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 The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke.

The book chart of the most popular cozy mystery novels was last updated on April 15, 2026.

Apple Books Chart: Cozy Mystery Novels 2026

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The Ending Writes Itself

The Ending Writes Itself A Novel by Evelyn Clarke

A PROPULSIVE DEBUT MYSTERY FROM EVELYN CLARKE, THE BRILLIANT AND DIABOLICAL CREATION OF CAT CLARKE AND V.E. SCHWAB Six authors. One private island. Seventy-two hours to write the ending that will change their lives. Named one of the Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2026 by GoodReads, Marie Claire , and Page Six . “In the running for the best mystery of 2026. With a trove of tropes that mystery lovers will love, it will remind you, in the best way, of Agatha Christie.”—Stephen King Arthur Fletch, one of the world’s bestselling novelists, is a reclusive genius known for his iconic protagonists and fiendish twists. When six struggling authors are invited to spend a weekend on his private Scottish island, they arrive to discover a shocking secret: Arthur Fletch is dead . . . and his last book is unfinished. Desperate to publish the novel, Fletch’s agent and editor have summoned these writers in the hope that one of them will imagine a worthy ending for this final book. To sweeten the deal, they are offering an irresistible prize: in addition to ghost-writing the last chapter––for a mind-boggling sum––they will also help the lucky writer successfully re-launch their own career, guaranteeing future bestsellers. The catch: the writers have just seventy-two hours to finish Fletch’s magnum opus. It’s the perfect plot. All it needs is a killer ending.

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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, a clever whodunnit 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 compelling book-within-a-book 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, in this compelling murder mystery series, 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.

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Lavender and Lies

Lavender and Lies by Carly Winter

Hiding her true identity is difficult… but not as hard as catching a killer. As Samantha Jones, a former daytime television star, tries to assimilate into the small community of Heywood, her life is upended when her friend, Gina, is arrested for murdering her abusive ex-husband. Even though every shred of evidence points at Gina being the true killer, Sam can't believe her friend would murder one of the most hated men in town. As her search for the real killer eventually peters out and Sam's ready to declare Gina guilty, a turn of events leads her down an unexpected path. But will this path lead Sam to the real killer, or will an innocent person rot in prison for the rest of her life?

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Trouble's Turn to Lose

Trouble's Turn to Lose A Carolina Tale by Susan M. Boyer

Private Investigator Hadley Cooper has a knack for finding trouble—and this time, it’s wearing pearls. Life on Sullivan's Island is about as close to bliss as it gets—bike rides at sunrise, cases that don't make headlines, and a romance with SLED agent Cash Reynolds that's finally on solid ground. They have one ironclad rule: never work the same case. When a wealthy Charleston socialite turns up dead, Cash charges her housekeeper, Bridget Donovan, with murder. But the young single mother has a formidable ally in Carolyn Talbot, a local matriarch who implores Hadley to help. Hadley's heart overrides her head, and her agreement with Cash is gone like confetti in a hurricane. Soon she's wading through a tangle of suspects—blue bloods with deadly secrets, her client's scheming ex-monster-in-law, and the greatest unknown country singer in Nashville. But Hadley's also grappling with a mystery closer to home—one that will shake everything she thought she knew about her family. To find justice for Bridget, Hadley will have to risk her heart, her life—and maybe her grip on reality.

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By Book or By Crook

By Book or By Crook A Lighthouse Library Mystery by Eva Gates

Get bound up in murder in the first Lighthouse Library mystery! For ten years Lucy has enjoyed her job poring over rare tomes of literature for the Harvard Library, but she has not enjoyed the demands of her family’s social whorl or her sort-of-engagement to the staid son of her father’s law partner. But when her ten-year relationship implodes, Lucy realizes that the plot of her life is in need of a serious rewrite.   Calling on her aunt Ellen, Lucy hopes that a little fun in the Outer Banks sun—and some confections from her cousin Josie’s bakery—will help clear her head. But her retreat quickly turns into an unexpected opportunity when Aunt Ellen gets her involved in the lighthouse library tucked away on Bodie Island.   Lucy is thrilled to land a librarian job in her favorite place in the world. But when a priceless first edition Jane Austen novel is stolen and the chair of the library board is murdered, Lucy suddenly finds herself ensnared in a real-life mystery—and she’s not so sure there’s going to be a happy ending....

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Lethal Licorice

Lethal Licorice by Amanda Flower

An Amish sweets contest is interrupted when a bitter rivalry turns deadly in this cozy mystery by the Agatha Award-winning author of  Criminally Cocoa . Harvest, Ohio, is a long way from New York City, where Bailey King left a coveted job as a chocolatier to take over Swissmen Sweets, her grandparents’ Amish candy shop. She wants to honor her grandfather’s memory, but she may be biting off more than she can chew when she enters the annual Amish Confectionery Competition. Between cooking up lavender blueberry fudge and chocolate cherry ganache truffles, Bailey’s search for a missing pot-bellied pig leads her to a dead body.   Josephine Weaver, an Amish candy maker who wanted Bailey disqualified for being an  Englischer , died from a licorice allergy. Now Bailey finds herself topping the list of murder suspects, along with Josephine’s niece, a young woman going through her  rumspringa . Now it falls to Bailey, who’s sweet on the local sheriff’s deputy, to clear both their names and catch a killer with a cast-iron stomach for cold-blooded murder…   Recipe Included!

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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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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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Premeditated Peppermint

Premeditated Peppermint by Amanda Flower

An Amish chocolatier wants to know who fits the mold of murderer when a TV exec dies during a holiday special in this mystery by the Agatha Award-winner. For her first Yuletide in the Amish community of Harvest, Ohio, former big-city chocolatier Bailey King is recreating a cherished holiday treat: peppermint combined with molten white chocolate. But her sugar high plummets when her former boyfriend walks into her candy shop Swissmen Sweets. New York celebrity chef Eric Sharp and his TV crew have arrived to film an authentic Amish Christmas. Bailey’s not about to let Harvest be turned into a sound bite. But the camera crew catches more than they bargained for when their producer is strangled to death—and Eric is the prime suspect.    With Bailey’s sheriff deputy boyfriend out to prove Eric’s guilt, her bad-boy ex tries to sweet-talk her into helping him clear his name…and rekindle their romance. Now, between a surplus of suspects and the victim’s own unsavory secrets, Bailey’s up against a killer who isn’t looking to bring joy to the world—or to Bailey—this deadly Noel . . .     This eBook edition includes a recipe and bonus vignette!

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Site Unseen

Site Unseen by Dana Cameron

An archeologist in coastal Maine makes a chilling discovery in this cozy mystery series debut—now a Hallmark feature film! Brilliant, dedicated, and driven, archaeologist Emma Fielding is an expert at finding things that have been lost for centuries. A soon-to-be-tenured professor, she recently unearthed a major archeological discovery in coastal Maine: a seventeenth-century settlement that predates Jamestown. But a dead body found at the site has embroiled Emma and her students in a different kind of investigation. As a disgruntled rival puts Emma's reputation in jeopardy, a second suspicious death hits heartbreakingly close to home. Now Emma is determined to bring a killer to light. But that means digging into some dark secrets buried deep within the archaeological community—a tricky business that could wind up burying her.

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Volunteer for Murder

Volunteer for Murder by Elizabeth Spann Craig

The golden years just turned deadly. When Tippy Chambers signs Myrtle up for a volunteer shift, Myrtle finds herself at Greener Pastures Retirement Home helping set up a 1950s sock hop. The party is complete with paper records, poodle skirts, and Shannon: a volunteer coordinator who speaks to octogenarians as if they're particularly slow preschoolers. Not everyone appreciates the approach. The party ends a bit early when Shannon's found murdered. It's difficult to mourn someone no one actually liked, but someone liked her even less than Myrtle did. Now the residents of Greener Pastures, none of whom are as frail or harmless as they appear, are all looking sideways at each other. With her son Red intent on keeping her out of it and her neighbor Miles intent on keeping his blood pressure down, Myrtle navigates the complex social undercurrents of retirement home life. Old grievances run deep here. Secrets are carefully maintained. When a second death makes clear the killer isn't finished, Myrtle realizes she's been looking in exactly the wrong direction. Precisely where someone wanted her looking. In a place full of people who look like someone's grandparent, the hardest part of solving a murder is knowing which grandparent to worry about.

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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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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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Pepper, the Gunslinger & the Bank Heist

Pepper, the Gunslinger & the Bank Heist by Donna Fletcher

There's nothing like a good bank robbery to ruin a perfectly normal day. I only went to the Willow Lake Bank to close my Aunt Effie's safety deposit box, and Ian came along because we had plans afterward. Neither of us expected to be ducking for cover when masked robbers stormed in, guns drawn and clearly in a hurry. This was no smash-and-grab. They weren't interested in the registers or even the vault. Their focus was on the safety deposit boxes, which means they were looking for something very specific. As if being caught in a bank heist isn't enough, my mom has just become the new mayor of Willow Lake. My dad, Sheriff Madison, is still getting used to the idea that she's technically his boss — and he has opinions about it. Then there's my brother Josh, strong and stubborn, convinced his relationship with Kate is on the skids — and naturally, he thinks I should figure out why. My best friend Amy is spending far too much time with my other brother, Thomas, and her boyfriend Beau is worried their romance might be headed for trouble. So what does he do? He asks me to talk to Amy about it. Men. And just when things couldn't get more interesting, Stone — the FBI agent Ian and I thought we'd seen the last of — is back in town. Ian is not happy about that. Meanwhile, banks in nearby towns are being hit too, always safety deposit boxes, never anything else. Whatever these robbers are after, they aren't stopping until they find it. And Ian and I? We're not stopping either. With Mo, my very determined Alaskan Malamute, making sure he's part of the action, we have more than one mystery to solve. The only question is what could possibly be valuable enough to set all of this in motion?

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The Mourning Beads

The Mourning Beads by Barbara Cool Lee

Can Maggie find the real killer when her teenage student threatens to strangle her mother with a jet-black necklace... hours before the woman is found dead? And what deep, dark secret is movie star Reese Stevens hiding from the world? Can Maggie help him face the truth? Maggie McJasper is starting over in a little California beach town. She has a bead shop, a nice circle of friends, and a handsome movie star who keeps flirting with her. Life would be pretty great if she could just stop stumbling over dead bodies…. Do you like dogs, crafts, quirky friends, a slow-building romance between grownups who genuinely like each other, and a twisty little mystery with red herrings galore? Then this is for you. The Maggie & Jasper Capers are fun and flirty cozies, with no swearing or love scenes, and no gruesome violence to keep you up at night.

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Criminally Cocoa

Criminally Cocoa by Amanda Flower

Simple treats turn dangerously tricky on the set of an Amish cooking show in this mystery by the Agatha Award-winning author of  Assaulted Caramel . For Easter this year, Charlotte Weaver is leaving Amish country with her cousin Bailey on her first trip to New York City. She’s thrilled to see the skyscrapers and Times Square, and even more excited to help Bailey on the set of her new cable TV show,  Bailey’s Amish Sweets . For the first episode, Bailey is making her famous hand-woven chocolate Easter baskets. But what ought to be a seamless shoot keeps hitting snags, and Charlotte begins to wonder if someone is out to make her sweet cousin look bad.   With Bailey feeling nervous about being on camera, Charlotte decides to keep her suspicion of sabotage to herself. But she knows that Bailey has a dangerously jealous rival hiding among her fans at the Gourmet Television network. As the mishaps get increasingly dangerous, Charlotte will have to sift out the saboteur before her trip to the Big Apple turns fatally bitter.   Recipe Included!

