Animal Crime

If there’s a mystery to be solved, Pete’s your man. Er, your cat. Pete’s a cat, specifically, Alex’s cat. And since Alex and his family moved into a new housing development, Pete is Alex’s only friend. Things start looking up for Alex when Rocky moves in next door. But Rocky isn’t very friendly, and Alex starts to suspect he’s hiding something. And when the neighborhood is terrorized by a rash of fires and vandalism, Pete knows that he’s got to investigate.

Imagine this: You're driving with your feline friend in the passenger seat, minding your own business, when suddenly your cat starts bossing you around like a backseat driver. You try to ignore it, but their judgmental meows just won't quit. It's like you're stuck in a never-ending episode of "Paw & Order: Special Felines Unit". I’ve realized this is now my life. I had just left my sister's house, determined to make a life for myself. But first I had to solve the crime of the kidnapped cat, which wasn't a mystery because I knew who took her. The owner didn't believe me. So, here I am in ...

Sun, surf and Seriously Amazing Food – it’s a dream destination for Tiffany, Rosie, Stone and Nanna as they head to an exclusive resort in Hawaii. Unfortunately, their work-cation bliss is shattered when a guest staying in the resort is murdered, and Tiff and Rosie are asked to investigate. But was the intended victim actually someone else, and will the killer strike again? The team must work quickly to prevent another death… Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with ...

A Bed and Breakfast Mystery Wedding photographer Laura Fisher is back in the Florida Keys to help her sister manage the Paradise Bed and Breakfast. Business has been slow, but when a guest is poisoned at a cake tasting, they’re in danger of going under. It doesn’t help that Laura confronted the victim, her high school boyfriend Charlie Porter, in front of the entire wedding party, declaring he’d answer for his actions one day. Charlie taunts her and laughs off the entire exchange, but the joke’s over when Laura becomes the prime suspect for his murder. With her sister Danielle and ...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A BODY IN THE GRAVEYARD: When Olive stumbles upon a dead body while walking Biscuit one morning, she decides to investigate. The bumbling police force aren't making much progress with the local community but Olive, with a combination of her charm and delicious baked goods, manages to persuade potential witnesses to open up and reveal secrets about the victim and clues that could lead to the catching of his killer. A COSY ...

Turquoise water, rum punch, and fun in the sun. What better way to celebrate 35 years of marriage. Emily and Henry Fox go on an anniversary cruise to the Caribbean expecting nothing less, but when Henry’s old med school buddy turns up dead in his cabin, it’s anything but smooth sailing. The captain chalks it up to an unfortunate accident but Emily and Henry know better. The deadly tarantula didn’t crawl from the Puerto Rican rainforest to the ship on its own furry legs. With the help of a retired detective, they search for the killer. Why did the victim and his wife have separate ...

The time is now. We’ve waited long enough. We’ve got to know. How did I die? I’m sharp, and I’m not just talking about my beak. In fact, you won’t find a parakeet brighter than me. But in my previous life, as a man, I was an even more brilliant. A detective, in fact. However, there’s one question that neither I nor anybody I love can seem to recall: just how did I die? To get to the bottom of it, it’s time for a little road trip to the scene of the crime. All of the Tripletts—my wife Sharon, daughter Lila, son Ethan, and I—leave Mountain Springs in the rearview mirror and ...

When Tiffany and Ian go to Uncle Joe’s family reunion party, they don’t expect to run into a killer… A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper But that’s exactly what happens when Uncle Joe’s ex-wife Beryl is found dead! Trapped inside Beryl’s creepy old house by an avalanche, Tiffany and Ian must work quickly to uncover who among the other houseguests is the killer. As Beryl’s unsavory past starts coming to light, Tiffany realizes that quite a few people staying in the house have secrets of their own, and good reason to want Beryl dead. From disgruntled family members to secret lovers, to ...

Blue Bonet, a well-known watercolorist in the Texas Hill Country, looks forward to a peaceful summer of painting. She has a backlog of commissions to complete and believes her lakeside studio ideal for the task. However, her small hometown of Magnolia Bluff has an astonishing number of murders, and this summer is no different. When a woman is killed in City Park the lazy small-town cops are quick to suspect an easy roundup: Fergus, the town drunk. Blue and her best friend, Gloria, take on Fergus’s defense drawing the ire of nosy bodies who want Fergus tarred and feathered. Along with ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper Tiffany Black and her friend Ian investigate the death of a diner at Dimmer Dinners - a mysterious poisoning in a locked room. Tiffany learns about Emily's dangerous new case, and she and Jack try to learn the truth about what happened to Ryan and Stone. Meanwhile, Ian has to deal with Sally's ex-boyfriend showing up and trying to steal the day... Praise for A.R. Winters: "You fall in love with Tiffany Black from the start, and the mystery starts immediately" - Melissa Greenberg, Amazon.com Top 1000 Reviewer "Fans of Stephanie Plum, meet Tiffany Black, A.R. ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “...Terrific thriller” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An amazing enjoyable read, you won’t be disappointed” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Like the good old disaster movies of Irwin Allen... funny... action packed... highly recommend it” NIGHTMARES CAN'T BE CAGED... Ghosts, wraiths, phantoms… science has just proved they are real animals from another dimension. So what better way to exploit the discovery…? Las Vegas’ new glittering jewel is a zoo with a difference. Come face-to-face with specters; watch phantoms soar through their enclosures; or dare to walk through the banshee ...

