Magician Eli Marks is the top suspect in a series of murders.His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim. ?????Psychics are being murdered and all the clues point to magician Eli Marks: one of his playing cards keeps turning up at every crime scene. What begins as a simple Halloween magic show turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse encounter as the body count rises while Eli frantically attempts to clear his name.It doesn't help that his ex-wife's new husband is the lead Homicide Detective on the case. Or that Eli appears to be the only thread tying all the murders together.Then things get really complicated when romance blooms with a beautiful psychic who may—or may not—hold the final clue to this murderous mystery. Eli can't help but be drawn to her, even though falling in love in the midst of a murder spree is never a good idea. As all the pieces of this deadly puzzle begin to fall into place, Eli must use every trick he knows to uncover the true killer … before he becomes the final victim.“This is a hugely entertaining crime novel, packed full of comedy….Warm, funny and well-plotted—a book to brighten any grey day. Do read it!”—FictionFan’s Book Reviews“The Ambitious Card is intelligently written and ... entirely engrossing.” – Ellery Queen Mystery MagazineGrab your copy and get started on this fantastic and funny series right now!?????“The Ambitious Card is a must read!” —Books and Looks“Before I had even finished the first chapter I had fallen in love with Eli. He is intelligent, sensitive, witty and, suddenly, the main suspect in a series of murders…well written, fast paced and exciting.”—The Frugal Mennonite“The deftly-plotted mystery is enriched by Eli’s relationships with his ex-wife, her new husband, his old-school stage magician Uncle Harry, and an interesting collection of people and places in and around St. Paul…This stylish novel is filled with interesting details, snappy dialogue, and appealing characters.”—More Than a Review“This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!” —A Simple Taste for Reading“I had a great time reading The Ambitious Card. I don’t read many series, but I’m definitely willing to go on another adventure with Eli.” —The Writerly Reader“Well, Dear Reader, would I recommend The Ambitious Card? Would I read another Eli Marks mystery? Yes, I would do both.”—Charlie Britten, Write On?????Books in the Eli Marks Mystery Series:THE AMBITIOUS CARD (#1)THE BULLET CATCH (#2)THE MISER'S DREAM (#3)THE LINKING RINGS (#4)THE FLOATING LIGHT BULB (#5)THE ZOMBIE BALL (#6)THE MAGIC SQUARE (#7)THE INVISIBLE ASSISTANT (Short Story)THE LAST CUSTOMER (Short Story)

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..."1970s. Cambridge, England.A LIZARD, A MONKEY & A MURDER:When a tyrannical businessman is murdered Olive discovers that half the citizens of Cambridge wanted him dead. And finding which one actually killed him is like trying to find a poisonous needle in a murderous haystack.A COSY COMMUNITY:Events take a turn for the bizarre when the victim’s son begs Olive to rescue his kidnapped lizard. Are the two crimes connected? As Olive delves deeper into the case, discovering just how monstrous the victim was, she starts to question whether or not she wants to solve the case at all.A TRAIL OF CAKE CRUMBS:Meanwhile, Hugo is falling in love with her and Olive is struggling with her own deepening feelings and her fears of loving him back…A charming cozy culinary crime series set in sleepy 1970s Cambridge, England, The Biscuit Tin Murders is a sweet recipe for a delightfully comforting read, containing far too many slices of cake, along with several servings of crime, plenty of sugar and just a sprinkling of magic...The 3rd in The Biscuit Tin Murders cosy culinary mystery series. If you enjoy stories set in sleepy English towns with warmth, wit and whimsy as their main ingredients, along with twists to keep you guessing and subplots to make you smile, if you love Agatha Christie, Richard Osman & the Reverend Richard Coles then you’ll love these delicious tales...WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:‘It's rapidly becoming my new favourite thing to devour a Biscuit Tin Murder on a Sunday afternoon while wrapped in a blanket on my sofa with a big slice of cake and a coffee. More please!’ Reader Review ‘The best plot in the series so far, are the missing lizard and monkey relevant or are they just red herring? How does the battle between legal justice and moral justice proceed? Will anybody ever die from over consuming cakes!? As usual opening the Biscuit Tin offers some tasty rewards.’ Reader Review ‘More crime, more cake: what's not to love? Bring on the next one! More Olive Crisp, please.’ Reader Review ‘A great series, reminding me of Ludwig (highly recommend that too!) and Miss Marple and Whitstable Pearl. I love Olive Crisp as much as these others and can’t wait to see what she gets up to next!’ Reader Review ‘The third in this charming cozy crime series featuring Olive Crisp as the amateur detective … The setting is charming, the characters endearing and the crimes just complex enough to keep the reader engaged without being too taxing. The perfect Sunday afternoon read!’ Reader Review ‘Each book is short and sweet (in every way) with great characters ... I enjoy following the continuing storylines ... and a compelling crime that is cozy but not too easy to guess.’ Reader Review 'So far, this is my favourite in this series, and I liked all of them. The writing just keeps getting better, the plot is original and fun, and the characters feel as real as they get. This is a perfect read to just soak in and forget about the world for a while.'Reader Review ‘This episode at The Biscuit Tin begins with love. And murder of course as well, but I was delighted to find romance in the air from the very first line. Olive and Hugo are getting closer, to each other and to solving Cambridge’s latest murder. Delightful as usual.’ Reader Review

