Funny Travel

"Fun, fun, fun! Like the love child of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett!" Man plans, the Multiverse laughs! "It's like that book about anti-gravity. You can't put it down." "A story 14 billion years in the making!" "Finally, a treatment for readers suffering "Dirk Gently or Hitchhiker's Guide withdrawal!" "Not only is this case stranger than we imagine, it's stranger than we can imagine." No other detective is quite like Dr. Ziegfeld Zaggar, Quantum Detective -- and that's probably for the best. Zaggar and his reluctant, obsessively linear-thinking sidekick, Jack Robbins, investigate the ...

When Paul set out to walk the Wolds Way, he thought it would be a nice, leisurely stroll through his own backyard. Spoiler alert: it was anything but. Starting at the Humber Estuary in the middle of winter, Paul soon discovered that the Wolds were home to a treasure trove of bizarre history, eccentric people, and enough oddities to make you question everything. Joined by his trusty sidekicks, Rob and Chris, they set off through the dales and valleys, uncovering an ancient land with more secrets than an old man’s attic. From an unsolved archaeological mystery (because of course) to ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime CaperWhen Tiffany and Rosie are asked to investigate an “accidental” death at a chocolate factory, they stumble into a complex web of secrets. Who could have wanted the chocolate factory owner’s death? Potential heirs, suspicious suppliers, and even a greedy member of the local Lindsey Syndicate might have been involved… can Tiffany and Rosie uncover the truth before the killer strikes again? Meanwhile, Elle Lindsey finds some documents that are potentially incriminating for the Lindsey Corporation. Could these documents help Tiffany and Rosie take down the ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime CaperWhen Isabella Genevieve Amelia Wentworth, lady’s maid to Lady Cassandra Althea Felicity Buxton, Baroness of Montrose, requests Tiffany and Rosie’s assistance, the duo aren’t quite sure what to expect. “Winters will have you giggling into your book!” Turns out, there’s a murder involved – that of Lady C’s brother, the CEO of a tech startup. Who would've hated Lord Ashton enough to kill him? A cold-hearted CFO, complicated girlfriend, and business enemies all had issues with the enigmatic CEO... but who was moved to murder, and will they strike again?...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper! After her experience with Games, Games, Games! Tiffany is reluctant to take on another corporate client - but this case seems different. Was the victim really a company spy? Or were there other nefarious forces that led to her death? Meanwhile, this is it: it's time for Tiffany's secret admirer to reveal himself. Tiffany has had enough of his shenanigans and needs to clear the air - but can she do it without endangering those closest to her? Spies and Stalkers in Las Vegas is the thirty-sixth book in The Tiffany Black in Las Vegas Mystery Series. It can be read ...

My name is Pancho. I am a very small dog with a very big problem. When my family decided to fly across the country for a family reunion, I was terrified. Airplanes are loud. Airports are crowded. And I do not have the best track record when it comes to staying calm under pressure. Thankfully, I had help. My therapist, Dr. Poopsalot, and my best friend Tank worked hard to prepare me for the trip. We practiced breathing exercises. We tackled fake turbulence drills. I even faced a vacuum cleaner without hiding in the laundry basket. I was ready. Or so I thought. Nothing could have prepared me ...

When The People From Earth offer Ian and Tiffany free cookies, the duo don't expect to get involved in investigating a cult leader’s death. But that’s exactly what happens – and Tiffany and Ian find themselves going undercover as believers in strange meditations and “earth re-tunings”. The People From Earth seem quite harmless, but are the investigators putting themselves in danger by pretending to believe in their “earth re-tuning” nonsense? Meanwhile, Tiffany’s secret admirer might not be what she’d initially expected… Praise for A.R. Winters: "Fans of Stephanie Plum, ...

Beginning in First World War London, Jonny and Jenny are whisked away by Mr. Twinkle in his “Tinmobile” time-machine. Saving them from being guzzled up by the evil Gremlin during the night-time zeppelin raids, he takes them to a magical version of London called Nogoland. There they meet King Gobstopper and his witch-queen Sherbet, who they are sure is really their Nanny. After helping to open the City Gates for General Candy and his candy-stick army they are invited into the general´s sweet factory but soon guess that he is working for the Gremlin. Their fears are soon realized when ...

A family vacation to Scotland was supposed to be easy. Bagpipes, castles, and maybe spotting Nessie from the shore. Samantha Moon has other plans: keep her family safe, keep her vampire side secret, and make sure the only monsters they see are in the gift shop. But on Loch Ness, some legends are more than marketing. When a demonic horror attacks their rickety tour boat, Sam and her supernatural crew must battle it in the dark waters—while hiding the truth from the mortal captain. Between Anthony’s constant Highlander impressions, Tammy’s sassy eye-rolls, Allison’s witchy banter, and...