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Murder Is Binding

Murder Is Binding by Lorna Barrett

The streets of Stoneham, New Hampsire are lined with bookstores...and paved with murder. When she moved to Stoneham, city slicker Tricia Miles met nothing but friendly faces. And when she opened her mystery bookstore, she met friendly competition. But when she finds Doris Gleason dead in her own cookbook store, killed by a carving knife, the atmosphere seems more cutthroat than cordial. Someone wanted to get their hands on the rare cookbook that Doris had recently purchased-and the locals think that someone is Tricia. To clear her name, Tricia will have to take a page out of one of her own mysteries-and hunt down someone who isn't killing by the book.

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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. In the Italian hills, a body is found on the steps of a private villa at sunrise. Our mis-matched detective trio Amy, Rose and Steve return, in pursuit of an elusive and ruthless killer. Between Italy and Palm Springs, via Barcelona and Steve's sleepy village pub, they uncover an impossible case where it seems that everyone is hiding something. . .

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Courage Under Liar

Courage Under Liar by Camilla Chafer

When a walk-in client tells Private Investigator Lexi Graves she needs help solving her own murder, Lexi isn't sure whether to laugh… or worry. Aside from a string of unsettling incidents, the woman claims no real enemies. No threats. No reason to fear for her life. Days later, she's dead. Determined to learn whether it was a tragic accident or a cold-blooded homicide, Lexi goes undercover at a prestigious equestrian farm. There, behind polished boots and championship ribbons, she finds rivalries as fierce as any competition and loyalties that shift in the shadows. To uncover the truth, Lexi will have to keep her balance, in and out of the saddle, because someone is hiding a deadly secret.​ And this time, Lexi will need the help from her whole cavalry to catch the culprit. Saddle up. It's going to be a wild ride. Perfect for fans of smart, sassy sleuths in light-hearted mysteries.

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Murder in Venice

Murder in Venice An unputdownable instalment in the cozy mystery series from T A Williams by T A Williams

Let bestselling author T.A. Williams whisk you away to beautiful Venice in this cozy murder mystery featuring a retired DCI and his loyal companion, Oscar. 🐶 It really is murder in paradise! 🔎🩸🇮🇹 A movie icon 🎥 A murky past 👀 And a murder mystery set in the magical city of Venice 🇮🇹✨ Private investigator Dan Armstrong can’t believe his luck when he’s invited to the luxury villa of none other than Alice Graceland, movie legend and queen of the silver screen. Could this be his big break - a chance to schmooze with stars and pitch his own murder mystery series? He’s already imagining red carpets and a golden Oscar to accompany his faithful canine companion, Oscar the Labrador… But when he gets there, things start to look far from magical ... Alice isn’t looking to bankroll Dan’s writing, but instead she wants him to play host at a murder mystery evening with a glamorous (but suspiciously tense) collection of Hollywood royalty. It should be a meeting of old friends - but just how friendly are they? There’s champagne, candlelight, and an increasing number of grudges floating beneath the surface. As the murder mystery evening takes a sinister turn, Dan and Oscar find themselves navigating more than the city’s canals to find the truth. Murder, mischief, and movie-star mayhem in the heart of Venice. Another gripping case for Dan and Oscar to solve Praise for T. A. Williams: 'A fun mystery and a good read with excellent 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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The League of Frightened Men

The League of Frightened Men by Rex Stout

Paul Chapin’s college cronies never quite forgave themselves for instigating the tragic prank that left their friend a twisted cripple. Yet with their hazing days at Harvard far behind them, they had every reason to believe that Paul himself had forgiven them—until a class reunion ends in a fatal fall, and the poems, swearing deadly retribution, begin to arrive. Now this league of frightened men is desperate for Nero Wolfe’s help. But are Wolfe’s brilliance and Archie’s tenacity enough to outwit a killer so cunning he can plot and execute in plain sight?   Introduction by Robert Goldsborough   “It is always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore.”— The New York Times Book Review   A grand master of the form, Rex Stout is one of America’s greatest mystery writers, and his literary creation Nero Wolfe is one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time. Together, Stout and Wolfe have entertained—and puzzled—millions of mystery fans around the world. Now, with his perambulatory man-about-town, Archie Goodwin, the arrogant, gourmandizing, sedentary sleuth is back in the original seventy-three cases of crime and detection written by the inimitable master himself, Rex Stout.

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The Barn Identity

The Barn Identity A House-Flipper Mystery by Diane Kelly

The eighth in the House-Flipper mystery series set in Nashville, where the real estate market is to die for. In Nashville, carpenter Whitney Whitaker is ecstatic when the owner of an antebellum livery stable approaches her about rehabbing the barn and offers Whitney free rein with the design. While unproven, it’s rumored that the building once served as part of the Underground Railroad. The project presents a unique opportunity to work on a site of significance and help preserve history, and she convinces her cousin to take a chance on the old property. When a local journalist reporting on the renovation is found dead on the property, investigators suspect he might have been murdered for any one of several exposés he’d published about local politicians, movers, and shakers. Whitney wonders if there’s more to the story and whether the journalist’s fate might be tied directly to the stable renovation. Can she solve the murder and bring a killer to justice? Or might this goal be too lofty?

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The Hitwoman and the Art Thief

The Hitwoman and the Art Thief A Comical Crime Caper by JB Lynn

Maggie Lee is not an art aficionado. Half the time, she can’t even figure out what the drawings done by her nieces are supposed to be. But somehow, she finds herself caught in a case involving an art collector, a forger, a thief, and a certain sexy insurance investigator. Can she solve the mystery of the missing artwork or will she paint herself into a corner?

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A Line to Kill

A Line to Kill A Novel by Anthony Horowitz

The New York Times bestselling author of the brilliantly inventive The Word Is Murder and The Sentence Is Death returns with his third literary whodunit featuring intrepid detectives Hawthorne and Horowitz. "Horowitz is a master of misdirection, and his brilliant self-portrayal, wittily self-deprecating, carries the reader through a jolly satire on the publishing world." —Booklist When Ex-Detective Inspector Daniel Hawthorne and his sidekick, author Anthony Horowitz, are invited to an exclusive literary festival on Alderney, an idyllic island off the south coast of England, they don’t expect to find themselves in the middle of murder investigation—or to be trapped with a cold-blooded killer in a remote place with a murky, haunted past. Arriving on Alderney, Hawthorne and Horowitz soon meet the festival’s other guests—an eccentric gathering that includes a bestselling children’s author, a French poet, a TV chef turned cookbook author, a blind psychic, and a war historian—along with a group of ornery locals embroiled in an escalating feud over a disruptive power line.  When a local grandee is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Hawthorne and Horowitz become embroiled in the case. The island is locked down, no one is allowed on or off, and it soon becomes horribly clear that a murderer lurks in their midst. But who? Both a brilliant satire on the world of books and writers and an immensely enjoyable locked-room mystery, A Line to Kill is a triumph—a riddle of a story full of brilliant misdirection, beautifully set-out clues, and diabolically clever denouements.

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A Few Good Women (Lexi Graves Mysteries, 9)

A Few Good Women (Lexi Graves Mysteries, 9) by Camilla Chafer

Private investigator Lexi Graves is on cloud nine. She's just got engaged to her boyfriend-slash-boss Solomon, got her old job back, and her best friend is about to give birth to a baby. Nothing could make life better... but a blast from her past could make everything a whole lot worse. Anthony Simon Steadman isn't a man Lexi ever thought she'd see again. For a start, he's her ex-fiance. Then, there's the small problem of their shock break-up that left her with some crazy life decisions to live down. So when he calls, desperate for her help, she's not sure she's ready to forgive-and-forget. Does she really want to get involved in her ex's shady life when her own life is going so well? But when he's murdered after claiming someone is out to kill him, the stakes are raised and Lexi is left no choice but to find out who wanted her ex dead... asides from her. With the jerk's murder to solve, and unwillingly entering into a battle with her competitive sister to throw the perfect engagement party, plus being on call to take Lily to the hospital at a moment's notice, the road to the aisle has never looked longer.

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Crafting for Murder

Crafting for Murder by Barbara Emodi

Beware! A crafty killer lurks in Gasper's Cove. First in a cozy mystery series set in a fictional Nova Scotia town where crafting and community collide. Seamstress, crafter, and empty-nester Valerie Rankin has plans to open a crafter's co-op that will put Gasper's Cove, Nova Scotia on the map. One month before opening day, she still has to pin down a venue, patch up the family business, iron out corruption in the town council, and unravel why anyone who tries to help her ends up dead. With the help of her Golden Retriever, an ex-con who loves cats, and a community of first, second, and third cousins, she just might pull it off.

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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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Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief

Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief A Novel by Benjamin Stevenson

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Ten heists. Ten suspects. A murder mystery only Ernest Cunningham can solve in this delightfully clever and twisty new novel in Benjamin Stevenson’s bestselling series—perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz. I’ve spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one, even for me. I’ve never been a hostage before. The doors are chained shut. No one in or out. Which means that when someone in the bank is murdered, everyone is a suspect. THE BANK ROBBER THE MANAGER THE SECURITY GUARD THE KID THE FILM PRODUCER THE PRIEST THE RECEPTIONIST THE PATIENT THE CAREGIVER ME Turns out, more than one person planned to rob the bank today. You can steal more from a bank than just money. Who is stealing what? Are they willing to kill for it? And can I solve the crime before the police kick down the door and rescue us?

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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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Cherringham - Carnival of Lies

Cherringham - Carnival of Lies A Cosy Crime Series by Matthew Costello & Neil Richards

Cherringham - The 50th Mystery It’s Carnival week, and Cherringham is celebrating the 500th anniversary of the King granting the town its charter. But it soon becomes clear that someone is trying to disrupt the festivities - and when the priceless charter itself is stolen, Jack and Sarah are asked by the Carnival Committee to investigate. Caught up in a web of dangerous lies, they must uncover ancient secrets about the town itself to solve the mystery. 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 two best-selling mystery series Cherringham and Mydworth Mysteries.

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Beachfront Bakery: A Dangerous Donut (A Beachfront Bakery Cozy Mystery—Book 8)

Beachfront Bakery: A Dangerous Donut (A Beachfront Bakery Cozy Mystery—Book 8) by Fiona Grace

“A great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   BEACHFRONT BAKERY: A DANGEROUS DONUT (BOOK #8) is the eighth book in a charming and hilarious cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor , which has over 10,000 five star reviews! The series begins with A KILLER CUPCAKE (BOOK #1).   In the latest confection of mystery and intrigue, bakery owner Allison Sweet bites off more than she can chew when she becomes the lead suspect in a murder case, right after turning down a tempting offer from the massive Donut Dynasty chain. Can she sprinkle enough clues together to clear her name and save her sweet coastal life?   A hilarious cozy mystery series, packed with twists, turns, romance, food, and unexpected adventure, the BEACHFRONT BAKERY series will keep you laughing and turning pages late into the night as you fall in love with an endearing female protagonist who will capture your heart.   Future books in the series are also available!   "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 ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐    “It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Haunted Heist

The Haunted Heist by Angie Fox

From New York Times bestselling author Angie Fox Just because she can see the dead doesn’t mean Verity Long wants to spend her days hunting ghosts. Instead, she’s over the moon to land a marketing job at the local bank…until she finds her new boss dead in the vault. Even her ghost friend, Frankie, knows that's no way to start a career. Relieved to let the police take charge, Verity steps aside, bound and determined to keep her ghost sightings to herself. But when she learns the main suspect in the murder is a very crooked, very dead mobster, Verity knows it's up to her to solve the case. She teams up with her ghostly gangster buddy Frankie, as well as the irresistible and charming Ellis, as the three of them search haunted mob hideouts, hidden passageways, and historic cemeteries for the facts behind the heist of the century—and a modern-day motive for murder. Too bad uncovering the truth could very well make Verity the next victim... What Reviewers are saying… 5 Stars!  “ A great ‘who done it’ all the way to the end of the book.” 5 Stars!  “I've read the entirety of Angie Fox's Southern Ghost Hunter series, and have to say that The Haunted Heist is the best installment yet.” 5 Stars!  “Left me feeling like I was in the ghostly speakeasy dodging bullets right along with Verity. GREAT BOOK!” 5 Stars!  “If you’re looking for a sweet, fun, totally take me away series, this is the one for you.” Rating: Clean and Wholesome Paranormal Cozy Mystery Romance (with a cute pet skunk!)

