Clean Detective Mystery Suspense

He’s a grieving widower of three years . . . She’s undercover working his wife’s murder case. But there’s more going on in Thornfield Manor than either of them realize. Even though Detective Elizabeth Shea worked with the feds on a case a year before, the last thing she expects is to be requested on a murder case in a rural California town called Thornfield. Almost three years after Katelyn Daley was murdered in her home, without any leads, the case went cold — until a week ago when a doctor was killed in the same execution style as her. Now with new leads, the Feds need Elizabeth...

THESE WOMEN ARE GRAPES DRESSED IN RAISIN COSTUMES… That's Hilde, Emma and Vivien, inseparable friends... On a Mediterranean vacation in the coastal paradise of Vistabelle. But very close to them are murder and mayhem, lobsters and pink sand! Hilde, Emma and Vivien get to work. Appearing harmless, and adorable, they learn details the detectives could never get. Of course, they are not alone in this! Honorio, the elegant, sleuthy cat helps them in this dangerous adventure. Emma believes her late Uncle Roddy inhabit Honorio's body. Our witty friends keep their school spirit and sisterly ...

Lieutenant Ethan Hendricks’ greatest nightmare just also happened to be his grandfather’s newest business venture. Logan Hendricks is thrilled about his brand new detective agency’s first case, but things weren’t turning out the way they were supposed to, including the attempted murder of one of his brand new employees. But he figures their next case, which involves finding a missing sister, should go a lot smoother. How dangerous could it be? Ethan Hendricks wasn’t quite as confident about his grandfather’s new hobby, or that the supposedly straight-forward case of a missing ...

A Slice of Mystery in Jericho Falls! Welcome this mystery-filled small town where adorable pets, and a bit of romance means irresistible page-turners for cozy mystery lovers. In the quaint town of Jericho Falls, a fun fall event turns into a perplexing puzzle. When celebrity chef Jacque Savoy arrives as a guest judge for the pumpkin pie contest, the community is abuzz with excitement. But the festive atmosphere takes a grim turn when the pie contest planning session becomes the scene of a baffling crime. Rumors about who is responsible swirl like falling leaves. With a knack for solving ...

After five years abroad, Charity Halliwell returns to Loxby Manor, the home of dear friends—and her lost love. No longer a young girl, she is now haunted by a painful secret and the demise of her dreams. She hopes to find a place of healing and happiness, but instead she encounters a darkness lurking in the shadows of the once-familiar house. Then her friend, Seline, disappears the very night of her arrival, and Charity is determined to uncover the truth. Her only hope is the man who broke her heart.

Where Is Justice? Who will listen to the innocent pleas of a high school teacher accused of an unspeakable crime? When a pillar of the community turns vigilante and begins killing drug dealers in his beloved hometown, who will defend him? Can a tech giant take the home of a defenseless widow just because they have the money to make it happen? Adam Dupree, the former corporate lawyer, becomes the only lawyer in the small town of White Owl, Washington who can defend the vulnerable. But public opinion is fickle and one wrong choice can easily turn a hero into an enemy. If you like JOHN GRISHAM...

In the shadow of tranquil Bel Harbor Village, beyond the sleepy Bel River, lies the pulsating heart of the notorious Financial District—a realm of double lives, love, danger, and chilling murder. Amateur sleuth Rachel Karr returns with the stakes higher than ever. When local businessman Henry Bell’s body is found floating in the Bel River, Rachel is thrust into a web of high-octane deceit and danger. Teaming up with sharp-witted Detective Luke Farley and his spirited daughter Maddie, Rachel dives into an investigation that tests their resolve and uncovers shocking truths. As they ...

As gumshoes go, I was one of the best, back when it said Triplett on my badge—back when I had a badge, and a uniform to pin it on, not to mention a man’s body instead of a parakeet’s. No joke. Fortunately, though, I still have a few moves up my— Let’s move on. Seymour’s the name. I ended up in this avian form after my untimely demise, but against all odds I have been reunited in sunny Mountain Springs with my wife Sharon and our two children, Lila and Ethan. A lot of mysterious things have happened in this area over the past year, and all four of us have played a part in ...

Lieutenant Ethan Hendricks’ greatest nightmare just also happened to be his grandfather’s newest business venture. Logan Hendricks is thrilled about his brand new detective agency’s first case, but things weren’t turning out the way they were supposed to, including the attempted murder of one of his brand new employees. But he figures their next case, which involves finding a missing sister, should go a lot smoother. How dangerous could it be? Ethan Hendricks wasn’t quite as confident about his grandfather’s new hobby, or that the supposedly straight-forward case of a missing ...

They did it again. What an amazing mystery. The author definitely made this entertaining. The characters were a delight. 5 STAR review from BookSprout reviewer Who knew my dog had a nose for murder? One gala, one fall, and now we’re fetching clues faster than I can frost a cupcake. Oh, sweet sugar and spice. Just when my bakery catering business sees new heights at a light house gala, my ritzy employer plummets to her death from the tippy top. When the Sheriff refuses to believe she might have been murdered, I start nosing around with my Golden Retriever, Cinnamon, to find clues as to who...

