Dorothy Martin is travelling from England to Canada for a wedding, but her journey takes a dark twist when a man falls from the train.Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired chief constable Alan Nesbitt, are leaving England behind to attend a wedding on Vancouver Island, Canada. Opting for the scenic route, the pair board the Empire Builder sleeper train from Chicago to Seattle. But the journey takes a terrifying turn when Dorothy witnesses a person falling from the train.The body of a man is quickly found on the route, and Dorothy feels compelled to investigate. Who was he? Was he alive or dead when he fell? Could his fate be linked to a confrontation on the train? As Dorothy and Alan unravel the secrets surrounding the dead man, they uncover disturbingly dark truths . . .This twisty, engaging mystery featuring an Anglophile sleuth is perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin.

When mischief and mayhem are targeting the staff where Charlotte works, everyone is a suspect.After Charlotte McKay stumbles upon her coworker's body, theories about who could be targeting the staff at Bill's Diner take on a life of their own. When secret shames are brought to light, it seems anyone could be a suspect in the small town of Sweetwater Falls. Grudges run high and suspicions even higher when the killer strikes a second time. Forget about finding the criminal—Charlotte is concentrating on making sure she isn't next on the murderer's hit list. Join Charlotte as she makes new friends and determined enemies in the cozy town of Sweetwater Falls."Pumpkin Spice Scare" is filled with layered clues and cozy moments, written by Molly Maple, which is a pen name for a USA Today bestselling author.

’Tis the season for mince pies, mulled wine . . . and murder!A dead body. A locked Christmas stall with no way in or out.A cunning killer who’s gone before the tea’s gone cold.Christmas in Southbourne should be all twinkly lights and festive cheer, but Fiona, Daisy, and Partial Sue — the retired trio who run Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop — have little to celebrate. What with the elusive ‘Southbourne Stalker’ prowling the streets of their sleepy seaside town, they’re in need of a little seasonal magic.The new Christmas market seems the perfect tonic: fairy lights in the pines, the scent of cinnamon on the air, and mugs of steaming mulled wine. Until . . .A desperate scream shatters the calm.Postmaster Scott Preston is trying to break into a locked market stall. His father’s inside — and in terrible trouble. By the time the door is forced, it’s too late. His father is dead.The police say he took his own life. But Scott can’t believe that’s true. His dad was many things, but tidy wasn’t one of them — and the stall is suspiciously spotless. Someone had a good clear-up before making their getaway.Now the ladies must unwrap a mystery knottier than a string of Christmas lights, before someone else ends up six feet under the mistletoe.Fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood, Janice Hallett, Simon Brett, Ian Moore and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett will adore this exciting new talent in cozy crime.Readers ADORE the Charity Shop Detective Mysteries:‘Witty and knowing.’ Simon Brett, bestselling author????? ‘A lovely British mystery, perfect for fans of the Thursday Murder Club.’ Lisa S.????? ‘A total joy. As soon as you see the author’s name, his characters jump straight into your mind.’ Amanda, NetGalley????? ‘A great read in a fabulous series! The first hilarious and brilliant twist is in the prologue, I laughed out loud and that was me hooked for the ride.’ Sharon, NetGalley????? ‘If you like dry British humour, you have to try this.’ Kathleen, NetGalley????? ‘A fun storyline filled with red herrings and creativity . . . Five stars.’ Sara????? ‘Keeps the reader guessing right until the very end.’ A reader in the UK????? ‘Another fantastic visit to the Charity Shop Detectives . . . looking forward to the next adventure with the ladies.’ Gill‘Another highly enjoyable read! The characters are strong and well developed. Great plot. And a dog show! Love it!’ Renee????? ‘Definitely a good read for anyone who loves these cozy mysteries with a little fun mixed in.’ DeniceTHE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVESLevel-headed Fiona has found a quiet sanctuary volunteering at the local charity shop, Dogs Need Nice Homes. A charity shop that raises money for dogs in need of nice homes. And she’s found firm friendship with the strong-willed Partial Sue (she’s ever so partial to a cup of tea) and the kindly and surprisingly tech-savvy Daisy. Together, these ladies, with Simon Le Bon, Fiona’s scruffy-haired terrier cross, investigate murders as the Charity Shop Detective Agency.THE SETTINGThe lovely coastal town of Southbourne is, on paper, little more than a small suburb hemmed in by Bournemouth to the west and Christchurch to the north. But it’s home to the prettiest avenues lined with gorgeous Georgian homes which lead to a grass-topped cliff standing guard over a sweeping bay of blond sand, soft as Demerara sugar. Some say it’s also home to the best charity shops in the country.