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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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Nemesis

Nemesis A Harry Hole Novel by Jo Nesbø

Don’t Miss the Netflix series Detective Hole , based on Jo Nesbo’s Harry Hole series, premiering March 26, 2026! “Nesbø’s storytelling abilities are incomparable. Nemesis is crime novel as art form and great entertainment.” — USA Today The #1 international bestseller from one of the most celebrated crime writers in Europe—the New York Times bestselling author of The Snowman —Jo Nesbø’s extraordinary thriller Nemesis features Norwegian homicide detective Harry Hole, “the next in the long line of great noir crime detectives,” ( San Diego Union-Tribune ) in a case as dark and chilling as an Oslo winter’s night. The second Harry Hole novel to be released in America—following the critically acclaimed publication of The Redbird — Nemesis is a superb and surprising nail-biter that places Jo Nesbø in the company of Lawrence Block, Ian Rankin, Michael Connelly, and other top masters of crime fiction. Nesbø has already received the Glass Key Award and the Booksellers’ Prize, Norway’s most prestigious literary awards. Nemesis is proof that there are certainly more honors in this extraordinary writer's future. *Edgar Nominee for Best Novel of the Year

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Threat Your Act Together

Threat Your Act Together by Patti Larsen

A visiting performance troupe puts on a show that audiences rave about, but their entertainment quality comes under challenge with accusations of magic used on normals. When a body drops, was the person in question murdered because of their talent or in spite of it? Find out when Casey Cooke and Eldritch Detective Inspector Beau Deschamps take on their next case in book three of this new series based on Prince Edward Island, Canada!

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Thyme and Trouble

Thyme and Trouble by Carly Winter

Her past has caught up with her… will a killer do the same? When Mrs. Mason, the owner of Knit Wit, finds her husband murdered, Sam Jones steps in to console her despite her own troubled life filled with uncertainty and loneliness.  As their friendship blossoms, Sam confronts her past and the mistakes she's made. But will it be enough for the local deputy, Jordan Branson, to forgive her? While the police hunt for clues as to who the killer is, Sam also worries for her own life. Will the murderer be revealed before Sam becomes the next victim?

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For Whom The Smell Tolls

For Whom The Smell Tolls by Renee George

My name is Nora Black. I'm over fifty and enjoying my life to the fullest. That is, when I'm not worried about graying hair, low back pain, allergies, and a psychic gift that sometimes stinks. After solving a murder with the help of my new scent-induced psychic ability, I’m thrilled to report that everything is finally getting back to normal. Better than normal, actually. My BFFs work with me at my Scents & Scentsability shop, I’m dating a young, hot detective, and the upcoming Memorial Day weekend promises to bring in lots of tourists to Garden Cove. There’s not a thing in this world that could spoil my great mood… Nothing except a suspicious death. When police officer Reese McKay asks me to use my aroma-mojo to look into the “accidental drowning” of her black-sheep cousin, I can’t turn her away. Especially now that she’s become a friend. With help from my besties Gilly and Pippa, along with an unofficial assist from Detective Hot Stuff, I’m determined to crack the case of the drowned girl and sniff out the killer before he or she can strike again.

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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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Dead Before I Do

Dead Before I Do by Kat Bellemore

‘Till Death Do You Part’ wasn’t supposed to be taken so literally… When Maddie Swallows attends an out-of-town wedding with her best friend, Benji, she expects free food, dancing, and some awkward moments as she tries to figure out her feelings for her long-time friend. What she finds instead is a dead groom and an entire wedding guest list who had reason to kill the guy. It doesn’t help that Maddie was the last person to see the groom alive and is placed in the local police’s crosshairs as they work to solve the murder. It will take some unexpected sleuthing, and a few therapy sessions, for this psychiatrist to prove her innocence, and bring justice to the real killer. Dead Before I Do is the third book of the Maddie Swallows mystery series. If you love quirky characters, romance, and plenty of intrigue, you'll love this cozy mystery. Pick up Dead Before I Do and travel to White Sands National Park for Maddie's latest mystery today!

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Murder on a Bad Hair Day

Murder on a Bad Hair Day A Southern Sisters Mystery by Anne George

Murder on a Bad Hair Day It's hard to believe practical, petite ex-schoolteacher Patricia Anne and amiable, ample-bodied, and outrageous Mary Alice are sisters, yet sibling rivalry has survived decades of good-natured disagreement about everything from husbands to hair color. No sooner do the Southern sisters discover a common interest in some local art, when they're arguing the artistic merits of some well-coiffured heads at a gallery opening. A few hours later, one of those pretty ladies ends up dead -- with not a hair out of place. The other shows up on Patricia Anne's doorstep dazed, disheveled, and telling a wild tale of a narrow escape from some deadly cuts. Now the sisters are once again combing for clues to catch a killer with a bizarre style in art -- and murder.

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Legend in Green Velvet

Legend in Green Velvet by Elizabeth Peters

Scotland is Susan's passion and obsession—and the opportunity to join a Highland dig is a dream come true for the young archaeology student. But then a sinister stranger slips Susan a cryptic message and is later found viciously slain. A mysterious peril has emerged from the mists to haunt Susan, sending her running for her life in the company of handsome, unconventional laird Jamie Erskine. For she has an unseen enemy hiding in the shadows—someone who, for some unknown reason, is going to great lengths to frame her for murder . . . and to bury Susan, if necessary, in this land she loves.

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Deader Homes and Gardens

Deader Homes and Gardens by Angie Fox

From New York Times bestselling author Angie Fox Southern belle Verity Long is back in business—as a ghost hunter. Now all she has to do is visit the town's creepiest mansion and exorcise a family of vengeful spirits. Piece of cake. After all, ghosts love her and need her...that is until she meets the ghosts of Rock Fall mansion. They'll do anything to keep their murderous secrets hidden within the cliff-side fortress—even if that means getting rid of one meddling ghost hunter. With the entire town skeptical and scrutinizing her every move, Verity struggles to uncover the century-old mystery behind the house. And when she stumbles upon a very fresh, very dead body, she realizes there’s more to it than she ever imagined. With the help of her sexy cop boyfriend, Ellis, and her ghostly gangster sidekick, Frankie, she braves the overgrown gardens, the desolate family cemetery, and the haunted mansion that have been locked away for generations. But can Verity unearth the truth before she's the next one buried on the deadly grounds? What Reviewers are saying… 5 Stars!  “Deader Homes and Gardens is a flat out fun story.” 5 Stars!  “Quite a few laughs and even a feel good tear in the resolution.” 5 Stars!  “The best mystery I've read in YEARS!” 5 Stars!  “This is one of those books that you won't want to put down.” Rating: Clean and Wholesome Paranormal Cozy Mystery Romance (with a cute pet skunk!)

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Witchy Ember Enigma

Witchy Ember Enigma by C. A. Phipps

Three siblings. One flower shop. And a kitten who knows someone is lying. When beloved flower shop owner Louise Dunn dies suddenly in her greenhouse, the town of Good Fortune assumes it was a tragic accident. But café owner Jess Lavender isn't convinced. Louise's three adult children each expected to inherit the shop—and now that future is uncertain. As tensions rise, long-buried family secrets begin to surface. Meanwhile, Jess's sister's mischievous kitten, Ember, has started behaving strangely. The tiny familiar hisses, stalks, and stares whenever certain people are nearby… as if she can sense something no one else can. With the help of her friends, a suspiciously clever kitten, and a whole lot of coffee, Jess must uncover the truth hidden among the roses before the killer slips away. Because in Good Fortune, even the sweetest flowers can hide deadly secrets. Perfect for fans of magical cats, baking witches, small-town secrets, and paranormal cozy mysteries with a touch of romance. Midlife Potions Witchy Awakening Witchy Hot Spells Witchy Flash Back Witchy Bad Blood Witchy Coffee Crime Witchy Family Familiar Witchy Ember Enigma - preorder now!   C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. An empty-nester, Cheryl lives in a small town with her wonderful husband, 'himself'. Her extended family keeps her busy, and when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed-breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys spending time with family, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte.

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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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Truffle Trouble

Truffle Trouble by Amanda Flower

Combining the sugar rush of candy making with a fascinating look at Amish life, a quirky whodunit, and a sweet romance between chocolatier Bailey King and Sheriff Aiden Brody, Amanda Flower’s  USA Today  bestselling Amish Candy Shop Mysteries continue, as summer wedding season comes to the village of Harvest, Ohio… Horror d'oeuvres Summer is finally upon the village of Harvest, Ohio, nestled in picturesque Amish Country, and folks are abuzz over their very own Bailey King’s upcoming June wedding. The Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV’s Bailey’s Amish Sweets is marrying Holmes County Sheriff Aiden Brody. To sweeten the occasion will be a scrumptious giant chocolate truffle wedding cake, made especially for the happy couple by Bailey’s New York City mentor, Jean Pierre. Other than the risk of the ring bearer, Jethro the pig, taking a bite out of the confection, what could go wrong? As it turns out, a food-related disaster does befall the day. But with Bailey in the mix, it’s nothing so pedestrian as a peckish pig. At the reception, a wedding guest dies after sampling the hors d'oeuvres. Café owner and new caterer Darcy Woodin, who made all the food except the desserts, is pegged by police as the number one suspect. Even more incriminating, the victim is one of Darcy's ex-boyfriends . . . Still, Bailey is friends with Darcy, and she’s certain the young woman is innocent. Even before the first dance with her new husband, Bailey’s on the case. Can she help solve it in time for her honeymoon—or will a killer try to end her happily ever after before it’s even begun . . .? Recipe included!

