Mystery Reads

Glamour, Gurus, and Grievous Bodily Harm! In fashionable Bloomsbury, a dashing guru dazzles the elite with promises of wisdom, wealth, and spiritual enlightenment. But behind the incense and inspiration lies a web of lies—and Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James suspect something fishy. Their hunch? This so-called sage is part of a sinister syndicate mixing mysticism with murder to fund a shadowy spy ring. To get the goods on the guru, the Baker Street team sends Amy Thiel—Inspector Gregson’s fearless (and feisty) sweetheart—undercover into his glittering inner circle. But trouble isn’t...

A spooky spectacle turns deadly when a singer’s voice is silenced forever. Does an amateur sleuth have the ghost of a chance to unmask the killer before the jack-o'-lantern’s candle is snuffed out?Emerging antiques expert, Dotty Sayers, is excited about traveling to Ireland for a prestigious auction. Alongside her friend, Sergeant Keya Varma, Dotty revels in Dublin’s iconic sights and finds herself spellbound by haunting melodies at the Bram Stoker Festival. But a Halloween parade turns tragic when a musician’s last melody leads to his final breath. With the police operating a ...

Nobody was surprised when the Captain of the Cheerleading Squad, Stacy Young, became homecoming queen her senior year, nor when she dated Shane Pruitt, the football quarterback, baseball pitcher, forward on the basketball team and, not coincidentally, homecoming king. She was the epitome of the all-American girl and they, the all-American couple. Their marriage just a few years after high school left no one surprised and seemed to please most. But, not everyone. However, appearances can be misleading. No one knew that this perfect couple had an imperfect marriage. No one would have guessed ...

A Scottish castle, sleuthing to do and a murderer to catch! It’s New Year’s Eve and when you work for the Celebrity Crimes Investigation Agency there’s no such thing as getting to take the holidays off. Which is why special agent Abi Anderson is going to a Hogmanay party in a luxurious Scottish castle as a sleuth on a mission to catch criminals - and not, sadly, as a guest out to enjoy herself. Typical. Even worse, it’s a fancy dress party and when you have to find a costume at the very last minute in the middle of nowhere in the Scottish Highlands you end up dressed as... well, why...

Katrina – A Dark and Thrilling Romantic Suspense 💀 She was their victim. Now, she’s their worst nightmare. 💀 By day, Detective Frank Gilford hunts criminals. By night, he’s consumed by an obsession—the elusive assassin known as The Phantom. For months, he’s tracked her kills, watching as she eliminates traffickers, corrupt politicians, and untouchable criminals. She’s not just a killer. She’s delivering justice the law can’t reach. Then, she calls him. Her voice is calm. Controlled. Dangerously familiar. She warns him about an enemy lurking in the shadows—the ...

In New Oslo, some family secrets stay buried... and some come back to haunt you. When Lena Larsen's home renovation uncovers a centuries-old burial chamber, complete with the grave of an accused witch, she knows it's going to be a wild ride. With her ghostly grandmother offering commentary from the sidelines and two modern-day mystics requesting permission to perform rituals in her basement, Lena has enough on her plate. But then her construction worker turns up dead, and suddenly the witch's grave is the least of her problems. As Lena investigates with help from her best friend Charlie and...

What would you do if you were accused of murder and had no Alibi? In a deadly game of mistaken identities, Cam Derringer and his friend Stacy find themselves branded as killers. They thought they were having an innocent day diving deep in the Straits of Florida. Little did they know, a diabolical team of hitmen were wreaking havoc on Sombrero Beach, leaving a gruesome body count in their wake. Their innocence was in question, with damning video footage from a cell phone branding them as cold-blooded murderers. The stakes have never been higher for Cam, facing not just the biggest challenge ...

Titan McCannigan. Beach bum. Disgraced former naval officer. Divorced single man still in love with his ex-wife. Current companion: a Zenlike dachshund named Banca. But Titan has finally pulled himself together. Now he lives in a lighthouse where he runs a popular beachside burger-and-shake snack bar. When he’s not making sandwiches, he operates a small private investigator business. A young woman comes to him for help. She’s scared for her life. But before Titan can learn the details, she disappears, and he fears the worst. Before long, he and an old shipmate are plunged into an upside...

For true fans of police crime mysteries written with authenticity and attention to detail, the Riley Scott detective series will bring to mind Harry Bosch and Alex Cross. The Cameo is the second book in the Riley Scott detective series and is proving to be one of the best murder mystery novels to come along in some time. Written with the reader in mind who does not want to have the clues placed in front of them like a trail of breadcrumbs, The Cameo is a thrill ride like no other. Every book has a line, a page, or even a chapter that is so powerful the reader stays with it and re-reads that...

