Drew Anderson, Rarity is determined to help her friend and protect her from being the killer&’s next victim . . .A Few Drops of Bitters (A Savannah Reid Mystery #26)
By G. A. McKevett. 2021
Plus-sized PI Savannah Reid and her Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency tackle another case of murder in the long-running, critically acclaimed…
series from G. A. McKevett. Between being a mom to her new foster son and arranging a lavish wedding for her sister, things are messy, unpredictable, and delightfully fulfilling for Savannah these days. She even gains an impressive friend: Dr. Carolyn Erling, a caring veterinarian with a deeper story than her down-to-earth nature suggests. When Savannah attends a birthday bash for Dr. Carolyn&’s husband, she&’s astonished to find that her no-frills acquaintance resides in a pristine hilltop mansion with Dr. Stephen Erling, a jet-setter brain surgeon boasting throngs of A-list patients around the globe. Before Savannah can get a headcount on the mingling celebrities, Dr. Stephen has one too many champagne toasts and drops dead. With a poisonous residue found inside Dr. Stephen&’s glass, the search is on for the killer who spiked his drink. Motivated to set things right for a devastated Dr. Carolyn, Savannah must infiltrate the elite world of foreign dignitaries and Oscar-winning stars to identify the guilty culprit—or prepare to kiss this happy chapter in her life goodbye. &“Entertaining . . . Series fans and newcomers alike will enjoy spending time with Savannah and friends.&” —Publishers WeeklyA Lack of Temperance: A Hattie Davish Mystery (A Hattie Davish Mystery #1)
By Anna Loan-Wilsey. 2012
Introducing Hattie Davish, a traveling secretary who arrives in small Ozark town only to discover her new employer has disappeared . . .…
On the eve of the heated presidential election of 1892, Miss Hattie Davish arrives in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a scenic resort town where those without the scent of whiskey on their breath have the plight of temperance on their tongues. Summoned for her services as a private secretary, Hattie is looking forward to exploring the hills, indulging her penchant for botany—and getting to know the town&’s handsome doctor. But it&’s hard to get her job done with her employer nowhere to be found . . . An army of unassuming women wielding hatchets have descended on the quiet Ozark village, destroying every saloon in their path—and leaving more than a few enemies in their wake. So when their beloved leader, Mother Trevelyan, is murdered, it&’s easy to point fingers. Now that she&’s working for a dead woman, Hattie turns to her trusty typewriter to get to the truth. And as she follows a trail of cryptic death threats, she&’ll come face to face with a killer far more dangerous than the Demon Rum . . .&“A wonderful read from a welcome addition to the genre. This one shouldn&’t be missed—it has it all!&” —Emily Brightwell, New York Times–bestselling author &“[A] delightful debut . . . Cozy fans will eagerly await Hattie&’s next adventure.&” —Publishers Weekly &“This historical cozy debut showcases the author&’s superb research . . . this is a warm beginning.&” —Library JournalKiller Gourmet (A Savannah Reid Mystery #20)
By G. A. McKevett. 2015
A PI with a love of food and justice is on the case after a celebrity chef is eighty-sixed in…
this cozy mystery by the author of Killer Physique. When Savannah Reid and the Moonlight Magnolia gang learn their friends Ryan Stone and John Gibson are planning to open a chic new restaurant in San Carmelita, California, they eagerly offer their input on everything from what dishes to serve to how many calories they should contain. But all Ryan and John can think about is how excited they are to have hired the temperamental but talented chef Baldwin Norwood. Too bad the only thing being sliced and diced in the kitchen is the chef himself . . . As Savannah turns her attention from munchies to murder, she quickly realizes the cantankerous chef left a bad taste in everyone's mouth, and any number of people could have whipped up a recipe for revenge. Could the jilted sous chef he stabbed in the back have done the same to him? Perhaps the loyal girlfriend he took for granted was finally fed up. Or maybe the business partner whose career he ruined had an appetite for blood. Savannah has her work cut out for her, and just when she thinks there couldn&’t be any more suspects, she uncovers a plot more precarious than a perfect soufflé . . .Praise for Killer Gourmet &“Engrossing . . . . Natural dialogue and characters with real-life problems set this series well above the cozy average once again.&” —Publishers WeeklyEvery Body on Deck (A Savannah Reid Mystery #22)
