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978-0-7387-5427-7 WINTER 2019 Stabbed and left for dead late one night, cold-case detective Lauren Riley uncovers the police force’s dark history and the cops who will kill to keep it secret.

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978-0-7387-5410-9 “Redmond, a recently retired Buffalo PD homicide detective, keeps everything moving nicely in this well-constructed crime novel.”—Publishers Weekly “An excellent police procedural combined with a psychological thriller.”—Kirkus Reviews

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MAY 2019 Mo llie Cox Bryan

THE JEAN HARLOW BOMBSHELL

A CLASSIC STAR BIOGRAPHY MYSTERY (BOOK 1)

When it comes to writing Golden Age Hollywood biographies, the pen is deadlier than the sword Justine Turner is a world-famous biographer of Hollywood stars. She’s also Charlotte Donovan’s overbearing boss. So it comes as no surprise to Charlotte when Justine requests an emergency meeting related to her latest in-progress biography. It is a surprise, though, when Justine up and dies before their urgent discussion can begin. In the wake of such a tragedy, all Charlotte wants to do is finish the Jean Harlow biography that Justine had started. Instead, she finds herself in grave danger—stalked both online and in person by a drop-dead Jean Harlow look-alike. Together with police sergeant Den Brophy, Charlotte uncovers shocking revelations. But will these revelations be enough to catch the killer? 978-0-7387-5869-5 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 336 pp. Mollie Cox Bryan (Virginia) is the author of the Cora Crafts Mysteries and the Cumberland Creek Mysteries. Her books have been selected as finalists for an Agatha Award and a Daphne du Maurier Award and as a Top 10 Beach Reads by Woman’s World. She has also been short-listed for the Virginia Library People’s Choice Award. She is distantly related to Jean Harlow.

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BREAKING THE DANCE

A WORLD OF SPIES MYSTERY (BOOK 2)

Tango and torment await married college professors on an unwanted junket to Argentina Husband and wife college professors Hollis and Finn Larsson think their days as accidental spies are behind them. But, just weeks into a new school year, a mysterious envelope arrives containing two passports. The photos are of Hollis and Finn but the names are Janet and Tim McCabe. Within hours, the couple is forced onto a private plane headed to Argentina, with an Interpol mission to find Irish art thief Declan Murphy and a haphazard plan to get home with their lives, and marriage, intact. As clues take them from the mountainous north through the tango halls of Buenos Aires to the southernmost tip of Tierra del Fuego, they rush to find Declan and escape from the clutches of “the man who doesn’t exist.” 978-0-7387-5654-7 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp.

Clare O’Donohue (Chicago, IL) is the author of the Kate Conway Mysteries and the Someday Quilts Mysteries. She was a producer for the HGTV show Simply Quilts and has worked on shows for The History Channel, truTV, Food Network, A&E, Discovery, and TLC. Clare is on the board of Mystery Writers of America Midwest.

www.ClareODonohue.com Praise for Clare O’Donohue “Supplies plenty of fun spy business, but the believability and chemistry of Hollis and Finn . . . is the main appeal.”—Publishers Weekly “Armchair travelers will delight.”—Library Journal “Plenty of thrills . . .”—Kirkus Reviews

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FOR A GOOD PAWS

A BARKERY & BISCUITS MYSTERY (BOOK 5)

Barkery owner Carrie Kennersly is leashed with a tale of two culprits When Carrie Kennersley, owner of a two-part bakery that serves tasty treats to both dogs and humans, learns that a local killer is being paroled, she worries that danger will come barking at her door. Ten years ago, Mike Holpurn was convicted of murdering the first female mayor of Knobcone Heights. Now, shortly after his release, Holpurn puts the whole town on edge by yelling at the former mayor’s husband, Henry Schulzer. After Schulzer is found dead, everyone assumes Holpurn is the culprit. But Carrie thinks there’s more to the story, especially since Holpurn claims Schulzer was the one who killed the mayor. Carrie is determined to uncover the truth, even if it means things will get ruff. 978-0-7387-5244-0 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 264 pp. Trade Paperback Original FIC022040 Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths World English rights available, excluding translation, audio, TV, film, and dramatic Selling Territory: World English

Linda O. Johnston (Los Angeles, CA) has published over fifty romance and mystery novels, including the Pet Rescue Mystery series and the Pet-Sitter Mystery series for Berkley Prime Crime. She also wrote the Superstition Mystery series for Midnight Ink.