Cam Derringer is back in DEEP BLUE DECEPTION. Cam finds his friend’s boat adrift. Antonio Solomon is not on board, and no clues as to where he might be. Antonio’s daughter, Teresa, wants Cam to find her father. She has her thoughts about who might have kidnapped or, even worse, killed him. With the suspects living in The Bahamas, Cam has to leave the security of Key West and track down the would-be villains. It’s not long before, one by one, the suspects cast the blame on the others. Caught in a tangled web of deception, Cam puts his own life in danger. Now the clock is running, and ...

When haute couture meets cold-blooded murder... Lena Montgomery's quiet home has been transformed into fashion central as she hosts an exclusive runway show featuring some of the industry's biggest names. With her quick-witted grandmother and loyal friend Charlie by her side, she's prepared for the usual drama that comes with corralling high-maintenance designers and models. But when renowned fashion designer Maggie St. Clair is found strangled with her own signature scarf moments before the show, Lena's event transforms from a celebration of style to a gathering of suspects. Between bitter...

A Chef's Last Course at the Food Festival: A Heartwood Haven Cozy Mystery (Book 2) Murder is on the menu in this deliciously suspenseful cozy mystery! When celebrity chef Vincent Moreau arrives at the Heartwood Haven Food Festival, herbalist Liv Pomeroy sees it as the perfect opportunity to showcase her handcrafted sage-infused products. But her hopes turn to horror when Moreau collapses face-first into his plate after tasting her creation. As suspicion falls on Liv and her herbs, she discovers that Moreau had a severe sage allergy—information conveniently omitted from the festival ...

This is a Box Set of Cozy Mystery Books 1-3 in the Tabitha Clive Amateur Sleuth Short Read Series Cats, Crooks, and Cobblers - Book 1 Question: What does a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part-time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate. Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a ...

Six dachshunds, one inheritance, and a killer who’s unleashed chaos. Dogwood Valley is buzzing with gossip. Agatha Worthington, the 90-year-old matriarch, has shocked the town by leaving her fortune to her six dachshunds instead of her feuding relatives. Liv Barker, former lawyer turned dog walker, is hired to care for the dachshunds. But when suspicious events unfold, Liv must sniff out the truth before someone with greedy intentions puts an end to Agatha’s plans—and possibly her dogs’ lives.

From Matt Shaw comes the story of a new breed of serial killer - a stranger who travels the country kidnapping his victims before torturing them and discarding them in a field, dressed up as scarecrows.

Michael wanted to back out of this trip to the South of France after his wife left him, but his sister and their friends wouldn’t hear of it. His fellow houseguest Rupert isn’t in the mood, either, having recently been widowed. But rather than bonding, Michael is unsettled by Rupert’s constant needling. That and the bug bites are enough to suck the life right out of an idyllic holiday.

Silent Night turns deadly when a killer joins the chorus… When the Golden Ring Carolers arrive at Lena Larsen's Victorian guest house for their holiday retreat, she expects a peaceful week of seasonal songs and festive preparation. Instead, she gets a murder mystery wrapped in red velvet ribbon. The victim? Clara Whitmore, the group's controlling founder and lead soprano, whose talent for discovering secrets was matched only by her skill in wielding them against others. With a growing list of suspects—including a bitter ex-fiancé, an ambitious understudy, and a cousin trapped in ...

Jealousy, revenge and broken hearts are all possible motives for murder in this fast-paced cozy mystery Vintage clothing celebrity Polly is murdered in her store so special agents Abi and Jake from the Celebrity Crimes Investigation Agency (otherwise known as the CCIA) are sent to uncover who killed her. Could it be a jealous ex-boyfriend? Perhaps her estranged sister had something to do with it? Could Milly from the cupcake bakery next door to Polly’s Vintage Finds have had a hand in her demise? There are certainly suspects aplenty..., Join Abi and Jake on another sleuthing mission to ...

Kurt Harm is back for more. The Agency has called him out to fulfill another contract. The target is a maniacal, quickly ascending political figure in Istanbul, Turkey. Harm must eliminate the elusive target before it's too late. The clock is ticking and Harm is pushed to the brink.

Assassin, Kurt Harm, is sent to Budapest to eliminate an enemy that threatens to release thousands of CIA contact's names. Harm must locate the elusive target within days. His list of enemies are growing by the day, and not everything is as it seems to be in the Hungarian capital city. One thing is certain: There will be hell to pay for those that get in Harm's way.