Best Selling Cozy Mystery Books

Today's best-selling cozy mystery ebooks and novles on Apple Books and also available for Amazon Kindle. These heartwarming and suspenseful novels are perfect for fans of light-hearted crime stories. Cozy mysteries continue to be a favorite for readers. Whether you're enjoying the latest release or a timeless classic, these best sellers offer a perfect mix of mystery, charm, and cozy intrigue.

The cozy mystery genre is known for its lighthearted and often charming approach to crime-solving. These stories typically feature amateur detectives, often in small, close-knit communities, where the mystery revolves around a crime, usually a murder, but with minimal violence and no graphic content. The emphasis is on solving the puzzle, building relationships, and creating an enjoyable reading experience. Cozy mysteries often feature quirky characters, humorous situations, and a cozy, comforting atmosphere, making them popular among readers who enjoy a more relaxed but still suspenseful mystery.

The current #1 best selling cozy mystery on Apple Books today is Murder at Christmas by T A Williams.

The book chart of the most popular cozy mystery novels was last updated on August 7, 2026.

Apple Books Chart: Cozy Mystery Novels 2026

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Murder at Christmas

Murder at Christmas A BRAND NEW cozy Christmas mystery for 2026 from T A Williams, set in the snowy Italian alps by T A Williams

A festive gathering... Private investigator Dan Armstrong, accompanied by his wife and his canine sidekick, Oscar, are spending the days before Christmas in a luxurious Alpine chalet tucked away in a hidden valley. It should be the perfect escape, except the owner is in fear for his life. A house full of secrets... Amid perfect winter wonderland scenery, the more Dan discovers about his host and the other guests, he realises that all is not as it seems. What should be a happy family party is riddled with rancour, mistrust and hatred. A killer in the snow? Then the snow falls – fast and heavy – and within moments, someone is dead. Accident, suicide, or murder? As the snow closes in, Dan has to work out if he's looking for a killer, or whether he and Oscar are barking up the wrong tree. Praise for T.A.Williams 'A fun mystery and a good read with descriptions that made me want to go book a flight. Dan and Oscar are a great team and kept me guessing!' Bestselling author Anita Davison 'T A Williams whisked me away in the company of an ex-pat private investigator and his gorgeous doggy sidekick on the case of a missing teacher. What a team, and what an adventure!!' Bestselling author Kate Wells 'The perfect combination of character, setting and plot, heralding an addictive new cozy mystery series!' Bestselling author Debbie Young

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We Chase Shadows

We Chase Shadows A We Solve Murders Mystery by Richard Osman

#1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Osman’s globe-trotting series “We Solve Murders” returns with the thrilling new mystery, We Chase Shadows. Back together. Back on the case. And back to solving murders . . . At sunrise, high in the Italian hills, a body is found on the steps of a beautiful private villa. On the body is a threatening note, signed by a mystery man. Back at We Solve Murders HQ, Amy, Rosie, and Steve leap at the chance to take on their first proper case. So what if their new client seems to have his own reasons for avoiding the police? All they need to do is uncover who left the note, and then find them. Simple. But once they start digging, the suspects keep piling up: there’s Sweden’s most-wanted criminal, a canny ex-wife and a fierce business rival – yet the murderer keeps evading them. And as the trio chase a villain through the shadows, danger travels closer to home . . .  Between Italy and Palm Springs, via Barcelona and Steve’s village pub, can the team catch an elusive killer who knows EXACTLY where to hide?

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Murder in Merrywell

Murder in Merrywell by Jane Bettany

Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty. ‘Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ – Clare Chase Ex-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in her new community, having just moved to the small village of Merrywell. When Violet hears about the mystery of Helen Slingsby, who disappeared from the village forty years earlier, she decides to help uncover what happened. But despite Violet’s best efforts, she can find no trace of the missing woman. As Violet talks to the other residents, it becomes apparent that something sinister is lurking beneath the village’s idyllic exterior. When a villager is found dead in their home, Violet becomes convinced that the murder is connected to Helen. Did Helen ever really leave Merrywell? Who in the village is hiding something? And can Violet finally solve this forty-year-old mystery before someone else gets hurt? An utterly gripping and page-turning English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Frances Evesham and Betty Rowlands. Readers LOVE Murder in Merrywell! 'A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting.' Roz Watkins ‘If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of your ‘must read now’ pile!’ C.L. Peache ‘Violet Brewster is everything you could want in an amateur sleuth; empathetic, determined, and ruthless in her quest for truth… A must read!’ Charlotte Baker ‘Interesting characters, and the story is funny, thrilling and touching. A very good combination.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Murder in Merrywell has moments that will make you laugh out loud! I recommend to all readers.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author JANE BETTANY is a writer of short stories and non-fiction books and articles. Her work has been published in women's magazines in the UK (such as My Weekly, People's Friend, Yours and Woman's Weekly), as well as in literary magazines and newspapers. She has an MA in Creative Writing and has been a teacher of creative writing since 2007. As well as writing and teaching, she also runs a publishing and communications company and loves helping people to share their stories and find their writing voice.

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We Solve Murders

We Solve Murders A Novel by Richard Osman

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “Madcap fun, with an entertaining new cast of characters and Osman’s trademark wit. Delightful!” — Shari Lapena From the #1 bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club Series A brand new mystery. An iconic new detective duo. And a thrilling new murder to solve . . . Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. His days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security, every day is dangerous. She’s currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D’Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. So she sends an SOS to the only person she trusts . . . As a thrilling race around the world begins, can Amy and Steve outrun and outsmart a killer? Solving murders. It’s a family business.

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Probable Caws

Probable Caws A Meg Langslow Mystery by Donna Andrews

Readers will flock to New York Times bestselling author Donna Andrews's next installment in the award-winning Meg Langslow series. Meg has finally found time to get some blacksmithing done when a call from her dad interrupts her--can she come out to Ragnar’s right away to help with the horses? Their friend Ragnar Ragnarsen, who is gradually turning the enormous house on his nearby estate into an authentic moated castle, has agreed to shelter nearly fifty horses for Hoof and Hearth, an equine rescue organization that has lost access to the farm where the horses have been living. The owner of the farm recently died without leaving a will, and while his older son Abel would be happy to let the horses stay, younger brother George wants to sell to a developer . . . and is suspected of sending a thug to harm the horses as part of his efforts to evict Hoof and Hearth. That night, while Meg and her family are camping at one of Ragnar’s barns, to keep an eye on the horses, they discover that the thug has been murdered. Unfortunately George is alibied . . . but his horse-loving brother Abel is not. Neither are the hot-tempered founder of Hoof and Hearth or the passionately protective ex-jockey who serves as its stablemaster. Meg juggles helping keep the horses safe and doing what she can to help the chief solve the thug’s murder . . . all the while hoping that the killer won’t turn out to be one of the dedicated horse rescuers she has come to like and respect.

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Magpie Murders

Magpie Murders A Novel by Anthony Horowitz

Don’t miss Magpie Murders on PBS's MASTERPIECE Mystery! "A double puzzle for puzzle fans, who don’t often get the classicism they want from contemporary thrillers." —Janet Maslin, The New York Times New York Times Bestseller | Winner of the Macavity Award for Best Novel | NPR Best Book of the Year | Washington Post Best Book of the Year | Esquire Best Book of the Year From the New York Times bestselling author of Moriarty and Trigger Mortis, this fiendishly brilliant, riveting thriller weaves a classic whodunit worthy of Agatha Christie into a chilling, ingeniously original modern-day mystery. When editor Susan Ryeland is given the manuscript of Alan Conway’s latest novel, she has no reason to think it will be much different from any of his others. After working with the bestselling crime writer for years, she’s intimately familiar with his detective, Atticus Pünd, who solves mysteries disturbing sleepy English villages. An homage to queens of classic British crime such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers, Alan’s traditional formula has proved hugely successful. So successful that Susan must continue to put up with his troubling behavior if she wants to keep her job. Conway’s latest tale has Atticus Pünd investigating a murder at Pye Hall, a local manor house. Yes, there are dead bodies and a host of intriguing suspects, but the more Susan reads, the more she’s convinced that there is another story hidden in the pages of the manuscript: one of real-life jealousy, greed, ruthless ambition, and murder. Masterful, clever, and relentlessly suspenseful, Magpie Murders is a deviously dark take on vintage English crime fiction in which the reader becomes the detective.

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The Impossible Fortune

The Impossible Fortune A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osman

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The unmissable new mystery in the Thursday Murder Club series from bestselling author Richard Osman, now streaming on Netflix Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan? It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favorite criminal. But when Elizabeth meets Nick, a wedding guest asking for her help, she finds the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. And when Nick disappears without a trace, his cagey business partner becomes the gang’s next stop. It seems the duo have something valuable—something worth killing for. Joyce’s daughter, Joanna, jumps into the fray to help the gang as they seek answers: Has someone kidnapped Nick? And what’s this uncrackable code they keep hearing about? Plunged back into action once more, can the four friends solve the puzzle and a murder in time?

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Clawed and Dangerous

Clawed and Dangerous A Mrs. Murphy Mystery by Rita Mae Brown

When a series of suspiciously similar deaths begin to pop up across Crozet, Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen must connect the dots with the help of her beloved cats and dogs in the latest mystery from Rita Mae Brown and her feline co-author Sneaky Pie Brown. The leaves have fallen in Crozet, Virginia, and with a sudden downpour of cold rain, autumn gloom has settled. But Harry and her best friend, Susan, are determined to cheer up the town, and with the help of a kind local doctor, they just might succeed. Not only is Dr. Anglin kind and generous, he’s also the owner of multiple properties, and he agrees to let Harry and Susan use one of his homes to throw a spooky Halloween bash. Harry and Susan quickly bury themselves in the flurry of planning: witches, ghosts, and headless horsemen abound. But around town, things grow even spookier when a local townsperson turns up dead. Soon, one dead body turns into multiple—and what’s even spookier is that the deaths seem to be connected. Could these deaths be the result of a lover’s quarrel? Or is something even more sinister haunting the town? With help from her feline sidekicks Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, and her helpful hounds Tee Tucker and Pirate, Harry has no choice but to get to the bottom of it.

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The Thursday Murder Club

The Thursday Murder Club A Novel by Richard Osman

Now a Netflix Film The first installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, also author of We Solve Murders Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves A female cop with her first big case A brutal murder Welcome to... THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club. When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case. As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late? “Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining.” —Wall Street Journal

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The Bullet That Missed

The Bullet That Missed A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osman

The third installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, now streaming on Netflix “The quartet of aging amateur sleuths…remain wonderful company.” — The New York Times Book Review It is an ordinary Thursday, and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case—their favorite kind--leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers. Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill or be killed. Suddenly the cold case has become red hot. While Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim chase down the clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again? From an upmarket spa to a prison cell complete with espresso machine to a luxury penthouse high in the sky, this third adventure of the Thursday Murder Club is full of the cleverness, intrigue, and irresistible charm that readers have come to expect from Richard Osman’s bestselling series. “ The Bullet That Missed hits on every front. ” —the Wall Street Journal

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The Guest List

The Guest List A Novel by Lucy Foley

Don't miss Lucy Foley's latest book, The Midnight Feast ! A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST THRILLERS OF THE YEAR “I loved this book. It gave me the same waves of happiness I get from curling up with a classic Christie...The alternating points of view keep you guessing, and guessing wrong.” — Alex Michaelides, #1  New York Times  bestselling author of  The Silent Patient "Evok[es] the great Agatha Christie classics…Pay close attention to seemingly throwaway details about the characters’ pasts. They are all clues.” — New York Times Book Review A wedding celebration turns dark and deadly in this deliciously wicked and atmospheric psychological thriller reminiscent of Agatha Christie from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hunting Party. The bride – The plus one – The best man – The wedding planner  – The bridesmaid – The body On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather for a remote wedding to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It’s a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has been expertly planned and will be expertly executed in this gripping whodunit. But perfection is for plans, and people are all too human. As the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes. The groomsmen begin the drinking game from their school days. The bridesmaid not-so-accidentally ruins her dress. The bride’s oldest (male) friend gives an uncomfortably caring toast.

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Something Deadly on Desert Drive

Something Deadly on Desert Drive by Kris Bock

Starting over at fifty might be hard, but it shouldn’t be deadly… Still recovering from an injury that might have permanently derailed her career as an international war correspondent, Kate Tessler is living in her childhood bedroom and pondering her second act when another case lands in her lap. Kate’s father and his coffee group are worried. Their friend Larry married a younger woman who now insists he has dementia and won’t let any of his friends visit. They’re convinced that Larry’s wife and her two adult, dead-beat kids are out to steal his money. Can Kate help? Soon Kate and her unusual gang of sidekicks are unofficially, officially investigating. But before they can dig out the truth, a murder raises the stakes. Now they need to prove Larry is both mentally competent and not a killer. They’ll have to find the real murderer—without risking their own lives in the process.

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Murder Between the Covers

Murder Between the Covers by Elaine Viets

From Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author Elaine Viets—the thrilling mystery series about one woman trying to make a living... while other people are making a killing. Helen Hawthorne is still on the run because of her refusal to pay her worthless ex-husband alimony. But a girl's gotta eat…and pay rent, utilities, etc. So she's taken a cash-paying job at Fort Lauderdale's own Page Turners bookstore. And while the job is decent enough, the owner of the store is anything but. Page Turner III is a boor with more money than brains: he's cheating on his wife while running his family business into the ground and has a list of enemies longer than any bestseller. So when he turns up dead, no one is too surprised. What is surprising is where—in the bed of Helen's glamorous gal pal Peggy, whose usual bedmates are more cultured, refined…and still breathing. Worse still, it turns out that Peggy once had a tryst with the late Mr. Turner that ended quite badly, with a scorned Peggy promising the lothario payback—and someone is making it look like she finally collected. With Peggy as the prime suspect in a murder, it's up to Helen to prove her friend innocent before the police throw the book at her…

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The Man Who Died Twice

The Man Who Died Twice A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osman

The second installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, now streaming on Netflix “It’s taken a mere two books for Richard Osman to vault into the upper leagues of crime writers . . . The Man Who Died Twice . . . dives right into joyous fun." —The New York Times Book Review Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim—the Thursday Murder Club—are still riding high off their recent real-life murder case and are looking forward to a bit of peace and quiet at Cooper’s Chase, their posh retirement village. But they are out of luck. An unexpected visitor—an old pal of Elizabeth’s (or perhaps more than just a pal?)—arrives, desperate for her help. He has been accused of stealing diamonds worth millions from the wrong men and he’s seriously on the lam. Then, as night follows day, the first body is found. But not the last. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim are up against a ruthless murderer who wouldn’t bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can our four friends catch the killer before the killer catches them? And if they find the diamonds, too? Well, wouldn’t that be a bonus? You should never put anything beyond the Thursday Murder Club. Richard Osman is back with everyone’s favorite mystery-solving quartet, and the second installment of the Thursday Murder Club series is just as clever and warm as the first—an unputdownable, laugh-out-loud pleasure of a read.

