Silencing Trumpets by Lakshmi Priya Radhakrishnan
When a young woman is murdered and her husband turns hysterical at work at exactly the same time, each of their neighbors must either flush out their own personal demons, or choose to live with their secrets and the strange killer in their midst, forever.
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Killer Cannoli by Carole Fowkes
Private Investigator Claire DeNardo has misgivings when her Aunt Lena, owner of Cannoli’s café, takes up with a new customer. Claire’s instincts about the guy being trouble prove dead-on when he’s found murdered at the café. Despite Police Detective Brian Corrigan’s warnings, Claire delves into the deceased man’s life and in the process she realizes her aunt could unknowingly possess what the killer wants. And it’s not her tiramisu recipe.
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Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley
A lot of things can kill you in the Louisiana swamps, not the least of which are water moccasins, alligators, and maybe even something unworldly called a Rougarou. But as the body count rises in this jambalaya mystery, it becomes apparent that the increasing death toll is mostly due to some very bad villains and some very tough law enforcers.
Kristi is a young college graduate from West Texas recently hired and trained by the Treasury Department. While on the hunt for two of her colleagues, she manages to get herself assaulted and lost in the Atchafalaya Basin. Hawk is an ex-military combat vet now working for the United States Ranger Services. He’s asked by his old friend, the Parish Sheriff, to try to find Kristi. What he finds is not only the woman he’s looking for but also a hell of a lot of trouble. Together, Hawk and Kristi wind up in the middle of ruffians, counterfeiters, financial scalawags, and murderers. As they try to figure out what’s happening and why, while continually staying one step ahead of assassins, they begin to form a bond of respect, friendship, and perhaps even more.
Author Riley does a first-rate job of steeping the reader in the milieu of South Louisiana and Cajun mores. From murders at mudbug fests to menacing mosquito swarms to monumentally malevolent snake pits, he puts the heat and humidly on every page. He’s also adept at weaving a spider-webbed plot that is both intricate and credible. There’s action, suspense, humor, and even a dash of romance in this gumbo of a novel that promises to start a series of adventures for Kristi and Hawk.
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The Girl in the Woods by Jim Riley
After the body of teenager Rachel Chastain is discovered in the national forest, the town of Evergreen is surprised and shocked.
What’s even more surprising are the secrets the victim left behind. Sheriff Sam Cates is called in to investigate, along with her fiancee, Wade Dalton.
Soon, connections with Rachel and people in high places come to light. Something is not right in this small town. But who could have wanted to murder the young woman, and for what reason?
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Murder on Spirit Island by Jim Riley
Young private investigator Niki Dupre faces her first big case, as she’s called to investigate an alleged conspiracy of construction tycoons.
Strong-willed and resourceful, Niki faces more heat than any crawfish, gumbo or Boudin link she has ever tasted. Digging deeper into the mystery, she discovers layer after layer of deception and betrayal.
Soon, Niki discovers that the most dangerous predators on Spirit Island are not alligators, water moccasins or coyotes, but something else entirely. But can she find out who is behind the conspiracy and bring them to justice?
A fast-paced tale set in Cajun Country, Murder On Spirit Island is the first book in Jim Riley’s Niki Dupre Mysteries series.
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Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic: Box Set Books 1-3 by Elizabeth Pantley
The first three books of the acclaimed Destiny Falls Mystery and Magic series are now on sale as a box set for 1.99, from only Aug. 1-5!
An accidental journey through a magic mirror. A portal to an enchanted land. A mysterious family she never knew she had. Hayden’s life is upended with the wonder of Destiny Falls. But there always seems to be a mystery to unravel and a murder to solve. Luckily, Hayden, her sassy sidekick Latifa, and their growing circle of family and friends are always up for the task. There’s never a dull moment in this captivating world. “It will blow you away!” says Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
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The Curse of Pine Ridge: A Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker
Ghosts, Goblins, and Ghouls …The Curse of Pine Ridge Mystery: A Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery
“But you live within town limits. This means every five years when the leaves turn colors, you have to be extra careful to not fall victim to the curse.”
“What is the curse exactly? And is there a time frame?”
Millie sits up in the hammock. “I don’t think you’re taking this seriously. Gran swears by the curse. So do many people in this town. I know it seems silly, but when I was in high school, I missed one ritual and, the next day, I failed a major test.”
Shaking my head, I’m not sure what to think. Yes, I’d learned a great deal about the mystical world since reconnecting with my aunt and moving here. But I’m not sure I believe in curses.
But you’re perfectly okay talking to me?
I glance down at my dog Hank. I’d forgotten he was down there. Okay, yes. I can hear my dog’s thoughts, and he can hear mine. That doesn’t mean magic and curses are real…
Haunted house tours, pumpkin carving contests, and new friends make it the best fall yet. But a theft in the middle of it all puts Tansy in the middle of an investigation once again.
Is the curse to blame? Or plain greed? Or something else altogether?
Reminiscent of the best Cozy Mysteries, Miranda Rose Barker’s novel is sure to satisfy your cravings for a suspense-charged amateur sleuth adventure!