“A cleverly-constructed village mystery, filled with hidden treats for Jane Austen fans and mystery lovers alike.” —John Clement, author of the Dixie Hemingway seriesEmily Cavanaugh travels to the sleepy coastal village of Stony Beach, Oregon, to claim her inheritance, centered in a beautiful Victorian estate called Windy Corner. As she gets to know the town’s eccentric inhabitants—including her own once-and-possibly-future love, Sheriff Luke Richards—she learns of a plan to develop Stony Beach into a major resort. She also hears hints that her aunt may have been murdered. Soon another suspicious death confirms this, and before long Emily herself experiences a near-fatal accident.Meanwhile, Emily reads Persuasion, hoping to find belated happiness with her first love as Anne Elliot did with Captain Wentworth. She notices a similarity between her not-quite-cousin Brock Runcible, heir to a smaller portion of her aunt’s property, and Mr. Elliot in Persuasion, and her suspicions of Brock crystallize. But as she and Luke continue to investigate, Emily realizes that underneath the innocent-looking rocks of Stony Beach lurk festering jealousies that would have shocked even the worst of Jane Austen’s charming reprobates.“An intelligent traditional mystery that stars an endearing woman of a certain age who draws on her knowledge of literature to solve crimes.” —Library Journal“Arsenic with Austen—what’s not to love in crime solved by a classic?” —Cara Black, New York Times–bestselling author of the Aimée Leduc series“Murders are solved handily, and first love is reignited in this contemporary cozy with a literary bent . . . An engaging start to a series by debut-novelist Hyde.” —Booklist

Mysterious attacks. Mischievous nieces. Can a clueless uncle catch a killer without losing his job—or his life?The stakes are high when tech-savvy criminals and an amateur sleuth collide. After Marty Golden’s sister is hospitalized, clues lead him to tangle with gangsters, a cantankerous school secretary, and a perplexing woman he can’t help but fall for. With nothing but an eye for detail and powers of self-delusion, can Marty catch the killer before he gets unplugged? Too bad this quirky, fashion-backward uncle isn’t exactly hero material. Left in charge of his two precocious nieces, glitches in his investigation seem like a piece of cake compared to dinner-prep and bedtime stories with his two pre-teen nieces.Uncle and Ants is the first novel in a refreshingly modern mystery series set in Silicon Valley. If you're looking for a clever, humorous mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end, then you'll love this twisty novel. Buy Uncle and Ants to login to a fresh, funny mystery series today!

One seasoned dog trainer. A mysterious death. And a French Bulldog who saw too much...When renowned mystery author Diana Blackwood is found dead in her Palm Harbor mansion, dog trainer Bea Whitman thinks she's just there to help a traumatized French Bulldog. But Diana's last act—leaving her beloved Max to Bea's care—was no random choice. As suspicious deaths multiply and old secrets surface, Bea realizes Max might be the key to solving a mystery thirty-five years in the making.With help from the town's handsome new veterinarian-turned-coroner, Dr. James Crawford, Bea must uncover Diana's cleverly hidden clues before a killer strikes again. But someone in this charming coastal town will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried, even if it means silencing a determined dog trainer and her four-legged witnesses.As Bea gets closer to the truth, she discovers that in Palm Harbor, the most dangerous secrets are the ones that have had decades to fester. And with attempts on her life escalating, she'll need more than her training expertise— she'll need Max's uncanny ability to sense when danger lurks behind a friendly face.Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries, clever canines, and determined amateur sleuths, Paw Prints and Poison Pens combines Southern coastal charm with spine-tingling suspense. Curl up with this page-turning cozy mystery that proves sometimes the best investigators work on four legs!

Escape to Monrovia, where the lavender lattes are blooming, the Duke might just steal your heart—and murder lurks behind every turret!When Rebecca Orange is dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her job in the same breath, she thinks she’s hit rock bottom. But fate has other plans. A surprise job offer whisks Rebecca-- and her Tibetan Mastiff dog, Joe-- to the storybook country of Monrovia.There, in a centuries-old castle straight out of a dream, she’s tasked with caring for the royal menagerie. The locals are eccentric, the flower shop smells like heaven, and the castle's broodingly handsome Duke might just be harboring a crush… or a secret.Life in Monrovia is nearly perfect—until the castle’s head architect turns up dead. Worse, Rebecca’s closest new friend is the prime suspect.Now, between sipping tea in sun-drenched courtyards and dodging over-curious nobility, Rebecca must unravel a tangled mystery that threatens to bring everything crashing down. But she’s not about to let this fairy tale end in tragedy.Filled with humor, heart, and a dash of romance, Mystery at Monrovia Castle is the perfect blend of cozy charm and edge-of-your-seat intrigue!"Such a cute book! I couldn't put it down so I read it all in just one night! I loved the relationship between the main character and her dog! I CANNOT wait to read the next book." -- Amazon Reader