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Murder at the Duomo

Murder at the Duomo A BRAND NEW sun-soaked cozy mystery in the Armstrong & Oscar series from T A Williams by T A Williams

Don't miss the BRAND NEW page-turning instalment in the brilliant, BESTSELLING Armstrong and Oscar Cozy Mystery series by T.A. Williams. A gripping murder mystery set in beautiful Florence featuring a retired DCI and his loyal companion, Oscar.🐶 Even angels can have a dark side... As the sticky heat of August settles over Florence, Dan Armstrong is ready for a well-earned break—sightseeing with fiancée Anna, daughter Tricia and her fiancé Shaun. But when a British man is found dead inside the city’s magnificent Duomo, Dan’s plans quickly change. The victim, Tristan Angel, is a super-wealthy arms dealer with a saintly name and a devilish reputation. But what was he doing in the cathedral, and who decided to make it his final confession? At Angel’s opulent villa in the hills of Fiesole, Dan and Commissario Virgilio encounter a colourful cast of suspects—each one hiding secrets and none too eager to talk. As tempers rise and the heat outside grows ever more intense, Dan and his four-legged sidekick, Oscar, must sniff out the truth before the killer strikes again. Praise for T A Williams: 'Another wholly enjoyable and entertaining instalment to this now long running series with a delicious backdrop, a well crafted and likeable cast, a pacy, well written narrative and a solid mystery at its heart." What readers are saying about T.A.Williams 'A fun mystery and a good read with descriptions that made me want to go book a flight. Dan and Oscar are a great team and kept me guessing!' Bestselling author Anita Davison 'T A Williams whisked me away to the beautiful Italian riviera in the company of an ex-pat private investigator and his gorgeous doggy sidekick on the case of a missing teacher. What a team, and what an adventure!!' Bestselling author Kate Wells 'The perfect combination of character, setting and plot, heralding an addictive new cozy mystery series!' Bestselling author Debbie Young 'Watching unassuming detective Dan Armstrong wheedle the truth out of folks is great fun. Highly Entertaining read!' Bestselling author Kelly Oliver 'Dan and Oscar are great company in a sun-drenched mystery that keeps you guessing right till the end.' Bestselling author Michelle Salter

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Against The Tide

Against The Tide by Emily Brewster

In a small Maine fishing village, some secrets are buried deeper than the harbor... Tammy Harper's Daily Catch Café is preparing for the town hall's anniversary celebration when Dorothy Cheney—Harborview's beloved town clerk of forty years—is found dead in her bed. The police call it a medication overdose. The town assumes it's a tragic accident. But Tammy knows Dorothy was too meticulous to make that kind of mistake. Dorothy's son desperately needs money to pay off gambling debts. Her daughter-in-law has been stealing from family accounts. Her lawyer had billing disputes that destroyed their professional relationship. And her caregiver was about to lose everything when Dorothy discovered past negligence and moved to destroy her career. When threatening texts start appearing on Tammy's phone, she realizes the killer is watching—and they don't want her asking questions. Armed with strong coffee, her talent for observation, and support from Harbor Master Sawyer Grant, Tammy uncovers a web of embezzlement, desperation, and a terrible mistake someone tried to cover up. But in a close-knit community where trust runs deep, the truth might be hiding in the last person anyone would suspect.

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The Body in the Castle Well

The Body in the Castle Well A Mystery of the French Countryside by Martin Walker

Another installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno: When a young American woman turns up dead in the courtyard of an ancient castle, Bruno Courrèges initially assumes that she died of an overdose. But her doctor soon persuades him that things may not be so simple, setting Bruno on an investigation that will lead him from the Renaissance to the French Resistance and beyond. Claudia Muller had been studying with Monsieur de Bourdeille, a renowned art historian who became extraordinarily wealthy through the sale of paintings that may have been falsely attributed—or so Claudia suggested shortly before her death. In his younger days, Bourdeille had aided the Resistance and been arrested by a Vichy police officer whose own life story also becomes inexorably entangled with the case. Also in the mix is a young falconer who works at the Château des Milandes, the former home of fabled jazz singer Josephine Baker. Once again, it’s up to Bruno to make sure that justice is served—along with a generous helping of his signature Périgordian cuisine, of course.

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A Dish Best Served Dead

A Dish Best Served Dead by Elizabeth Spann Craig

When the dish is to die for. Literally. When Cora Croft—pillar of the community—drops dead at the neighborhood block party, Myrtle's casserole is exhibit A. Which sadly makes Myrtle a forensic point of interest instead of a detective. It turns out Bradley's most celebrated civic institution spent decades collecting enemies as efficiently as she collected accolades. With her son Red quietly furious, neighbor Erma armed with photographs of gnome-related property damage, and half the town weighing in on her casserole with entirely too much sympathy and not nearly enough surprise, Myrtle has exactly the kind of puzzle she lives for. Now she just needs to convince everyone she's solving it—not responsible for it.

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Murder in the Chateau

Murder in the Chateau by Susan Kiernan-Lewis

What would you do if a romantic escape turned into the beating heart of a decades-old mystery? When Maggie's husband Laurent takes on the task of restoring an old Provençal château into a working vineyard and wedding destination, Maggie tags along, envisioning a romantic interlude filled with village market visits and countryside explorations—and a chance to rekindle the sparks in her marriage after a very rough year. But whispers of the château's dark history surface and acts of sabotage soon threaten the renovation, along with the romantic interlude. And when a body is unearthed in the wine cellar, Maggie is determined to uncover the castle's last remaining secret, one that has the power to destroy the future of the project along with any and every one attached to it.

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Marble Hall Murders

Marble Hall Murders A Novel by Anthony Horowitz

“Diabolically clever.”— New York Times "Horowitz dazzles with the brilliant third entry in his Susan Ryeland series . . . . [He is] is at the top of his game here, linking past and present in a virtuoso finale worthy of Agatha Christie." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Murder links past and present once again in this mind-boggling metafictional mystery from Anthony Horowitz featuring detective Atticus Pünd and editor Susan Ryeland, stars of the New York Times bestsellers Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders. Editor Susan Ryeland has left her Greek island, her hotel and her Greek boyfriend, Andreas, in search of a new life back in England. Freelancing for a London publisher, she's given the last job she wants: working on an Atticus Pünd continuation novel called Pünd’s Last Case . Worse still, she knows the new writer. Eliot Crace is the troubled grandson of legendary children’s author Miriam Crace who died twenty years ago. Eliot is convinced she was murdered—by poison. To her surprise, Susan enjoys reading the manuscript which is set in the South of France and revolves around the mysterious death of Lady Margaret Chalfont, days before she was about to change her will. But when it is revealed that Lady Margaret was also poisoned, alarm bells begin to ring. The more Susan reads, the clearer it becomes that Eliot has deliberately concealed clues about his grandmother’s death inside the book. Desperately, Susan tries to prevent Eliot from putting himself in harm’s way—but his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic. Another murder follows . . . and suddenly Susan finds herself to be the number one suspect. Once again, the real and the fictional worlds have become dangerously entangled. And if Susan doesn't solve the mystery of Pünd’s Last Case , she could well be its next victim. Watch Marble Hall Murders , the final installment in the Susan Ryeland series, beginning September 6 on MASTERPIECE on PBS.

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The Last Devil to Die

The Last Devil to Die A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by Richard Osman

The fourth installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman, now streaming on Netflix “The best Murder Club book yet. . . A poignant complement to both the fair-play mystery plot and the characters’ lively humor.” —The New York Times Book Review It's rarely a quiet day for the Thursday Murder Club. Shocking news reaches them—an old friend has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. The gang's search leads them into the antiques business, where the tricks of the trade are as old as the objects themselves. As they encounter drug dealers, art forgers, and online fraudsters—as well as heartache close to home—Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim have no idea whom to trust. With the body count rising, the clock ticking down, and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?

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No Exit

No Exit A Novel by Taylor Adams

Soon to be a Hulu original film: a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller about a determined young woman who struggles to save a kidnapped child while trapped in a blizzard—and who must unmask and outwit a deviously twisted psychopath before it’s too late. A kidnapped little girl locked in a stranger’s van. No help for miles. What would you do? On her way to Utah to see her dying mother, college student Darby Thorne gets caught in a fierce blizzard in the mountains of Colorado. With the roads impassable, she’s forced to wait out the storm at a remote highway rest stop. Inside are some vending machines, a coffee maker, and four complete strangers. Desperate to find a signal to call home, Darby goes back out into the storm . . . and makes a horrifying discovery. In the back of the van parked next to her car, a little girl is locked in an animal crate. Who is the child? Why has she been taken? And how can Darby save her? In this locked room mystery, there is no cell phone reception, no telephone, and no way out. One of her fellow travelers is a kidnapper. But which one? Trapped in an increasingly dangerous situation, with a child’s life and her own on the line, Darby must find a way to break the girl out of the van and escape. But who can she trust? With exquisitely controlled pacing, Taylor Adams diabolically ratchets up the tension with every page. Full of terrifying twists and hairpin turns,  No Exit  will have you on the edge of your seat and leave you breathless.

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Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone A Novel by Benjamin Stevenson

Knives Out and Clue meet Agatha Christie and The Thursday Murder Club in this “utterly original” (Jane Harper), “not to be missed” (Karin Slaughter), fiendishly clever locked room mystery that blends classic and modern whodunits. “A witty twist on classic whodunits… Stevenson not only 'plays fair,' he plays the mystery game very, very well.” — Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post Everyone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once. I’m not trying to be dramatic, but it is the truth. In this dysfunctional family, some of us are good, others are bad, and some just unfortunate. I’m Ernest Cunningham. Call me Ern or Ernie. I write guides to writing mysteries, so you can call me a reliable narrator. I wish I’d killed whoever decided our family reunion should be at a ski resort, but it’s a little more complicated than that. Have I killed someone? Yes. I have. Who was it? Let’s get started. EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE My brother My stepsister My wife My father My mother My sister-in-law My uncle My stepfather My aunt Me

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I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home

I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig

After a decades-long stint in prison, former serial killer Carol is looking to kick back and relax in her new retirement home...until a fellow resident drops dead and Carol has to prove she actually didn't do it this time.... Carol is delighted to be leaving her tiny prison cell behind to take her place in a luxury retirement home. She's hoping her past as a serial killer won't come to light so she can make a few friends and find some murder-free hobbies. But it's not long before a fellow resident—who happens to be a former police commissioner—drops dead, and Carol's  true identity is leaked—making catching up over daily activities of bingo and baking rather awkward.  Just her luck, Carol soon realizes that the victim wasn't the only former law enforcement officer at Sheldon Oaks—it's filled to the brim with former cops, barristers, and government representatives, her newfound friends included. And everyone thinks Carol's guilt is a no-brainer, but she is ready to prove them dead wrong...without killing anyone, for once.

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The Maid: A GMA Book Club Pick - Nita Prose Cover Art

The Maid: A GMA Book Club Pick

The Maid: A GMA Book Club Pick A Novel by Nita Prose

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • “A heartwarming mystery with a lovable oddball at its center” ( Real Simple ), this cozy whodunit introduces a one-of-a-kind heroine who will steal your heart.   FINALIST FOR THE EDGAR® AWARD • “The reader comes to understand Molly’s worldview, and to sympathize with her longing to be accepted—a quest that gives The Maid real emotional heft.”— The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)   “Think Clue . Think page-turner.”— Glamour ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Reader’s Digest WINNER: The Anthony Award, The Fingerprint Award, The Barry Award In development as a major motion picture Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by. Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. No matter—she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection. But Molly’s orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanor has the police targeting her as their lead suspect. She quickly finds herself caught in a web of deception, one she has no idea how to untangle. Fortunately for Molly, friends she never knew she had unite with her in a search for clues to what really happened to Mr. Black—but will they be able to find the real killer before it’s too late? A Clue -like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different—and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, The Guardian, Glamour, Elle, PopSugar, Newsweek, Mental Floss, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews

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Skeptic in Salem: An Episode of Crime (A Dubious Witch Cozy Mystery—Book 2) - Fiona Grace Cover Art

Skeptic in Salem: An Episode of Crime (A Dubious Witch Cozy Mystery—Book 2)

Skeptic in Salem: An Episode of Crime (A Dubious Witch Cozy Mystery—Book 2) by Fiona Grace

"Very entertaining. Highly recommended for the permanent library of any reader who appreciates a well-written mystery with twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews (regarding Murder in the Manor ) SKEPTIC IN SALEM: AN EPISODE OF CRIME is Book #2 in a charming new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Fiona Grace, author of Murder in the Manor , a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews (and a free download)! When Mia Bold, 30, learns that the pharmaceutical company she works for only cares about money, she quits on the spot, walking away from a high-powered career—and from her long-time boyfriend, who breaks up with her. With the podcast taking off, and with a romance brewing, Mia and the crew film the first episode of their new TV show, in the haunted house of one of the original Salem witches. Mia’s working hard to debunk the unexplained happenings—when suddenly, someone dies unexpectedly. Even worse—the suspicion falls on her. With her future at stake and her career and reputation on the line, Mia has no choice but to solve the inexplicable death. Could the cause be supernatural? A mesmerizing page-turner, packed with intrigue, mystery, romance, pets, food—and most of all, the supernatural—SKEPTIC IN SALEM is a cozy with a twist, one you will cherish as it has you fall in love with its main character and as it keeps you glued (and laughing) throughout the night. “The book had heart and the entire story worked together seamlessly that didn't sacrifice either intrigue or personality. I loved the characters - so many great characters! I can't wait to read whatever Fiona Grace writes next!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor ) “Wow, this book takes off & never stops! I couldn't put it down! Highly recommended for those who love a great mystery with twists, turns, romance, and a long lost family member! I am reading the next book right now!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor ) “This book is rather fast paced. It has the right blend of characters, place, and emotions. It was hard to put down and I hope to read the next book in the series.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor ) Book #3 in the series—AN EPISODE OF DEATH—is now also available!