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Guidebook to Murder:

Guidebook to Murder: by Lynn Cahoon

“Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective . . . A cozy lover’s dream come true” from the New York Times bestselling author (Susan McBride, USA Today bestselling author).   In the gentle coastal town of South Cove, California, all Jill Gardner wants is to keep her store—Coffee, Books, and More—open and running. So why is she caught up in the business of murder? When Jill’s elderly friend, Miss Emily, calls in a fit of pique, she already knows the city council is trying to force Emily to sell her dilapidated old house. But Emily’s gumption goes for naught when she dies unexpectedly and leaves the house to Jill—along with all of her problems . . . and her enemies. Convinced her friend was murdered, Jill is finding the list of suspects longer than the list of repairs needed on the house. But Jill is determined to uncover the culprit—especially if it gets her closer to South Cove’s finest, Detective Greg King. Problem is, the killer knows she’s on the case—and is determined to close the book on Jill permanently . . .   Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries   “Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in  Mission to Murder .”— Fresh Fiction “I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.”— Dru’s Book Musings                                                                         &#

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The Locked Room

The Locked Room A BRAND NEW page-turning historical whodunnit from Holly Hepburn by Holly Hepburn

The BRAND NEW instalment in Holly Hepburn's Baker Street Mystery series! 🔎✨ Join Harriet White in 1930's London for another glorious Sherlock Holmes-inspired mystery, for fans of Helena Dixon, Nita Prose and Janice Hallett 🕵️‍♀️ Harriet White is settling into life in the post room of the Baker Street building society. Until she discovers a letter in The Times challenging Sherlock Holmes to prove his status as the world’s greatest detective by solving an impossible mystery. The letter, signed Professor James Moriarty, advises Holmes that the crime will be committed within the next seven days. Holmes himself must deduce which crime is the correct one to investigate. Dismissing the letter as a prank – after all, Sherlock Holmes isn't real – Harry goes about her business. But then news breaks of the theft of valuable diamond from a safe in an apparently locked room in a Mayfair townhouse... Intrigued in spite of her misgivings, Harry dons a disguise and investigates. But as she begins to unpick the puzzle, a body is found. And now, a stranger, and far more deadly mystery begins to unfold around her. Can Harry solve the case before the killer strikes again? 👀 Praise for Holly Hepburn: ‘Honestly I couldn’t find one bad thing to say about this book! I’m a new fan for sure!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The Missing Maid is a delightful book. I loved Harry. She’s warm, funny, sassy and brave. I’m very much looking forward to reading what Holly brings us next in this series.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This is such a clever idea for a cozy mystery series! I love Harry and the twisty plot of this book. Can’t wait for the next book!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I really enjoyed this cozy mystery because it is at the intersection between cozy mystery and historical fiction and it is simply brilliant. Hepburn weaves a strong plotline and Harry shines throughout. A real pleasure to read.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I am definitely a Sherlock Holmes fan, so the premise of this story got my attention immediately, but it was the writing, characters and the new story perspective that firmly held it.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I loved everything about this historical cozy. Harry is a wonderful character. She's clever, independent and kind. The mystery of the missing maid kept me entertained throughout. The pacey drama and easy-to-read style meant that I devoured this book in one day.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This was my first exposure to the agile and creative scribblings of Holly Hepburn and I found her writing style to be smooth, immersive, and easy to follow, with issues and scenarios true to the period. I adored her conjured characters and look forward to more of these adventures.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The witty and whip-smart novel is refreshing and fabulous. Talk about an excellent start to a new series, one I genuinely look forward to. Holmes' fans especially ought to enjoy this. Loved the story and the characters with a few unexpected bumps along the way. Loved this book and can’t wait for the next one!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I absolutely loved this exciting and entertaining debut into cozy crime from a favourite author. I hope this is the start of a series and can’t wait to see what Harry gets up to next!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Thankful, Grateful, Busted

Thankful, Grateful, Busted Midlife, Murder & Mirth by JB Lynn

When her friend volunteers her pet photography services to the local animal shelter, Kiki Long finds herself partnered with a juvenile delinquent who is performing court-ordered community service. Soon after, the girl is accused of setting fire to the home of a stuffy animal shelter board member. With the Sheriff’s Department stretched thin, Kiki is asked to not only document the crime scene but to ask around about the teenager who’s gone missing. Kiki juggles her volunteer responsibilities and professional obligations while trying to put together a Thanksgiving dinner for the ragtag group she considers to be family.

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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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Death by Cliché

Death by Cliché Book 2, An American in Paris Mysteries by Susan Kiernan-Lewis

Claire Baskerville is a "woman of a certain age" trying to make a new life for herself in the City of Light. When one of her clients—the owner of a popular expat bookstore—ends up brutally murdered in his bookstore, Claire finds herself in the hot seat. Working with a handsome police detective who was once her sworn enemy, Claire will need to find her client’s killer—while keeping herself out of jail and at the same time not the killer’s next victim.

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Three Bags Full

Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann & Anthea Bell

Soon to be a major motion picture ( The Sheep Detectives with Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Galitzine, and Emma Thompson), this funny and surprising mystery stars a new breed of detectives you’ve got to read to baaaaa-lieve. This refreshed deluxe paperback features a foreword by internationally bestselling author A. J. Finn, discussion questions, and bonus materials. Something is not right with George the shepherd. His sheep have gathered around him outside the cozy Irish village of Glennkill to assess the situation. George has cared for the sheep, reading them books every night, and now he lies pinned to the ground with a spade. His flock, far savvier about the workings of the human mind than your average sheep, sets out to find George’s killer, led by Miss Maple, the smartest sheep in Glennkill (and possibly the world). Her team of investigators includes Othello, who was rescued from the Dublin Zoo; Mopple the Whale, who is always hungry and remembers everything; and Zora, an existential ewe—just to name a few. Together, the sheep discuss the crime late into the night, and their speculations vary wildly. Determined to unravel the mystery, they embark on furtive missions into the village, where they encounter a hoof-full of two-legged suspects. There’s Ham, the terrifying butcher who smells of death; Rebecca, the secretive village newcomer; and Father Will, a sinister priest the sheep call God. With wit and heart, this clever international bestseller is a mystery to chew on—and savor.

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Murder at Cape Costumers

Murder at Cape Costumers by Maddie Day

In Agatha Award-winner Maddie Day’s delightfully spooky Cozy Capers Book Group mystery, it’s Halloween, and Cape Cod bike shop owner Mackenzie “Mac” Almeida and her book club must unmask a killer… Just in time for Halloween, a new costume shop has opened on Main Street in Westham, Massachusetts. Cape Costumers is a cut above the usual seasonal pop-up stores with their flimsy mass-produced outfits and cheap plastic masks, mostly due to co-owner Shelly, a former Broadway costume designer. But when Shelly discovers her elderly boyfriend Enzo—a Broadway star who retired to Westham—dead of unnatural causes, Halloween suddenly gets a lot scarier. Sleuthing, Mac has found, is a lot like riding a bicycle: once you learn how, you never forget. Far from being spooked, Mac and the members of the Cozy Capers Book Group put down their weekly book selection and put their heads together to see past a bag of tricks and find a malice-making murderer who’s hiding in plain sight . . .

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Saint Peter's Fair

Saint Peter's Fair by Ellis Peters

In the twelfth century, merchants gather at a summertime fair—but when one of them is found dead in a river, a crime-solving monk must step in. St. Peter's Fair is a grand, festive event, attracting merchants from across England and beyond. There is a pause in the civil war racking the country in the summer of 1139, and the fair promises to bring some much-needed gaiety to the town of Shrewsbury—until the body of a wealthy merchant is found murdered in the river Severn. Was Thomas of Bristol the victim of murderous thieves? And, if so, why were his valuables abandoned nearby?   Brother Cadfael, that shrewd but kindly monk, offers to help the merchant's lovely niece Emma. But while he is searching for the killer, Thomas of Bristol's wares are ransacked and two more men are murdered. Emma almost certainly knows more than she is telling—as others will soon realize. Cadfael desperately races to save the young girl, knowing that in a country at war with itself, betrayal can come from any direction, and even good intentions can kill. 

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The Salon & Spa Scandal

The Salon & Spa Scandal A Weal and Woe Bookshop Witch Mystery by Cate Martin

Tabitha Greene loves her new life. Working at her uncles' bookstore, hanging with her friends, cuddling with her dog Houdini. When he allows it. Everything would be perfect. If only she could control her magic. But her bad luck with spells plagues her, setting off random sparks and triggering too many accidents. Her friends support her in her attempts to get it all under control. But her other neighbors around the Square display much less patience with having an actual jinx around. Especially as they plan the biggest party of the year. When Tabitha's bitterest nemesis turns up dead, no one thinks she did it. At least not intentionally. But not even Tabitha is sure she didn't cause it by mistake. The only way to be sure? She and her friends have to get to the bottom of what really happened the night of the party. Even if it means that Tabitha's worst fears come true.

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Witchy Family Familiar

Witchy Family Familiar by C. A. Phipps

A magical baker, a kitten with wild powers, and a deadly coven! Jessica Lavender imagined running a cozy café in Good Fortune would involve cinnamon rolls and quiet spells, but when a mysterious stranger arrives, warning of magical danger, his warning pulls Jess into a mystery with rising stakes and unexpected sparks. With a fiercely protective familiar, a baby witch-cat, a sister with dyslexia who likes to break rules, and a slow-burning attraction she can't ignore, Jess must uncover the truth before magic and the people she loves pay the price. Perfect for fans of magical cats, baking witches, small-town secrets, and paranormal cozy mysteries with a touch of romance.   Midlife Potions Witchy Awakening Witchy Hot Spells Witchy Flash Back Witchy Bad Blood Witchy Coffee Crime  Witchy Family Familiar Witchy Ember Enigma - preorder now! C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. An empty-nester, Cheryl lives in a small town with her wonderful husband, 'himself'. Her extended family keeps her busy, and when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed-breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys spending time with family, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte.

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Garters, Ghosts and Wedding Toasts - Angie Fox Cover Art

Garters, Ghosts and Wedding Toasts

Garters, Ghosts and Wedding Toasts by Angie Fox

Ghost hunter Verity Long has forty-eight hours to plan her sister's dream wedding on a budget that wouldn't even cover the cake. The venue? A stunning Irish manor in Jackson, Tennessee—enemy territory for any self-respecting citizen of Sugarland. But the place is perfect, the photos are free, and Melody is over the moon. There's just one tiny catch. Two dead grooms, fifty years apart. And Alec's timing? It couldn't be worse. Between her ghostly gangster sidekick Frankie bent on stealing the Irish Crown Jewels, a deadly secret hidden under the wedding chapel, and her sweet skunk Lucy finding romance with a boy skunk from the wrong side of the tracks, Verity's got her hands full. And when someone close to her is murdered, she's running out of time. Can Verity protect the people she loves and give her sister the wedding of her dreams? Or will she lose everything before Melody can say "I do"?

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Aged for Death

Aged for Death 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) AGED FOR DEATH (A TUSCAN VINEYARD COZY MYSTERY) is book #2 in a charming new cozy mystery series by #1 bestselling author Fiona Grace, author of Murder in the Manor (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews—and a free download! Olivia Glass, 34, turns her back on her life as a high-powered executive in Chicago and relocates to Tuscany, determined to start a new, simpler life—and to grow her own vineyard. Olivia is falling in love with the Tuscan life and the gorgeous Tuscan scenery, especially as she travels to visit Pisa. Yet when the winery she works for auctions off a rare and expensive bottle of wine—and when someone turns up dead—Olivia must draw on her strength as a sommelier to get to the bottom of the murder. In the meanwhile, her new own attempts at a vineyard—and her love life—are failing miserably. Can Olivia turn it all around to create the life she's always dreamed of? Or was it all a fantasy that she should let go? Hilarious, packed with travel, food, wine, twists and turns, romance and her newfound animal friend—and centering around a baffling small-town murder that Olivia must solve—AGED FOR DEATH is an un-putdownable cozy that will keep you laughing late into the night. Book #3 in the series—AGED FOR MAYHEM—is now also available!