By G. A. McKevett. 2017
In this cozy mystery by the author of Killer Reunion, a plus-sized PI&’s latest job on an Alaskan cruise ends…
when her boss&’s death rocks the boat.When famed mystery writer Natasha Van Cleef invites the Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency on an Alaskan cruise in exchange for some personal protection, Savannah is instantly onboard with the idea. The voyage goes smoothly—until Natasha and her husband flee the ship and get killed in a suspiciously explosive crash . . .Awash in regret, Savannah and the MM crew won&’t return home to San Carmelita until they expose whoever caused the fatal &“accident.&” But Savannah and her team discover that Natasha&’s life was far more dramatic than any of her bestsellers. Not only was her marriage and literary career splattered with bad blood, but a crazed fan was tracking her every move. With suspects and clues flooding in by the boatful, it&’s all hands on deck as Savannah rushes to seize the murderer before she lands herself in hot water next . . .Praise for Every Body on Deck&“Well-drawn, sympathetic characters; satisfying plot twists; and plenty of humor distinguish this lively, long-running cozy series.&” —Booklist&“Humor and romance leaven McKevett&’s 22nd whodunit . . . This lighthearted cozy builds to a double surprise ending.&” —Publishers WeeklyThe Expectant Detectives: A Mystery (Expectant Detectives Mystery)
By Kat Ailes. 2023
Fresh, funny and heartfelt, The Expectant Detectives is Kat Ailes's charming debut mystery about a group of soon-to-be moms-turned-detectives. “A…
darkly witty debut. Archly funny and highly recommended!”—Deanna RaybournCan they solve the mother of all murders?For Alice and her partner Joe, moving to the sleepy village of Penton is a chance to embrace country life and prepare for the birth of their first child. He can take up woodwork; maybe she’ll learn to make jam? But the rural idyll they’d hoped for doesn’t quite pan out when a dead body is discovered at their local prenatal class, and they find themselves suspects in a murder investigation. With a cloud of suspicion hanging over the heads of the whole group, Alice and her new-found pregnant friends set out to solve the mystery and clear their names, with the help of her troublesome dog, Helen. However, there are more secrets and tensions in the heart of Penton than first meet the eye. Between the discovery of a shady commune up in the woods, the unearthing of a mysterious death years earlier, and the near-tragic poisoning of Helen, Alice is soon in way over her head.The Body in the Ivy: A Faith Fairchild Mystery (The Faith Fairchild Series #16)
By Katherine Hall Page. 2006
“This romantic mystery, filled with country-house atmosphere and cookery, offers an homage to Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None .…
. . addictive.” —BooklistFaith Fairchild is asked to cater a very small, very private college reunion on an isolated New England island—an event that could be her dream job. But when she discovers the true reason for the get-together, not even the spectacular ocean views can keep it from turning into a nightmare. Thirty years ago, bestselling suspense writer Barbara Bailey Bishop lost her twin sister in a tower fall deemed a suicide. But Barbara is convinced that Hélène did not die by her own hand, and she’s trapped Hélène's former classmates—her prime suspects—at her home with no phone lines, no cell reception, and no means of escape.One by one, the alumnae fall prey to a madwoman. A disturbed sister’s revenge . . . or a former coed’s coverup? Faith must quickly unlock the secrets of Hélène’s last night if she wants to leave the island alive.“An intricately plotted novel that challenges readers.” —The Boston Globe“Page keeps the reader guessing to the very end. Cozy mystery buffs will enjoy trying to find the Christie references.” —Library Journal (starred review)“Readers of the series will relish this addition; Christie fans will enjoy an engaging tribute.” —Publishers Weekly“It may be impossible to surpass And Then There Were None, the obvious model here, but Page builds tension and makes us care about the suspects’ troubled lives.” —Kirkus ReviewsI Only Read Murder: A Novel (A Miranda Abbott Mystery #1)