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The Vicious Vet

The Vicious Vet An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M.C. Beaton

The Vicious Vet continues the tradition in M. C. Beaton's beloved Agatha Raisin cozy mystery series—now a hit show on Acorn TV and public television. A PURR-FECT CRIME IN THE COTSWOLDS Former London PR agent, Agatha Raisin still hasn't adjusted to village life where the only prospect for a hot evening out is a meeting of the Ladies Society. And since her overtures toward James Lacey—the retired military man next door—have failed, Agatha jumps at the chance to visit the new vet, who's single and good-looking. Although Agatha's tabby hasn't a thing wrong with him, Hodge endures having a thermometer shoved up his bum in the name of romance. Unfortunately his sacrifice is all for naught when the vet is soon found dead next to a high-strung horse. The police call the vet's demise a freak accident, but Agatha convinces the hard-to-get James Lacey, who's also bored in the Cotswolds, that playing amateur detective might be fun. Unfortunately, just like curiosity killed the cat, Agatha's inept snooping is soon a motivation for murder...

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Muffins and Mourning Tea (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries ~ Book 5) - H.Y. Hanna Cover Art

Muffins and Mourning Tea (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries ~ Book 5)

Muffins and Mourning Tea (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries ~ Book 5) by H.Y. Hanna

"May Day was always a big event in the Oxford calendar and this year it was extra special - after all, nothing makes a morning as memorable as when it ends in murder." ~ Cotswolds tearoom owner, Gemma Rose is excited to join the May Day celebrations in Oxford... until the beautiful spring morning ends in murder. Now, she's embroiled in a deadly mystery - with four nosy old ladies determined to help in the sleuthing! Before she knows it, Gemma finds herself stalking a Russian "princess" and keeping up with the Old Biddies in Krav Maga class, while still trying to serve delicious cakes and buttery scones at her quaint English tearoom. And that's just the start of her worries: there's her little tabby cat, Muesli, who is causing havoc at the local nursing home... and what should she do with the creepy plants that her mother keeps buying for her new cottage? But the mystery that's really bothering Gemma is her boyfriend's odd behaviour. Devlin O'Connor has always been enigmatic but recently, the handsome CID detective has been strangely distant and evasive. Could he be lying to her? But why? (* Classic Banoffee pie recipe at the end of the story!) This book follows British English spelling and usage. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Genre: traditional mystery / British whodunit / cozy mystery series / culinary cozy mystery / cat cozy mystery / funny cozy mystery / women sleuth / amateur sleuth / English village mystery / British detective / cosy crime The OXFORD TEAROOM MYSTERIES: •A Scone To Die For •Tea with Milk and Murder •Two Down, Bun To Go •Till Death Do Us Tart •Muffins and Mourning Tea •Four Puddings and a Funeral •Another One Bites the Crust •Apple Strudel Alibi •The Dough Must Go On •The Mousse Wonderful Time of Year •Wrongfully Infused •A High Whisk Situation

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Magnolias, Mint Juleps, and Mayhem

Magnolias, Mint Juleps, and Mayhem by Erin McCarthy

Spring has sprung and New Orleans is serving mint juleps with a side of murder… Midnight House is fully booked with guests attending the glamorous Magnolia Heritage Gala at Belle Rêve Manor. It promises to be an evening filled with Southern charm, historic splendor, and plenty of champagne-fueled gossip. But when prominent preservationist Evelyn Carrington collapses beneath a blooming magnolia tree, the society soirée turns sinister. A legacy member of the organization, the position inherited from her great-aunt Odette, Harper Bergeron is on hand immediately to step in and solve the murder. Or poke her nose precisely where it doesn't belong, according to her friend and neighbor Detective Hollis Broussard. As whispers swirl, suspicion settles on the guests of Midnight House, each of them having a reason to want Evelyn silenced. With Harper's podcasting best friend digging for interviews, and Teddy the skunk sniffing out trouble (or just mint leaves), Harper must untangle pride, ambition, and long-buried mistakes before spring's most elegant celebration becomes a permanent scandal. Because in New Orleans, the spirits keep flowing even when the dead stop talking…

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The Pumpkin Vice Cafe

The Pumpkin Vice Cafe A Bakeshop Mystery by Ellie Alexander

Another delicious installment in the Bakeshop Series set in Ashland, OR! As autumn settles over the charming hamlet of Ashland, Oregon, ushering in cool, crisp breezes and a stunning show of color, everyone at Torte is keeping warm by whipping up a bevy of fall treats and spicy lattes. Jules is nearing her due date, and the whole town is abuzz—placing bets on when the twins will make their grand debut. Helen and the team are working on a secret surprise baby shower, complete with cupcakes, cookies, and a feast fit for royalty, or maybe just a mother-to-be. Meanwhile, Lance and Arlo are busy planning their nuptials in what is sure to be as close to a royal wedding as Ashland has ever seen. But when the high-end wedding planner they hired is found dead in the frigid waters of Ashland Creek, what looks like a tragic accident, a slip on an icy bridge, quickly reveals itself as something much more sinister. Jules knows at once—this was no mishap. A killer is loose in Ashland, and they may be ready to strike again.

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Close to Death

Close to Death A Novel by Anthony Horowitz

In New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fifth literary whodunnit in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series, Detective Hawthorne is once again called upon to solve an unsolvable case—a gruesome murder in an idyllic gated community in which suspects abound. Riverside Close is a picture-perfect community. The six exclusive and attractive houses are tucked far away from the noise and grime of city life, allowing the residents to enjoy beautiful gardens, pleasant birdsong, and tranquility from behind the security of a locked gate. It is the perfect idyll, until the Kentworthy family arrives, with their four giant, gas-guzzling cars, gaggle of shrieking children, and plans for a garish swimming pool in the backyard. Obvious outsiders, the Kentworthys do not belong in Riverside Close, and quickly offend every last one of the neighbors. When Giles Kentworthy is found dead on his own doorstep, a crossbow bolt sticking out of his chest, the baffling case seems unsolvable. Detective Hawthorne is the only investigator they can call to solve the case.

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Murder at Clover Farm

Murder at Clover Farm by Jane Bettany

Don’t miss this cozy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Liz Fielding and Merryn Allingham. Pre-order now! 'A gripping cozy crime with lots of heart.' Alice Castle 'Murder and intrigue collide in a lovely rural setting – what more could you ask for?' Faith Martin Former rockstar Tarquin Gold thought he had left his wild days behind when he traded in his glamorous lifestyle to become a farmer, but his dreams of a peaceful life come crashing down when murder rocks his newly opened glamping site. As fate would have it, amateur sleuth Violet Brewster is also a guest at the Clover Farm glampsite – and, finding herself once again at the centre of a crime scene, she can’t resist getting involved in the investigation. Is the killer a random stranger, or does one of the campers have a hidden agenda? Can Violet solve the mystery and restore peace to Tarquin’s tranquil retreat before the killer strikes again? 'An ideal holiday read for cozy-crime lovers.' Judith Cutler 'An engaging cosy mystery with a compelling cast of suspects and a wonderfully atmospheric setting.' S. A. Reeves Praise for Jane Bettany: 'An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ Clare Chase 'If it’s cosy crime you’re after, this has all the essential ingredients’ Daily Mail ‘Jane Bettany delivers cosy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible’ Peter Boland ‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance … what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle ‘Completely compelling from the get-go, I didn’t want to put it down! Brilliant cosy mystery at its most charming best.’ Jonathan Whitelaw ‘A perfect cosy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully drawn setting’ Roz Watkins 'If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of your ‘must read now’ pile!’ C.L. Peache 'A cosy mystery to keep you guessing' My Weekly Reviews Praise for Jane Bettany: 'Mistletoe and murder, friends, family and deceit — this has it all' Faith Martin 'An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ Clare Chase 'If it’s cosy crime you’re after, this has all the essential ingredients’ Daily Mail ‘Jane Bettany delivers cosy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible’ Peter Boland ‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance … what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle ‘Completely compelling from the get-go, I didn’t want to put it down! Brilliant cosy mystery at its most charming best.’ Jonathan Whitelaw ‘A perfect cosy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully drawn setting’ Roz Watkins 'If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of your ‘must read now’ pile!’ C.L. Peache 'A cosy mystery to keep you guessing' My Weekly

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A Chateau Under Siege - Martin Walker Cover Art

A Chateau Under Siege

A Chateau Under Siege A Bruno, Chief of Police Novel by Martin Walker

When an actor in a local play is attacked during a performance, Bruno must learn whether it was an accident, a crime of passion, or an assassination attempt with implications far beyond the small French village. The town of Sarlat is staging a reenactment of its liberation from the British in the Hundred Years War when the play’s French hero, Brice Kerquelin, is stabbed and feared fatally wounded. Is it an unfortunate prop malfunction—or something more sinister? The stricken man happens to be number two in the French intelligence service, in line for the top job. Bruno is tasked with the safety of the victim’s daughters, Claire and Nadia, as well as their father’s old Silicon Valley buddies, ostensibly in town for a reunion. One friend from Taiwan, a tycoon in chip fabrication, soon goes missing, and Bruno suspects there may be a link to the French government’s efforts to build a chip industry in Europe—something powerful forces in Russia and China are determined to scuttle. Wading through a tangle of rivalries and secrets, Bruno begins to parse fact from fiction—while also becoming embroiled in some romantic complications, and, of course, finding time to put together some splendid meals.

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Where They Found Her

Where They Found Her A Novel by Kimberly McCreight

“McCreight creates a world that pulls us in completely and genuinely, with characters that can enrage, amuse, and fill us with empathy. It’s a thrilling novel.”—GILLIAN FLYNN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl Motherhood hasn’t been easy for Molly Anderson, and the years since the loss of her second child have been a particular struggle. But six months after moving from New York City to sophisticated Ridgedale, New Jersey, she’s finally enjoying life again, as mother of a five-year-old daughter and fledgling arts reporter for the local paper. But this tenuous stability is threatened when the body of a newborn is found in the woods behind prestigious Ridgedale University and Molly is assigned the story. Over the objections of her increasingly concerned husband, Molly dives into reporting, determined to prove herself by uncovering the truth. What she finds is a decades-old trail of dark secrets that winds through every corner of the town. Told from the perspectives of Molly; Barbara, wife of Ridgedale’s police chief, whose faltering son is unraveling her picture-perfect life; and a sixteen-year old high school dropout, Sandy, who is dealing with her wayward mother, Where They Found Her reveals that the tragic truth about what happened to the baby lies at the unexpected intersection of these three very different women’s lives. It is a taut and profoundly moving novel about mothers and daughters—the fierce bonds that unite them and the deceit that can drive them apart. But most of all it’s about the heartbreakingly high price of history. The past can be artfully denied, but never truly buried.

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The Engulfed Eyesore - J. R. Mathis & Susan Mathis Cover Art

The Engulfed Eyesore

The Engulfed Eyesore by J. R. Mathis & Susan Mathis

Enjoy this Contemporary Small Town Sleuthing Couple Murder Mystery When a body is found in the burned-out remains of a derelict house on the outskirts of town, Father Tom and Helen must find out who he was and who wanted him dead. The Engulfed Eyesore is the twenty-seventh novel in The Mercy and Justice Mysteries, a contemporary small town mystery series. The series is a sequel to The Father Tom Mysteries that began with The Penitent Priest and includes the same cast of characters . It features Father Tom Greer, a Catholic Priest who is also an amateur sleuth in the tradition of Father Brown, and his wife Helen Greer, female Chief of Police and detective in the tradition of Kinsey Millhone.

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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Alan Bradley Cover Art

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie A Flavia de Luce Novel by Alan Bradley

WINNER OF THE AGATHA • ARTHUR ELLIS • DILYS • DEBUT DAGGER AWARDS  “Wonderfully entertaining . . . sure to be one of the most loved mysteries of the year . . . [Flavia is] a delightful, intrepid, acid-tongued new heroine.” —Chicago Sun-Times It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches him as he takes his dying breath. For Flavia, who is both appalled and delighted, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. “I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasn’t. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life.” BONUS: This edition contains a  The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie  discussion guide and an excerpt from Alan Bradley's  The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag.

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Three Tainted Teas - Lynn Cahoon Cover Art

Three Tainted Teas

Three Tainted Teas by Lynn Cahoon

Aspiring witch and culinary entrepreneur, Mia Malone, must dispel a deadly plot to wreck her clients’ wedding in this charming continuation of New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon’s Kitchen Witch Mystery series.   Business is bubbling at Mia’s catering service and cooking school, Mia’s Morsels, but toil and trouble are not far behind. Mia just accepted her toughest gig yet: last-minute wedding planner for Magic Springs’ own Romeo and Juliet. Though the small town is fairly accepting of magic, two families have been locked in a vicious feud spanning generations. Unfortunately for both families, they’re about to become in-laws! Amethyst and Tok are excited to wed in a few weeks and somehow Mia must ensure the event is flawless.   But when she goes to pick up paperwork from the couple’s previous wedding planner, Mia discovers the woman murdered in an apparent attempt to stop the contentious union. Now, not only is Mia a prime suspect, as the new planner she may also be the killer’s next target. Backed by her squad, her charms—literal and figurative—and a protective amulet from her Grans, it’s up to Mia to save the star-crossed couple’s wedding, her professional reputation…and maybe even her life!   Includes Recipes!   Praise for Lynn Cahoon “ One Poison Pie deliciously blends charm and magic with a dash of mystery and a sprinkle of romance.”  — Agatha Award–winner Daryl Wood Gerber  

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Mud Run Murder

Mud Run Murder by Leslie Langtry

From USA Today bestselling author, Leslie Langtry comes the next laugh-out-loud Merry Wrath Mystery... Ex-CIA Agent turned small town Girl Scout leader, Merry Wrath, thinks she has her hands full getting her troop ready for the Mud Run out at scout camp. But a trip to the movies, where she sees her whole career played out on the big screen, turns her world from little girls to great big lies. Turns out her former handler, Riley, is hiding something and the Agency is on the warpath, thinking Merry has leaked classified intel. From a bizarre organization called Coats for Cats to redecorating her guest room with bullet holes, her life is turning into a Merry-go-round of misdirection, miscreants and misdemeanors. Can she clear her name, or will the Mud Run turn into a run for her life? Merry Wrath Mysteries: Merit Badge Murder – book #1 Mint Cookie Murder – book #2 Scout Camp Mystery – short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection Marshmallow S'More Murder – book #3 Movie Night Murder – book #4 Mud Run Murder – book #5 Fishing Badge Murder – short story in the "Pushing Up Daisies" collection Motto for Murder – book #6 Map Skills Murder – book #7 Mean Girl Murder – book #8 Marriage Vow Murder – book #9 Mystery Night Murder – book #10 Meerkats and Murder – book #11 Make Believe Murder – book #12 Maltese Vulture Murder – book #13 What critics are saying about Leslie Langtry's books: "I laughed so hard I cried on multiple occasions while reading MARSHMALLOW S'MORE MURDER! Girl Scouts, the CIA, and the Yakuza... what could possibly go wrong?" ~ Fresh Fiction "Darkly funny and wildly over the top, this mystery answers the burning question, 'Do assassin skills and Girl Scout merit badges mix…" ~ RT BOOKreviews "Mixing a deadly sense of humor and plenty of sexy sizzle, Leslie Langtry creates a brilliantly original, laughter-rich mix of contemporary romance and suspense." ~ Chicago Tribune "Langtry gets the fun started from page one with a myriad of clever details." ~ Publisher's Weekly