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Witchy Hot Spells

Witchy Hot Spells by C. A. Phipps

Murder, Magic & Mayhem in Good Fortune! Jessica Lavender never wanted to be a witch, but fate—and her sassy cat familiar—had other plans. Running a potion shop is challenging enough when you can barely brew a proper potion. Add in a spirited (literally) mother, an overzealous assistant, and a town buzzing with secrets, and Jess has her hands full. When a shocking death shakes Good Fortune, Jess is pulled into a tangled web of lies and danger. A friend is accused of murder, and only Jess's supernatural knack for solving mysteries can uncover the truth—without exposing her magical abilities. And then there's baking. Can she salvage her beloved skills, or will her dreams crumble like an overcooked cookie? Perfect for fans of witchy whodunits, charming small towns, and magical mysteries with a dash of humor! Midlife Potions Witchy Awakening Witchy Hot Spells Witchy Flash Back Witchy Bad Blood Witchy Coffee Crime Witchy Family Familiar- preorder now! C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. An empty nester, Cheryl lives in a small town with her wonderful husband, 'himself'. Her extended family keeps her busy and 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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Small Mercies

Small Mercies A Novel by Dennis Lehane

Instant New York Times Bestseller “ Small Mercies  is thought provoking, engaging, enraging, and can’t-put-it-down entertainment.” — Stephen King The acclaimed New York Times bestselling writer returns with a masterpiece to rival Mystic River —an all-consuming tale of revenge, family love, festering hate, and insidious power, set against one of the most tumultuous episodes in Boston’s history. In the summer of 1974, a heatwave blankets Boston and Mary Pat Fennessy is trying to stay one step ahead of the bill collectors. Mary Pat has lived her entire life in the housing projects of “Southie,” the Irish American enclave that stubbornly adheres to old tradition and stands proudly apart in this piece of gritty crime fiction. One night Mary Pat’s teenage daughter Jules stays out late and doesn’t come home. That same evening, a young Black man is found dead, struck by a subway train under mysterious circumstances. The two events seem unconnected. But Mary Pat, propelled by a mother's desperate search for her missing daughter, begins turning over stones best left untouched—asking questions that bother Marty Butler, chieftain of the Irish mob, and the men who work for him, men who don’t take kindly to any threat to their business. Set against the hot, tumultuous months of the Boston busing crisis, when the city’s desegregation of its public schools exploded in violence, Small Mercies is a superb thriller, a brutal depiction of criminality and power, and an unflinching portrait of the dark heart of American racism. It is a mesmerizing and wrenching work that only Dennis Lehane could write.

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Mares and Murder

Mares and Murder by Leslie Langtry

From  USA Today  bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes a hilarious mystery on a dude ranch full of surprises!    Hold your horses! The end of summer still holds surprises when ex-CIA agent turned Girl Scout leader Merry Wrath Ferguson gets an offer to take her troop of girls to a dude ranch in Colorado! Demon's Point Dude Ranch is owned by a college friend who wants Merry's troop to test the staff and trail ride. The girls are gung ho, rounding out the troop with goth girl Draconia and Future Espionage Agents of America member Ardith. You can't look a gift horse in the mouth… The troop is really champing at the bit to go on the remote, three-day trail ride through the Rockies and find the abandoned gold mining camp hidden there, until disaster happens and they find themselves cut off from the rest of the world. When the only person who knows another way back ends up murdered, the group has to change horses in midstream to figure out how to get back to the ranch. Merry needs her horse sense to find the killer before Happy Trails turns into Murder Trails! 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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For Batter or Worse

For Batter or Worse by Jenn McKinlay

The Fairy Tale Cupcake crew must discover the truth behind a death sprinkled with suspicion before Mel and Joe can say "I do”, in the thirteenth Cupcake Bakery Mystery from  New York Times  bestselling author Jenn McKinlay. Life is sweet and business is booming at the Fairy Tale Cupcakes bakery--and the fact that Mel and Joe are getting married is the icing on the cake. Their reception will be held at the swanky resort where Oz works as the pastry chef. The wedding planning is all fun-fetti and games until Mel and Joe meet the head chef at the resort who has been making Oz's life miserable. When the eccentric chef insults Mel's bakery, Oz gets into a blowout argument with the culinary prima donna.  Things turn extra sour when the chef is murdered, and Oz is the police's main suspect. As the countdown to the wedding day begins, Mel, Joe, and the rest of the Fairy Tale Cupcake crew must sift through clues to catch the real killer and clear Oz's name before their wedding plans are totally battered and baked.

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Bruno and the Carol Singers

Bruno and the Carol Singers A Christmas Mystery of the French Countryside by Martin Walker

The fifth installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno.    In this exclusive eBook, St. Denis is experiencing its coldest winter in years—bringing the promise of snow and shared  chocolats chauds  in the village’s cafés—and Bruno is occupied with his Christmastime duties. From organizing carolers to playing Father Christmas for the local schoolchildren, Bruno has his hands full . . . at least until some funds raised for charity go missing. Then it’s up to Bruno to save the day (and perhaps manage a Christmas miracle) in this charming holiday installment of Walker’s best-selling series.

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Only Murders in the Abbey

Only Murders in the Abbey An absolutely gripping and witty Golden Age cozy murder mystery by Beth Cowan-Erskine

A brilliantly twisty and deliciously witty Golden Age, locked-room murder mystery to transport you to 1930s Scotland. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and Janice Hallett. 'Mrs MacBain, thank god it's you.' Without another word, he grabbed her arm and pulled her into the room, locking the door behind them. Mrs MacBain turned around, clearly offended at being manhandled, but then gasped, 'Is that blood?' Loch Down Abbey is full of guests for a Highland Ball. Including several uninvited members of the Inverkillen clan, the Abbey's former residents. Housekeeper Mrs MacBain thinks her biggest challenge will be finding suitable rooms for everyone and keeping the peace at cocktail hour. Until the morning after the ball, when one of the guests is discovered inside the Abbey's library - as dead as a doornail. Who would have had motive to want them dead? And how did they manage to commit their crime and escape while keeping the door locked from the inside? With an Abbey full of suspects and secrets, it is down to Mrs MacBain to catch the killer before they strike again... Readers love Only Murders in the Abbey : ' Wonderful read and a great whodunnit with all the intriguing clues and red herrings... I highly recommend this as a great read if you're looking for a murder mystery, a bit of humour and an escape ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' This cosy crime novel will keep readers on their toes ... It's both a lot of fun to read and to try and work out the culprit' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Fun cosy murder story . Lots of colourful characters... Such a good mystery with a few twists and turns . A most enjoyable book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Just brilliant ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fabulously written gripping story that was a pleasure to read. I would absolutely recommend this book, it was brilliant ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Skeleton in the Closet

The Skeleton in the Closet by Angie Fox

From the USA TODAY bestselling Southern Ghost Hunter series A haunted library is no place for a girl who can see ghosts, but when Verity Long stumbles on a dead body in the middle of the main reading room, she has to believe someone…even a dead someone…must have witnessed the crime. Her ghostly sidekick Frankie warns her to stay out of it. The very alive, very handsome deputy sheriff, Ellis Wydell, inadvertently places her directly in the middle of it. And her ex-fiancé, Ellis’s brother, is back with an agenda of his own. Undaunted, Verity presses forward, uncovering scandalous secrets, long-forgotten ghosts, and a shocking trail of clues that places her directly in the path of a killer. What Reviewers are saying… 5 Stars!  “Angie Fox has another winner with The Skeleton in the Closet.” 5 Stars!  “If you liked the first book you are going to love this book.” 5 Stars!  “If you like cozies with likable heroines, look no further.” 5 Stars!  “Well written with just the right amount of suspense.” Rating: Clean and Wholesome Paranormal Cozy Mystery Romance (with a cute pet skunk!)

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Gingerbread Danger

Gingerbread Danger by Amanda Flower

For fans of Laura Childs' Tea Shop Mysteries and Ellery Adams'  Culinary Cozy Mysteries, the Ohio-set Amish Candy Shop series combines a fascinating look at Amish life with the fun of candy making, plus the romance between chocolatier Bailey King and her county sheriff fiancé. Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV’s  Bailey’s Amish Sweets , Bailey King has a lot to be excited about.  She’s happily engaged to Aiden Brody, newly appointed county sheriff, and her candy factory is finally having its grand opening in Harvest, Ohio—just before Christmas! Bailey is ready to let the sweet celebrations begin . . . With the help of local community organizer Margot Rawlings, Harvest will have a Candy Land themed Christmas on the village square—featuring Bailey’s recently perfected recipe for gingerbread men. When the big day comes, everything is going well—until bitter news arrives. One of Bailey’s Amish friends has been killed in an apparent accident just outside the candy factory. Aiden is promptly on the case—with more than a little input from Bailey . . . Together, they soon learn that the victim was working for some powerful men in the county, and in doing so was spying on his own Amish community. Still, Bailey is determined to find the perpetrator. If she can’t cut out the killer from the rest of the suspects, her gingerbread men won’t be the only ones in danger of disappearing . . .

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Death at the Drive-In

Death at the Drive-In by Angie Fox

For ghost hunter Verity Long, 'helping out a friend' can mean anything from passing the peas to solving a homicide. This time, it involves digging into a cold case that's been on ice since poodle skirts twirled and Elvis's hips shook the nation. In 1956, Kitty Cunningham disappeared on the way to the Starlite Drive-In. Now the first real evidence of foul play is coming to light in the ghostly realm—and it links directly to a modern crime. Only a sleuth with one foot in the past can solve the mystery and make things right. Armed with her wits and flanked by a wise-cracking gangster ghost, Verity explores the hidden side of 1950s Sugarland—from the haunting echoes of the abandoned drive-in to the dusty secrets of a long-forgotten mob vault. As she stirs spirits and secrets alike, she finds some corners of Sugarland’s history are darker and more dangerous than she ever imagined. Can Verity bring the truth to light, or will she be the next one to suffer death at the drive-in?

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Secret Bond

Secret Bond Jamie Bond Mysteries, no. 2 by Gemma Halliday & Jennifer Fischetto

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Gemma Halliday... Her name is Bond. Jamie Bond. And she is licensed to kill any pre-nup you can throw at her. Catching cheating husbands became Jamie Bond's life when her father was shot and wounded on the job, forcing Jamie to take over the family business: The Bond Agency. But three years later, the PI is shocked when the gun that wounded her father surfaces during a high-profile murder trial. Is this the connection Jamie's been waiting for to finally nail her father's shooter? But, oddly enough, Derek Bond doesn't seem interested. In fact, if Jamie didn't know better she'd say he's even trying to stop her from looking into it. Along with her team of bombshell investigators, Jamie suddenly finds herself in the middle of a cold case that's heating up the media, dodging old grudges and new enemies, while questioning the motives of those closest to her. If she can live with the truth, the secrets Jamie uncovers may bring down more than a marriage this time. The Jamie Bond Mysteries: Unbreakable Bond (book #1) Secret Bond (book #2) Lethal Bond (book #3) Bond Bombshell (short story) Dangerous Bond (book #4) Bond Ambition (short story) Fatal Bond (book #5) Deadly Bond (book #6) Here's what critics are saying about Gemma Halliday's books: "A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible." —Chicago Tribune "Stylish... nonstop action...guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!" —Publishers' Weekly, starred review "Smart, funny and snappy… the perfect beach read!" —Fresh Fiction

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The Mistletoe Mystery

The Mistletoe Mystery A Maid Novella by Nita Prose

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Molly the Maid has a whole new mystery to solve in this heartwarming novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest . “[Molly is] the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time.”—Stephen King, on The Maid Molly Gray has always loved the holidays. When Molly was a child, her gran went to great lengths to make the season merry and bright, full of cherished traditions. The first few Christmases without Gran were hard on Molly, but this year, her beloved boyfriend and fellow festive spirit, Juan Manuel, is intent on making the season Molly’s mofinst joyful yet. But when a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential—and personal—mystery yet. Molly has a bad feeling about things, and she starts to wonder: has she yet again mistaken a frog for a prince? A heartwarming, magical story about the true spirit of the season, The Mistletoe Mystery reminds us that love is the greatest mystery of all.

