Women Detectives

What could go wrong with a classic cinema themed cruise? Especially when the guest list includes former movie stars, a well-known movie critic and semi-retired producer… "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Unfortunately, a lot does go wrong. From minor mishaps to more serious issues, from vandalized posters to missing jewelry… Adrienne and her friends find themselves juggling one mini-crisis after the other. Just when things seem to be improving, Addi discovers the dead body of a one of the special guests, a former scream queen with a slasher-movie-worthy knife in her chest...

Caterer Goldy Schulz has been hired to host a hockey party. But the proceedings won’t be all fun and games. Unfortunately, her client won’t be satisfied until Goldy adds a hefty serving of revenge. Patricia McCracken is certain that her obstetrician and her penny-pinching HMO are responsible for the loss of her baby. Now she is suing both, and she wants Goldy’s advice on coming out on top. For Dr. John Richard Korman, aka the Jerk, is none other than Goldy’s abusive ex-husband.

Spencer Murphy is a national treasure. A famous correspondent during the Vietnam War who escaped captivity in Southeast Asia, he made a fortune off of his books and television appearances. But Spence is growing forgetful with age; he's started to wander and even fails to come home one night. When a body is discovered at Step Above, the sprawling Murphy house near Steps Beach, Nantucket police detective Meredith Folger is called in to investigate.

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 ...

Ten years ago, 15-year-old Scarlett Rainsford vanished while on a family holiday in Greece. Lou Smith worked the case as a police constable, and failing to find Scarlett has been one of the biggest regrets of her career. No one is more shocked than Lou to learn that Scarlett has unexpectedly been found during a Special Branch raid of a brothel in Briarstone. Lou and her Major Crime team are already stretched working two troubling cases: 19-year-old Ian Palmer was found badly beaten; and soon after, bar owner Carl McVey was found half-buried in the woods.

Maura Donovan discovers a body in the ravine behind her pub. And then the Irish gardai reveal that the victim's face has been battered beyond recognition. Who is the faceless victim? Who wanted him dead? And why was his body dumped in the backyard of Sullivan's Pub? Even after the dead man is finally given a name, nobody admits to knowing him. In the tight-knit world of Leap, no one is talking - and now, it's up to Maura to uncover the dark secrets that lurk beneath the seemingly quiet town.

She’s a mom. A monster hunter. And now… the wielder of Excalibur. Samantha Moon is back, and when the legendary Devil Killer sword becomes too dangerous to keep, she finds herself vulnerable in a world still teeming with demons. But one name keeps coming up: Excalibur. What begins as a Google search turns into a globe-spanning quest to uncover the most magical weapon in history. With Allison Lopez and Kingsley at her side, Sam dives headfirst into the myths of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake. But this is no bedtime story. Deep beneath a haunted English lake lies a castle no one ...

Edward appears to be an ordinary mature college student studying forensic science, but behind his quiet exterior lies a dark obsession with the dark web.Addicted to its anonymity, Edward immerses himself in illegal chat rooms and unsettling content. His fascination with the shadows of the human mind begins to blur the lines between his online world and reality. When Phoebe, a fellow student, takes an interest in Edward, she has no idea he’s been stalking women at the college—and she might be next. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Carter and his team are investigating the suspicious death ...

True love can withstand distance and time... but can it survive immortality? Over more than a century as a mermaid, Alexis Silver never really questioned the profound effect her first husband had on her, despite their brief time together. She’s tried a few relationships with other immortals, but none lasted. Content to be on her own, Alex chases the kind of adventures her mortal life could never offer. When her dark master friend Licinia suggests a trip to the land once called Ptolemais, Alex's curiosity is piqued. However, when their jaunt hits a snag. Licinia wants to conduct a ritual ...

Catching a killer is a piece of cake... Or is it? When Mindy Macbay moves back to her hometown of Santa Verona, she soon finds herself on the receiving end of anonymous threats, and even worse, unpleasant encounters with her high school nemesis and former paramours. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Will Mindy unmask the killer before it’s too late? And will her annoying high-school nemesis manage to make Mindy's life sufficiently miserable? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com...

Being used to a diet of organised crime, drug manufacturing, smuggling, and dealing in all its many forms, and attacks on them by assassins working for the Russian, and the Chinese, governments, all as a result of their association with Chief Inspector Macdonald, Sinead Grogan and Christopher Caine had been afraid they might find life boring when they gave up working for Macdonald and became private detectives, instead but they were wrong. Working undercover at Greenvale Manor, a private school for girls, situated in the Welsh Marches, passing themselves off as a teacher of Welsh Studies ...

