The launch of a brand new series by the internationally bestselling, critically acclaimed author of The Coroner's LunchWith worldwide critical acclaim, Colin Cotterill is one of the most highly regarded "cult favorite" crime writers today. Now, with this new series, Cotterill is poised to break into the mainstream. Set in present day rural Thailand, Cotterill is as sharp and witty, yet more engaging and charming, than ever before. Jimm Juree was a crime reporter for the Chiang Mai Daily Mail with a somewhat eccentric family—a mother who might be drifting mentally; a grandfather—a retired cop—who rarely talks; a younger brother obsessed with body-building, and a transgendered, former beauty pageant queen, former older brother. When Jimm is forced to follow her family to a rural village on the coast of Southern Thailand, she's convinced her career—maybe her life—is over. So when a van containing the skeletal remains of two hippies, one of them wearing a hat, is inexplicably unearthed in a local farmer's field, Jimm is thrilled. Shortly thereafter an abbot at a local Buddhist temple is viciously murdered, with the temple's monk and nun the only suspects. Suddenly Jimm's new life becomes somewhat more promising—and a lot more deadly. And if Jimm is to make the most of this opportunity, and unravel the mysteries that underlie these inexplicable events, it will take luck, perseverance, and the help of her entire family.One of Library Journal's Best Mystery Books of 2011

2024 Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal WinnerLiterary Titan Gold Book Award WinnerAll she wants is a fresh start, a cup of joe, and zero bodies. Two out of three ain't bad…Barista Jane McLaren came to Desert Pines, Oregon to lay low and keep her past firmly in the rearview mirror. But in a sunbaked resort town where gossip travels faster than wildfire, blending in isn’t as easy as she hoped.When a local dies during the annual HOA meeting, whispers, grudges, and long-simmering rivalries bubble to the surface—and Jane finds herself pulled into the investigation, whether she likes it or not. As rumors swirl and secrets unravel, she must navigate a tangled web of neighbors, relatives, and buried skeletons. She’s no detective—but someone in this town is a killer. And they might be closer than she thinks.Death by Association is the entertaining and delightfully twisty kick-off to a mystery series full of small town secrets, dry humor, and a reluctant sleuth with more to hide than most."This is an excellent read for mystery lovers, and I highly recommend it." – Sherri Fulmer Moorer, for Readers' Favorite

A bookish cozy mystery debut full of “rekindled friendships, family secrets, a twisty mystery, and a hint of romance” (Victoria Gilbert, author of the Blue Ridge Library mysteries) When a body turns up near Rain Wilmot’s rustic Wisconsin cabin, she must discover the killer—before the book closes on her life. Rain Wilmot has just returned to her family’s waterfront log cabin in Lofty Pines, Wisconsin after the untimely death of her husband. The cabin is peaceful compared to Rain’s corporate job and comes with an informal library that Rain’s mother, Willow, used to run. But as Rain prepares for the re-opening of the library, all hopes for a peaceful life are shattered when she discovers the body of Thornton Hughes, a real estate buyer, on the premises. The community of Lofty Pines starts pointing fingers at Willow, since she has been unusually absent from the library this summer. A fishy rumor surfaces when Rain learns that Willow had been spending a lot of time with Thornton. The town even thought they were having an affair. While theories swirl about Thornton's death, Rain takes it upon herself to solve the case to exonerate her mother. As more clues surface, Rain will have to piece together the mystery. But if she isn't careful, she may be the next to end up dead in the water in Murder at the Lakeside Library, the first in Holly Danvers’ new Lakeside Library mysteries.

The brand new Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker cozy mystery to escape with in 2025!'Oozing with mystery, style and unforgettable characters – I'm transported into a world of delightful intrigue and murderous mystery, and all home in time for tea. Absolutely fantastic.' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives'Leitchs’s writing had me snorting with laughter and whizzing through the pages!' Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow mysteries–The time has finally come for former Met police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker to wed her fiancé DCI Nathan Withers, But their long-anticipated wedding doesn’t quite go to plan…As their guests descend on a luxurious Cornish castle for a weekend of pre-wedding activities, the happy couple look forward to spending time with friends and family. But celebrations grind to a halt when an arrow flies off-course during the archery session, and they find the body of a young woman floating face down in an ornamental pond.With the champagne chilling and canapes assembled, and an old London adversary brought in to investigate, it’s up to Jodie and Nathan to uncover the killer, before they strike again.Could the murderer be on the guest list?–Readers LOVE The Cornish Castle Murder…'Absolutely fantastic. My absolute favourite series and I love the characters' ?????'I've devoured the previous books in this series and this was no different!' ?????'I loved the latest instalment in one of my favourite mystery series.' ?????'A massive five shiny stars from me.' ?????'I was convinced I had the mystery solved on more than one occasion when in reality I didn't have a clue!' ?????'I cannot get enough of this series, if you love mysteries set in England this is for you! I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends.' ?????'A great book full of humour, it's the 8th in the series and the best yet.' ?????'The series has a wonderful cast of quirky characters that would be great fun to hang out with.' ?????'A fast-paced story with twists and turns, very likeable characters, and an unusual background' ?????

The first two books in the critically acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series: Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun--When Anastasia Pollack's husband permanently cashes in his chips at a roulette table in Vegas, her comfortable middle-class life craps out. She's left with two teenage sons, a mountain of debt, and her hateful, cane-wielding Communist mother-in-law. Not to mention stunned disbelief over her late husband's secret gambling addiction, and the loan shark who's demanding fifty thousand dollars. Anastasia's job as crafts editor for a magazine proves no respite when she discovers a dead body glued to her office chair. The victim, fashion editor Marlys Vandenburg, collected enemies and ex-lovers like Jimmy Choos on her ruthless climb to editor-in-chief. But when evidence surfaces of an illicit affair between Marlys and Anastasia's husband, Anastasia becomes the number one suspect. Death by Killer Mop Doll--Overdue bills and constant mother vs. mother-in-law battles at home are bad enough. But crafts editor Anastasia Pollack's stress level is maxed out when she and her fellow American Woman editors get roped into unpaid gigs for a revamped morning TV show. Before the glue is dry on Anastasia's mop dolls, morning TV turns crime drama when the studio is trashed and the producer is murdered. Former co-hosts Vince and Monica—sleazy D-list celebrities—stand out among a lengthy lineup of suspects, all furious over the show's new format. And Anastasia has no clue her snooping has landed her directly in the killer's unforgiving spotlight. Craft projects included.

With the wine harvest behind them, things had just started to calm down for Maggie and Laurent in their French village of Saint-Buvard when a team of celebrity judges arrives to put on a contest to decide in a blind taste test which country makes the best pastries—the Brits, the Americans, the Germans or the French.
When one of the contestants ends up stabbed to death, the suspect is a friend. Maggie will need to find a way past the woman's obvious motive and the damning circumstantial evidence to free her—without putting herself or Laurent in the hot seat in the process.
(Bonus: Laurent’s classic chocolate soufflé recipe is at the end of the book.)
This book is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong language
Genre: culinary cozy mystery, women amateur sleuth, cozy animal (dog)