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Clubbed to Death - Elaine Viets Cover Art

Clubbed to Death

Clubbed to Death by Elaine Viets

From Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author Elaine Viets—the thrilling mystery series about one woman trying to make a living... while other people are making a killing. The Superior Club is where Fort Lauderdale's wealthiest—and snobbiest—come to play. But for Helen Hawthorne, it's all work and no play. As a customer care clerk, it's her job to cater to the clients' every little whim and take care of their every little problem. But Helen has a very big problem of her own. After an acrimonious reunion with her ex-husband Rob, she ends up belting the bum in the mouth—which invites suspicion when Rob goes ominously missing. And when a club employee and a philandering member are found beaten to death with a golf club, the police assume Helen was the deadly duffer. With her freedom—and yet another job—on the line, Helen has no choice but to prove that someone else at the high-class club is a low-down killer…

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Six Wicked Reasons

Six Wicked Reasons an addictive thriller with a killer twist - perfect for summer reads by Jo Spain

'Loved, loved, loved' CAZ FREAR One family. One night. Ten years of lies. It's June 2008 and twenty-one-year-old Adam Lattimer vanishes, presumed dead. The strain of his disappearance breaks his already fragile family. Ten years later, with his mother deceased and siblings scattered across the globe, Adam turns up unannounced at the family home. His siblings return reluctantly to Spanish Cove, but Adam's reappearance poses more questions than answers. The past is a tangled web of deceit. And, as tension builds, it's apparent somebody has planned murderous revenge for the events of ten years ago. ******** 'So gripping, clever and enthralling' 5* reader review 'Clever, pacey, compulsive' Sunday Mirror 'This book kept me guessing until the end' 5* reader review 'Loved, loved, loved' Caz Frear 'Everyone who loves a twisty thriller must read this' 5* reader review 'A really cracking read' BA Paris 'Kept me up all night' 5* reader review 'Keeps you gripped' Prima 'Spectacular' 5* reader review 'I absolutely loved it' Liz Nugent

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Sinful Dreams (Book 1)

Sinful Dreams (Book 1) by J.K. Hage

Pepper Monroe needed a new life, she just didn't know it yet. Then her cousin Francine called to beg for help running the café in Sinful, Louisiana. Pepper recognized the request as a flashing neon sign to break out of her boring routine, so she hopped into her car and made the journey south to Sinful. She imagined spending days at the café while learning about the relaxed southern lifestyle from retirees Ida Belle and Gertie. However, Sinful isn't the sleepy little town she expected. While Pepper is busy trying to educate southern taste buds about the beauty of sweet iced coffee, she also ends up in the middle of murder and kidnapping. And she meets Jaxson, the hottest man south of the Mason-Dixon line. Problem is, Pepper has just decided to get her life together without a man. But this Yankee schoolteacher can't stop herself from dreaming…

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Wrongfully Infused

Wrongfully Infused by H.Y. Hanna

Things are eerily quiet at Gemma's quaint English tearoom and she can't understand why – until she learns about the trendy new "tea bar" that's opened on the other side of the village. To her horror, she soon finds her customers being stolen and her business the target of sabotage, while her mother's newfound obsession with all things Asian means a whole new world of fluffy footwear. But Gemma has bigger problems than trying to eat with chopsticks, when the ruthless rival owner is savagely murdered and she is considered the key suspect! Now she's in a real pickle, desperate to clear her name. But with her detective boyfriend accused of nepotism and under suspicion, Gemma's forced to tackle the case on her own. Luckily, she can still count on the help of the nosy Old Biddies, while the naughty antics of her tabby cat Muesli uncover some unexpected clues too! As Gemma delves into a mystery where "East meets West", she finds familiar motives despite the difference between cultures. But with a full menu of suspects—from the aggrieved dentist with the strained smile, to the belligerent chef who lost everything, not to mention a pair of estranged sisters hurt by the ultimate betrayal—she discovers that solving this case is no piece of cake… (* Traditional tea egg recipe included at the end of the story!) This book follows British English spelling and usage. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. The OXFORD TEAROOM MYSTERIES: •A Scone To Die For •Tea with Milk and Murder •Two Down, Bun To Go •Till Death Do Us Tart •Muffins and Mourning Tea •Four Puddings and a Funeral •Another One Bites the Crust •Apple Strudel Alibi •The Dough Must Go On •The Mousse Wonderful Time of Year •Wrongfully Infused •A High Whisk Situation

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Nothing to Lose

Nothing to Lose A J.P. Beaumont Novel by J. A. Jance

The newest thrilling Beaumont suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance, in which Beaumont is approached by a visitor from the past and finds himself drawn into a missing person’s case where danger is lurking and family secrets are exposed.       Years ago, when he was a homicide detective with the Seattle PD, J. P. Beaumont’s partner, Sue Danielson, was murdered. Volatile and angry, Danielson’s ex-husband came after her in her home and, with nowhere else to turn, Jared, Sue’s teenage son, frantically called Beau for help. As Beau rushed to the scene, he urged Jared to grab his younger brother and flee the house. In the end, Beaumont’s plea and Jared’s quick action saved the two boys from their father’s murderous rage. Now, almost twenty years later, Jared reappears in Beau’s life seeking his help once again—his younger brother Chris is missing. Still haunted by the events of that tragic night, Beau doesn’t hesitate to take on the case. Following a lead all the way to the wilds of wintertime Alaska, he encounters a tangled web of family secrets in which a killer with nothing to lose is waiting to take another life. Don't miss out on the latest adventure of J.P. Beaumont in Nothing to Lose, the gripping new novel from bestselling author J.A. Jance.

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Riding the Rap

Riding the Rap A Novel by Elmore Leonard

“Wicked and irresistible….Elmore Leonard is a literary genius.” —New York Times Book Review Before U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens began electrifying TV viewers across America (in the hit series Justified), he “starred” in Elmore Leonard’s Riding the Rap—an explosive, twisty tale of a brazen Florida kidnap caper gone outrageously wrong. Chock full of wildly eccentric and deliciously criminal characters—including a psycho enforcer with a green thumb, a Bahamian bad man, and the beautiful, unabashedly greedy psychic Reverend Dawn—Riding the Rap dazzles with Leonard’s trademark ingenious plot turns and razor-keen dialogue. Gripping, surprising, and unforgettable, it is a crime fiction gem that any thriller writer—from past masters John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, and James M. Cain to the bestselling mystery auteurs of today—would be thrilled to call his own.

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Something Old, Something New - JB Lynn Cover Art

Something Old, Something New

Something Old, Something New by JB Lynn

Love is in the salty, sea air of Sarasota, Florida. But so is murder... The Concordia sisters, owners of the One Woman's Junk consignment shop are up to their eyeballs in trouble as they try to help their friends, solve a murder and plan a wedding. All while managing not to kill each other, offend any of their wacky clientele, or wreck their own love lives.

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Sifting Through Secrets

Sifting Through Secrets by Catherine Bruns

From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes the next decadently deadly Cookies & Chance mystery! When full time baker and reluctant part time sleuth, Sally Muccio, agrees to cater a glamorous baby shower at a customer's lavish home, she expects a day full of strawberry lemonade cookies, vanilla buttercream icing, and minimal drama. What she doesn't expect is for the grandma-to-be to offer her fifty thousand dollars to find out who's trying to kill her. Trudy Delvecchio is rich, pretentious, and without many fans, especially in her own family. While the money is tempting, Sal politely declines the offer. After all, she explains, she's a baker, not a professional detective. But when Trudy turns up dead the very same evening, with no obvious sign of foul play, something about the entire situation leaves a bitter taste in Sal's mouth. With a house full of suspects and lies rising faster than oven-proofed dough, Sal will need to sift through many secrets to uncover the truth, or she could be the one left in the dust.  Recipes Included! What critics are saying: "A fantastic cozy mystery!" ~ InD'Tale Magazine "I want to visit more with all of the quirky characters just to see what crazy and outrageous things they will do next!" ~ Fresh Fiction "The Cookies and Chance Mystery series is more than just a series....it's a family !!  Once you read the first book, you are hooked and feel like a member of the crazy Muccio family." ~ Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

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The Running Grave

The Running Grave A Cormoran Strike Novel by Robert Galbraith

In this New York Times bestselling installment of the Strike series, detective duo Cormoran and Robin must rescue a man ensnared in the trap of a dangerous cult.​ "Outrageously entertaining." — Financial Times Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried father whose son, Will, has gone to join a religious cult in the depths of the Norfolk countryside.   The Universal Humanitarian Church is, on the surface, a peaceable organization that campaigns for a better world. Yet Strike discovers that beneath the surface there are deeply sinister undertones, and unexplained deaths.   In order to try to rescue Will, Strike's business partner, Robin Ellacott, decides to infiltrate the cult, and she travels to Norfolk to live incognito among its members. But in doing so, she is unprepared for the dangers that await her there or for the toll it will take on her ... Utterly page-turning, The Running Grave moves Strike's and Robin's story forward in this epic, unforgettable seventh installment of the series. 

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Mother-Daughter Murder Night

Mother-Daughter Murder Night A Novel by Nina Simon

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK  Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. “I just loved how intriguing the mystery is but also the dynamics between a grandmother, a mother, and a teenage daughter." —Reese Witherspoon Think: Gilmore Girls, but with murder. High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of: her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage—and hoping that boredom won’t kill her before the cancer does.  Then Jack—tiny in stature but fiercely independent—happens upon a dead body while kayaking. She quickly becomes a suspect in the homicide investigation, and the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos. Beth thinks Lana should focus on recovery, but Lana has a better idea. She’ll pull on her wig, find the true murderer, protect her family, and prove she still has power. With Jack and Beth’s help, Lana uncovers a web of lies, family vendettas, and land disputes lurking beneath the surface of a community populated by folksy conservationists and wealthy ranchers. But as their amateur snooping advances into ever-more dangerous territory, the headstrong Rubicon women must learn to do the one thing they’ve always resisted: depend on each other.

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Belle, Bourbon, and Skunk Secrets

Belle, Bourbon, and Skunk Secrets by Erin McCarthy

Nothing says wedding weekend quite like bourbon, beignets, and a side of murder… Harper Bergeron thought she'd seen it all—séances gone wrong, ghostly whispers in the walls of her inherited bed-and-breakfast, and more than one run-in with murder. But when a bridal party rents Midnight House for a bachelor/bachelorette weekend filled with bourbon tastings and spooky festivities, she realizes she's about to host her most chaotic group yet. The bride-to-be, Charlotte Rousseau, is a Southern belle with a bright smile and a rich fiancé. In the midst of a costume party and a playful game of hide-and-seek, Charlotte vanishes without a trace. Was Charlotte running from cold feet—or from someone determined to silence her? With her podcasting best friend, a reluctant detective neighbor, and Teddy the skunk at her side, Harper must untangle a knot of jealousy, betrayal, and deadly secrets before happily ever after turns into happily ever afterlife. Belle, Bourbon, and Skunk Secrets is a Southern gothic cozy mystery with plenty of humor, a dash of danger, and one very nosy skunk.

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A Fatal Crossing

A Fatal Crossing A Novel by Tom Hindle

November 1924. The glitzy and glamorous Endeavour sails from England to New York with 2,000 passengers—and a killer—on board. When an elderly gentleman is found dead at the foot of a staircase, ship’s officer Timothy Birch is ready to declare it a tragic accident. But James Temple, a strong-minded inspector, is certain there is more to this misfortune than meets the eye. Birch agrees to investigate, and they form an uneasy partnership. Uncovering a web of surprising connections between the passengers aboard the Endeavor , running from the crew cabins below deck to the palatial suites of first class, their inquiries lead to the theft of a priceless painting. Its very existence is known only to its owner . . . and the dead man. With just days remaining until they reach New York, the search for the culprit is fraught with danger. And all the while, the passengers continue to roam the ship with a killer in their midst. One who is poised to strike again.

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A Murder in Springtime

A Murder in Springtime A Bruno, Chief of Police Novel by Martin Walker

In the next installment of the Bruno, Chief of Police series, a newcomer to St. Denis is found dead at the home of one of Bruno’s best friends—and for once, Bruno feels as though he is too close to the case to investigate, until it becomes clear that he’s the only person who can solve the crime. “Bruno is a hero for our troubled times.” — Daily Mail After Bruno sees he’s missed several phone calls from his longtime neighbor Pamela, he has no idea what to expect. He’s shocked to hear that she’s found her new lodger on her back patio, brutally murdered. Bruno knows that Pamela isn’t capable of killing anyone, but then who’s the culprit? And what’s the motive? The victim had only just moved to town to take a job at the local nursing home. She had no enemies in the village—but no friends, either. Bruno decides that he can’t be impartial where Pamela is involved, so the force assigns the case instead to their rising star rookie, Fabien. Bruno is happy for Fabien to take the lead. Lately, Bruno’s been distracted: by his faltering relationship, by a meddlesome film crew that’s descended on the Dordogne, by a group of opinionated small business owners Bruno wants to help to organize a logistically complicated night market. He can’t seem to catch a break. But when Fabien realizes that the victim is connected to his own past, Bruno steps back in to help. The village has never felt more crowded, and the clock is ticking: Will Bruno and Fabien be able to catch a killer?