If you love unravelling a classic whodunnit, pull up an armchair, pour yourself a cup of tea, and dive into these five bestselling murder mysteries!Welcome to the sleepy English town of Oldminster: where history haunts the halls and secrets fester behind lace curtains.Nestled in the heart of rural Oldshire, the cathedral city of Oldminster is all ivy-covered colleges, creaking bookshops, and genteel façades. But don’t be fooled by the charm — beneath the cobbled streets and tidy hedgerows lies a world of intrigue. From ancient family estates like Renfield Hall to the atmospheric lanes of Abbot’s Grayling, this is a place where aristocratic pride clashes with modern ambition, and murder is never far from the tea tray. Because in Oldminster, everyone has something to hide — and someone is always watching.Perfect for fans of Midsomer Murders, M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin, Simon Brett, Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie.MEET YOUR DETECTIVESInspector Paul French has always been a stickler for order — until the arrival of his baby daughter late in his marriage to Moira turned his orderly world upside down. Always impeccably polite — he knows how to navigate aristocratic pretensions, local feuds, and the labyrinthine ties of old village families, all without ruffling too many feathers. French is the kind of man who drinks strong tea, keeps a dog-eared notebook, and believes very firmly that murder, no matter how genteel its setting, must be treated with absolute seriousness.Thirty-something Sergeant Glyn Edwards is weathered from years of police work, with a dry humour that’s a hit among Oldminster’s tight-lipped locals. He lives with his wife Sandra, but his home life is anything but blissful. With his marriage slowly derailing, all he has to fall back on is his work. Edwards isn’t one for grand theories, but he sees the small things: the nervy glance, the missing key, the crack in a polished alibi. He’s the one who usually notices something that turns the whole case on its head.Together, French and Edwards unravel the most tangled of crimes proving that murder cannot hide . . . even in the prettiest villages.PRAISE FOR THE OLDMINSTER MYSTERIES:????? ‘Well-crafted characters and a great story with lots going on and plenty of twists.’ Helen M.????? ‘I loved the twists and turns of the story and was always surprised by the ending of the story.’ Carmel L.????? ‘Kind of like if Agatha Christie was alive and writing mysteries in the present.’ Karen????? ‘Blackmail, crime, murder, revenge, obsession, deception, lies and secrets . . . this book has it all!’ Linda S.????? ‘I loved it! Has the feel of an old-fashioned mystery, but set in the present.’ Hannelore

Amateur sleuth Claire Malloy heads back to school in a delightful whodunit from the author  Sharyn McCrumb calls "the patron saint of comic mystery."Agatha Award–Winning AuthorAt Farberville High, it's reading, writing . . . and murder.Who knows what evil lurks in the halls of Farbervilles' high school—or what blackmail is hidden in Miss Demeanor's Falcon Crier advice column? Certainly not bookstore owner and amateur sleuth Claire Malloy—until her daughter persuades her to substitute for disgraced column editor and journalism teacher Emily Parchester. Surely Miss Parchester cannot be guilty of embezzlement. But the petty charges graduate to murder when the principal gets his last licks from Miss Parchester's peach compote. Miss Parchester herself, last seen at a local sanitarium, is suddenly missing. And now it's up to Claire to find someone who's been schooled in the fine art of murder . . ."Hess's books are funny, acerbic, touching, terrific." —Elizabeth Peters, New York Times–bestselling author"Joan Hess is the funniest mystery writer to come down the pipe since England's incomparable Pamela Branch. And oh, how well Joan writes." ?Carolyn Hart, New York Times–bestselling author"Joan Hess is one very funny woman." ?Susan Dunlap, author of the Jill Smith Mysteries

Frances Evesham is BACK with her ALL-NEW Exham-on-Sea Murder Mystery set in the small English seaside town full of quirky characters, sea air, and suspicion! Perfect for readers of M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin.Have you missed super-sleuths Max and Libby? This time they are in the beautiful historic cathedral city of Wells in Somerset solving their latest whodunnit.When Libby Forest and her husband Max accidentally gatecrash a house-warming party at Priory Manor, the Somerset home of Major Chalfont-Smythe and his wife Dawn, they discover an odd mix of local characters.Why has the new owner, a retired army major, invited this peculiar combination of family, old friends and new neighbours to the party?When one of the partygoers unexpectedly dies at one of Somerset’s loveliest beauty spots, Libby finds her murder antennae quivering insistently.Who has a motive and are more murders planned? Can Libby and Max uncover the secrets behind the crime?If you love Agatha Christie-style mysteries, cozy crime, clever dogs and cake, then you'll love these intriguing mysteries.Here's what readers are saying about the series:'This is a perfect short, cosy mystery.''It makes you wonder if English country villages are safe places to live. But I certainly would given half a chance.''With every book, I grow more fond of Libby and Exham.''If you like Miss Marple this amateur sleuth will enthral you.'THE EXHAM-ON-SEA MURDER MYSTERIES: 1. Murder at the Lighthouse 2. Murder on the Levels 3. Murder on the Tor 4. Murder at the Cathedral 5. Murder at the Bridge 6. Murder at the Castle 7. Murder at the Gorge 8. Murder at the AbbeyBooks in the Ham Hill Murder Mystery series by Frances EveshamA Village MurderA Racing MurderA Harvest Murder