Crime & Punctuation
When perky novice writer Tiffany Scott knocks at her door holding a towering manuscript, Mikki expects another debut novel plagued by typos and sloppy prose. Instead, she finds a murder …
Category: Mystery
The mystery genre is a type of fiction in which a detective, or other professional, solves a crime or series of crimes.
Southern Sass and Killer Cravings
For generations, the women of the Brown family on Peach Cove Island have been known for their Southern sass and sweet homemade desserts at their beloved Peach Diner. Since their …
Crêpe Expectations
Although it’s a soggy start to spring in Wildwood Cove, the weather clears up just in time for the town to host an amateur chef competition. Amateur sleuth Marley McKinney, …
Game of Bones
Cozy Mystery Book – Dr. Frank Hafner is an archeologist working on excavating a newly found Native American temple site in the Mississippi Delta. He’s also too handsome for his …
Cherry Scones & Broken Bones
For the Cherry Orchard Inn, “Cherry scones to die for” turns out to be all too true. Tainted by a recent murder, the Cherry Orchard Inn is struggling to attract …
The Diva Sweetens the Pie
Nothing heats up Old Town quite like the annual Pie Festival, and this year is no exception, especially since Sophie’s professional rival, Natasha Smith, is barred from participating. Sophie, meanwhile, …
A Witch to Remember
The Enchanted Village always has a touch of magic about it, but the buzz of excitement over the wedding between wish-granting witch Darcy and Police Chief Nick Sawyer is positively …
Knit One, Die Two
A Cozy Book – Knit and Nibble’s numbers are growing! In addition to a litter of adorable kittens, the knitting club just welcomed their newest member, Caralee Lorimer. Caralee is …
Wed, Read & Dead
Sam’s mother can’t wait to wed her wealthy beau, Harold Robertson. The big mystery is how they’re going to pull off a lavish wedding in three weeks. Harold’s snobby sister-in-law …
A Literal Mess
Allie Cobb left home for the literary circles of Manhattan to make her name out from under the shadow of her legendary father. Now his death brings her and her …
The Hidden Corpse
When Hope’s elderly neighbor perishes in a home fire, she can’t help but feel somewhat responsible. Only the day before, Peggy Olson had called her over, having burned a pot …
Foul Play on Words
Mystery author Charlee Russo agrees to speak at a Portland writers’ conference organized by her friend Viv Lundquist. When Viv picks her up at the airport, she frantically tells Charlee …
Leave No Scone Unturned
It’s the beginning of the university’s fall semester and Dani can’t wait for the college students to return to Normalton, Illinois. After all, without them, there is no one to …
Chocolate a la Murder
Its Wine and Chocolate Days in San Benedetto, and paranormal museum owner Maddie Kosloski has sweet dreams about her new Magic of Chocolate exhibit. Her latest attraction is a haunted …
May Day Murder
Keli’s looking forward to Beltane, the time-honored Wiccan holiday that celebrates life with feasting, ceremonial dancing, and ancient Celtic rituals. But since recently leaving her law firm and opening her …
Final Exam
Life at the house on Winter Street is abuzz with preparations for Aunt Ibby’s 45th high school reunion, and Lee Barrett is happy to pitch in, tracking down addresses and …
No Good Tea Goes Unpunished
Catering her childhood friend’s beachfront wedding was a dream come true for Everly Swan. With hundreds of guests in attendance, it was great exposure for her new iced tea shop …
Death by Committee
After a rough divorce, Abby McCree only wants to stitch up her life and move on. But other loose ends appear after her elderly Aunt Sybil passes away, leaving Abby …
Dead as a Door Knocker
Meet Whitney Whitaker. A hopeless romantic when it comes to real estate, she knows what it takes to find—and flip—the home of one’s dreams. A fixer-upper is like catnip to …
Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake
Chocolate and love, what could be better? This summer, Eastport’s favorite lovebirds, kindergarten teacher Sharon Sweetwater and Coast Guard Captain Andy Devine, are getting married. The gala reception is sure …
The Gun Also Rises
A wealthy widow has asked Sarah Winston to sell her massive collection of mysteries through her garage sale business. While sorting through piles of books stashed in the woman’s attic, …
The Alchemist’s Illusion
Centuries-old alchemist Zoe Faust is tired of running from her past. She’s finally got her life on track in Portland, Oregon, gardening and cooking in her fixer-upper house with her …