By Ian Ferguson, Will Ferguson. 2023
NATIONAL BESTSELLER“Wickedly funny and full of surprising twists.” – Mark Leiren-Young, winner of the Leacock Medal for HumourA once-beloved television…
sleuth finds herself far from Hollywood and witness to a murder during a small-town theatre production—and is convinced it’s up to her to solve the case.Introducing a new comedic crime series from the bestselling Ferguson brothers, for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, Alexander McCall Smith’s 44 Scotland Street series and Schitt’s Creek Miranda Abbott, once known for the crime-solving, karate-chopping church pastor she played on network television, has hit hard times. Turned down for a role on a cable reality show, Miranda is facing ruin when a mysterious postcard arrives, summoning her to Happy Rock, a small town in the Pacific Northwest. But when she gets there, nothing is what she expected.In dire straits, she signs up for an amateur production at the Happy Rock Little Theatre, competing against the local real estate agent for the lead role. On opening night, one of the actors is murdered, live, in front of the audience. But out of 100 witnesses, no one actually saw what happened. Now everyone is under a cloud of suspicion, including the sardonic town doctor, the local high-school drama teacher, an oil-stained car mechanic, an elderly gentleman who may or may not have been in the CIA—and Miranda herself. Clearly, the only way to solve this mystery is for Miranda to summon her skills as television’s Pastor Fran and draw on the help of her new sidekick, Susan, a shy bookstore clerk who seems to know everyone’s secrets. Because the show must go on!Red Velvet Cupcake Murder (A Hannah Swensen Mystery #16)
By Joanne Fluke. 2014
&“If your reading habits alternate between curling up with a good mystery or with a good cookbook, you ought to…
know about Joanne Fluke.&”—Charlotte Observer This summer has been warmer than usual in Lake Eden, Minnesota, and Hannah Swensen is trying to beat the heat both in and out of her bakery kitchen. But she&’s about to find out the hard way that nothing cools off a hot day like a cold-blooded murder. At the grand opening of a local hotel, a police department employee nearly dies falling from a penthouse—and then another woman, with whom Hannah has a less-than-friendly relationship, winds up dead. Hannah is the prime suspect—and to clear her own name, she&’s got to find out who iced the victim…Features cookie and dessert recipes from The Cookie Jar, including Red Velvet Surprise Cupcakes and Chocolate Covered Peanut Cookies! &“Culinary cozies don't get any tastier than this winning series.&”—Library Journal &“Loaded with mouthwatering recipes and clever plotting, the latest Hannah Swensen mystery delights.&”—RT Book ReviewsThe beloved New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Culinary Mystery delivers a new mouthwatering Hannah Swensen Mystery…
with brand new recipes, but it&’s not just chocolate bunnies and Peeps on the menu, this year someone is serving up murder for Easter!New York Times and USA Today Bestseller!Spring has sprung in Lake Eden, Minnesota, but Hannah Swensen doesn&’t have time to stop and smell the roses—not with hot cross buns to make, treats to bake, and a sister to exonerate . . . Hannah&’s up to her ears with Easter orders rushing in at The Cookie Jar, plus a festive meal to prepare for a dinner party at her mother&’s penthouse. But everything comes crashing to a halt when Hannah receives a panicked call from her sister Andrea—Mayor Richard Bascomb has been murdered . . . and Andrea is the prime suspect. Even with his reputation for being a bully, Mayor Bascomb had been unusually testy in the days leading up to his death, leaving Hannah to wonder if he knew he was in danger. There are plenty of suspects to sift through for sure. And as orders pile up at The Cookie Jar—and children line up for Easter egg hunts—Hannah must spring into investigation mode and identify the real killer . . . before another murder happens! Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar! &“Another sweet-tempered outing filled with tempting sweets.&” —Kirkus ReviewsA Killer Romance (A Beach Reads Mystery #3)
