A pretty seaside town, a body on the beach, and a boatload of clues. Can super-sleuth Miss Jane Treen solve the mystery?England, 1941: When Jane Treen is summoned to her boss’s office at the end of a long day, she smooths down her tweed skirt and makes them both another strong pot of coffee. Brigadier Remmington-Blythe slides a folded copy of the evening newspaper towards her, with one small article circled in red ink. A body has been found on an English beach in the little seaside town where she grew up, and he wants her to investigate. Jane is used to managing secret agents and spies, but she is now part of The Secret Detective Agency, England’s answer to solving the most mysterious murders. Making her way to the coast and brimming with curiosity, she’s heartened that shy and handsome codebreaking genius Arthur Cilento will be joining her to help her wade through the fishy goings-on. Although Jane doubts he will appreciate her bringing her beloved one-eyed cat, Marmaduke…Together, Jane and Arthur drop anchor in her crumbling childhood home overlooking the sandy beach where the body was found. Surrounded by potential suspects, their eyes are on a devious doctor, an eccentric artist and a secret sweetheart. But as Jane and Arthur are searching for the truth, those giving evidence start to clam up. One thing seems sure: they need to reel in the killer before they’re out of their depth…Can The Secret Detective Agency triumph again, or will they meet their watery end at high tide?If you love twisty crime novels, top-secret intrigue and the very best of Golden Age mysteries, then you will adore Helena Dixon’s totally gripping cozy novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Verity Bright! What readers are saying about The Seaside Murders:‘Kept me awake most of the night as I just had to finish it… grabbed my attention from the first page… with each new revelation, I just kept wanting to turn the pages… I highly recommend this book!’ Goodreads reviewer, ????????‘Amazing … I loved every. single. moment… And we need to talk about that ending… I was shocked?! I had a few suspects but oh, how wrong I was!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, ????????‘Had me flipping pages like crazy!… I loved the twisty plot!’ Goodreads reviewer, ????????‘I could not put the book down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ??????????‘I just loved this book! I loved the story and I just couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????????‘Had me hooked from start to finish.’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Phenomenal!… LOL… Had me turning the pages right away!… The best!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Absolutely loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Wow. I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I read in one sitting. I loved everything about this book.’ sue.wallace1974, ??????????What readers are saying about The Secret Detective Agency:‘I ATE this up. what more could I ask for???… Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Hooked from start to finish… This book is an absolute delight!’ reading_barefoot_on_the_beach‘DANCE WITH BOOK GLEE AND READ HAPPILY!!… I love the characters! One moment I thought I knew who it was! The next minute a dead body shows up! I devoured it!… Must Read!… Bravo!!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘The reveal. WHOOSH! THAT was unexpected. I was so sure of who it was...I was V E R Y wrong :-) . A really great read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????

After months of planning, sisters Abigail and Amanda Clark have finally purchased a historic resort property in the Finger Lakes. Abigail has years of experience managing hotels and restaurants, so she’s sure she’s ready for this new challenge. She isn’t even bothered when her sister takes her dream job and decides not to move to Nightshade right away.When a guest turns up dead in one of the rooms, though, Abigail finds herself caught up in the middle of a murder investigation. That definitely wasn’t in her plans. The dead man had a lot of enemies in the small town of Nightshade, New York, and it isn’t long before Abigail has met several of them. Her nosy neighbor is eager to poke her nose into the police investigation, but all Abigail wants to do is find some guests for Sunset Lodge.Can Abigail fix up the historic hotel on a shoestring budget? Will she be able to find guests who don’t mind that a man was murdered in the hotel’s annex? Or will Abigail’s neighbor say the wrong thing to the wrong person and get someone else murdered before the police find the killer?

Witches are supposed to be the bad guys, right?
In the Kramer family, everyone is a witch hunter – well, everyone except the women. But with Uncle Faster out of action, and a boyfriend-killing witch on the loose, it might finally be Katy’s time to shine.
Going deep undercover at a necromancy supply store seems like a terrifying plan, but Katy soon discovers that her new friends and neighbours aren’t quite as evil as she was led to believe. She begins to suspect that she might be tracking the wrong witch, after all.
Will Katy discover the real killer in time? And will she prove, once and for all, that women are up to the job?
In the latest tale from A.A. Albright, you’ll meet the feisty Katy Kramer, a wizard-turned-dog called Hamish, a sarcastic cat called Cleo, and a whole new cast of characters. A few old favourites might also pop in to say hello …

Annie Murray's festive plans at the Secret Bookcase are thrown into disarray when a celebrity baker drops dead during a gingerbread-baking competition…As whispers of foul play swirl like snowflakes, Annie soon finds herself tangled in a web of secrets, small-town rivalry, and long-buried mysteries.With pub-owner and new love Liam by her side and the help of her loyal bookstore colleagues, Annie sets out to solve Redwood Grove’s latest murder mystery. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more she discovers that the baking community isn’t as sweet as it seems…Can Annie unwrap the truth before the killer strikes again? Or will this be one Christmas she won't live to remember?Grab yourself a Christmas cookie and lose yourself in this delightfully twisty murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page. A perfectly festive read fans of Joanne Fluke, Tonya Kappes, and Ellery Adams will adore.Readers are loving Ellie Alexander’s new series:“Knocked me out of my seat!!! Loved this and I am eagerly waiting the next… Five stars hands down.” Reader review, ?????“Kept me glued to the page as I raced to find out whodunit. A winner!”Reader review, ?????“This book was AMAZING! I can’t wait to read more!” Reader review, ?????“Absolutely loved this!!! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and had no idea whodunit until it was revealed… I love a good twist!” Reader review, ?????“Unputdownable cozy mystery!! This was such a fun read, I could not get enough. It felt like a classic Hercule Poirot or Benoit Blanc mystery. Perfection!” Reader review, ?????“Ellie Alexander has done it AGAIN!! As cozy mysteries go this is one of the coziest… So good I devoured it in one sitting.” Reader review, ?????“What a magnificent read! A perfect cozy mystery.” Reader review, ?????“A page-turner. Ellie Alexander has once again proven herself as the queen of cozy mysteries.” Reader review, ?????“I have loved every series Ellie has written so far and this one did not disappoint! I truly was hooked and I stayed up way too late because I just needed to finish the book.” Reader review, ?????“Fun and fast-paced. I will recommend this to everyone.” Reader review, ?????“Wow, just wow. Any reader will find it hard to put down this enchanting mystery.” Reader review, ?????“Everything I enjoyed from the first book – the quirky characters, the rich background, the ideal bookstore – were all back and as enjoyable as ever… I can’t wait to see what happens next!” Reader review, ?????

When it rains, it pours … and this amateur sleuth may be in over her head.
Graduate student Raina Sun is trying to keep her head above water as the bills roll in when her dashing college adviser cons her out of several months of rent. Her quest to retrieve the money sets in motion a streak of even worse luck.
First, she stumbles on her advisor's dead body and becomes a suspect in his murder. Next, the only man she's ever loved reappears as the lead detective to the case. Raina's having trouble interpreting his signals--does he want to reignite their passion, or just stay close to his prime suspect?
Her life careens further out of control when her grandma shows up at Raina's postage-stamp-sized apartment, dragging a red suitcase and trouble of her own. As Raina summons her sleuthing skills, she discovers that when it comes to murder, there may be no place for an amateur.
For readers who like cozy mysteries, quirky characters, and a dash of humor.
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