Funny Mystery

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany Black investigates the death of a local prankster, she's pleased when she seems to have solved it straight away... "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" One suspect "confesses" to the crime immediately. And then another suspect “confesses” to being the real killer. And then another suspect confesses. And another... and another. Soon Tiffany and Ian find themselves back to square one, unsure of who the real killer is, and why all their suspects are intent on confessing their “guilt”. Meanwhile, Ian joins a ...

THEIR LIVES ARE ON THE LINE… Judith Spears, DS Raymond Collins, and DC Sarah Eastly are tested once again when murder comes to their leafy corner of the planet. The idyllic steam railway is the site for a grisly murder… and an even grimmer collection of railway enthusiasts.... The irrepressible Judith Spears must use her unique skills to untangle petty rivalries, devious plans, and back-stabbing. Nothing is as it seems, and nobody is above suspicion – especially when an attempt is made on Judith's life… For lovers of Richard Osman, Tom Hindle, and Ian Moore – Judith Spears is cosy...

Tiffany Black and Rosie finally meet their landlord and his cute Rottweiler puppy. But when the puppy unearths some disturbing remains, the duo are enlisted to help uncover what's really going on. Is someone setting out to frame them and their landlord? Or is something more sinister happening? . 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 engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com "For fans of Janet Evanovich, Rhys Bowen and Jana DeLeon, this is a funny, clean ...

Dubious diamond devotees and a dead loan shark. With the dad she thought dead suspected of murder, can she keep him from doing hard time? Elizabeth Trout thinks she must have rocks in her head. After receiving a crazy call that the father she never knew is cooling his heels in the local jail, the newlywed graphic designer posts bail and invites him home. But the family reunion loses its luster when she learns her old man is under suspicion for murder after he was found near a corpse. With the sheriff zeroing in on her dad and no other suspects on ice, Elizabeth starts her own investigation ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kept me turning the pages from page one!” Jonna M. A DELIGHTFUL COZY MYSTERY FULL OF QUAINT VILLAGES, QUIRKY CHARACTERS, AND MADCAP ADVENTURES BY A BESTSELLING AUTHOR. Helen Ryes and Martha Littleword, two Americans living in England, become fast friends and amateur sleuths when a murder lands them in hot water. Killers unfortunately rarely stop at just one murder and the tome-filled libraries, ivy-covered manor homes, and lush countryside of England can be decidedly deadly! It’s a beautiful summer and the busy village of Marsden-Lacey, England, has murder on its mind...

All it takes is a few underhanded moves by a tough ex-cop named Eppick to pull thief John Dortmunder into a game he never wanted to play. With no choice, he sets out on a perilous treasure hunt for a long-lost gold and jewel-studded chess set once intended as a birthday gift for the last Romanov czar. Success is not inevitable with Dortmunder leading the attack, but he's nothing if not persistent, and some gambit or other might just stumble into a winning move.

Senior spy extraordinaire Jane Ponds is back. This time, she's tasked with stopping a psycho who's trying to take over the world via hair implants. Sound crazy? It most certain is. That doesn't make it any less of a threat. Jane loves her sparkly new fairy hair, but she's not interested in the upgrade that changes colors with an app, much less the super-deluxe version that claims to end bad hair days forever by using artificial intelligence. Jane thinks the aptly named HairBrain Corporation can only be for the birds (and the birdbrains), but the National Security Agency is convinced ...

The new mystery series for fans of Agatha Christie and cozy crime. Penny Küfer has finally realized her lifelong dream by beginning her first week of training as a detective. But instead of the hoped-for well wishes from friends and family, she finds herself disinherited by her class-conscious mother and dumped by her grasping fiancé. There is only one consolation left to her: the long-dreamed-of trip on the Occident Express, the most luxurious train ever to run on Europe's rails. But even before the ambitious young sleuth can enjoy her first glass of champagne, she finds herself with a ...

When an amateur actor is killed, Tiffany and Rosie must scramble to uncover the truth - especially when Rosie is blamed for the murder. Meanwhile, Stone agrees to do a favor for Sue Giant, and Ian's farewell party is coming up...

Retirement Communities Are Killer These Days... Meet Rosemary Ruckus - former theater costume designer, perpetual optimist, and now reluctant detective. When her best friend Jean Henderson is found dead in her apartment at the Oakwood Retirement Community, Rosemary refuses to accept the police's verdict of "tragic accident." After all, why would a woman who relies on a wheelchair try to climb a stepladder? Armed with her theatrical flair, two equally determined friends - pristinely proper Viola and quietly observant Harriet - and a collection of carefully crafted disguises, Rosemary sets ...