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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold
Doug has grown up poor, envying what others have. So when he meets wealthy Catherine, he thinks she is his ticket to all he desires. After marrying her for her wealth, he finds that he covets one more thing — independence. The mystery begins with a discovery in the secret compartment of his new Corvette that will grant him this independence and change his and Catherine’s life forever. Catherine finds an escape at The Osprey Cove Lodge and an opportunity to rebuild her life. Who doesn’t need an Osprey Cove Lodge in their life?
Authors Note: The Osprey Cove Lodge series is uniquely written, spanning seven geographic locations from the scenic Canadian region of the Rideau Lakes to the beautiful shores of the Caribbean. An exciting web of mystery develops as the characters’ lives intertwine. The beautiful and inviting description of the lodge will make you want to pack your bags and head there. The series is written in a continuing fashion, so please be sure to read the books in order.
Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley
“Trixie’s unblinking gaze fixed onto whatever follows death as her last breath left her body.”
A lot of things can kill you in the Louisiana swamps, not the least of which are water moccasins, alligators, and maybe even something unworldly called a Rougarou. But as the body count rises in this jambalaya mystery, it becomes apparent that the increasing death toll is mostly due to some very bad villains and some very tough law enforcers.
Kristi is a young college graduate from West Texas recently hired and trained by the Treasury Department. While on the hunt for two of her colleagues, she manages to get herself assaulted and lost in the Atchafalaya Basin. Hawk is an ex-military combat vet now working for the United States Ranger Services. He’s asked by his old friend, the Parish Sheriff, to try to find Kristi. What he finds is not only the woman he’s looking for but also a hell of a lot of trouble. Together, Hawk and Kristi wind up in the middle of ruffians, counterfeiters, financial scalawags, and murderers. As they try to figure out what’s happening and why, while continually staying one step ahead of assassins, they begin to form a bond of respect, friendship, and perhaps even more.
Author Riley does a first-rate job of steeping the reader in the milieu of South Louisiana and Cajun mores. From murders at mudbug fests to menacing mosquito swarms to monumentally malevolent snake pits, he puts the heat and humidly on every page. He’s also adept at weaving a spider-webbed plot that is both intricate and credible. There’s action, suspense, humor, and even a dash of romance in this gumbo of a novel that promises to start a series of adventures for Kristi and Hawk.
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The Curious Corpse in the Cavern by Audrey Clementine
Who thought Doofus and Floofus would be the best cat detectives in Quinn?
Starting over in a sleepy small town would never be easy, but Misty Milton’s gourmet cat food delivery business soon made her a hit with the locals.
Well, most of them…
Until her cats help a teenage couple uncover a curiously preserved 50 year old corpse while hunting for fabled pirate treasure.
That’s when a tale of unrequited love, blackmail and murder rapidly unravels.
And if that wasn’t tricky enough, her bully of a husband has tracked her across five states, determined to drag her back to Kansas…
Can Misty and her feline sidekicks solve this mystery before another murder shakes the community?
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About The Link:
I am forever shocked by the actions of the demented lunatics of this world…
James Brickman is an investigator for the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department. When his personal life collides with his work life, he finds himself racing to save a young girl held captive by human traffickers. With the cooperation of several law enforcement teams and a little help from his new romantic interest, James embarks on a journey to bring justice to the sinister deviants behind the criminal network. Traversing a peninsula in the Pacific Northwest, this unyielding ex-detective puts his life on the line in the name of righteousness.
You Won’t Know How … Or When, A Father Frank Mystery by James R. Callan
On day one of Father Frank’s first vacation in four years, a man says to him, “I’m gonna kill you.”
Then the threat of violence includes another person and Father Frank knows something must be done. But since the threat came via the confessional, he can’t tell the police. He can’t even tell the other person who is in danger. Father Frank is pretty much on his own.
And to make matters worse, all this happens in Magnolia Bluff, a beautiful Texas Hill Country town, but a place Father Frank has just come to visit. He doesn’t know the people; doesn’t know the town; and he certainly doesn’t have a clue who is issuing the threat.
His vacation hasn’t started well, and if he can’t stop this man from killing, it will end suddenly – and much worse.
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The Crystal Conundrum Mystery: A Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker
Tales of Strange Dogs, Dead Bodies and Puzzled Detectives: The Crystal Conundrum Mystery: A Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery
When Tansy, a young woman amateur sleuth, and her French bulldog named Hank stumbled upon a dead body, she knew it was Ryan, a local in her small Appalachian town. He had just purchased a couple of crystals from her herb & crystal shop to help calm down his dog Pepper, and then they had parted cordially enough.
But now he is dead, his dog is missing, and the crystals he bought are scattered on the ground near his body…
Standing in the moonlight, she’s already planning her next moves – against the very explicit orders of Nathan Kline, the town police detective, to stay away from the case. Detective Kline is growing increasingly frustrated with Tansy getting in the middle of his investigations.
Join Author Miranda Rose Barker as she takes you on a funny mystery and murder journey alongside a diverse group of strange characters, a brave woman and a French bulldog with an out-of-this-world personality, in their quest for answers.