The plan was to start over here with the picture-perfect Genova’s pastry elite; not to catch the culprit who iced the last chef. When Paolo’s death goes from natural causes to murder, my trip to the beautiful Italian harbour town turns into a case of spine-chilling whodunit. I whip up confections, not conspiracies. But my scruffy clue-sniffing beagle has different plans for us in this sun-kissed town; to remove the stench of murder. Motives linger as the sous chef, Enzo, craves the spotlight, while Luca, the supplier, has a sour taste left behind after a heated argument. Even Giulia, ...

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper A rock star turned lounge singer… turned killer? Superstar Roger Briars was living the high life—until his fiancé disappeared and he was accused of her murder. Now, decades later, Roger’s a semi-successful Vegas lounge singer. This time, when history repeats itself and Roger is accused of another murder, he won’t let it tank his career—not even when there’s “proof” that he’s the killer! Unfortunately, Nanna’s unwavering belief in Roger’s innocence isn’t enough to get him off the hook, and Tiffany must scramble to uncover the truth behind ...

A murderer is out for vengeance… …and the cat who must stop the villain. Lisa is back. The attempted murderess has returned, and she has her sights set on Scottie’s human, Jamie. As a suspicious Tabby, Scottie knows she’s up to no good. But why is she here? To finish the job and kill Jamie and his cats? Is Jamie’s new girlfriend next? And who is the mysterious intruder who could be a danger to them all? You’ll enjoy this cozy cat crime caper because everyone loves a compelling page-turner with exciting action and suspense. Get yours today.

Close to bringing the Dupree crime family that murdered his parents to justice, FBI agent Ian Slade wants to track the leader - not protect the man's niece. But with Esme Dupree's uncle determined to silence her before she can testify against her brother, Ian and his K-9 partner are duty-bound to guard her. Even if her family ties make him doubt her innocence. But as he and Esme fight to survive the chase through the Florida Everglades, it becomes clear to Ian that she's nothing like her family.

Where love purrs and danger prowls, every whisper reveals a truth. In the quaint town of Rubato, where the extraordinary is just another part of everyday life, BMC (better known as Psychic Cat) finds himself entangled in a web of mystery and romance that challenges his very understanding of souls and affections. When Bobby, a robot with a colorful past, vanishes without a trace, BMC's psychic senses are set ablaze. Aided by his faithful friend, Echo, he embarks on a quest to unravel the truth. But the investigation takes a complicated turn with the arrival of a captivating new feline whose ...

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper Cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany Black is taken by surprise when a woman from Ryan’s past contacts her—and claims to be his ex-fiancée. Before Tiffany can recover from that bombshell, the woman, Constance, drops another one: she’s been accused of murdering her new sweetheart’s mother, and she wants Tiffany to clear her name. As Tiffany explores the depths of a murder conspiracy, and her own feelings for Ryan and Stone, she receives bad news about Ryan’s mission. Meanwhile, Nanna decides to make Bridget her doggie assistant, and Ian tries to improve his ...

Never set your foot in a hexed property—especially, when the land has a resident zombie ready to strike you! FREE on Kindle Unlimited! If Fio Valentine has learned one thing working for Quest Realty, it’s that dealing with haunted and hexed properties can be a real nightmare. When her friend Suze asks her to investigate an abandoned home in LA, she can’t refuse, so with Andy Russel from the Property Management Department and her spirit animal Champ, Fio takes on the case of a zombie-like ghost who may be what remains of the former owner’s estranged son. After an encounter with the ...

Mira’s snarky cat, Arnold, finally gets his own story. Told from the point of view of Mira’s trusty cat, Arnold, this short story is about the trials and tribulations of being a cat-dad to three rambunctious kittens during the Christmas holiday. Even more challenging, Arnold’s rivals arrive with Mira’s sister Darla, on Christmas eve. The twin cats are psychic and annoying, forcing Arnold to use every ounce of patience to be a good cat for Christmas. To make matters worse his kittens go missing and he must partner with Darla’s twin menaces to save them. Quickly things go sideways, ...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A LIZARD, A MONKEY & A MURDER: When a tyrannical businessman is murdered Olive discovers that half the citizens of Cambridge wanted him dead. And finding which one actually killed him is like trying to find a poisonous needle in a murderous haystack. A COSY COMMUNITY: Events take a turn for the bizarre when the victim’s son begs Olive to rescue his kidnapped lizard. Are the two crimes connected? As Olive delves deeper into ...