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Dying to Call You

Dying to Call You by Elaine Viets

From Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author Elaine Viets—the thrilling mystery series about one woman trying to make a living... while other people are making a killing. Still living under the radar in Fort Lauderdale due to her refusal to pay her ex-husband's spousal support, Helen Hawthorne's latest workaday job might just be the lowest rung on the employment ladder—telemarketing. She's spending her hours interrupting dinners and disturbing slumbers, and in return hearing curses and extremely rude suggestions. Then, while Helen is conducting a phone survey with the wealthy Henry "Hank" Asporth, he puts the receiver down without hanging up…and Helen can't believe what she hears next. She can just make out a man and a woman arguing, a short scream cut off by a horrible choking sound, then an eerie silence followed by a final "click." Convinced she just heard a murder being committed—but with no solid proof—Helen is driven to find out what really happened with Hank and the mystery woman. But if she's not careful, she just might end up holding a dead line of her own…

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Multitasking Murder

Multitasking Murder by Leslie Langtry

From  USA Today  bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes the 40th installment in her laugh-out-loud mystery series!    Something old…something new… It's going to be a weekend to remember in Who's There Iowa for multitasking ex-spy turned Girl Scout leader Merry Wrath! She has local medical examiner, Dr. Soo Jin Body's, wedding, the grand opening of the Obladi Zoo Aviary, the graduation party for the Cult of Nicoderm's teen druids, and her one of her troop and the youngest elected town official, Mayor Ava's, re-election! As if that wasn't enough chaos, someone is sending threatening letters warning these events to stop or else! Someone murdered…and some kind of clue! Merry's worries about things like the mayoral candidate who thinks aliens have packed explosives under her house, squeezing Officer Kevin Dooley's mysterious plus one into an unforgiving wedding reception seating plan, and the little problem of Hilly the assassin showing up with new her pet European wolf pale in comparison to what comes next. When someone is found murdered backstage at the mayoral debate, Merry decides she should take the threats seriously. With the packed weekend fast approaching, can Merry find out who is behind the letters and catch a killer before the bridal bouquet is thrown? What critics are saying about Leslie Langtry's books: "I laughed so hard I cried on multiple occasions! Girl Scouts, the CIA, and the Yakuza... what could possibly go wrong?" ~ Fresh Fiction "The Merry Wrath Mystery series has so much to love, and it is so different from other cozy mysteries that you can't help but be drawn to it." ~ Cozy Mystery Book Reviews "Mixing a deadly sense of humor and plenty of sexy sizzle, Leslie Langtry creates a brilliantly original, laughter-rich mix of contemporary romance and suspense." ~ Chicago Tribune "Langtry gets the fun started from page one." ~ Publisher's Weekly

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A Vintage Murder in Paris

A Vintage Murder in Paris by Mark Pryor

This is the second installment in the Paris Bookshop Mysteries, a spinoff series from the Hugo Marston Mysteries.    Hugo Marston is drawn into a Paris Police investigation when the victim of an attempted car-jacking in the city refuses to give police his name and insists on speaking with Hugo only. The man, Devoid Chaudoir, is in witness protection and Hugo helps him stay there, despite his links to a questionable wine distribution business.  That investigation also involves a new friend of Hugo's, sommelier Cristine Valdes. When she's murdered in broad daylight, Hugo has to leave the comforts of running his recently opened bookshop to help Lieutenant Camille Lerens catch Cristine's killer.  In the meantime, Hugo is also trying to solve a mystery closer to home: A wooden case he found under the floorboards at his new shop contains a gun, a bloody towel, and a notebook written entirely in code. His innate curiosity sets him on a path to uncover what these all mean, and when they point toward a miscarriage of justice, Hugo ignores those telling him to let sleeping dogs lie and forges ahead to discover the truth of a 30-year-old murder. 

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Black Diamond

Black Diamond A Mystery of the French Countryside by Martin Walker

The third installment in thed elightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno. Something dangerous is afoot in St. Denis. In the space of a few weeks, the normally sleepy village sees attacks on Vietnamese vendors, arson at a local Asian restaurant, subpar truffles from China smuggled into outgoing shipments at a nearby market—all of it threatening the Dordogne’s truffle trade, worth millions of dollars each year, and all of it spelling trouble for Benoît “Bruno” Courrèges, master chef, devoted oenophile, and, most important, beloved chief of police. When one of his hunting partners, a noted truffle expert, is murdered, Bruno’s investigation into the murky events unfolding around St. Denis becomes infinitely more complicated. His friend wasn’t just a connoisseur of French delicacies, he was a former high-profile intelligence agent—and someone wanted him dead. As the strange crimes continue, Bruno’s detective work takes him from sunlit markets to dim cafés, from luxurious feasts to tense negotiations—from all of the paradisial pleasures of the region to its shadowy underworld—and reunites him with a lost love, an ambitious policewoman also assigned to the case. Filled with an abundance of food and wine (including, bien sûr, many, many truffles) and a soupçon of romance, Black Diamond is a deliciously entertaining concoction that delivers all the complexity and delights of the Dordogne itself.

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The Cat Who Saw Stars

The Cat Who Saw Stars by Lilian Jackson Braun

Jim Qwilleran and his cats, Koko and Yum Yum, have a close encounter with a killer in this mystery in the bestselling Cat Who series. UFOs in Mooseville? Rumors abound that a missing backpacker has been abducted, and it looks like Jim Qwilleran’s sedate summer may be interrupted by an investigation—with the help of his own little aliens, Koko and Yum Yum. And when the backpacker’s body turns up—and transplanted Floridian Owen Bowen is found dead soon afterward—the search for intelligent life turns into a hunt for a murderer...

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Ghost and Tell

Ghost and Tell by Jane Hinchey

Being a private investigator who can talk to ghosts means my mornings are rarely peaceful. But when the ghost of schoolteacher Sandra Greaves interrupts my coffee demanding justice, even I know this one isn't routine. Sandra doesn't remember everything. Just enough to know someone wanted her quiet. And as I start digging into school finances, questionable payouts, and a board determined to protect its reputation, it becomes clear her death wasn't random. Now I'm navigating angry parents, defensive administrators, and a paper trail that leads somewhere very inconvenient. All while adjusting to married life with Detective Kade Galloway, who insists on phrases like "procedural caution," and sharing my home with Thor—still outraged about his diet—and Bandit, who has never met a cereal box she couldn't open. The deeper I dig, the clearer it becomes that someone is desperate to keep this buried. And they're starting to notice me. Ghost & Tell is the tenth book in the Ghost Detective paranormal cozy mystery series, featuring a ghostly best friend, a talking cat, a chaos-loving raccoon, and a marriage that's already learning the meaning of "for better or worse."  

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A Cornish Christmas Murder

A Cornish Christmas Murder by Fiona Leitch

‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A PINCH OF PARANOIA It’s three days before Christmas, and detective-turned-chef Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is drafted in to cater a charity event run by a notorious millionaire at a 13th-century abbey on Bodmin Moor. A DASH OF DECEPTION Things get more complicated when a snowstorm descends, stranding them all, and the next morning they find one of the guests has been gruesomely murdered in their bed… A MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE Secrets mull in every corner – can Jodie solve the crime before the killer strikes again? A Cornish Christmas Murder is a must-read mystery full of heart and humour – perfect for fans of Richard Osman and The Appeal. This title was previously published in the US as A Murder Under the Mistletoe. What readers are saying… ‘She did it again! And this time with tinsel, Santa and mince pies… I have learned to not read Jodie Parker books on an empty stomach’ Natalie Normann, author of Christmas Island ‘I think Christie would be a big fan’ Tessa ‘A delicious English fictional dish that definitely deserves to be enjoyed without any moderation whatsoever! Yes, this is the perfect Xmas gift for a few hours of blissful reading’ Jean ‘I really loved this book and I finished it in a couple of hours accompanied by some delicious hot chocolate… the epitome of a cosy murder mystery perfect for a rainy day’ Louise ‘The book is full of secret passes and hidden doors, snarky comments and family love, red herrings and twisted plots, reveals and redemptions’ Linda ‘Another brilliant romp, despite a murder, in Cornwall. I am really enjoying this series, but the books do work as standalone pieces too’ Helen Reviews ‘I absolutely adored this book! The setting was perfect and I hope to re-read it again on a snowy winter day’ Crystal ‘Sit back in your favourite chair, hot chocolate at the ready and savour this perfect cozy read!’ Zoe About the author Fiona Leitch is a writer with a chequered past. She’s written for football and motoring magazines, DJ’ed at illegal raves and is a stalwart of the low budget TV commercial, even appearing as the Australasian face of a cleaning product called ‘Sod Off’. After living in London and Cornwall she’s finally settled in sunny New Zealand, where she enjoys scaring her cats by trying out dialogue on them.

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Final Appeal

Final Appeal by Lisa Scottoline

“Scottoline is a master.”—Philadelphia Inquirer Murder, intrigue, and romance collide in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline’s clever and fast-paced legal thriller. Starting over again after her divorce, Philadelphia lawyer Grace Rossi works part time for handsome Judge Armen Gregorian in the federal appeals court.  Assigned to an explosive death penalty appeal, a long day of work unexpectedly leads to a night of passion with the chief judge. But when Gregorian is found dead the next morning, an apparent suicide, Grace knows she must uncover the truth.  Suddenly this working mother finds herself investigating a murder, unearthing a secret bank account, and following a trail of bribery and judicial corruption hidden even from the FBI. In no time at all, Grace under fire takes on a whole new meaning. With the help of an undercover federal agent, she will risk everything to see justice done. 

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Threads of War

Threads of War by Emily Brewster

When historical quilts hold deadly secrets, the past refuses to stay buried. Emma Hargrove's expertise in textile authentication has made her Maple Creek's go-to expert for historical mysteries. So when renowned quilt appraiser Dr. Catherine Whitfield arrives to evaluate Civil War artifacts for the town's Sesquicentennial celebration, Emma is thrilled to learn from a master. But Dr. Whitfield's examination reveals more than anyone expected: coded messages hidden in antique quilts that expose a shocking Civil War conspiracy. When the expert is found murdered in the Historical Society basement, surrounded by torn quilts and destroyed evidence, Emma realizes someone will kill to keep 150-year-old secrets buried. With Detective Mick Bryant's investigation hitting dead ends and the killer targeting anyone who threatens to expose the truth, Emma must decode the deadly messages stitched into Maple Creek's most treasured heirlooms. What she discovers will shatter the community's understanding of its founding families and reveal a criminal conspiracy that has been operating for five generations. Because in Maple Creek, some family legacies are built on treason, murder, and lies that someone is still willing to kill to protect. Book 3 in the Quilting Club Mysteries.

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Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect

Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect A Novel by Benjamin Stevenson

From the bestselling author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, a fiendishly fun locked room (train) murder mystery in the spirit of Murder on the Orient Express. With Ernest Cunningham, “Stevenson has brought a modern-day Poirot to the mystery scene”(Michelle Carpenter). When the Australian Mystery Writers’ Society invited me to their crime-writing festival aboard the Ghan, the famous train between Darwin and Adelaide, I was hoping for some inspiration for my second book. Fiction, this time: I needed a break from real people killing each other. Obviously, that didn’t pan out. The program is a who’s who of crime writing royalty: the debut writer (me!) the forensic science writer the blockbuster writer the legal thriller writer the literary writer the psychological suspense writer But when one of us is murdered, the remaining authors quickly turn into five detectives. Together, we should know how to solve a crime. Of course, we should also know how to commit one. How can you find a killer when all the suspects know how to get away with murder?

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The Chateau Murder

The Chateau Murder A charming murder mystery and utterly gripping cozy crime novel for 2026 by Greg Mosse

'This book checked all the boxes - charming characters, a tight-knit community, and a mystery that kept me guessing right up until the end. It's one of those stories that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea and read all evening' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A well-written and intriguing storyline with some unexpected plot twists' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wish accidental detective Zoe Pascal bonne chance as she finds herself embroiled in another murder! Zoe Pascal has settled into her new life in the picturesque village of Sainte-Catherine, running her beloved bookshop with her new companion, Russell the dog. When an old friend invites Zoe to join her family at Chateau Palotte for the holidays, Zoe heads off into the French countryside to the grand, yet slightly dilapidated, castle. But there's a frosty atmosphere at the chateau - and when the butler is found dead, Zoe is forced to ask: Was this an accident, or is there a murderer in the grounds? Soon, Zoe uncovers that everyone staying at the chateau has a motive for murder - can she uncover the truth, before they strike again? 🥖 Don't miss the next instalment in the utterly charming and cozy French Village Mystery series, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and Ian Moore! 🥖 Readers love The French Village Mystery series: 'A delightful, original and cleverly plotted murder mystery with a rich sense of place that made me feel I had been transported to the quaint charm of Southern France' A.A. Chaudhuri 'A delight from start to finish' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A murder mystery that is heartwarming, cosy and delightfully bookish' Jamie West 'With memorable characters and a rich sense of place, this book is perfect for fans of cosy whodunits' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Combines the charm of a Provençal setting with a cleverly plotted puzzle that will keep readers guessing until the final page' Tim Stretton 'Utterly enjoyable' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Colourful characters, a beautifully drawn location and a mystery within a mystery make this an eminently satisfying cosy' Neil Daws

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Girl, Forgotten

Girl, Forgotten A Novel by Karin Slaughter

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “It’s Slaughter’s prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand out among thriller writers.” — Washington Post From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her , comes an electrifying crime fiction thriller featuring newly minted US Marshal Andrea Oliver as she investigates a cold case with links to her father’s past. A small town hides a big secret… Who killed Emily Vaughn? A girl with a secret… Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for the prom. For an athlete, who is smart, pretty and well-liked, this night should be the highlight of her high school career. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, that secret will be silenced forever. An unsolved murder… Forty years later, Emily’s unsolved murder remains a mystery. Her tight-knit group of friends closed ranks; her respected, wealthy family retreated inwards; the small town moved on from her grisly attack. But all that’s about to change. One final chance to uncover a killer… US Marshal Andrea Oliver arrives in Longbill Beach on her first assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But, in reality, Andrea is there to solve a gripping mystery and find justice for Emily. The killer is still out there—and Andrea must discover the truth before she gets silenced, too…

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The Cradle Will Fall

The Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark

A “superbly plotted” ( Los Angeles Times ) page-turning classic from the undisputed Queen of Suspense and #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark. A minor road accident landed county prosecutor Katie DeMaio in Westlake Hospital. That night, from her window, she thought she saw a man load a woman’s body into the trunk of a car...or was it just a sleeping pill induced nightmare? At work the next day, Katie began investigating a suicide that looked more like murder. Initial evidence pointed elsewhere, but medical examiner Richard Carroll saw a trail leading to Dr. Edgar Highley. He suspected that the famous doctor’s work “curing” infertile women was more than controversial—that it was deceitful, depraved, and often deadly. But before Richard could tell Katie his fears, she left the office for the weekend and an appointment for routine surgery...in Dr. Highley’s operating room. “A harrowing tale” ( The New York Times Book Review ) that’s “indescribably suspenseful” ( San Francisco Chronicle ), The Cradle Will Fall is a page-turning thriller of the highest order.