Dog lovers will enjoy The Crystal Conundrum Mystery, an engaging and entertaining animal fiction story that will keep you turning pages.
Who would want to kill Ryan? And where’s his dog, Pepper?
Will they find the killer?
Find out the answers when you read The Crystal Conundrum Mystery: A Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery
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The Foot in the Fountain Mystery: A Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker
Living in a small town can be laid-back – or it can be murder.
When new college graduate with an art major and no job prospects, Tansy Silver, suddenly inherits her deceased aunt’s Appalachian small town lifestyle, she finds herself running a holistic herb shop business… and communicating back and forth in her mind with her wise(cracking) French bulldog companion Hank.
Life seems pleasant and low-key. Except… During one morning walk, Tansy and Hank come upon an odd sight. Rising up from the fountain in the town square, they spot a cheetah print high heel shoe attached to the leg of another shop owner, Rose Hampton. The rest of her body lies underwater in the fountain.
Murdered!
Who did it? Why? The new detective in town first suspects Tansy herself, but even more odd things happen. Every remaining shop owner on Main Street, including Tansy’s friend Millie, receives an anonymous bouquet of flowers dyed black. Who’s behind this? What’s really going on?
With Hank’s entertaining commentary showing up in her mind at key moments, Tansy starts putting together the puzzling clues that she stumbles into. But her efforts put her into real danger as she starts to close in on some answers. This amateur sleuthing isn’t for the faint-hearted. Can Hank get help in time?
Find out when you read The Foot in the Fountain Mystery, a Tansy and Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery.
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About Raising the Roof:
Everybody has secrets: even Reverend Alina Merrycott is a woman with a past.
In peaceful Eastwold-by-the-Sea, her parishioners share their confidences – including who they’d like to see dead. So, when the most unpopular woman in Eastwold drops off her perch, and Alina is accused of the murder, she has a long list of alternative suspects.
Unfortunately, delectable Detective Inspector Richard Laidlaw has Alina in his crosshairs.
Can she prove she’s not the killer before the killer catches her?
About The Chewed Head by Wendy T. Lyoness:
A brother tries to save his cursed sister by solving a murder that everyone thinks she committed, while a journalist investigates their mysterious city of vampires.
About Moon Dance by J.R. Rain:
For fans of The Vampire Diaries, True Blood and Jessica Jones—Moon Dance introduces Samantha Moon, a fiercely devoted mother, a private investigator and no ordinary vampire.
Six years ago, federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home.
Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever…
And forever is a very long time for a vampire.
Now working the night shift as a private investigator, Samantha is hired by Kingsley Fulcrum to investigate the murder attempt on his life…an attack captured on live TV and seen around the country.
But as the twisty case unfolds, Samantha discovers Kingsley isn’t exactly what he appears to be…
After all, there’s a reason why he survived five shots to the head…
If you like Anita Blake, Mercy Thompson, Sookie Stackhouse, Harry Dresden and Stephanie Plum, be prepared to LOVE Samantha Moon, vampire private eye!
About Featured Book: Sisters In Cold Blood by Kay A Oliver
Keri Shaw discovers a confession letter dated 1909 written by a serial killer who is already dead and was never charged with a single crime. The letter holds clues to where the bodies may be buried but they need to figure out this puzzle first by following the twisted path laid out by a ruthless killer years before.
What Keri and her husband, Jade, did not account for was Detective Alison Valencia, ties the serial killer had with another famous killer, and the shadowy figure that is following their every move.
Will Keri and her husband find the serial killer's dumpsite and prove the letter is real or become his last prey?
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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold
Doug has grown up poor, envying what others have. So when he meets wealthy Catherine, he thinks she is his ticket to all he desires. After marrying her for her wealth, he finds that he covets one more thing — independence. The mystery begins with a discovery in the secret compartment of his new Corvette that will grant him this independence and change his and Catherine’s life forever. Catherine finds an escape at The Osprey Cove Lodge and an opportunity to rebuild her life. Who doesn’t need an Osprey Cove Lodge in their life?
Authors Note: The Osprey Cove Lodge series is uniquely written, spanning seven geographic locations from the scenic Canadian region of the Rideau Lakes to the beautiful shores of the Caribbean. An exciting web of mystery develops as the characters’ lives intertwine. The beautiful and inviting description of the lodge will make you want to pack your bags and head there. The series is written in a continuing fashion, so please be sure to read the books in order.
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Heads or Tails You’re Gone by William Joel
Former commander of SEAL team one, Clyde Hayden, is now the new commander of the elite homicide division of the Phoenix Police Department. Hayden’s former fiancée, Jessica, shows up shortly after Clyde’s marriage is on the rocks. Jessica tries to frame Clyde for the murder of her abusive husband. During this upheaval a notorious serial killer, the Butcher, is wreaking havoc on the city, terrifying its female residents. The Butcher even tries to murder Clyde’s wife after he reunites with her and his children. Lieutenant Hayden faces many challenges in his personal and professional life. In the end Hayden, the brilliant and strong-willed female attorney who defends Jessica in the murder trial, helps Hayden overcome the Butcher.
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