Fourteen-year-old Wyatt is having a difficult time dealing with the death of his mother. He often visits the spot where he and his mother would star gaze and dream of what it's like on Mars. Before she died, he told her he intended on traveling to Mars someday. Meanwhile, Herman is a teenage Martian who watches the NASA channel on the teletube and dreams of visiting Earth. One night, he and his friends take a joyride in a spaceship and ends up on Earth, where they accidentally zap Wyatt aboard before flying back home to Mars. Wyatt and Herman quickly become friends—and both like to ...

Join Paul and the gang as they stumble, bumble, and occasionally get lost across the border into deepest, darkest Wales. Armed with questionable decision-making and a serious lack of map-reading skills, they take on Offa's Dyke Path, heading from South to North, and braving whatever the weather (and the sheep) throw their way. Spoiler: It's a lot of rain and a lot of sheep. The adventure kicks off in Chepstow, home to Wales' oldest castle (it’s impressive, but don’t worry, the guys will still find a way to mess it up). As they head north to Monmouth, they cross the only medieval bridge ...

Kinky Friedman, the original Texas Jew boy, guides readers through the sights, sounds, food, and sundry oddities of his favorite Texas city. Known for live music and food, Austin is also the home of Willie Nelson, Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a number of other music legends.

Adam Fletcher's life hates him.... That's how it feels since he lost his girlfriend of nine years, his confidence, hair, and home. But then he receives an email from a mysterious stranger offering him a free holiday of a lifetime. It's too good to be true. But then what does he have to lose? So he says yes. And then things gets strange....

The stories you’ve dreamed of; the people you crave to meet; or would love to be. The aliens who’d make you shiver, or laugh. The huge risks of guiding your spacecraft here, or there. The adventures you’d have if only you had the nerve… Or the utter romance of doing that… The humour of orbital disasters and alien conflicts; the perils of ill-advised time-interference; the sheer romance of null-gravity love; the terrors of a leaky hull; the fear of a bullying boss when you’re a thousand light years beyond.; the choices you face in the big, black Vac. Mostly a laugh or a satisfied...

Scarlett is not a bad person, but she is a bad stew. Her adventures and misadventures as a flight attendant are vulgar, raw, and sexually charged. Bad Stew, Rude Awakening, is the first volume of the Bad Stew Series. It is a journey through Scarlett's daily life, including various one-night stands, drunken passengers, and failed drug tests. After possibly ruining her open relationship with the man she loves, Scarlett must find ways to keep her life interesting, without hurting those she loves or losing her job.

A dream getaway turns into a deadly trap when Tiffany, her boyfriend Stone, and her best friend Rosie stumble upon a chilling family secret. Stranded in a secluded B&B after a shocking murder, the trio must unravel the truth before the killer strikes again. With poisonings, gunshots, and hidden motives lurking in every shadow, can they expose the murderer before they become the next victims? 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...

Ethan seems like a normal ten-year-old, but he has a secret. It’s not that he’s the one who accidentally filled the sunblock container with glue last summer or that he cracked the screen on his sister’s phone and blamed it on their baby brother. (Those things may have happened, but they’ve got nothing on this.) No, Ethan’s secret is that he knows time travel is real—because his future self keeps coming back to visit him. Lucky Ethan, right?

What’s scarier? An ax murderer or a family Christmas? Mom wants to make the most of Christmas in Montana. I want to catch a killer. Surprisingly, my girlfriend meeting my family isn’t the worst thing to happen. Turns out killers don’t take off the holidays. If I can solve this murder quickly, I can guarantee all the killer gets for Christmas is a pair of handcuffs and a jail cell. Is that too big of a Christmas miracle? Holt Jacobs isn’t for everyone. He’s a sarcastic introvert who can never get quite enough coffee. Becoming a sarcastic sleuth was unexpected, but as an engineer, ...

After the international success of The Laughing Policeman and Cop Out, I'm back with another collection of disasters—recently unearthed travel stories that prove I should never be allowed to leave New Zealand. Armed with misplaced confidence and a talent for finding trouble, I've managed to stumble around the globe with unfortunate friends who really should have known better. From the depths of the Bornean jungle to the mean streets of Belfast during 'the troubles', I've blundered through it all, creating chaos and completely overestimating my abilities at every turn. Join me on these ...

When Tiffany and Ian join a Live Action Role-Playing group, they don’t expect to get involved in another murder. But when one of the gamers ends up with a crossbow through his heart, they're hired to uncover his killer. Who would’ve wanted to kill Mike, the former leader of the group? The other gamers seem like odd suspects, but they’re Tiffany and Ian’s only leads ... Meanwhile, the behaviour of Tiffany’s secret admirer gets more worrisome. Praise for A.R. Winters: "Fans of Stephanie Plum, meet Tiffany Black, A.R. Winters's new heroine." - Rea, Amazon.com "You fall in love with ...