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Marriage and Murder - Stephanie Laurens Cover Art

Marriage and Murder

Marriage and Murder by Stephanie Laurens

#1 NYT -bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns with a puzzling case in which her favorite sleuths must untangle a slew of secrets to expose a coldblooded murderer. \ When a middle-aged spinster is found strangled in her country cottage and scurrilous gossip implicates Henry, Lord Glossup, he appeals to Barnaby and Penelope Adair along with Inspector Stokes to unravel the mystery of who killed Viola Huntingdon.   Henry, Lord Glossup, arrives on Barnaby and Penelope Adairs’ doorstep and begs their aid—and that of Stokes—in identifying the murderer of Viola Huntingdon, a middle-aged spinster who lived a largely blameless life in a country cottage in a tiny village close to Henry’s home. As Stokes has already been tapped to take the case, the investigators travel to Salisbury and thence to Ashmore village and throw themselves into the case. While initially Henry was touted as a suspect, he is quickly eliminated, and with the help of the victim’s sister, Madeline, the investigators set out to discover all they can about the victim and who might have wished her ill. In such a small village, with a commensurately small population, the list of possible suspects is short, but the existence of Viola’s ‘secret admirer, H’ has everyone stumped. First, how could Viola, living in such a small community, have had a secret visitor, a man no one saw except at a distance? And who on earth is he, this H? As the investigators piece together the clues of missing jewelry and sightings of H and follow the leads generated by opportunistic thieves, dodgy jewelers, and local moneylenders, a picture emerges that points to only one conclusion. But in small villages, things are rarely as they seem. Have the investigators got the right man in their sights, or have they been led astray?   A historical novel of 82,000 words weaving mystery and murder with a touch of romance.

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To Tell You the Truth

To Tell You the Truth A Novel by Gilly MacMillan

Named a New York Times Best Thriller of the Year and Best Book to Gift!  "An unsettling and atmospheric thriller that’s almost impossible to put down . . . Will keep you guessing right up until its satisfying but unexpected conclusion." — Buzzfeed "Riveting." — The New York Times Book Review The acclaimed author of The Nanny and What She Knew—hailed by stalwarts including Ruth Ware, Liane Moriarty, Tess Gerritsen, and Shari Lapena—returns with another serpentine thriller that cleverly blends atmosphere, tarnished memories, mystery, and twisty secrets from the past into a potent, intense read that will leave you questioning everything you believe. To tell you the truth . . . everybody lies. Lucy Harper’s talent for writing bestselling novels has given her fame, fortune and millions of fans.  It’s also given her Dan, her needy, jealous husband whose own writing career has gone precisely nowhere. Now Dan has vanished. But this isn’t the first time that someone has disappeared from Lucy’s life. Three decades ago, her little brother Teddy also went missing and was never found. Lucy, the only witness, helplessly spun fantasy after fantasy about Teddy’s disappearance, to the detectives’ fury and her parents’ despair. That was the start of her ability to tell a story—a talent she has profited from greatly.  But now Lucy’s a grown woman who can’t hide behind fiction any longer. The world is watching, and her whole life is under intense scrutiny. A life full of stories, some more believable than others. Could she have hurt Teddy?  Did she kill Dan?  Finally, now, Lucy Harper’s going to tell the truth. Cross her heart. And hope to die. "Spellbinding . . . Bold, suspenseful, and impossible to put down. This one will stay with me for a long time." — Samantha Downing, #1 internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife

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Fudge and Jury

Fudge and Jury A Bakeshop Mystery by Ellie Alexander

Welcome to Torte—a friendly, small-town family bakery where the pastries are delicious…and, now, suspicious. It’s almost spring in Ashland, Oregon, and the town is preparing for the Shakespeare and the annual Chocolate Festival. Business is cookin’ at Torte, and the store is expanding as Jules’ team whips up crèpes filled with mascarpone cheese and dark chocolate. Torte stands a chance of being this year’s confectionery belle of the ball! Life couldn’t be sweeter—unless murder taints the batter. Evan Rowe, of Confections Couture, makes a chocolate fountain that would put Willy Wonka to shame, and his truffles are to die for— literally ? Yes, the world-renowned chocolatier has just turned up dead…right after sampling a slice of Jules’ decadent four-layer chocolate cake. Now all eyes are on Jules as she tries to find the mysterious ingredient in her own recipe. Can she sift out the truth before another contestant bites the buttercream?

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The Empty Noose - Barbara Cool Lee Cover Art

The Empty Noose

The Empty Noose by Barbara Cool Lee

When the movie star renting Maggie's house is accused of murder, she's the only one who believes he's innocent. Now all she has to do is prove it. Maggie McJasper is starting over in a little California beach town. She has a bead shop, a nice circle of friends, and a handsome movie star who keeps flirting with her. Life would be pretty great if she could just stop stumbling over dead bodies…. Do you like dogs, crafts, quirky friends, a slow-building romance between grownups who genuinely like each other, and a twisty little mystery with red herrings galore? Then this is for you. The Maggie & Jasper Capers are fun and flirty cozies, with no swearing or love scenes, and no gruesome violence to keep you up at night.

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A Questionable Character - Lorna Barrett Cover Art

A Questionable Character

A Questionable Character by Lorna Barrett

The murder of a local contractor may be the final nail in the coffin for Tricia Miles in the latest entry to Lorna Barrett's New York Times bestselling Booktown series. It's a busy summer in Booktown. Contractor Jim Stark is in great demand: he’s overseeing a number of projects, including Angelica Miles's newly constructed building on Main Street, finishing up the new brew pub, and gutting a stone mansion off Main Street that Angelica bought to be the world headquarters for Nigela Ricita Asssociates. It’ll house office space where her marketing staff and the rest of the NR Associates clerical personnel will work. Tricia Miles and Angelica arrive at the mansion before their workday to see how the construction is going. They find the place unlocked and Stark’s right-hand man, Sanjay Arya, dead—bludgeoned to death. The loss of the contractor’s top man threatens all the projects in the works, which would effectively ruin the expensive marketing plan that the Chamber of Commerce has been working. Is Jim a suspect? (He’d be stupid to kill the person he depends on to keep the projects going.) But Stark also thinks his wife, who was very chummy with Sanjay, might have been cheating on him with the second-in-command, making him a likely suspect. Once again Tricia finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, but can she find the killer before he or she has the chance to bring the hammer down?

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Easter Bonnet Murder - Leslie Meier Cover Art

Easter Bonnet Murder

Easter Bonnet Murder by Leslie Meier

Fans of small-town cozy mysteries will cherish this beloved holiday novella from the collection Gingerbread Cookie Murder is made available for the first time as an e-book single!   Known for its cheerful staff and elaborate annual Easter Bonnet Contest, the Heritage House senior center regularly attracts new residents and positive press. But once the town’s retired librarian, Miss Julia Tilley, checks in to recover from an illness, Lucy sees a side of the facility that isn’t quite so perfect and pristine. And the place may soon be making headlines for different reasons following an unexplained disappearance . . .   Lucy can’t fathom how Agnes Neal could go missing from assisted living over a silly Easter bonnet contest, or why few seem concerned as signs point to foul play. A retired journalist with an independent mind, Agnes had an eye for details and little interest in conforming to catty cliques or rules set by her caretakers—traits that threatened some and angered others. Gathering clues as flimsy as a half-eaten milk chocolate bunny, Lucy must discover what happened to Agnes—before her own story becomes another springtime tragedy left unsolved.

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Fudge and Felonies - Lisa Siefert Cover Art

Fudge and Felonies

Fudge and Felonies by Lisa Siefert

She just wants to share her delicious sweets. But a sticky surprise has this amateur detective dusting off her snooping skills. Bakery owner Ava Decker is determined to put being dumped at the altar behind her. But her ambitions turn sour when her chocolaty cupcakes end up beside a beauty pageant contestant’s lifeless body. And when her good friend is accused of the crime, Ava throws herself into the mix to clear both their names. With a dash of help from her cute kitten sidekick, the pastry-chef-turned-sleuth dives into the beauty queen scene to find out why a weight-loss-fanatic would be found dead next to sugary goodness. But with few clues and her hands messy with a full lineup of suspects, she struggles to follow the trail of crumbs to the real tiara-obsessed killer. Can Ava crown the culprit before the plate of evidence is wiped clean? Fudge & Felonies is the second book in the delightful Frosted Misfortunes cozy mystery series. If you like humorous characters, off-the-wall whodunits, and heartwarming fun, then you’ll love Lisa Siefert’s guilty pleasure.

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Miss Silver Series 1-3

Miss Silver Series 1-3 1. Grey Mask 2. The Case Is Closed 3. Lonesome Road by Patricia Wentworth

Patricia Wentworth’s Miss Silver Series—beginning with Grey Mask , followed by The Case is Closed and Lonesome Road —introduces readers to one of classic detective fiction’s most beloved sleuths: Miss Maud Silver, a retired governess turned private investigator. In Grey Mask, Miss Silver makes her debut when Charles Moray returns from abroad to discover a criminal gang plotting murder—and his former fiancée entangled in it. Miss Silver’s calm intelligence and discreet methods unravel the conspiracy, establishing her as a shrewd observer of human behavior. In The Case is Closed, she helps a woman prove her cousin’s innocence in a murder case dismissed by everyone else, exposing family secrets and buried motives. Lonesome Road finds her protecting a young heiress threatened by an unknown enemy within her household, blending suspense with psychological insight. Across these first three novels, Miss Silver emerges as a figure of quiet authority—polite, knitting calmly while seeing through lies and fear. Wentworth combines genteel domestic settings with sharp mystery plotting, creating a world where justice, patience, and human understanding prevail.

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Dead Post Society

Dead Post Society A House-Flipper Mystery by Diane Kelly

The seventh in the House-Flipper mystery series set in Nashville, TN, where the real estate market is to die for. This year's honor roll is killer... Carpenter Whitney Whitaker and her cousin Buck are no strangers to murder. After all, they’ve encountered corpses on their properties before. But this is the first time they’d decided to take a chance on a property where two suspicious deaths have already occurred. Most buildings on the former boarding school property will be repurposed for an upscale retirement community, but the developer has no use for the headmaster’s house given its violent history. The headmaster and his wife were killed there decades earlier, their deaths remaining unsolved to this day. Still, it seems a shame to see the beautiful Victorian give way to decay or the wrecking ball, even if many claim the unsettled souls of the victims still wander its halls, seeking retribution and justice. Can Whitney and Buck exorcise the structure’s demons, solve the cold case, and give the building new life? Or will ghosts from the past seek to silence them forever?