By Maggie Blackburn. 2024
Love and murder are in the air this Valentine&’s day in Maggie Blackburn&’s third Beach Reads mystery, perfect for fans…
of Eva Gates and Miranda James.When Beach Reads bookshop hosts a Valentine&’s Day event, &“Romance by the Sea,&” bookseller Summer Merriweather has no idea that the guest author is under investigation for her own husband&’s murder. When that same author is found dead at the local bed and breakfast, nobody assumes it&’s natural causes–there were plenty of people who wanted her dead.As Summer searches for the truth about the author&’s stranger-than-fiction life, Summer finds suspicious indications of shady behavior in the author&’s belongings. But the casual sleuthing is quickly derailed when Summer&’s friend Glads gets hauled in for the murder, and they launch a full-blown investigation to clear her name.As Summer and company pick through the scant clues to solve the case, they may find more treachery and heartbreak than they bargained for.A Pie to Die For
By Gretchen Rue. 2024
For fans of Sofie Kelly and Joanne Fluke, it&’s the end of the tourist season in Split Pine– but a…
murder at the Lucky Pie Diner stirs up trouble for the sleepy town in this series debut.Este March runs the family-owned Lucky Pie Diner on Split Pine Island in Northern Michigan. The pies at Lucky Pie aren&’t just good, they&’re magical, with a family recipe that grants certain customers their greatest hopes and dreams when they eat the pie. The remote island is closed to outsiders over the winter months, but on the last day of the season, the unpopular new produce vendor, Jeff, turns up dead on his boat, and Split Pine Island&’s peace goes up in smoke.Tom Cunningham, the local sheriff, casts suspicion onto Este, who may have been the last person to see Jeff alive. Not to mention several people witnessed her getting into an argument with the rude vendor in some of his final hours. Este decides to clear her name and her diner&’s reputation by launching her own investigation, which means she must turn suspicion on her friends and neighbors, because only a local could have murdered the victim.As Este investigates, she uncovers a deeper web of secrets, finding that many of the locals had reason to either frame her, or kill the victim. The clock is ticking to figure out the killer, and the clues in the case are flakier than an apple pie. Este will have to uncover the killer before her future crumbles.The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder: A Novel
By C. L. Miller. 2024
A former antique hunter investigates the suspicious death of her estranged mentor at an isolated English manor and is drawn…
back into the dangerous world of repatriating stolen artifacts in this irresistible mystery debut for fans of Richard Osman.Freya, it&’s up to you to finish what I started… Freya Lockwood has avoided the quaint English village where she grew up for the last twenty years. That is, until her eccentric Aunt Carole breaks the news that Arthur Crockleford, antiques dealer and Freya&’s estranged mentor, has unexpectedly died. Then Freya receives a letter from Arthur, sent just days before his death, warning her that she is in danger. Suspecting he may have been murdered, she and Carole begin to investigate. When they discover Arthur&’s journals and an invitation to an antiques enthusiasts&’ weekend, Freya finds herself pulled back into a life she swore to leave behind. Once more Freya is on the hunt. Following the clues and her rusty antique hunting instincts, she and Carole attend the retreat at an old manor where all is not as it seems. The antiques are bad reproductions, and the other guests are menacing and secretive. Can Freya and Carole solve the mystery before the killer strikes again?The Body in the Bonfire (The Faith Fairchild Series #12)
By Katherine Hall Page. 2002
“This whodunit provides fully satisfying fare for a cold winter’s night around the fire”—from the Agatha Award-winning author of The…
