Humorous Detective

It has been over a year since the last big mystery was solved, and now with the two clubs joined together, everything should be smooth sailing. Hormonal teenagers with access to social pressure, relationship drama and laser rifles? What could go wrong! At least one thing.

Ever wonder how law enforcement operates in small town Arkansas? Seek no further. From the Author: Don’t read this book if you can’t handle gritty drugs fiction with meth labs and addicts, a deputy who’s more redneck than refined, or a plot that punches harder than a 400-pound hillbilly. It’s raw, messy, and not your mama’s cozy mystery. BUT If you do, County was written by a retired small town cop (that’s me), inspired by real-life experiences (but everything, including people, places, or events, in the book is fictional, to be clear), and I only held back a little. Cops talk a...

Brad Hunter is doing everything he can to keep his private investigation agency open, but the women of Honolulu keep distracting him from his work. His latest desire, a Chinatown barmaid, occupies too much of his time, and his money. At least until she is eliminated from his life the hard way--by murder. Within hours, his HPD detective brother puts Brad at the the top of the prime suspect list. Now that he is being scrutinized by the Honolulu Police Department, Brad heads to Chinatown to start his own investigation. What does Brad find first? A new woman, of course.

Set in 1946 England, Murder at Rutherford Hall is a gripping tale that will have you turning pages till the end to figure out ‘whodunit’! The charming characters simply pull you into a setting of elaborate richness woven with humour and portraits of a bygone era where homes were large and beautiful, people dressed for dinners and life moved with a certain grace for the privileged. Against this enchanting backdrop, love and betrayal, life and death, laughter and grief, wealth and poverty come together to provide an immensely entertaining read. Star Reviews for ‘Murder at Rutherford ...

This is a story about three idiot wannabe detectives: J.J. and Valentine Watts and their new friend Trudi de la Rosa. Again, they’re idiots, but in a fun way where they go on adventures and occasionally use swear words. In this book, they’re riding a train on official Ghost Hunters Adventure Club business when an old friend from the past shows up to ruin everything. It’s up to our three young adventurers to solve the mystery of the Express Train to Nowhere before they’re locked away forever for a crime they didn’t even commit.

When a killer strikes, single mom and PI, Tracy Belden and her friends put game nights on hold to solve a case of murder. Escape to Tahoe. Help a friend. No problems. No pressure. What could go wrong? I'm Tracy Belden, a rookie PI with a handful of cases solved, but when a fellow PI calls, I answer. Twelve hours later, my investigator friend is missing, the client is dead, and I'm at the murder scene. With the police eyeing me as a suspect, I have to find the killer if there’s any hope of completing my crossword puzzle. If you like fast-paced, humorous cozies, dive into the Crossword ...

Small Town, Dirty Cops What do the beleaguered citizens of a small town do when it is run by a corrupt police force and a senile mayor? They call a magician. This was not the Equalizer meets Harry Potter. Boyd Wright could not fight worth a dang and the magic …. Fifteen years previously, Boyd, unwanted and the least important resident of the Carruthers Home for Boys, survived among juvenile predators and indifferent staff by stealth and cowardice. Until he reached puberty, when he discovered he’d been gifted with a few magical talents to rid Earth of parasitic visitors (the Others) who ...

Although it is autumn in the small English town of Bishop’s Lacey, the chapel is decked with exotic flowers. Yes, Flavia de Luce’s sister, Ophelia, is at last getting hitched, like a mule to a wagon. “A church is a wonderful place for a wedding”, muses Flavia, “surrounded as it is by the legions of the dead, whose listening bones bear silent witness to every promise made at the altar.”

Penelope makes a fast break from her old life to the picturesque town of Bath, Maine. But the excitement halts when a dead body is found near her dumpster. Divorcee', Penelope, starts a new chapter in the town known for it’s boutiques. But when handyman Ricky’s body is found behind her shop, the old cliche, shop ‘til you drop, suddenly becomes a literal reality. Her curiosity piqued over the unsolved murder, she sets out to unearth the truth, with her bite-sized sidekick, Teo the Teacup Chihuahua, in tow. When town gossip reveals Ricky’s shady past and his recent argument with Harry...

Bark Twice for Murder When the prestigious National Dog Show rolls into Turtle Cove, The Willowrose Inn is packed with champion canines and their competitive owners. But the excitement turns deadly when Victor Vance, a ruthless trainer with a talent for blackmail, is found lifeless outside the grooming tent— an apparent accident, according to the authorities. But Lily and Grace Garrison aren’t convinced. With their beagle, Rocky—an expert in sniffing out trouble— leading the way, the sisters dig into a tangled web of rivalries, grudges, and showbiz secrets. From feuding handlers to ...