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Murder in Florence

Murder in Florence An addictive cozy murder mystery from T. A. Williams by T A Williams

A gripping murder mystery from bestselling author T.A. Williams A glamorous film star… Life as a private investigator in the suburbs of Florence isn’t always as glamorous as Dan Armstrong imagined it to be, until he is asked to investigate a recent spate of violent attacks on a Hollywood movie set in Florence. The star of the show, movie-star royalty Selena Gardner, fears her life is in imminent danger… Foul play on set… As Dan investigates, he discovers secrets and scandals are rife within the cast and crew. But with no actual murder, Dan believes these attacks could simply be warnings to someone…until the first body is found. A dangerous killer on the loose. Now Dan and his trusty sidekick Oscar are in a race against time to catch the murderer. But the more Dan uncovers, the more the killer strikes and Dan finds himself caught in the line of fire too! Is this one case Dan and Oscar will regret? Another instalment in bestselling author T. A. Williams' Armstrong and Oscar cozy mystery series! Praise for T A Williams: 'A fun mystery and a good read with descriptions of Portofino that made me want to go book a flight. Dan and Oscar are a great team and kept me guessing!' Bestselling author Anita Davison 'T A Williams whisked me away to the beautiful Italian riviera in the company of an ex-pat private investigator and his gorgeous doggy sidekick on the case of a missing teacher. What a team, and what an adventure!!' Bestselling author Kate Wells 'The perfect combination of character, setting and plot, heralding an addictive new cozy mystery series!' Bestselling author Debbie Young 'Watching unassuming detective Dan Armstrong weddle the truth out of folks is great fun. Highly Entertaining read!' Bestselling author Kelly Oliver 'Dan and Oscar are great company in a sun-drenched mystery that keeps you guessing right till the end.' Bestselling author Michelle Salter

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The Case is Closed

The Case is Closed by Patricia Wentworth

Geoffrey Grey has been convicted of his uncle's murder but his wife and wife's cousin think he is innocent. Just before his murder Geoffrey's uncle, James changes his will to a nephew he has always disliked. Upon telling Geoffrey that he is no longer his heir the older man is found dead in a locked room with the pistol in Geoffrey's hand. Hilary, Marion Grey's cousin is heartbroken over the conviction and what it is doing to her cousin. When on a train she is confronted with James's cook she begins to think there is more to the story than what was presented in court. As the young girl gets deeper into solving the murder she also becomes a target. Her ex-fiance hires Miss. Silver a P.I. who steps in to help.

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What the Hex

What the Hex by Jane Hinchey

Secrets and soul stones and neon body paint… guess who's up to her neck in murder? Just when undercover SIA agent Holly Day thinks she has life in small town Gravestone handled, someone flies off the handle and Tarkath mobster Dino Cittadino turns up dead. Throw in a treasure hunt with fake clues, a busty blonde with secrets of her own, and a mysterious stranger who seems oddly familiar, and Holly is up to her eyeballs in intrigue and chaos. Holly's mission? Avoid trouble and keep a low profile. Holly's reality? She's on a rollercoaster ride of danger, where she can't go five minutes without getting injured, and the only thing hotter than the murder investigation is her crush on the sheriff. Life has become messier than a kid's finger-painting project, more complicated than advanced calculus, and more dangerous than running with scissors. And that's just a typical day for Holly! Her rat, Flynn, is her only constant companion in this whirlwind of madness, and her senior sidekick Doris is always ready to risk life and limb - or at least her driver's license - to help Holly solve the case.  Holly's life is a swirling vortex of chaos. All she can do is hold on for dear life and hope she doesn't get splattered like a bug on a windshield.

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Strange Pictures

Strange Pictures A Novel by Uketsu & Jim Rion

“A labyrinthine and multilayered horror mystery, full of cryptic images . . . wonderfully complex and carefully crafted . . . This is a story where revelations and new questions wait around every corner, and Uketsu keeps readers guessing until the very end.” - New York Times Book Review “Delightfully macabre and fiendishly clever. Seemingly unconnected stories tie themselves into a complicated knot, which Uketsu masterfully unravels.” — G. T. Karber, author of the national bestseller Murdle The spine-tingling "triumphant international debut" of the New York Times bestselling author of Strange Buildings and Strange Houses — a series of seemingly innocent pictures draws readers into a disturbing web of unsolved mysteries and shattered psyches. An exploration of the macabre, where the seemingly mundane takes on a terrifying significance. . . . A pregnant woman's sketches on a seemingly innocuous blog conceal a chilling warning. A child's picture of his home contains a dark secret message. A sketch made by a murder victim in his final moments leads an amateur sleuth down a rabbit hole that will reveal a horrifying reality. Structured around these nine childlike drawings, each holding a disturbing clue, Uketsu invites readers to piece together the mystery behind each and the over-arching backstory that connects them all. Strange Pictures is the internationally bestselling debut from mystery horror YouTube sensation Uketsu—an enigmatic masked figure who has become one of Japan's most talked about contemporary authors. A great read for spooky-season nightsA perfect addition to any Halloween reading list Translated from the Japanese by Jim Rion. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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The Children Return

The Children Return A Mystery of the French Countryside by Martin Walker

With clever twists and action aplenty, this installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno is a journey to St. Denis that readers won't soon forget. Bruno’s village of St. Denis has been called many things, but a hotbed of international intrigue has never been one of them ...  until now. When an undercover agent is found murdered just as a prodigal son is set to retun from a grim tour in the Middle East, the small town suddenly finds itself host to a determined global tribunal, threatening the usual cheer brought by St. Denis’s annual wine festival.

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The Cornish Halloween Murder

The Cornish Halloween Murder by Fiona Leitch

A brand new cozy mystery to escape with this Halloween. Perfect for fans of RIchard Osman and Rev Richard Coles. It’s (almost) Halloween in Penstowan, and strange things are afoot… When a developer buys the abandoned convent and cottage hospital of St Ann’s on the edge of town, locals are aghast at his plans to turn the site into apartments. And when menacing voodoo-like dolls are found hidden inside the walls, it looks like the building’s past inhabitants are against it, too. As the town prepares for the annual Bonfire Parade taking place on Halloween night, ex-police officer Jodie Parker finds herself in a world of witches and Wiccans, whispering voices and ghostly babies crying, as she tries to find out who’s behind the campaign to stop the development. Then one of the builders is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Has a spectre from the convent’s past come back to take revenge on the living, or are Jodie and her husband, DCI Nathan Withers, looking for a killer of flesh and blood? Praise for the Nosey Parker series 'Murder and mayhem are rarely this enjoyable. Another fantastic entry in this brilliant series that solidifies Leitch as one of the very best and funniest writers around’ Jonathan Whitelaw ‘Highly entertaining cosy murder mystery to add to a fantastic series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute joy to read… I read it in a day and highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really love this cozy mystery series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love the humour in this… this whole series is a pleasure to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another brilliant adventure in this always excellent series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a cosy series which is like a hug, I love the main protagonists and the locations’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The characters are what draw me back to this series, and also the humour’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Fiona Leitch is a novelist and screenwriter with a chequered past. She’s written for footballing and motoring magazines, childbirth videos and mail order catalogues; DJ’ed at illegal raves in London, been told off by a children's TV presenter during a studio debate; and was the Australasian face of a series of TV commercials for a cleaning product. All of which has given her a thorough grounding in the ridiculous, and helped her to write funny stuff.

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Murder Takes a Vacation - Laura Lippman Cover Art

Murder Takes a Vacation

Murder Takes a Vacation A Novel by Laura Lippman

NATIONAL BESTSELLER “ Murder Takes a Vacation has all Laura Lippman's trademark razor-sharp insight and effortlessly absorbing writing, plus huge amounts of warmth and fun. Mrs. Blossom is a pure joy, and I'm already hoping for more.” – Tana French Highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with an irresistible mystery featuring Muriel Blossom, a former private investigator and middle-aged widow whose vacation on a Parisian river cruise turns into a deadly international case…that only she can solve. A New York Times “Best Beach Reads of Summer” One of Washington Post ’s “Best Mysteries to Read This Summer” One of Boston Globe 's "Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List" One of Minneapolis Star Tribune 's "24 terrific books for the beach, cabin or lawn chair you’ll want to read this summer" One of Chicago Tribune 's Summer Books 2025 Mrs. Blossom has a knack for blending into the background, which was an asset during her days assisting private investigator Tess Monaghan. But when she finds a winning lottery ticket in a parking lot, everything changes. She is determined to see the world that she sometimes feels is passing her by. When Mrs. Blossom booked her cruise through France on the MS Solitaire, she did not expect to meet Allan on her transatlantic flight. He is the first man who’s sparked something inside her since her beloved husband passed. She also didn’t expect Allan to be found, dead, twenty-four hours later in Paris, a city he wasn’t supposed to be in. Now Mrs. Blossom doesn’t know who to trust on board the ship, especially when a mystifying man, Danny, keeps popping up around every corner, always present when things go awry. He is convinced that Allan was transporting a stolen piece of art, and Mrs. Blossom knows more than she lets on, regarding both the artifact and Allan’s death. Mrs. Blossom’s questions only increase as the cruise sails down the Seine. Why does it feel like she is being followed? Who was Allan, and why was he killed? Most alarmingly, why do these mysterious men keep flirting with her?

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Moonlight Shadow Mysteries: Wedding Vows (Book 3 of 5) - Blake Rivers Cover Art

Moonlight Shadow Mysteries: Wedding Vows (Book 3 of 5)

Moonlight Shadow Mysteries: Wedding Vows (Book 3 of 5) by Blake Rivers

Some springs arrive with cherry blossoms. This one arrived with a wedding, a funeral, and forty years of buried truth. Sage Holloway is getting married in May. She knows the woman smiling from across the reception has been quietly dismantling Crescent Harbor — family by family, property by property — for longer than Sage has been alive. Margaret Ashworth leaves no fingerprints. But Frankie has been pulling threads. And Vera Vance had access to every document that was supposed to disappear. Some things you do for yourself. Some things you do for the ones who got you there. Shadow knows the difference. Book 3 of 5 — Moonlight Shadow Mysteries. The complete series available now.

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A Murder Most Irregular - Vicky Delany Cover Art

A Murder Most Irregular

A Murder Most Irregular by Vicky Delany

Bookseller Gemma Doyle follows the killer’s trail after finding a body on the beach in national bestselling author Vicki Delany’s twelfth Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery. Jayne Wilson is excited for the visit of a prominent food and travel blogger to Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room. The blogger, Brianna Lombard, is charming and friendly, but Jayne’s business partner, Gemma Doyle—owner of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium—notices tension between Brianna and her staff, all of whom are her relatives.  The next morning, when at the beach for her regular swim, Gemma comes across the dead body of a member of Brianna’s circle. When the police focus on Brianna herself, Gemma decides to come to the aid of her new friend. She soon discovers that the world of influencers is not always an easy one. Brianna begins getting threatening messages, not only on her social media pages but to her personal phone number. Is someone trying to reduce—or remove—Brianna’s burgeoning influence on the world of food influencing, or is the crime far more personal? And what about Brianna’s feuding family, with a distant father, a bitter mother, a squabbling divorced couple, a half brother the same age as her, and lazy, but greedy relatives?  Meanwhile, Donald Morris decides to set himself up as a Sherlock influencer. Can Gemma avoid his pleas to get involved?

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Bon Voyage - Maia Ross Cover Art

Bon Voyage

Bon Voyage by Maia Ross

NEW TO APPLE BOOKS! A retired spy still wants to save the world. Her nerdy houseguest just wants to survive her vacation. International troublemaker Igor Ivanovitch has been a thorn in Irma Abercrombie's newly-retired side all summer—and now he's demanding her help with a mysterious mission. Irma gleefully turns him down, but isn't so sure he's out of her hair for good. After a beloved local turns up dead, Irma and her nerdy sidekick Violet Blackheart end up on opposite paths, and the former spy has to unravel a mystery with limited help. To her dismay, not only does the murder appear to be linked to a cold case, it might be connected to Igor Ivanovitch, making Irma determined to find out why he's targeting the citizens of Beaver Island again…and who's responsible for hiring him. The stakes have never been higher for Irma and her allies. With the clock racing, Irma and her crew have to foil Igor and his team for good—or die trying.

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Shrink Solves Murder

Shrink Solves Murder Her three o'clock just became a murder case . . . by Philippa Perry

A small-town psychotherapist draws on all her knowledge of the human psyche to solve the murder of a patient in this warm and witty mystery novel—by a real psychotherapist turned #1 internationally bestselling author. “Bears all the hallmarks of a Richard Osman-style cozy: a small community with a picturesque setting; prickly-but-lovable middle-class types who turn to crime-solving in later life. An enjoyable blend of mystery and gentle satire.”— The Guardian Living in idyllic coastal Sussex, Patricia Philipps enjoys her quiet life—walking the cliffs, shouting at poorly disciplined dog owners, telling tourists to keep their distance from the crumbling cliff edges, and cold-water swimming. Then a body washes up near Beachy Head, upending her carefully curated life as she discovers the deceased is one of her clients—her “Three O’Clock,” in fact. The police chalk it up to suicide, but Pat sees things differently. She reads people. She understands them—their lusts, their loves, their quirks, their ticks, their tells, their deepest desires. She looks, she listens, she watches. And she never jumps to conclusions. After all, she spends her days listening to secrets, resentments, fantasies, and motives. She’s certain someone wanted Henry Clayton dead. With her chaotic best friend Pritchard (part-time poet, full-time meddler) in tow, Pat swaps the therapist’s couch for the crime scene. It’s time to unpick the lies, untangle the egos, and catch a killer hiding in plain sight.

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Lady Rample Sits In

Lady Rample Sits In by Shéa MacLeod

At long last, Lady Rample is about to reunite with her paramour, the American jazz musician, Hale Davis. But, as usual for our intrepid heroine, her arrival in the French Riviera doesn't go to plan! Laid up with a concussion thanks to a water-skiing incident, Lady Rample discovers that her aristocratic neighbor isn't quite what he seems. With the help of the usual eccentrics, she's going to find the truth and prove he's up to no good. Unless he gets to her first… Lose yourself in the glamor of the 1930s with the fourth installment of the popular historical cozy mystery series, Lady Rample Mysteries.

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Moonlight Murder Mystery Club: Half Baked Alibis (Book 3 of 5) - Blake Rivers Cover Art

Moonlight Murder Mystery Club: Half Baked Alibis (Book 3 of 5)

Moonlight Murder Mystery Club: Half Baked Alibis (Book 3 of 5) by Blake Rivers

Some allergies are deadly. This one was deliberate. When an aggressive property lawyer collapses at Crescent Harbor's harvest festival, everyone assumes it's a tragic accident—a man with a known allergy who ate the wrong thing. But Sage Holloway notices what no one else does: the faint golden sheen on his plate that doesn't match any oil the vendors carry. Walnut oil has a very specific color. And the festival is tree nut free. The suspect pool is long. Harrison Cross made enemies the way other people made small talk. But one man at that festival wasn't eating, wasn't mingling, wasn't doing anything except standing very still with a cup of cider he never drank—watching Cross die. Solving the murder should be enough. It isn't. Because the deeper Sage digs into the victim's past, the more she finds—property deals that squeezed old families out of land they'd held for generations. Shell companies with too many layers. A retired teacher's research that vanished the night she died. And the same name surfacing again and again, buried under enough paperwork to look like coincidence. Then the most gracious woman in town invites her for tea, pours the Darjeeling, and says something that sounds like concern but feels like a warning. In Crescent Harbor, the leaves are falling, the pattern is forming, and some alibis only hold up until a baker with a food science degree starts asking the wrong questions. She's solved two murders. Now the cat won't stop staring at the one person nobody suspects—and this time, the danger isn't what Sage has found. It's who noticed her looking.