Joy thinks she's falling in love with FBI Agent Richard Fields—but is the man who makes her mind soar and her heart swoon really who he says he is? Those who challenge the Lords of the Universe—a secret society of new-age fanatics—have a habit of winding up dead from unnaturally 'natural causes.' While witnesses in the case against the LOTU drop like wilted rose petals, FBI expert Richard Fields has been investigating one suspect in particular, Dr. Joy Clayton. The newly exonerated widow of one of the cult's fanatical leaders, Joy is beautiful, brilliant, and an angel on earth—and ...

Her best friend missing, every cell in Dani Foster's body screams something is wrong. Crime scene cleaning is the perfect job for witness-relocated Dani Foster. But her orders to maintain a low profile and stay out of trouble mean little when her friend goes missing. Suspicions point to the handsome crime scene specialist, Jay Hunter, but he's also the only person willing to help Dani. Dare she trust him even when lies seem to surround him? Dani amuses Jay. But her latest moves have thrust her into serious danger. As he learns more about her circumstances, the stakes rise until her very ...

Celeste escapes to the Colorado mountains after the brutal death of her police detective husband, Casper. She thought she’d find solace there, but instead, she found murder. After she witnesses a murder, she flees for her life with the killers on her trail. Days pass before she finds a truck stop and someone willing to help. Detective Blaine Crosby rescues her from the killers, only to be thrown into the chase himself as they face attacks from the ground and the air. Blaine’s unit members guard Celeste while they work to uncover the killers. Things come together for the group when word ...

Penny Küfer's past unexpectedly collides with the present when an old acquaintance reappears in her life, offering her a unique assignment: At the de-luxe mountain hideaway of a controversial space magnate Penny is supposed to reinforce the security team. This time, will she be able to stop a cold-blooded murderer before he strikes?

After the tragic death of her husband, Evelyn Marks returns to her childhood home of Harbor Point with her young son, desperate for a fresh start. But the peaceful coastal town she remembers is cloaked in secrets as thick as the fog that rolls in each night. When an anonymous letter suggests her husband’s death was no accident, Evelyn’s fragile world is shattered. Seeking answers, she turns to Thatcher Caldwell, the kind-hearted local pastor whose unwavering faith becomes her anchor. As they unravel the mystery, they uncover shocking truths about her late husband's involvement in a ...

The hunt for a savage serial killer is on in this gripping female protagonist crime thriller by LJ Bourne. In dark alleyways of the city, a ruthless serial killer is on the loose. Young women, plucked from the streets, are murdered in cold blood and arranged like fairytale princesses. The killer leaves behind no trace, only nightmares and a city in fear. Investigative journalist Eva Lah and US Military Special Investigator Mark Novak team up with the local authorities trying to catch him. It is a race against the clock, but all their skill, intuition and cunning might not prevent another ...

Kellyn had always loved Elias Stratton with all her heart and probably always would. She'd trusted him...but never again. Elizabeth had always believed there was nothing more magical than the precious gift of love...even now in the heart of danger, she still believed it...she always would. After telling the story of Simon's magical cowboy ranch for more years than she cared to count, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be more to the fanciful fairy-tale than being an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of ...

Blackmail. Chilling letters left on doorsteps. Super-personal secrets revealed. Cozy Mountain Springs is terrorized and in turmoil. There are suds in the streets! Sharon’s tearoom, The Eclectic Teakettle, is abuzz with distraught patrons. Who knows so much about so many and who would be this darned MEAN? Sharon and her husband, er… parakeet are on the case to expose the blackmailer. Can they stop them before it is too late or will their own supernatural secret and relationship be revealed to all?

Deadly Threads A Thread & Tangle Mystery – Book One By M.C. Needleton Welcome to Ivy Ridge — where the quilts are colorful, the gossip is quick, and murder is always one stitch away. Everly Faye Galloway isn’t just the owner of A Stitch in Time, Ivy Ridge’s beloved quilt shop — she’s also a lifelong lover of vintage mysteries, strong tea, and a good hometown scandal. But when a break-in at her shop leads to the discovery of a dead body, Everly is forced to swap her needle for a magnifying glass. The victim? A stranger… with a surprising link to the town librarian. The lead ...

The Logan’s Way Detective Series Logan McKenzie is a police detective sergeant (later captain) who does things his way with his own “rule book.” In Out of My Way Logan meets Samantha Farley while she isa DEA special agent. They clash at first but finally, they work together to take a drug lord down. In On the Way Logan is back and so is Sam but now he’s the captain and she’s retired from the DEA and is one of his sergeants. Lakeland PD will never be the same with the two of them working as partners in the detective bureau, but changes are on the way. All the Way Logan and Sam are ...