Body in the Moonlight (Publishers Weekly).Caterer and small-town minister’s wife Faith Fairchild might never have accepted the job teaching a course on Cooking for Idiots at Mansfield Academy had it not been for Daryl Martin. An African-American student at the prestigious prep school, Daryl has lately become the target of a series of vicious and anonymous racial attacks—and Faith is determined to put an end to the injustice. But Mansfield, she finds, is a seething cauldron of secrets, academic in-fighting, and unspoken rules that complicate her task. When someone tampers with her classroom cooking ingredients—and then the remains of her prime suspect are discovered smoldering in a campus bonfire—she realizes that a monstrous evil is stalking both Daryl and the school. And suddenly Faith’s own life is in serious jeopardy as well!“Skillful sleuthing . . . bon appetit.” —The Tampa Tribune“Faith’s fans are sure to be pleased with another of the author’s always readable stories.” —Kirkus Reviews“A deservedly popular series.” —Library JournalFur Love or Money (Second Chance Cat Mystery #11)
By Sofie Ryan. 2024
Secondhand shop owner Sarah Grayson and her rescue cat, Elvis, sniff out the suspect in this new, delightful Second Chance…
Cat Mystery from New York Times bestselling author, Sofie Ryan.Sarah Grayson is taking a break from her bustling secondhand shop in small-town Maine to spend time with a friend and her dog. But their purr-fect visit comes to an end when the dog leads them to a storm cellar on a nearby property, where they discover a dead body.The deceased turns out to be a sticky-fingered financial adviser who swindled millions from investors and who has been presumed dead for almost three years. Unfortunately, suspicion falls on the owner of the property where the body was found—and that owner is a good friend of Charlotte&’s Angels&’, the senior citizen sleuths who work out of Sarah&’s shop. It&’s all paws on deck, as the Angels are determined to clear his good name. But with a tight-lipped widow, a possibly shifty sister, and a slew of unhappy investors in the mix, the list of murder suspects seems endless. Sarah, Elvis, and the Angels have a lot of webs to untangle before they can catch the culprit.Spoon to be Dead (Shake Shop Mystery #3)
By Dana Mentink. 2023
"Mentink has designed a story that will keep the reader wondering, and then knowing, and then wondering again, as the…
suspects and victims keep changing places." — New York Journal of BooksA murder for the holidays is about to shake things up!Trinidad Jones is starting the festive season with sugary confections and a heaping scoop of worry as her shake shop enters its first Oregon winter. With snow abound and tourists trickling through, she'll do anything to keep her milkshake dreams afloat, even if it means catering a holiday steamboat party for some new arrivals in town.But when her good-for-nothing ex crashes through her shop's door claiming he's being charged with murder, things go sideways. With clues piling up like whipped cream on a sundae and motives abound, Trinidad and her fellow ex-wives must solve this murder before she's finally thrown for a scoop.The third book in the Shake Shop Mysteries following Trinidad Jones who makes sweet confections and solves sticky situations in her small town!On a Dark Deadly Highway (Black Horse Campground Mysteries)
By Amy M Bennett. 2019
Thanksgiving brings family, friendship, and foul play to New Mexico in this seventh Black Horse Campground mystery from the author…
of Fiesta of Fear. An unseasonably warm November is a financial boon to Corrie Black&’s campground, but her personal life has taken a hit. Her friend, recovering addict RaeLynn Shaffer, disappeared two months ago, after some funds from a church festival goes missing. Det. J. D. Wilder immediately suspects RaeLynn is behind the heist, creating a wall of tension between Corrie and the officer. Then, while jogging late one night, Wilder sees a body being dumped from a car. It&’s RaeLynn—and she&’s still alive. Drugged and beaten, she&’s whisked away from the village of Bonney for her own protection, and Corrie is warned that the criminal Shaffer family may be coming after her for turning RaeLynn against her own kin. With everyone on edge and the Shaffers under surveillance, it becomes clear that the family who has terrorized Bonney for years may now have something to fear. And to draw out the villain, Corrie is willing to use herself as bait . . .