"It's like Steed and Mrs Peel meets Murder She Wrote!"A dead husband. A secretive stranger. And a nosy widow with a knack for murder.When Laura Carlyle left behind high society for committee meetings and quiet cups of tea, she never imagined her next guest would bring gossip, grief — and a murder.Rebecca Farrell is certain her husband didn’t just drop dead. And Laura’s late husband, an ex-civil servant with far too many secrets, taught her exactly how to spot a lie.Luckily (or not), help arrives in the form of Sebastian Silver — silver-haired, sharp-suited, and possibly a conman. He knows things about Harry Farrell that no one else does. The question is: can he be trusted?From cosy drawing rooms to candlelit crypts, Laura’s genteel corner of Kensington hides more than just scandal — it hides a mysterious cabal of killers. And if Laura keeps poking around, she might be the next victim…The first book in a new series of Carlyle & Silver cozy mysteries by#1 New York Times bestselling writer Tony Lee writing as Jack Gatland, Silver - And The Sunday Cypher is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, SJ Bennett, Agatha Christie and Agatha Raisin — a sharp, charming mystery with secrets, spies, and suspicious tea trays.If you enjoyed these authors, you won't be able to put down Silver - And The Sunday Cypher. PICK IT UP NOW before the price changes!-------What people are saying about Jack Gatland:"????? This is one of those books that will keep you up past your bedtime, as each chapter lures you into reading just one more.""????? Fantastic book, if you’re a fan of crime and police procedurals, oh boy, you’ll love this one.""????? I have read all the books in the series so far and enjoyed them all... I couldn't go to bed till I had finished it.""????? Outstanding. Full of twists and turns, false leads and an ending so brilliant I was gasping out loud. Amazing.""????? This book is better than anything on the telly. Very entertaining."

Hiding her true identity is difficult… but not as hard as catching a killer.As Samantha Jones, a former daytime television star, tries to assimilate into the small community of Heywood, her life is upended when her friend, Gina, is arrested for murdering her abusive ex-husband.Even though every shred of evidence points at Gina being the true killer, Sam can’t believe her friend would murder one of the most hated men in town. As her search for the real killer eventually peters out and Sam’s ready to declare Gina guilty, a turn of events leads her down an unexpected path.But will this path lead Sam to the real killer, or will an innocent person rot in prison for the rest of her life?

Amazon.com #1 in Cozy Mystery, Mystery Anthologies, and Amateur Sleuths‘A complete cozy mystery series with an ending that left me on a high for days!’Indulge yourself with a mystery-packed boxed-set of adventure as English village sleuth, Patricia Fisher, opens her own investigations agency and finds herself hip-deep in criminal capers before she can butter her first scone.With her steady butler in tow, our modern-day Miss Marple will apply her fierce mind to the detriment of gangsters, thugs, and killers who dare to ply their trade in her quiet corner of the world.However, beneath the cricket teas and church council meetings, a more sinister undercurrent flows. And when Patricia inadvertently triggers the wrath of a powerful enemy, she finds herself marked for elimination. They believe they are the snake cornering the small furry animal. Patricia doesn’t stand a chance, right?Well, normally that might be true, but our lady has friends of her own – people who will come to her aid when she needs. That’s not the worst of it though, for the snake is about to find out the furry creature it cornered is a mongoose.Hold onto your seat, because these cozy mysteries are an adventure!This ten-book boxed set contains the following stories:What Sam KnewSolstice GoatRecipe for MurderA Banshee and a BookshopDiamonds, Dinner Jackets, and DeathFrozen VengeanceMug ShotThe GodmotherMurder is an ArtformWonderful Weddings and Deadly Divorces'My goodness, this chap can write a mystery. I can never work them out before he does the big reveal, and they are so gripping! I find myself breathless at times.’‘How is it that these books can be so thrilling, and yet also so funny? I am biting my fingernails one minute, then laughing uncontrollably the next.’‘How is this not on television? How is this not a blockbuster film? Never has a series of books captivated me like this.’

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A handsome movie star in her kitchen, and a corpse in the swimming pool. Just your typical Monday morning....Maggie McJasper is starting over in a little California beach town. She has a bead shop, a nice circle of friends, and a handsome movie star who keeps flirting with her. Life would be pretty great if she could just stop stumbling over dead bodies.Do you like dogs, crafts, quirky friends, a slow-building romance between grown-ups who genuinely like each other, and a twisty little mystery with red herrings galore? Then this is for you.The Maggie and Jasper Capers are fun and flirty cozies, with no swearing or love scenes, and no gruesome violence to keep you up at night.

A lonely castle, a murder mystery with a touch of humour and a dog of distinction.Book 3 in the Heathcliff Lennox series.Halloween 1921. A castle on a rock in a Scottish loch, Braeburn has been crumbling for centuries. Someone tries to remedy the rot but uncovers a skeleton behind a wall. It wears a crown and hides a curse - is it the ancient King of the Isles? Or is it Black Dougal? Then the skull and crown disappears. As ghosts are heard and treasure seekers arrive, the Braeburn’s call Major Heathcliff Lennox. He travels to Scotland to help, taking his dog, his butler and his small cat.Major Heathcliff Lennox, ex WW1 war pilot, 6 feet 3 inches, tousled dark blond hair, age around 30, named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother, much to his great annoyance.