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A Game of Murder

A Game of Murder by M. R. G. Davies

Someone's not playing by the rules… The book club may have the clue to a murder… The reading group at Norcester’s specialist crime bookshop adore a cosy whodunnit. So they are delighted to find themselves guests of honour at a remote country house for the weekend, to inspect the extensive library of Lord and Lady Verity. When one of the staff plunges to their death from the tower, and a snowstorm cuts the manor off from the outside world, the amateur sleuths must use everything they’ve learned from their favourite detective stories to identify potential suspects, weapons and locations. But can they uncover the clues before the game-playing killer strikes again? Part of The Cosy Crime Club series, but each title contains a brand new mystery, and can be read as a standalone. Praise for M.R.G. Davies: 'This talented author has written a page turner. Curl up with a warm cozy blanket and become lost in this story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The devoted superfans of murder mysteries find themselves sleuthing for real … Excellent' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A must-have for cozy crime fans' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The perfect cosy murder mystery to curl up in front of the fire with' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A really exciting story with very likeable characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'M.R.G. Davies does it again!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A cosy, clever read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The author combined cozy mysteries and beloved board games, two of my favorite things. So fun!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The characters are well developed and the writer makes it fun to unravel the mystery right along with them' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found myself wanting to keep going until the end instead of pausing to sleep!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ About the author Michael abandoned a successful career as a newspaper editor to write fiction. As an author, he completed Desmond Bagley’s thriller Domino Island for posthumous publication and has written two sequels, Outback and Thin Ice, both published by HarperCollins. His debut play Rasputin’s Mother won the Bristol Old Vic playwriting competition and subsequent work for the stage includes The Seagull Has Landed (Power Plays festival winner), MacHamLear (UK tour), Reality (Royal & Derngate) and the book and lyrics for Tess – The Musical (workshopped at the RSC). He has written narrative non-fiction for worldwide television, had short stories and poetry commissioned and published, and contributes regular essays for theatre programmes. www.mrgdavies.com Facebook: Michael Davies – Author BlueSky: @mrgdavies.bsky.social IG: michaeldaviesauthor

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A Meditation on Murder - Robert Thorogood Cover Art

A Meditation on Murder

A Meditation on Murder by Robert Thorogood

Based on the hit TV series , a murder at exclusive spa resort leaves a small circle of suspects for the British detective inspector on the case.   DI Richard Poole has been seconded from London to the beautiful Caribbean island of Saint Marie. More comfortable in woolen suits than short-sleeved shirts, he's struggling to adapt to his new home. But this paradise is about to get deadly.   When self-appointed guru Aslan Kennedy gets murdered in his spiritual retreat for wealthy holidaymakers, it's down to DI Poole to find the killer.   The murder took place in a locked room with five other people inside, and when someone confesses, it seems an open and shut case. But DI Poole knows the facts just don't add up, and there is more to the mystery than meets the eye. . . . The first installment of the Death in Paradise Mysteries, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Caroline Graham.   "I love Robert Thorogood's writing." —Peter James, international bestselling author of Picture You Dead

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Bunburry - Veil of Lies

Bunburry - Veil of Lies A Cosy Mystery Series by Helena Marchmont

Wedding bells are ringing in Bunburry - but not everyone is celebrating... Alfie and Emma are finally planning their big day in the idyllic Cotswold village of Bunburry. With the legendary wedding planner Elizabeth Ravensdale in charge, perfection seems guaranteed. But when a body is discovered, the dream of a flawless celebration quickly unravels. While the police are convinced they’ve found their culprit, the Bunburry triangle senses that something doesn’t add up. Determined to uncover the truth, Alfie and his friends launch their own investigation - only to find that love isn’t the only thing in the air. Can they untangle a web of secrets before a veil of lies ruins more than just the wedding day? Helena Marchmont is the pen name of Scottish author Olga Wojtas, who lives in Edinburgh and works as a journalist. Her popular cosy crime series Bunburry, set in a fictional Cotswold village, combines British humour, eccentric characters, and classic mystery elements. Wojtas, a recipient of the Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award, is also the author of the Miss Blaine Mystery series and numerous short stories.

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The Girl in the Cellar

The Girl in the Cellar by Patricia Wentworth

Miss Silver helps a woman with no memory reconstruct a terrible crime. She awakes in a dark place. A young woman with a shattered memory, she knows neither who she is nor how she came to be in this abandoned house. All she possesses is a faint sense that someone is lying dead at the foot of the stairs. Horrifyingly, she is correct. In the cellar lies a young woman, her body broken, her head split, her life undone by a revolver's shell. The amnesiac flees and finally has a stroke of luck: She meets Maud Silver. A dowdy governess turned daring detective, Miss Silver sees immediately that something is wrong. She comforts the confused young woman, and coaxes out of her what little story she can tell. The memory of the body sets Miss Silver on a fantastic adventure--the last written by Patricia Wentworth, and one of the most thrilling of them all.

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The Bookseller Blunder

The Bookseller Blunder A Weal and Woe Bookshop Witch Mystery by Cate Martin

Tabitha Greene knows more about magic than most. She might not be able to cast a workable spell to save her life, but she has read every magical tome and text in existence. Or so she thought. But then she hears of another book. A rare volume delineating an even rarer type of magic. A type of magic that just might be Tabitha's real calling. But when she tracks down the magical bookseller who owns the only known copy, she finds only a dead shop owner and no sign of the book. Maybe a random robbery gone wrong, but Tabitha doubts it. But either way, if she wants that book, she has to find the murderer first. With the help of her friends, she intends to do just that. But if the thief who stole the book killed the bookseller in order to hide the truth the text contained, Tabitha and all her friends face a dangerous threat.

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Blue Murder

Blue Murder by Emma Jameson

When a Halloween bash ends in double murder, Scotland Yard sends Lord Hetheridge and his team to investigate in Blue Murder , the second book in the bestselling Lord & Lady Hetheridge Mystery Series . In London's fashionable Chelsea, the sons and daughters of the rich and powerful are indulging in a Halloween bash. Society princess Emmeline Wardle, daughter of a frozen food baron, screams blue murder when two university schoolmates are found dead—golden boy Trevor Parsons and pasty computer nerd Clive French. Given the social connections of all involved, New Scotland Yard sends a real baron to investigate: Chief Superintendent Anthony Hetheridge, also known as Lord Hetheridge, ninth baron of Wellegrave. Just as Hetheridge and his team, DS Kate Wakefield and DS Deepal "Paul" Bhar, believe they have the suspects nailed down, they discover an acquitted killer living next door to the murder house. Five years ago, Sir Duncan Godington was accused of doing in his family, but the jury fell in love with him, and the Crown failed to convict him. After his acquittal, he kept a low profile, throwing lavish galas and restoring his place among the rich and titled. Did he commit the double murder? Has he come out of retirement at last? Blue Murder mixes a compelling mystery with marvelous characters, witty dialogue, and a deepening romance between steely Lord Hetheridge and his tempestuous younger colleague, Kate.

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Murder on Display

Murder on Display by Tracy Gardner

Art in the park leads to murder in the dark, creating another crime for the Shepherd sisters to solve. Savanna Shepherd, an art expert turned elementary art teacher, is planning the Art in the Park festival for her hometown of Carson, Michigan. But apparently, someone isn’t happy that Carson got to host the tourism boosting event and destroys the beloved statue in the park. Then Savanna discovers a local politician’s dead body following a planning committee meeting, and the festival is at risk of being canceled. Savanna and her sisters are convinced that the arrested murder suspect, a longtime family friend, didn’t do it, despite strong evidence to the contrary. With the help of Dr. Aidan Gallager, Savanna’s new romantic interest, they uncover plenty of hidden resentments, intrigue, and suspects who had a motive for the murder. Can they find out which one of them is behind the framing of an innocent person before the murderer paints them into a corner? An artful cozy mystery perfect for fans of Krista Davis and Joanne Fluke.

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A Deadly Combo

A Deadly Combo by Karen A. Phillips

What do boxing and vintage trailers have in common? Meet Raquel AKA Rocky Nelson, a retired single woman with an attitude and love for boxing. Sisters Rocky and Bridget are enjoying each other's company at a vintage trailerfest until they stumble over a corpse. The dead guy is none other than the local trailer restorer Bridget was overheard threatening to kill. Mounting evidence leads police to focus on Bridget as a person of interest. Desperate to prove her sister innocent of murder, Rocky dons her own deerstalker cap and goes sleuthing until she runs into police detective Thompson who warns her off his case in no uncertain terms. But Rocky is tenacious if not stubborn. Combined with a 78-year-old father who becomes her sidekick, Rocky uses her courage and skills learned in boxing lessons to protect her family and keep from becoming the killer's next victim. A Deadly Combo is the first book in the Rocky Nelson Boxing Mystery Series – a perfect series for lovers of small town mysteries with a cozy-noir feel, featuring boxing and an amateur sleuth who will stop at nothing to save the lives of those she loves. "In A DEADLY COMBO, debut author, Karen A. Phillips introduces Rocky Nelson, a feisty and intriguing protagonist. This fast-paced read, filled with twists and turns, will keep readers glued to the pages until they reach the very satisfying ending. "  —Cindy Sample, National Bestselling Author of the Laurel McKay Mystery Series " Rocky Nelson is just the kind of heroine I love: strong, smart, fierce, and yet still vulnerable. She fights inner demons and those who would bring her family down with equal determination while she travels through a northern California landscape brought deftly alive by Phillips." —Eileen Rendahl, award-winning author "If you like a mystery with engaging and compelling characters who are wrapped in a storyline that will keep you guessing and sorry when you come to the last chapter—then you'll love A DEADLY COMBO. Phillips has mastered the 'whodunit' craft. Fingers crossed, I hope there's a Book Two." —R. Franklin James, award winning author 

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The Dark Vineyard

The Dark Vineyard A Novel of the French Countryside by Martin Walker

The second installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Bruno, Chief of Police: When a bevy of winemakers descend on Saint-Denis the idyllic town finds itself the center of an intense drama, with suspicious fires at the agricultural research station that is working on genetically-modified crops.   Two young men—Max, an environmentalist who hopes to make organic wine, and Fernando, the heir to an American wine fortune—become rivals for the affections of Jacqueline, a flirtatious, newly arrived Québécoise student of wine. Events grow ever darker, culminating in two suspicious deaths, and Bruno finds that the problems of the present are never far from those of the past. "Captivating...Sure to appeal to readers with a palate for mysteries with social nuance and understated charm." — The Wall Street Journal "A gentle reminder to slow down and smell the grapes.... [Walker] beguiles the reader." — The New York Tiems Book Review "The real pleasure of the book is the place itself.... As readers are drawn into wine-stomping parties, truffle omelet dinners, and the aged dignity of a French hunting hound, the narrative tension gathers." — Houston Chronicle

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Wrong Turn (A Miles Sterling FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Two) - Blake Pierce Cover Art

Wrong Turn (A Miles Sterling FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Two)

Wrong Turn (A Miles Sterling FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Two) by Blake Pierce

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When FBI forensic toxicologist Miles Sterling makes a harrowing discovery—that a dozen unsolved deaths over the past decade each correspond to an element on the periodic table—he must race to follow the trail and find the mastermind behind these murders—and stop him before he strikes again… When a sinister killer turns to fluorine gas to cleanse the " unclean," Miles Sterling is thrust into a deadly game of chemical cat and mouse. As the body count rises, Sterling's personal life is shattered, forcing him to confront a fanatical mind before his own life dissolves in a toxic mist. WRONG TURN (BOOK #2) is the second book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with WRONG GIRL (BOOK #1). The Miles Sterling mystery series takes you on a wild thriller ride with its searing fast pace while introducing a brilliant protagonist who tackles harrowing cases tapping all of his knowledge. Unputdownable, the twist and turns will leave you breathless up until the very last word. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Lisa Gardner are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are now available! “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Botched Butterscotch

Botched Butterscotch by Amanda Flower

A slice of intrigue. . .    Mother’s Day is a sweet and busy time at the candy shop Bailey King runs with her Amish grandmother. This year is extra special, because Bailey’s parents are visiting Harvest, Ohio. Bailey’s father has rarely returned since leaving the Amish faith over thirty years ago, but Bailey is confident that the right treats can help sugarcoat any awkwardness. For Mother’s Day Tea at the local church, she’s whipping up her mom’s favorite: butterscotch fudge. All’s going well, until a sticky-fingered thief makes off with the money raised for a local women’s support group.   While Bailey tries to discover who stuck their fingers in the cookie jar, she encounters an assortment of suspects. It doesn’t help that Juliet, mother of Deputy Aiden Brody, is conspiring with Bailey’s mom to plan Aiden and Bailey’s wedding…though they’re not even engaged! Can Bailey find the culprit before events—both criminal and personal—boil over into disaster?     Recipe Included!   Praise for Amanda Flower and her Amish cozies   “As it turns out, Amanda Flower may have just written the first Amish rom com.” — USA Today   “Flower has hit it out of the ballpark . . . and continues to amaze with her knowledge of the Amish way of life.” — RT Book Reviews   “At turns playful and engaging . . . a satisfyingly complex cozy.” — Library Journal

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No Grater Crime - Maddie Day Cover Art

No Grater Crime

No Grater Crime by Maddie Day

Robbie Jordan’s Pans ’N Pancakes boasts delicious eats and the best vintage cookware finds in South Lick, Indiana. And now, for a limited time, there’s a new special featured on the menu—murder!   Ever since meeting the wary owners of an antique shop opening across the street, Robbie has been scrambling to manage weird incidences plaguing her café and country store. Pricey items vanish from shelves without explanation, a fully equipped breakfast food truck starts lingering around the area each morning, and loyal diners mysteriously fall ill. When an elderly man dies after devouring an omelet packed with poisonous mushrooms, Robbie must temporarily close down Pans ’N Pancakes and search for the killer with a real zest for running her out of business—or else.   Includes Recipes for You to Try!  