Can her magic save the world—before his curse destroys it?Shy, awkward Dru never believed she had what it takes to be a true sorceress. That's why she’s been running a little crystal shop on the rough side of Denver, selling potions and charms to the larger-than-life spellcasters who defend the world against the forces of darkness. But when she accidentally touches hands with a dangerously handsome stranger, sparks fly — literally — and he supercharges her crystal magic powers. Ironically, Greyson doesn’t know a thing about magic. But his screaming-fast muscle car is possessed by ...

The Headless Horseman. Everyone knows the legend. That’s all it is, right? When a third headless victim is found on Boston’s streets, Chloe Mayfield is tasked with finding the person behind the crime spree – no one else wants a case this weird. It would be easy to dismiss the murders as nothing more than the random acts of a madman with a cosplay fetish, but when her investigations lead her to the morgue, she comes face to face with an apparition she cannot explain. Throw in the stalker-like attentions of a deranged clown, dangerous interactions with the Salem witches, and an enemy ...

SET CONTAINS BOOKS FOUR, FIVE, AND SIX OF THE ENGLISH VILLAGE WITCH COZY SERIES! If you love plucky heroines, small-town whodunits, and a touch of retro nostalgia, then you’ll love Rosie Reed’s fun and flirty tales! BOOK FOUR ‘Twas The Bite Before Christmas: It’s up to Evelyn Eldritch to save the mortal world and the world of magic. But first, she must save Christmas. And get a snog from DI Taylor under the mistletoe! BOOK FIVE Snack to the Future: When novice witch, Evelyn Eldritch, is accidently sent backwards in time, she must find Alex’s missing sister before history - and ...

Kylie Berry is working hard to find a lessor for her storefront next door when she gets swamped by a murder-tourism group that has her as one of their featured stops. Kylie is horrified to be featured in such a terrible tour, but to make matters worse, someone on the tour gets killed. Fingers are pointed all around, and some of the tourists even think that Sage is a killer. 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 engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com "A ...

Theft, extortion, homicide — there’s no end to the talents of the new men in photographer Sonny Littlefield’s life. Ever since she moved to the strawberry and sheep farm that she inherited from her biological father, her problems have been piling up: her cousins keep robbing her house, she’s rapidly going broke, and she hasn’t had a date in months. Her top priority is figuring out who left a skeleton hand and threatening note in her ramshackle barn. Somebody in Gracious, Maine, is turning human remains into playthings, and it’s all Sonny can do to keep from ending up a pile of ...

A traveling wild west show has come to beautiful Bliss, Georgia, and the square is brimming with crowds, chow, and costumed cowboys, all eager for the first annual Pioneer Days celebration. But calamity ensues when the show’s star turns up dead at the stagecoach parade! Now all the most likely suspects are rolling out in a few days, and Bonnie’s determined to corral the killer before they get away. Will she catch the culprit? Or get her hide tanned for trying? Prepare yourself for a rootin’ tootin’ good time! *New cover, same great story!

It's time for Addi, Sam, and Cece to set sail again on another magical cruise. This time, literally. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" The whole cruise is set up for a magic theme. All the guests are set to enjoy a cruise they’ll never forget. It becomes even more unforgettable when one of the magician’s assistants dies on stage in the middle of a show! Addi, Sam and Cece set to finding out just what happened to the unfortunate magician’s assistant, following a path of mistruths and distractions. Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but ...

My 40th birthday gift? Having to arrest my one-night stand for murder. I should have known my big birthday would be a disaster. First, my family forgot—classic 16 Candles move. Then, perimenopause decided to crash the party with an attitude. And, to top it off, I’m in big trouble for punching my boss - but those were extenuating circumstances. Things were looking up when a drop-dead gorgeous silver fox offered himself as my birthday present. I found myself in the arms of the sexiest stranger I’ve ever met. It was supposed to be one unforgettable night. Until I had to arrest him for ...

Aspiring potion-witch Isabella Proctor dreams of a normal life away from magic. But when she stumbles upon her mentor's lifeless body, her world turns upside down, and a simple life seems far from reach. Suddenly entangled in a murder investigation, Isabella finds herself the prime suspect in the eyes of the newly-arrived Detective Palmer. Juggling a failing apothecary, a grandmother who sees people that aren't there, and a police department inexperienced in solving murders, Isabella must use her wits and magic to clear her name. With danger lurking around every corner and her freedom on ...

THREE wonderful mystery books from the best-selling comedy writer Bernice Bloom. Including: Mysterious Invitation... SIX STRANGERS RECEIVE INVITATIONS TO A FUNERAL They are told that the deceased – a man called Reginald Charters – invited them on his deathbed. But who on earth is Reginald Charters? And why was he so desperate to have these six people at his funeral? The group of six strangers is told that they have 20 hours to figure out why they have been invited to the funeral. If they can do so, they will inherit a million pounds. So, they start talking. But it's complicated. Not ...