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All the Rage

All the Rage by Erica Whelton

Miss Dora Lee Griffen never planned on a comeback. At seventy-eight, she was content with her small custom design shop, her penthouse at the Royal Griffen Hotel, and her Boston terrier mix Pippa, whose oversized ears and impressive trick repertoire never fail to charm a crowd. Then came the invitations. The interest. The impossible-to-ignore opportunity. And suddenly, the legendary fashion designer is mounting her first runway show in over a decade. The collection represents everything Dora Lee believes fashion should be: bold colors, impeccable craftsmanship, the kind of artistry that's become nearly extinct in an age of fast fashion and disposable trends. The industry is watching. Critics are speculating. Old rivals are circling. And then there's Scarlett. The fashion influencer with over a million followers has built her brand on brutal takedowns and manufactured drama. When she storms into Dora Lee's shop, cameras rolling, trying to publicly humiliate the designer with accusations of unprofessionalism, she makes one critical mistake. She underestimates a seventy-eight-year-old woman with receipts. By the time Scarlett storms out, her own followers are calling her a liar. Her threats hang in the air: You just made a huge mistake, old lady. The next night, at the show's rehearsal, the lights go out. When they come back on, Scarlett is dead. Dora Lee's comeback has become a crime scene, and she finds herself surrounded by suspects with secrets to hide. There's Casey, a fellow influencer whose entire concept Scarlett stole wholesale, destroying a friendship and a career in one calculated betrayal. There's Elise, a young model whose promising future Scarlett demolished with a single cruel post. There's even a familiar designer lurking in the shadows, one Dora Lee has crossed paths with before, always suspicious, never quite guilty. And then there's the question of who else Scarlett wronged. Because as more people come forward in the wake of her death, a picture emerges of an influencer who made enemies the way other people make content: constantly, carelessly, and without remorse. The show must go on. Dora Lee's reputation, her legacy, everything she's worked toward depends on it. But first, she needs to find a killer before they decide the designer with too many questions is the next problem that needs solving. In the fashion world, everyone wears a mask. The trick is figuring out whose is hiding murder. All the Rage is the second book in the Royal Griffen Hotel Mysteries. While it can be read as a standalone, readers may enjoy meeting Dora Lee and Pippa in Haute Mess first.

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Storm Warning - Emily Brewster Cover Art

Storm Warning

Storm Warning by Emily Brewster

In a small Maine fishing village, a nor'easter hides more than just wind and rain... When a massive storm bears down on Harborview, Tammy Harper's Daily Catch Café becomes the town's gathering place for storm preparation and gossip. But the morning after the tempest passes, retired fisherman Jack Porter is found dead in his home—smothered during the height of the storm when no one would hear or see anything. The police say murder. The town whispers about suspects. But Tammy knows untangling this mystery won't be easy. Jack's daughter desperately needs money for her sick child's medical treatments and stands to inherit his valuable waterfront property. His brother has been pressuring him for months about family land Jack wanted to sell. His neighbor fought with him over a bitter property dispute. And his home health nurse was accused of theft—though Jack's dementia made every accusation suspect. As Tammy digs deeper, she discovers Jack wasn't the confused old man everyone thought. His journal reveals a pattern of visits, lies, and desperation that pointed to murder. But in a town where the storm gave everyone cover and trust was the killer's greatest weapon, finding the truth means understanding what drives someone to the unthinkable.

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High and Dry - Maia Ross Cover Art

High and Dry

High and Dry by Maia Ross

After a local couple's path to the altar is sabotaged, retired spy Irma Abercrombie and sun-deprived nerd Violet Blackheart get roped into sorting out the duo's wedding woes—and all the bodies. Meanwhile, Violet preps for her business partner's island arrival—blender drinks at the ready—as Irma secretly tries to track down Violet's former CFO...and their company's former money. Along the way, Irma decides to mix business with pleasure, but struggles to sort out the rules for septuagenarian singletons who are looking for a bit of romance in between solving crimes. With her trusty telescoping mirror and adorable (if untrainable) canine companion Mr. P, and nerdy sidekick Violet Blackheart, Irma sets out to save a wedding, retrieve Violet's fortune, and find a killer.

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A Cornish Seaside Murder - Fiona Leitch Cover Art

A Cornish Seaside Murder

A Cornish Seaside Murder by Fiona Leitch

‘As twisty-turny as a Cornish lane in high summer’ J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder ‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A Siren’s call… to murder Former Met police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is working a trial period as an auxiliary Detective Sergeant with the Penstowan police force. But living and working alongside DCI Nathan Withers – while still trying to grow her catering company – brings its own challenges, especially when Jodie’s attention is quickly taken up by the suspicious drowning of a local fisherman. While tourists and locals alike are falling under the spell of the annual mermaid festival with its captivating legends of Sirens luring fishermen to their deaths, Jodie and Nathan fear they may have found themselves in the middle of a very real – and very dangerous – turf war. As the casualties start to stack up, they must face the likelihood that something sinister has been going on under their noses for some time… Readers love A Cornish Seaside Murder: ‘An absolute gem… Leitch’s characters are as engaging and clever as the mystery she’s concocted’ Lauren Forry, author of The Launch Party ‘Fiona Leitch is on fine form with this wry, twisty tale from the Cornish coast’ M.H. Eccleston, author of The Trust ‘This was a great cosy crime that kept me turning the pages. I can’t wait to see what Jodie and friends get up to next!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love the characters and the plots. Such an easy cosy read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fiona is a great writer. No cheese, realistic dialogue, and great character development.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another brilliant Cornwall visit.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Law-enforcement, verbal-humor, situational-humor, Cornwall, cozy-mystery, series, foodie, punny, relationships, relatives, murder, murder-investigation, small-business, small-town, caterer, family…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Fiona Leitch is a writer with a chequered past. She’s written for football and motoring magazines, DJ’ed at illegal raves and is a stalwart of the low budget TV commercial, even appearing as the Australasian face of a cleaning product called ‘Sod Off’. After living in London and Cornwall she’s finally settled in sunny New Zealand, where she enjoys scaring her cats by trying out dialogue on them.

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A Grave in the Woods - Martin Walker Cover Art

A Grave in the Woods

A Grave in the Woods A Bruno, Chief of Police Novel by Martin Walker

Another entertaining and enlightening entry in the Bruno, Chief of Police series, featuring an archaeological dig in the French countryside that unearths World War II–era mysteries—all while Bruno dishes up more culinary magic When Abby, an American archaeologist, arrives in St. Denis on the heels of her divorce, she hopes to make a new life for herself as a specialist guide for visiting tourists. So when a local British couple discover a grave from World War II on their property, Abby is able to put her training to good use. As it turns out, in the grave are the remains of two German women and an Italian submarine officer who had a big secret to hide. The women are suspected of having had links to the German garrison in Bordeaux during the war. It’s up to Bruno, just recovered from a gunshot wound earlier in the year, to unravel the mystery—and its contemporary relevance. His task is made more difficult by the horrible heat-dome summer, which is raising the temperature for miles around, as unprecedented amounts of rain drench the Massif Central and threaten increasingly dramatic floods .  As Bruno drills to the heart of the case, matters get even more complicated when both Abby’s financially distressed ex-husband and a mysterious dashing Italian naval officer arrive, with very different ideas in mind. Once again, Bruno is left to serve the guilty their just rewards, and his friends, some sumptuous Perigordian cuisine.

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The Diva Runs Out of Thyme

The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis

FIRST IN THE DOMESTIC DIVA MYSTERY SERIES! Domestic diva Sophie Winston is about to learn that some dishes are best served cold... Few can compete with local celebrity Natasha Smith when it comes to entertaining, but Sophie Winston is determined to try. Her childhood rival may have stolen the spotlight—and her husband—but this Thanksgiving Sophie is determined to rob Natasha of the prize for Alexandria, Virginia's Stupendous Stuffing Shakedown. She just needs the right ingredient. But Sophie's search for the perfect turkey takes a basting when she stumbles across a corpse. And when the police find her name and photo inside the victim's car, Sophie will have to set her trussing aside to solve the murder—or she'll be serving up prison grub... Includes delicious recipes and entertaining tips!

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All Aboard - Maia Ross Cover Art

All Aboard

All Aboard by Maia Ross

A retired spy still sees danger around every corner. Her brainy houseguest - not so much. Nerdy city slicker Violet Blackheart had been hoping for some fun - and maybe even a little sun - after returning to Beaver Island for another summer sojourn, but when a plane carrying the island's friendliest family almost crash-lands in front of her, it spins off a series of deadly events. It doesn't take long for retired British Intelligence agent Irma Abercrombie to find herself grappling with a country club conga line gone wrong, a very suspicious disappearance, and making sure that Violet's return to Beaver Island is at least a little less murdery than last year. But after a board meeting leads to some highly unprofessional behaviour, Violet and Irma find themselves in the thick of another island investigation - and time's running out for them to catch a killer. All Aboard! It's a whole new summer on Canada's Beaver Island...

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The Benevent Treasure - Patricia Wentworth Cover Art

The Benevent Treasure

The Benevent Treasure by Patricia Wentworth

Invited to live with her two great-aunts, the Misses Cara and Olivia Benevent, Candida Sayle has no home of her own and accepts. But the offer takes on an eerie quality when the aunts recall the family legacy--the Benevent Treasure that brings death to all who touch it. When Candida becomes reacquainted with local architect Stephen Eversley, he worries for her safety and calls in Miss Silver. But she is already on the case, investigating the mysterious disappearance years earlier of a man sho worked for the sisters, and knew a bit too much, perhaps, about the Benevent Treasure.

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The Case of the Abandoned Warehouse - Eva Pohler Cover Art

The Case of the Abandoned Warehouse

The Case of the Abandoned Warehouse by Eva Pohler

Some crimes were buried. Some were built over.   Over three hundred lives were lost in Tulsa in 1921.   But some stories were never laid to rest.   When Ellen, Sue, and Tanya travel to Oklahoma for a wedding, they stumble upon an abandoned warehouse on the edge of Tulsa's revitalized arts district—an enormous structure with a violent history and a price too low to ignore.   Locals claim it's haunted.   They're right.   Inside its walls, whispers echo through empty hallways. Phones die without warning. A presence demands to be heard.   As the women dig into the building's past, they uncover ties to one of the darkest chapters in American history—the Tulsa Race Massacre—and evidence that someone went to great lengths to bury both bodies and truth.   This isn't just a haunting.   It's a reckoning.   And as pressure mounts from those who prefer the past to remain forgotten, Ellen realizes that helping these spirits find peace may require confronting a legacy of silence that still shapes the present.   In this gripping second installment of the  Mystery House Series , friendship, history, and the supernatural collide in a powerful story about injustice, memory, and the cost of ignoring the past. "This is a must-read and I must say, even better than book one! It was full of suspense, thrills, frightening scenarios; not to mention, compassion for those who needlessly lost their lives. Eva wrote a mystery masterpiece! 5 stars!"-- Book Lover Reviews ★★★★★ "If you enjoy a ghost, possible ghost, and bit of history and a really good story, you will enjoy reading this book."-- Marilyn A. Seago, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Captivating! Eva Pohler provides the perfect mix. Mystery and hauntings. I was hooked at the beginning and on the edge of my seat by the end."-- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Women are powerful!!!The series is well written. I was not always comfortable with the content, but that makes it worthwhile. Wish I had friends like those women!!"-- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "The story unfolds at a brisk pace maintained throughout the book's entirety as the protagonists face challenges, threats, setbacks, and self-doubt. It is a paranormal mystery with all the expected trappings of such a story (spirits, seances, sage cleansing rituals, Ouija board messaging, etc.) but it is also much more. The author offers a wonderful group of likeable characters, a riveting mystery, a history lesson showcasing an authentic but truly dismal chapter in U.S. history, and a gratifying resolution that rekindles one's faith in the possibility of goodness and justice prevailing over the seemingly pervasive evil and inhumanity perpetuated by mankind."-- txdoc, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ If you can't get enough of Karen White, Heather Graham, Bobbie Holmes, or Jana Deleon, then this "perfect mix of fun and scary" paranormal mystery is for you! The books in this series can be read in any order. Grab your copy of this ghostly adventure today!

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Tide and Punishment - Bree Baker Cover Art

Tide and Punishment

Tide and Punishment A Beachfront Cozy Mystery by Bree Baker

Amateur sleuth Everly Swan has to perform a Christmas miracle by clearing her aunt of murder and catching the real killer. Charm, North Carolina doesn't see much snow—but a rare winter storm rolls in just as Everly Swan's Aunt Fran launches her mayoral campaign. When Fran's opponent is found dead before their first debate, suspicion blankets the island—and lands squarely on Everly's beloved aunt. With political tensions rising and the town buried in both snow and secrets, Everly must unwrap the truth before Christmas morning. But solving a holiday mystery isn't easy with a grieving community, romantic complications, and a killer hiding behind the season's brightest smile. Filled with holiday charm, cozy suspense, and a sleuth who won't let murder ruin her Christmas cookies, the festive Tide and Punishment is a fan favorite in Bree Baker's bestselling Seaside Café Mysteries—perfect for fans of Laura Childs, Kate Carlisle, and anyone who loves small-town Christmas whodunits. Includes recipes straight from Everly's kitchen! "This is a food- and tea-filled story, but Baker never loses sight of moving the mystery plot forward and providing ample opportunities for fans to catch up with the engaging series cast." — Booklist "I've said before that I want to live in Charm, and that's still the case . . . I love the cookie baking, delivery service, gnome 'issues,' tea drinking, Christmas celebrating, and mystery solving in Tide and Punishment . "— Christy's Cozy Corner

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A Very Merry Murder - Cindy Kline Cover Art

A Very Merry Murder

A Very Merry Murder by Cindy Kline

Join Molly McGuire as she navigates through the chaos of the festive season, sleuthing her way through another enigma, and discovering what really matters in her life! The festive season has arrived in Dooley, Ireland, and Molly McGuire is relishing the peaceful atmosphere in her country cottage Rose Cottage. Her bookstore, the Book Nook, bustles with enthusiastic shoppers. But when an ailing Henry Pierce arrives unannounced one evening, Molly is hurled into yet another enigma. Her predicament intensifies upon the arrival of a new Detective Inspector, nicknamed "DI Eejit," who accuses Molly of being the offender. To add to the chaos, Molly's former spouse, whom she has not quite severed ties with, arrives unexpectedly. Will Molly choose to leave Ireland for the US or settle down in her beloved home town? Re-edited 2024

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Ambushed in the Alps

Ambushed in the Alps by Zara Keane

Angel Doyle, semi-reformed thief and accidental P.I., is back for a second adrenaline-fueled adventure. Angel and her friend and sidekick, Sidney, are thrilled to get their first official assignment for the Omega Group, a super-secret international P.I. agency co-run by Angel’s mother, former adult movie actress Desirée Chablis. The agency’s mission: to recover a cache of stolen Egyptian artifacts for a prestigious auction house before an international gang of art thieves can sell them at a black-market auction. With just seventy-two hours to locate the cache, Angel and Sidney are eager to be in the thick of the action. Finally, Angel will get to prove to Luc, the annoyingly hot ex-military P.I., that she’s just as skilled an investigator as he is. Instead, Desirée sidelines Angel and Sidney, making them bodyguards-babysitters for the auction house CEO’s bratty teenage daughter. The only upside to the job is the gorgeous setting. Who can say no to a free stay at a luxurious chalet in the Swiss Alps? Anticipating a weekend of chocolate, cheese, and breathtaking views, the last thing Angel expects is to find a corpse in her bath. The duo soon faces an ambush, a snowmobile chase, and a literal ticking bomb. By the time Luc rolls up at the chalet, injured and expecting a peaceful recuperation, Angel and Sidney are knee-deep in snowdrifts and dead bodies. Can they escape the mountain before the bomb triggers an avalanche?

