When feature writer Ruth Finlay and her elderly neighbor Doris Cleaver visit an antique and collectibles market in the small town of Myrtle Bay, they get a lot more than they bargained for.After Ruth's old tennis coach is found dead, they discover that there's no lack of people who harbor a grudge against the victim, and a tangled web of family ties and lies begins to unravel. But can Ruth and Doris find the killer in time to avert a second murder?A quirky feel-good mystery laced with intrigue, Murder in Myrtle Bay is the first book in Isobel Blackthorn's 'Ruth Finlay Mysteries' series. Set in small town Australia, it is a sure pick for any fan of classic whodunits and cozy mysteries!

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor)MURDER IN THE MANOR (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 1) is the debut novel in a charming new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace.Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, needs a drastic change. She needs to quit her job, leave her horrendous boss and New York City, and walk away from the fast life. Making good on her childhood promise to herself, she decides to walk away from it all, and to relive a beloved childhood vacation in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire.Wilfordshire is exactly as Lacey remembers it, with its ageless architecture, cobblestone streets, and with nature at its doorstep. Lacey doesn’t want to go back home—and spontaneously, she decides to stay, and to give her childhood dream a try: she will open her own antique shop.Lacey finally feels that her life is taking a step in the right direction—until her new star customer turns up dead.As the newcomer in town, all eyes are on Lacey, and it’s up to her to clear her own name.With a business to run, a next-door neighbor turned nemesis, a flirty baker across the street, and a crime to solve – is this new life all that Lacey thought it would be?Books #2-#9 are also available!“Lots of interesting characters and a great story. I can't wait to read the next book in this series!”--Amazon reader“A great start to this new series….I really enjoyed this cozy mystery and found it to be well written and entertaining with great characters. I am looking forward to reading more books in this series.”--Amazon reader“Murder In The Manor is an excellent mystery which I recommend.”--Amazon reader

Green chile has never been more dangerous.Psychologist Maddie Swallows’ decision to return to New Mexico seemed like a good idea at the time, considering the divorce and her two teenagers she’d dragged along for the ride.But that was before the New Year’s Eve party she was guilt-tripped into attending. Before a member of the town council wound up dead and everyone at the party became a suspect. And before she was forced to unravel the secrets of her former hometown in order to clear her name.Of course, with the help of two precocious teenagers and one meddling mother, the real murderer doesn’t stand a chance.Dead before Dinner is the first book of the Maddie Swallows series. If you love small towns, quirky characters, and an intriguing whodunit, you’ll love this cozy mystery.Pick up Dead before Dinner and get swept away in this New Mexican mystery series today!

Robin Wildwood has always been the black sheep of her family… or red squirrel, as it were. She and her familiar, Tansy, left their coven to strike out alone, with no intention of returning home. The Wildwood witches are the best at everything they do, and their leader - who happens to be Robin's grandmother - is the Head Witch of the entire region. As for Robin? Screwing up is her only major talent.After her grandmother's unexpected death brings her back to the small English town of Wildwood Heath, Robin finds herself surrounded by bickering relatives and rival covens wanting to claim the coveted title of Head Witch. It seems her grandmother didn't name a successor, and it all gets worse when Robin stumbles upon the dead body of another coven member and realises that her grandmother may have been murdered, too.Even the family screw-up isn't inclined to lie down and accept defeat, so Robin teams up with her tarantula-collecting cousin, her gardener extraordinaire best friend and her former crush (turned hot sports captain) in an attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery. But will she survive long enough to see the Wildwood Coven's leadership change hands… and who will be the next Head Witch?This box set contains the first three books in the Wildwood Witch Mysteries series: A Tail of Murder, Murder Most Fowl, and Dead as a Dodo.This fun paranormal mystery series from Elle Adams contains a quick-witted heroine and her sassy squirrel sidekick, an English village ruled by squabbling witch covens, and a hair-raising magical adventure.