When Dr. Sue MacVety encounters a murder at a housewarming party in Sweetwater Springs, she is eager to use Daisy's four-footed skills, empowering snout, and narrative to solve the crime. This cozy mystery, written from Daisy's perspective, will surely delight animal and mystery lovers alike. Enjoy a comfortable seat during this lively caper with the quirky and engaging characters of Sweetwater Springs.

Being shunned by society gives Charlotte Holmes the time and freedom to put her extraordinary powers of deduction to good use. As "Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective", aided by the capable Mrs. Watson, she has had great success helping with all manner of inquiries, but she is not prepared for the new client who arrives at her Upper Baker Street office. Lady Ingram, wife of Charlotte's dear friend and benefactor, wants Sherlock Holmes to find her first love, who failed to show up at their annual rendezvous.

An unexpected jackpot win, a handsome new villager, and an angry landlord... When Allie Day wins three-quarters of a million pounds in a mysterious jackpot, she attempts to help out her friend Bree, owner of her favorite Cotswolds cafe. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" But instead of making things better, Allie's attempts to help lead her into hot water - and straight to a dead body! Before she knows it, Allie is accused of murder, and written up in the local papers as a killer – and worse, she seems to be in the real killer’s crosshairs! When the killer tries to strike ...

It’s the worst possible time for Detective Kerri Devlin to be involved in an all-consuming double-homicide case. She’s locked in a bitter struggle with her ex-husband and teenage daughter, and her reckless new partner is anything but trustworthy. Still, she has a job to do: There’s a killer at large, and a pregnant woman has gone missing. Once Devlin and her partner get to work, they quickly unearth secrets involving Birmingham’s most esteemed citizens. Each new layer of the investigation brings Devlin closer to the killer and the missing woman.

Mildred Petrie had worked as a meter maid and built a comfortable retirement, then her husband's sudden death changed everything. Learning of his secrets at the funeral, left her broke and alone. Desperate, she takes the only job available to an older woman at the Ivory Winds Casino - undercover security. Drug deals, armed robbery, and Mildred is catapulted into a new life. Excitement, danger, and disguises. Only Mildred can find the truth! A breathless, page-turner, in sensible shoes. Mildred is waiting for you, start reading today.

Juniper, Emerald, and Mr. Fluffster are at it again, stumbling upon another murder to solve. Juniper's dream antique store is thriving, but amidst the success, an enigmatic package arrives, shattering the tranquility. As Junie attends a zoning hearing and delves into the mysterious delivery, she uncovers a connection to the recent passing of Olivia's mother, a former pageant queen. The pieces of the puzzle don't fit, and Mr. Fluffster's instincts tell him there's more to this story. Prepare to be enchanted by the beauty of murder as you embark on a gripping journey filled with art, mystery,...

The games are far from over… When a cryptic message arrives at Petals & Paws, florist-turned-sleuth Grace Thompson feels the chill of a familiar menace. Garrett Lawson—the twisted mind behind Bloomsville’s most harrowing mystery—has returned, and this time, he’s targeting those who outwitted him. Still reeling from the events of their last encounter, Grace, Chloe, Tom, and Oscar—alongside their ever-faithful canine companions, Rosie the Westie and Lucy the St. Bernard—are thrust into a new series of sinister puzzles. Each clue drags them deeper into Bloomsville’s hidden past...

A Second Chance. A Deadly Secret. Grace, a brilliant young scientist with terminal cancer, is offered a revolutionary new treatment: a full body transplant. Reborn into the healthy body of a suicide victim, she is sworn to secrecy about her illicit surgery. But her miraculous recovery sparks suspicion. Grace becomes the target of an unseen enemy who is relentlessly hunting her, determined to unearth the truth and extinguish her borrowed life. Thrust into a sinister cat-and-mouse game, she fights for her life, love, and the very essence of who she is. The Body Transplant is a gripping ...

Kathy must crack the quilt code of the Underground Railroad or die trying! In the wake of a scandal within the New York City Police Department, Kathy Marconi leaves her career as a homicide detective. Wary of the political climate surrounding her departure from the Police Department she places and wins a bid on a dilapidated plantation in rural southern Louisiana. She allows her spirits to lift at the thought of leaving New York and the scandal behind. However, upon her arrival, she immediately discovers that the house has secrets, centuries of them. It doesn't take long to realize that ...