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Easy Come, Easy Ghost

Easy Come, Easy Ghost by Jane Hinchey

Meeting your future in-laws is stressful. Meeting them while standing over a dead body? Slightly worse. I was already a bundle of nerves flying to Chicago to spend time with Detective Kade Galloway's family. I had rehearsed answers. I had packed appropriate outfits. I had mentally prepared to make a good impression. What I had not prepared for was tripping over a deceased golfer and watching her ghost pop up in front of my future mother-in-law. Because apparently that's the moment my ghost-whispering secret decides to go public. Instead of running for the nearest exit, Kade's family does something even more terrifying—they believe me. And now they want to help solve the murder. So here I am, juggling in-law bonding, a restless ghost named Joyce who demands justice, and a case that's far more complicated than an unfortunate golfing accident. If I can't uncover the truth quickly, this trip won't just be memorable. It'll be infamous. Easy Come, Easy Ghost is the eighth book in the Ghost Detective paranormal cozy mystery series, featuring a ghostly best friend, a talking cat, a chaos-loving raccoon, and a slow-burn romance that just met the parents.  

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Heirloom Homicide (A Darla Digby Cozy Mystery—Book 6) - Fiona Grace Cover Art

Heirloom Homicide (A Darla Digby Cozy Mystery—Book 6)

Heirloom Homicide (A Darla Digby Cozy Mystery—Book 6) by Fiona Grace

“A great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HEIRLOOM HOMICIDE: A DARLA DIGBY COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #6) is the sixth book in a new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews! When antiques expert Darla Digby decides it’s time for a change, she quits her appraiser job and seeks out rare antiques for wealthy clients. But when Darla finds herself having to solve a murder mystery, she gets more than she bargained for…. When a prestigious auction turns deadly, Darla Digby finds herself in the reflection of an Art Nouveau mirror with a lethal secret. Can she piece together clues from past relics to expose a murderous facade before another priceless life is shattered? Plunge into the enchanting world of the Darla Digby series, a place where adventure intertwines with witty humor and charming quirks. Here, you'll find a seamless blend of humor, heartfelt emotions, and unexpected twists. Be prepared to meet an endearing protagonist who is sure to win your heart and keep you engrossed until the early morning hours. Future books in the series are also available! "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) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A Brush with Murder - Tracy Gardner Cover Art

A Brush with Murder

A Brush with Murder by Tracy Gardner

Can Savanna Shepherd and her sisters unravel a deadly web of art and betrayal before the final brushstroke paints their doom? When Savanna Shepherd’s father, Harlan, and artist friend Sebastian Alexander vanish during a sailing regatta along Michigan’s west coast, the Shepherd family is plunged into turmoil. As the Coast Guard scours the Great Lake, Savanna sets aside her work on Sebastian’s art show to join her sisters in comforting their mother and aiding in the search. When Sebastian’s assistant is found dead—Savanna’s keen eye as an art authenticator turns to a darker canvas: decoding the secrets of Sebastian’s bitter family. Days later, the missing yacht drifts ashore, with Harlan gravely injured, Sebastian missing, and a sinister bloodstain on the bow. In this compelling mystery brimming with small-town charm, loyal pets, and family ties, Savanna must piece together the clues to uncover who cut the lines, spilled the blood, and nearly tore her world apart.

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Mascots Are Murder

Mascots Are Murder by Leslie Langtry

From USA Today bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes the funniest high school reunion you've ever attended! "Welcome Back to Who's There, Iowa, Who-rish, to your 10 Year Reunion!" A 10 year high school reunion happens only once, and to many, they can be a nightmare of revisiting past slights, humiliating moments and the class paste-eater—aka Officer Kevin Dooley. But ex-CIA agent turned Midwestern Girl Scout troop leader Merry Wrath figures that when you've been undercover with Colombian drug lords, embedded with Yakuza, and chased by an armed chicken through Chechnya, how bad could it be? Even her scout troop gets in the game by handling registration with overly enthusiastic weapons searches and background checks. "Old friends are waiting to see you again!" But there's more going on than the tradition of spiking the punch. It doesn't take long before the loathed Class President threatens to reveal dangerous secrets, half the class starts hallucinating, and they all find themselves locked into the gym by a murderous ninja janitor. And since there wasn't a Most Likely to Murder the Prom Queen category in the yearbook, Merry has to move fast to make sure there are enough classmates left for a 15 year reunion! 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 Musket Ball Murder – book #14 Macho Man Murder – book #15 Mad Money Murder – book #16 Mind-Bending Murder – book #17 Mascots Are Murder – book #18 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 "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." ~ Publisher's Weekly

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Dog Gone Ghost

Dog Gone Ghost by Angie Fox

From New York Times bestselling author Angie Fox Who let the dogs...and cats...out? Verity Long’s new ghost hunting career has gone to the dogs, literally. A spirit is releasing animals from their cages at the Sugarland Animal Rescue Center. It's an unusual haunting that gets even more bizarre when she uncovers a new clue in a case of a missing child. Verity vows to reunite the lost boy with his family. And when she does, Verity just might answer the age-old question: Do all dogs go to heaven? *A fabulously fun short story in the bestselling Southern Ghost Hunter series! What Reviewers are saying… 5 Stars!  “A wonderful story about the connection between people and their pets.” 5 Stars!  “I love the people and the town. It feels like going to visit a good friend!” 5 Stars!  “A word of warning, if you’re a mom you’re going to cry. I don't care how old your kids are, you are going to cry.” 5 Stars!  “This story touches the heart and leaves you with such a good feeling.” Rating: Clean and Wholesome Paranormal Cozy Mystery Romance (with a cute pet skunk!)

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Roller Ghoster - Jane Hinchey Cover Art

Roller Ghoster

Roller Ghoster by Jane Hinchey

I've seen a lot of ghosts in my time. Murder victims. The unjustly dead. One elderly woman who refused to accept she'd passed on because she still had bridge night on Thursdays. What I have never seen before is a ghost who isn't dead yet. Blonde ponytail. Pale pink coat. Plush rabbit dangling from her hand. She stood across the street outside the pharmacy, translucent and unmistakably dead. Ten minutes later, she was solid. Very much alive. Handing me paper towels and introducing herself as Claire. By that evening, she was dead. As a private investigator — and Firefly Bay's unofficial ghost whisperer — I'm used to murder victims finding me after the fact. Not before. At first, I tell myself I imagined it. Fatigue. Too much caffeine. A temporary glitch in whatever cosmic filing system runs the afterlife. But then it happens again. And again. Now I'm seeing pre-ghosts — people who haven't died yet but somehow already have. Which means someone isn't just killing… they're planning. With my ghostly best friend digging for answers, Thor protesting his dinner portions, Bandit stealing something she absolutely does not need, and my hot husband, Detective Kade Galloway, reminding me (repeatedly) that suspicion is not evidence, I'm racing a clock I can't see. If I can identify the victims before they die… Maybe I can stop the next murder. Roller Ghoster is the eleventh book in the Ghost Detective paranormal cozy mystery series, featuring a ghostly best friend, a talking cat, small-town secrets, and a case that turns my ability on its head.  

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Trouble in the Treasure - Heather Huffman Cover Art

Trouble in the Treasure

Trouble in the Treasure by Heather Huffman

Nora Jones has settled in to her new life in sunny St. Augustine, Florida. She has a group of endearingly quirky friends and an only slightly-neurotic greyhound to keep her on her toes. Business at her bookstore is booming, thanks in part to being home base for the new television show Ghosthunters, Inc. But when a treasure map is discovered among her uncle's things, she learns the hard way about the old adage treasure is trouble. Nora is swept into a centuries-old tale of treachery and deceit, with everyone from foreign governments to the mafia wanting a piece of the action. Nora and her crew are in a race to find the treasure and solve the mysteries surrounding it before it's lost forever—if only they can manage to not get caught in the crossfire. Trouble in the Treasure is the second installment in the lighthearted and fun Nora Jones Mysteries series, full of twists and turns, endearing characters, and a dash of romance.

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Murder On The Leon - Bruce Hammack Cover Art

Murder On The Leon

Murder On The Leon by Bruce Hammack

Undercover PI. Two sheriffs. And a killer both of them missed. Private investigator Fen Maguire boards an Alaskan cruise with a cover identity and a cold case: solve a two-month-old murder that's turned into a jurisdictional nightmare. A woman's body was pulled from the Leon River, but no one knows where she actually died. Two sheriffs are locked in a turf war, each convinced the other arrested the wrong suspect. Both prime suspects are onboard. And Fen's job is to figure out which lawman got it right—before the case collapses entirely. Posing as the ship's art instructor, Fen begins working the passengers. What he uncovers suggests both sheriffs might be wrong. Hidden relationships surface. Alibis that seemed airtight fall apart under scrutiny. And the more Fen digs, the more he realizes the victim had enemies neither investigator knew existed—each with motive, means, and opportunity. The ship docks in three days. A killer is counting on walking away clean. With time running out and suspects scattering to different ports, Fen must cut through the lies, outmaneuver a murderer who's stayed two steps ahead of two police departments, and deliver justice before the Alaskan wilderness swallows the truth forever. Murder On The Leon is a clean-read whodunit that delivers classic mystery elements—red herrings, hidden motives, crumbling alibis, and a detective who sees what others miss. No graphic violence. No foul language. No sexual content. Just intelligent investigation and a race against time. Perfect for readers who love traditional mysteries.   

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The Body in the Castle Well - Martin Walker Cover Art

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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Death in the Romance Aisle - Lynn Cahoon Cover Art

Death in the Romance Aisle

Death in the Romance Aisle by Lynn Cahoon

Rarity Cole is taking full advantage of her second chance at life after recovering from breast cancer—running a bookstore in Sedona and a support group for fellow survivors. She’s also discovered a knack for defeating other kinds of deadly threats . . . Rarity is excited about expanding the romance section of her store—but not nearly as excited as her best friend Sam is about reuniting with her brother after many years. Marcus makes the trek from California to Arizona, is welcomed with a party, and hints that he may stick around now that remote work is an option.   But is it just a coincidence that not long after his arrival, a body is found near a local swimming hole? Especially considering that the dead woman had recently gone on a date with him—and even worse, that Marcus has a startling secret in his past? The police suspect him, but Rarity hopes to find another explanation before Sam is once again separated from her sibling—by prison walls . . .   Includes a yummy recipe!

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Pilgrim's Rest - Patricia Wentworth Cover Art

Pilgrim's Rest

Pilgrim's Rest by Patricia Wentworth

When Judy's sister and her husband are killed in an air raid, Judy inherits their four-year-old daughter Penny. Desperate for a job that will let her keep Penny, Judy accepts a position as housemaid at a large country house called Pilgrim's Rest. But there's nothing restful at Pilgrim's Rest. Roger Pilgrim's father has just died under suspicious circumstances, and two attempts have been made on his own life, which sends him to Miss Silver. She joins the party at Pilgrim's Rest, which includes two elderly aunts, a cousin who got bashed up in the war, his nurse, a butler and his wife, and now Judy and Penny. As more people get murdered and secrets come to light, will Miss Silver save the day?

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