“ Cozy Up to Death is the perfect book to get lost in .” – Cozy Mystery Book Reviews “Colin Conway has written the most unusual hero I've come across in a long time. Both touching and sweet with a razor-sharp edge. This is not your grandma's cozy. ” - Libby Klein, Author of the Poppy McAllister Mysteries COZY MYSTERIES JUST GOT TOUGHER. A man in hiding. A gang of outlaws searching for retribution. This is no time for cupcakes. Today is Brody Steele’s first day as the new owner of The Red Herring, Pleasant Valley, Maine’s only mystery bookstore. The cute shop has a loyal customer base as well as an ornery cat. Unfortunately, Brody doesn’t know the first thing about running a legitimate business, he doesn’t want to be in the small town, and he hates cats. On top of all that, he hasn’t read a book since high school. When a woman walks into the store, he thinks his bad luck is about to change. But as she starts asking about the previous owner’s whereabouts, his safe new existence begins to unravel. For Brody Steele is a man with a secret he must protect at all costs. The U.S. Government has invested a lot to keep it hidden, and his enemies will stop at nothing to expose him. Does happiness or death await Brody in this charming seaside community? A FAST AND FUNNY COZY MYSTERY THAT DOESN’T PULL ANY PUNCHES. This fascinating series is perfect for fans who want clean fiction without losing laughs or action. Scroll up and join the action by grabbing Cozy Up to Death today! PRAISE FOR COZY UP TO DEATH: ????? “Buckle up, Buttercup! This ain’t your standard Granny-owns-a-bookstore cozy.” – Lenora ????? “I was really surprised at how Conway put together such a great read without the use of foul language!” – Madeline ????? “An original idea with fantastic characters.” – Jobear ????? “I just finished the first title in the Cozy Up series and immediately bought the next two.” – MaryJane ????? “I absolutely loved it.” – James ADDITIONAL SERIES BY COLIN CONWAY The 509 Crime Stories – fast-paced police procedurals The John Cutler Mysteries – hard-hitting private detective stories The Flip-Flop Detective – light-hearted amateur sleuth mysteries The Cozy Up series – not your grandma’s cozies The Charlie-316 series – political/criminal thrillers

Sometimes the past doesn't stay buried... When her dog unearths a skeleton in a pecan grove, amateur detective Jessica Watts has no idea she's about to unravel a decades-old mystery that will shake a family to its core. What really happened to Paul Brown, who vanished without a trace years ago? As Jessica investigates, she confronts a tangled web of family secrets--and she's no stranger to family issues. The suspect list grows as she learns Paul Brown had much to hide and his disappearance might have ended in murder.. From the mountains of the Texas/New Mexico border to the ranches of Mexico, Jessica will risk everything to expose the truth. But some families guard their secrets with deadly determination, and someone is watching her every move. For fans of Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone and Laura Lippman's Tess Monaghan series, this gripping tale of family, betrayal, and the explosive power of long-buried secrets proves that the past always finds its way into the light—no matter how deep it's been hidden. Perfect for readers who love Tana French's atmospheric mysteries and Lisa Jewell's domestic suspense.

International intrigue leads to murder at an English manor house in this classic mystery introducing the detection skills of Superintendent Battle.Never do favors—that's the lesson it would've behooved Anthony Cade to learn before getting himself wrapped up in a case of conspiracy and murder. Politician George Lomax has persuaded Lord Caterham to host a weekend party at Chimneys, his country estate. Lomax hopes to cement plans to reinstate the monarchy in Herzegovina. But when the prince of Herzegovina turns up dead, Cade has a lot of explaining to do. After all, his footprints were found on the grounds . . . though not inside the house. As one criminal conspiracy leads to another, both Scotland Yard and the French Sûreté are on the scene to set things right. Soon, thanks to the detective work of Superintendent Battle, everyone's secrets—and the secret of Chimneys itself—will be on display.

It’s dark as the young woman leaves work. Crossing the empty car park alone, she thinks about the warmth of her little house. But she doesn’t make it home that night. Or ever again…Thirty years ago, Ruth Pritchard’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Elissa, went missing. Police were called, neighbours were interviewed, and even Ruth’s own husband was investigated, but the case went unsolved. Elissa disappeared forever.Now, Ruth watches the local news and hears about another girl gone from the same streets where her beloved daughter was last seen, and her heart races. A distinctive red scarf was found at a crime scene, and she recognises it instantly. It belonged to Elissa.After Ruth alerts the police, they rush to speak to her, but nobody answers the door. Her small home stands eerily quiet. Just like her daughter before her, Ruth has vanished into thin air.Friends say that Ruth suspected someone close to home took Elissa. Others say she never trusted her husband again after he was questioned by police. Did she finally discover the truth behind her daughter’s disappearance? And will her friends and family ever see her again?From bestselling author Carla Kovach, this absolutely unputdownable crime thriller is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh.What readers are saying about Then She Vanished:????? ‘LOVED!!!!! My favorite… So amazing… OMG… Couldn’t put this down for the life of me. I started this when the sun came up and finished when the sun went down. It was just that good… I was speechless. I couldn’t say anything for a while. I had to sit there and take it all in. Wow, wow and more wow.’ Blue Moon Blogger????? ‘THE BEST BOOK… What a read. I could not put this book down, I was so absorbed… A real page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Must read!! Finished in two days. Absolutely brilliant. It has bestseller written all over it. What a book!… I had to remind myself to breathe.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘OOOHHH I say that was one hell of a read. BRILLIANT.’ NetGalley reviewer????? ‘Gripping… I love this… Packs a punch and keeps me breathless from beginning to end… A must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Oh my goodness… Eye-popping… Packed with mystery, suspense and nail-biting twists and turns… Hooked from beginning to end.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Fantastic and gripping… I was hooked from the prologue and devoured this in one sitting… Absolutely brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Absolutely fantastic… I’m hooked on this.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘One hell of a rollercoaster…twists, turns, and full-throttle speed… It just kept going and going and then going some more. It never slowed down… absolutely loved.’ bookreviewcakemaker????? ‘Wow… Explosive straight out of the gate and was fast paced with twists and turns galore… Loved.’ read_with_lola????? ‘I loved this… I felt hooked instantly and did not want to put this book down!’ emmy_lou_b????? ‘Amazing… Kept me hooked till the last page and loved every bit of it.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘I loved it and was hooked from the first chapter!… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘I was on the edge of my seat as I couldn’t put this down… Gripping… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘I love this… Amazing.’ bookloversanonuk