1920s gadabout Anty Boisjoly takes on his first case when his Oxford chum is facing the gallows, accused of the murder of his wealthy uncle.Not one but two locked-room murders later, Boisjoly's pitting his wits and witticisms against a subversive butler, a senile footman, a single-minded detective-inspector, an errant goat, and the eccentric conventions of the pastoral Sussex countryside to untangle a multi-layered mystery of secret bequests, ancient writs, love triangles, revenge, and a teasing twist in the final paragraph.The Case of the Canterfell Codicil is a classic, cosy, locked-room mystery with an improbable plot inspired by Agatha Christie and prose in the style of an homage to PG Wodehouse.Can such a niche pastiche work? Let's let the readers decide...Part Way Through I Bought the Entire SeriesI got the first book via Kindle Unlimited. I was about a quarter of the way through it and was enjoying it so much that I returned the K. U. copy and purchased all 4 volumes for my permanent library. ??????????Brilliantly wittyYes to the Agatha Christie meets PG Wodehouse comparisons, but it gets even better with a soupcon of Raymond Chandler, Oscar Wilde, and HH Munro added to the mix. ??????????A delight!I just love Anty Boisjoly! Great character, charming voice. The locked room part of the mystery was excellent, very reminiscent of Agatha Christie. ??????????PERFECT cozy mystery, exceeds expectations. Read all of them now!I'm a giant fan of the golden age mystery genre (and also of Wodehouse) and wasn't expecting a modern writer to be able to pull off the feeling one gets with a Christie, a Sayers, a Marsh, or an Allingham. ??????????Everything You Want in an English Country House MysteryThe plot is more Christie than Wodehouse with multiple mysteries to solve, conflicting motivations, and layers of lies. ??????????Fun and funny...not a dull momentAll the Anty Boisjoly Mysteries are a delight for those of us who still appreciate a good laugh and an over the top twisty/turn-y murder mystery. Great characters, great mysteries, great fun. ??????????Love this series!The author can't write them fast enough. I have to parcel the books out so I don't run out. If you are a fan of classic crime fiction and Blackadder these are for you. ??????????

Meet Quincy McKay — flower enthusiast turned amateur sleuth!Wedding season is in full bloom in the small town of Hillside, keeping Florist Quincy very busy.Quincy’s best friend and her fiancé Fred’s dream wedding is fast approaching, and is the talk of the town.Until Fred vanishes without a trace.Everyone thinks the groom got cold feet, but Quincy knows better. He was too excited to get married. She has to find answers before it’s too late.Quincy discovers a body . . . but it’s not Fred’s.Can she unmask the killer and find Fred before he too meets a thorny end?Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Tonya Kappes, Ellie Alexander, Charlene Weir, Marty Wingate and Dorothy Cannell.Please note this is a revised edition of Deadly Arrangements and Bride and Bloom.Readers can’t get enough of THE BODY AND THE BOUQUET:????? ‘Twists and turns in every chapter.’ Jas????? ‘A fun story that keeps the reader guessing.’ Gail????? ‘A lovely cozy mystery.’ Laur????? ‘It had humor, mystery, and family.’ Cathy????? ‘Truly delicious writing style.’ CharLenaMeet the Amateur SleuthQuincy McKay runs Rosie’s Posies, a quirky little flower shop in the picturesque town of Hillside. She takes pride in her work creating fabulous bouquets for her neighbors. Following a disastrous marriage, she’s wary when it comes to men. But she can’t help being drawn to handsome Detective Alex Cooper. Not that she needs a man . . . she has a knack for DIY and is more than capable of looking after herself. Her witty humor acts as a coping mechanism when things get tough, but there’s nothing a hot fudge sundae can’t fix.The SettingHillside is a charming small town in northern Utah surrounded by mountains and rolling hills. It’s a close-knit community where everyone knows everyone else’s business and gossip runs rife. The serene and peaceful surroundings are at odds with the dark secrets which lurk within the town.