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A Scone To Die For (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries ~ Book 1) - H.Y. Hanna Cover Art

A Scone To Die For (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries ~ Book 1)

A Scone To Die For (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries ~ Book 1) by H.Y. Hanna

"They say you have to make sacrifices to follow your dreams. I just didn't expect the sacrifices to involve an American tourist and a killer scone." ~ Gemma ditches her high-flying job and returns to Oxford to pursue her dream of opening a traditional English tearoom. It means moving back in with her parents and coping with her bossy, matchmaking mother, but she's sure it'll all be worth it. In fact, business is already booming… that is, until an American tourist is found dead in her teas hop, killed by one of her signature scones! Now Gemma is apron-deep in a murder mystery with unexpected links to Oxford University and her own past as a student there. And the situation only gets stickier when the handsome CID detective leading the case turns out to be her old college flame! With the meddling "Old Biddies" from the local village poking their noses into everything, and her cheeky cat causing chaos in the kitchen, Gemma is beginning to find herself in a real jam. After all, murder is bad for business, especially when customers start thinking your scones are more deadly than delicious... With the body count rising and her tearoom going bust, can Gemma find the killer before her future turns to custard? Find out in this hilarious British cozy mystery filled with quirky characters, unexpected twists and a cat with a big personality. With a nod to the classic whodunits of Agatha Christie, this book is a treat you won't want to miss! A Scone to Die For is the delectable first book in the Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, H.Y. Hanna's bestselling culinary cozy mystery series. This book follows British English spelling and usage. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Genre: traditional mystery / British whodunit / cozy mystery series / culinary cozy mystery / cat cozy mystery / funny cozy mystery / women sleuth / amateur sleuth / English village mystery / British detective / cosy crime The OXFORD TEAROOM MYSTERIES: •A Scone To Die For •Tea with Milk and Murder •Two Down, Bun To Go •Till Death Do Us Tart •Muffins and Mourning Tea •Four Puddings and a Funeral •Another One Bites the Crust •Apple Strudel Alibi •The Dough Must Go On •The Mousse Wonderful Time of Year •Wrongfully Infused •A High Whisk Situation

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If the Broom Fits - Shéa MacLeod Cover Art

If the Broom Fits

If the Broom Fits by Shéa MacLeod

Juniper Jones has always had a complicated relationship with her mother. Especially now that JJ has discovered she's a witch, while her mom doesn't believe in magic. Or so she says... When someone is murdered shortly after JJ's mother turns up unannounced in Miracle Bay, guess who's the prime suspect. To clear her mother's name, JJ must uncover the truth about the past and her mother's real relationship with the residents of Miracle Bay, up to and including a 50-year-old unsolved bank heist. Problem is, she's not so sure her mom is as innocent as she claims. If the Broom Fits is Book 4 in the paranormal women's fiction series, Season of the Witch, from the best-selling author of Lady Rample Mysteries and the Deepwood Witches Mysteries. A Paranormal Women's Fiction Cozy Mystery...Because midlife can be a real witch!

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Killed With a Kiss (A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery—Book 5) - Fiona Grace Cover Art

Killed With a Kiss (A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery—Book 5)

Killed With a Kiss (A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery—Book 5) by Fiona Grace

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor ) KILLED WITH A KISS (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 5) is book five in a charming new cozy mystery series which begins with MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews—and a free download! Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. In a romantic daytrip in the English countryside, Lacey lucks out in an antique market and stumbles upon an incredible find. She has high hopes as she makes it the centerpiece of her next auction. But as summer is coming to a close, two high-rollers come into town and duke it out over the antique, their egos as big as their wallets. When one of them wins but loses the auction on a technicality, chaos ensues. The only thing that makes it worse is when one ends up dead. Lacey finds herself in the fight of her life to save her business and her reputation—and, with the help of her beloved dog, to solve the mysterious death. Books #6-#9 are also available!

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Paw Prints and Problems - Carly Winter Cover Art

Paw Prints and Problems

Paw Prints and Problems by Carly Winter

A dead chef is bad for business… and so is being accused of murder. When restaurant owner, Sally Turner, finds her chef murdered, she realizes she's in deep trouble… especially when she was the last one to see the victim alive and they'd been arguing when she left him. She turns to Gina for help in finding the real killer. As Gina assists Deputy Trevor Hutchinson exploration into the chef's past, they find a cast of unsavory characters, lies and danger. Amidst the investigation, an unexpected guest - a rambunctious Golden Retriever - lands on Gina's doorstep. Juggling the search for a murderer and managing the mischievous canine tests Gina's patience, leading to conflict with those around her. With her talking dog, Daisy, at her side, will Gina be able to find the chaotic Golden a suitable home and navigate the investigation without becoming a victim herself?

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Fondant Fumble - Jenn McKinlay Cover Art

Fondant Fumble

Fondant Fumble by Jenn McKinlay

The Fairy Tale Cupcakes crew helps two professional football players in knead when the athletes are suspected of murder and their dream of opening a bakery is crushed, from New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay. Professional football players Keogh Graham and Tyler Matthews want to open a Fairy Tale Cupcakes franchise. They’re spending the off-season in Scottsdale working in Mel’s bakery, learning about the business and how to bake show-stopping cupcakes. The popular athletes bring a boom of customers to the store as football fans flock to see the friends mixing batter and piping icing. Everyone’s excited the athletes are pursuing their dream of owning a bakery—except for those who fear the players will ditch football for fondant and retire early from professional sports. The angry naysayers include their team owner and Keogh's sports agent, along with some very vocal fans. When the owner of their team, the Arizona Scorpions, is found dead on the floor of their new bakery following an argument with Keogh, the pros become prime suspects. As the investigation heats up, Mel and the rest of the cupcake bakery crew must step up and prove their franchise owners are innocent before it’s game-over for the new bakers.

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Killer Words

Killer Words by V.M. Burns

Bookstore owner and mystery writer Samantha Washington comes to the aid of the cop who once arrested her own grandmother . . .   Sam and Nana Jo are back in sleepy North Harbor, Michigan, where Sam is eagerly awaiting the publication of her first book. In search of more immediate excitement, Nana Jo hits the casino with her fellow Shady Acres Retirement Village gal pals—but they get more than they bargained for when they witness Detective Bradley Pitt decking mayoral candidate John Cloverton.   As Sam well knows, mystery novels are full of brilliant detectives, genius sleuths, and hero cops. Detective Bradley Pitt—aka “Stinky Pitt”—is another story. In the past, the dull-witted detective has mistakenly accused members of Sam’s family for crimes they didn’t commit. Now, it’s his turn: when Cloverton turns up dead, he’s arrested. With his predilection for polyester, Pitt has been wanted by the fashion police for years, but Nana Jo knows her former elementary school math student would never commit murder—it doesn’t add up. Somebody’s framed the flatfoot to take a fall, and Sam and Nana Jo must step in to restore the reputation and good name of Detective Pitt.   Praise for THE PLOT IS MURDER   “A promising debut with a satisfying conclusion.” — Publishers Weekly   “Cozy mystery readers and historical novel aficionados will adore this warm-hearted, cleverly plotted new series.” — Kings River Life  

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Bunburry - Foul Play - Helena Marchmont Cover Art

Bunburry - Foul Play

Bunburry - Foul Play A Cosy Mystery Series by Helena Marchmont

In the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry, Alfie McAlister’s personal life is in turmoil. He’s finally admitted to himself that he’s fallen for Constable Emma Hollis. But while one moment, Emma was kissing him, now she’s ignoring him. And to make matters worse, with grumpy Sergeant Wilson still on sick leave, Emma is now working alongside the young, handsome, personable Sergeant Angel. Alfie’s relieved to have the distraction of exploring the private library of a Victorian mansion, along with his friend Marge and Gwendolyn, Bunburry’s Goth librarian. But the library contains a century-old secret linked to the writer Oscar Wilde. And the discovery of this secret results in murder. The only thing to do is call the police - and Alfie finds himself confronted by Emma and Sergeant Angel ... Helena Marchmont is a pseudonym of Olga Wojtas, who was born and brought up in Edinburgh. She was encouraged to write by an inspirational English teacher, Iona M. Cameron. Olga won a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award in 2015 and recently published her second book in the Miss Blaine mystery series.

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The Silent Pool - Patricia Wentworth Cover Art

The Silent Pool

The Silent Pool by Patricia Wentworth

An actress who fears her life is threatened comes to Miss Silver for help. Mrs. Smith is not the first woman who has come to Maud Silver, the genteel private detective, claiming that someone is trying to kill her. She tells a story of attempted poisoning, a shove down a flight of stairs, and a house full of relatives who might want to push her out of the way. Miss Silver is intrigued, not least because this is not Mrs. Smith. Despite her attempt at a disguise, the detective recognizes the woman as Adriana Ford, the grand dame of the London stage. Mrs. Smith was a ruse; the attempts on her life are quite real. There is soon a body at Adriana's country estate, but it is not the actress who has been killed. Fully interested, Miss Silver travels to the house, where she learns that the actress is not the only one who tells lies.

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Mydworth Mysteries - The Art of Murder - Matthew Costello & Neil Richards Cover Art

Mydworth Mysteries - The Art of Murder

Mydworth Mysteries - The Art of Murder by Matthew Costello & Neil Richards

Note from the publisher: We’re very sorry that an earlier version of this eBook was missing a chapter; this error has now been fixed. If you received the faulty version, please delete the old file from the library on your device and then re-download the book. Just outside Mydworth, hidden by the river’s curve, stands Chilton House - home and weekend refuge to a famous modern artist and his bohemian circle from London. Their visits bring laughter, music, and whispers of scandal to the countryside. Then one summer night, a celebration turns dark. When tragedy follows, Kat and Harry are drawn into a maze of jealousy and dangerous secrets - where art and ambition can prove a deadly mix. Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid-90s, creating innovative content and working on major projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and the best-selling mystery series Cherringham. Their latest series project is called Mydworth Mysteries.

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Past Due for Murder - Victoria Gilbert Cover Art

Past Due for Murder

Past Due for Murder A Blue Ridge Library Mystery by Victoria Gilbert

After a young woman goes missing during a spring bonfire, library director Amy Webber must wade through the web of lies entangling her small Virginia town Spring has sprung in quaint Taylorsford, Virginia, and the mayor has revived the town’s long-defunct May Day celebration to boost tourism. As part of the festivities, library director Amy Webber is helping to organize a research project and presentation by a local folklore expert. All seems well at first—but spring takes on a sudden chill when a university student inexplicably vanishes during a bonfire. The local police cast a wide net to find the missing woman, but in a shocking turn of events, Amy’s swoon-worthy neighbor Richard Muir becomes a person of interest in the case. Not only is Richard the woman’s dance instructor, he also doesn’t have an alibi for the night the student vanished—or at least not one he’ll divulge, even to Amy. When the missing student is finally discovered lost in the mountains, with no memory of recent events—and a dead body lying nearby—an already disturbing mystery takes on a sinister new hue. Blessed with her innate curiosity and a librarian’s gift for research, Amy may be the only one who can learn the truth.   For fans of Miranda James and Jenn McKinlay, Past Due for Murder is the third conspiratorially delightful third entry in Victoria Gilbert’s critically acclaimed Blue Ridge Library mysteries.

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Fudge and Frenemies - C. A. Phipps Cover Art

Fudge and Frenemies

Fudge and Frenemies by C. A. Phipps

A castle of secrets. A stubborn detective. And a mystery Maddie can't resist. When baker Maddie Flynn joins her Gran on a dream trip to London, she expects tea, scones, and sightseeing—not murder. But trouble seems to follow her everywhere, even across the pond. Her mother and stepfather's crumbling castle has become the center of whispers, vandalism, and rising tensions in the nearby village. Someone clearly wants newcomers gone—and they're willing to kill to make their point. With a grumpy London sergeant determined to keep her out of the case, Maddie must work behind the scenes to sift through old rumors, dangerous secrets, and local feuds before the killer slips away. But where does the truth really lie—within the castle walls, in the sleepy countryside, or closer to home than she dares imagine? 🐾 The Maple Lane Mysteries serve up castle intrigue, culinary clues, and cat-loving charm—perfect for fans of baking cozies, quirky sleuths, and page-turning twists.   5* "I really enjoyed this story. I found it to be well written with plenty of twists. The descriptions of the castle and the happenings there made the setting another character."   Other books in The Maple Lane Mysteries Book 0.5 Sugar and Sliced - Maple Lane Prequel Book 1 Apple Pie and Arsenic Book 2 Bagels and Blackmail Book 3 Cookies and Chaos Book 4 Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5 Eclairs and Extortion Book 6 Fudge and Frenemies Book 7 Gingerbread and Gunshots Book 8 Honey Cake and Homicide - out now! "Great series. Can't wait for the next book." "I loved the idea of exploring the castle with the hidden passageways ways which brought the intriguing plot to life."    "I liked the characters and the mystery unfolded well. I also LOVE the cat! Reading this book made me want to bake something!"    "The plot kept me reading until five am because I could not put the book down. It is a fascinating mystery with lots of twists. You do not want to miss this book." ​​​​​​​C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl is an empty-nester living in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, 'himself'. With an extended family to keep her busy when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed-breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte.

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