A magical serial killer is stalking the Occult town of Wrackton. Hypnotic whistling causes victims to chew their own tongues off, leading to the killer being dubbed the Whistler (original, right?). Enter the Undetectables, a detective agency run by three witches and a ghost in a cat costume (don't ask). They are hired to investigate the murders, but with their only case so far left unsolved, will they be up to the task?

Summer and Sage Dixon are ready for a little peace and quiet. After cracking their last case, The sisters—along with their curious beagle, Brody—head to the idyllic shores of Seabreeze Cove for a much-needed vacation. Nestled in a charming Victorian B&B called the Seafarer's Rest, it seems like the perfect escape… Until Brody makes a chilling discovery... A severed hand, tangled in seaweed, wearing a signet ring and clutching a locket linked to a girl who vanished forty years ago. As Summer and Sage dive into the mystery, they uncover long-buried secrets, tangled relationships, and a ...

Richard's cousin is missing, and his best hope of finding her rests with the wily, one-eyed, ex-governor of Florida. Carl Hiaasen introduces his iconic character Skink to a younger audience in this nail-biting adventure! Classic Malley: Her parents are about to ship her off to boarding school, so she takes off with some guy she met online...Poor Richard: He's less of a rebel than Malley, and a lot less trusting. He knows his cousin is in trouble before she does. Wild Skink: He's a ragged, one-eyed, ex-governor of Florida, and enough of a renegade to think he can track Malley down.

Matchmaking can be murder... Danika Dreary’s life is a certified dumpster fire. After her latest soul-crushing crisis, Danika moves in with her delightfully quirky grandma, Elsie, who believes crystals are a girl's best friend. But there’s a catch: Danika must work at Karma Moon in the quaint, coastal town of Mystique, California. Except this is no ordinary new-age shop—it’s also where Elsie plays matchmaker to the town’s hopeless romantics. When Ryker Van Allan demands a refund after his best friend gets stood up—apparently, true love comes with a money-back guarantee—Elsie ...

On the day he retires, Inspector Ashwin Chopra inherits two unexpected mysteries. The first is the case of a drowned boy, whose suspicious death no one seems to want solved. And the second is a baby elephant. As his search for clues takes him across the teeming city of Mumbai, from its grand high rises to its sprawling slums and deep into its murky underworld, Chopra begins to suspect that there may be a great deal more to both his last case and his new ward than he thought.

Most Sinful residents are unaware of Carter’s crisis and are going about their daily lives as they always have, including local prankster Gage Babin. Except this time, Gage’s attempt to elicit laughs leaves him on a slab in the medical examiner’s office. Everyone knows how unhealthy he was, but Fortune thinks there’s more to his death than a poorly timed prank that caused his bad heart to give out.

Mumbai is a city that thrives on extravagant spectacles and larger-than-life characters. But as Chopra is about to discover, even in the city of dreams, there is no guarantee of a happy ending.

Dear Reader, If you’ve ever been caught with crumbs on your chin and said, “I have no idea how that cookie got there,” you’re in good company. This is the story of Rascalicious—a raccoon of refined taste and ridiculous timing. Over 25 chaotic, hilarious, heart-filled chapters, you’ll travel with him through cookie caverns, frosting jungles, and even a marshmallow mosh pit. But this isn’t just about theft. It’s about truth. Friendship. And the brave art of sharing your last snickerdoodle. So grab a snack, tighten your monocle, and get ready… because the cookie thief is ...

If you’ve finished The Missing Manuscript Murder - A Grace Thompson Mystery Book 1 and are curious to discover what Grace and Chloe decide to name their detective agency, this short story is for you! Follow along as Chloe begins her part-time role with the Sheriff’s office, and learn how she and Grace come together to officially launch their new agency. Get a glimpse into their first few days of this exciting new chapter and the adventures that await!

An angel just carjacked someone? For Boston Cop, Chloe Mayfield, it's her first day in the city's Blue Moon Division and things are about to get weird. The poor schmuck with the missing car is convinced the glowing being who assaulted him and took his wheels was straight from heaven – he even heard a chorus of angelic music during the crime. Raised catholic, Chloe not about to suggest angels don’t exist, but her gut wants to find a more rational explanation behind this crime. Time to find out.