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Praise for Linda O. Johnston “Veteran Johnston has her formula down.” —Kirkus Reviews “A tale filled with fun, mystery, and excitement.” —Suspense Magazine

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A SHOT OF MURDER A LUCKY WHISKEY MYSTERY (BOOK 1)

When it comes to murder, sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good Ten years after leaving the small town of Gett, Florida, for Hollywood stardom, Charlotte “Charms” Lucky, who has never quite lived up to her surname, returns home to run the Lucky Whiskey distillery while her grandfather recovers from a heart attack. Making whiskey is harder than Charlotte imagined, especially with longtime rivals and resentful townsfolk interfering at every turn. She’ll need more than a lucky charm to keep the family afloat, especially when she discovers her former high school boyfriend’s pickled corpse in a Lucky Whiskey cask, and her grandfather is arrested for the murder. Charlotte has one shot to clear his name and save the family business, and that is to find the real killer among a town full of suspects. 978-0-7387-6007-0 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. Trade paperback original FIC022040 Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths World rights available, excluding audio, TV, film, and dramatic Selling Territory: World

J. A. Kazimer (Denver, CO) has written more than a dozen books in a variety of genres. She has been nominated for a Spinetingler Award and a Derringer Award, has been a finalist and a winner of two PPW Awards, has been a winner of a Colorado Gold Award, and has been a finalist for two Paul Gillette Memorial Awards.

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CHERRY SCONES & BROKEN BONES A VERY CHERRY MYSTERY (BOOK 2)

For the Cherry Orchard Inn, “Cherry scones to die for” turns out to be all too true Tainted by a recent murder, the Cherry Orchard Inn is struggling to attract guests…until celebrated portrait painter, Silvia Lumiere, books a room for the summer. Whitney Bloom, the inn’s new manager, can’t believe her good luck. Between her scrumptious cherry scones and the painter’s remarkable talent, the inn swiftly becomes the center of the Cherry Cove art scene. However, all is not the bowl of cherries it appears. There’s a rotten core in the portrait painter that only Whitney and her friends can see. And just as Whitney’s baking skills and patience are pushed to their limits, another death occurs at the inn. With all fingers pointing at her, Whitney realizes it will take all her cherry-tastic talents to bake her way out of this one. 978-0-7387-5838-1 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp. Trade paperback original FIC022040 Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths World English rights available, excluding audio, TV, film, and dramatic Selling Territory: World English

Darci Hannah (Howell, MI) is the author of two works of historical fiction, The Exile of Sara Stevenson and The Angel of Blythe Hall (Ballantine), in addition to the Very Cherry Mystery series. When she isn’t whipping up tasty treats in her kitchen, she’s hard at work writing.

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Praise for Darci Hannah “An amusing new series.”—Kirkus Reviews “Whitney is a well-drawn, sympathetic character, and the small-town frame, with a close-knit community and a cherry orchard, will appeal to cozy readers who enjoy Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen mysteries.” —Booklist

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MURDERABILIA For the son of a serial killer, facing the past comes with a price William MacNary was eight years old when his father went to prison. Since then, he’s carefully built a life as a family man and a private banker for the wealthy. He tries to forget that his father dismembered and photographed thirteen women. And he tries to forget those exquisitely composed photos of severed hands, heads, and feet that launched the “murderabilia” art market. William has not spoken to his father for thirty-one years. No one at his tony bank knows whose son he is. Not until his wife’s colleague is murdered and carved up in the same way his father would have done it. Only one person can understand the copycat killer—the monster William hasn’t seen since he was a child. 978-0-7387-6130-5 • US $16.99 CAN $23.99 5¼ x 8 • 408 pp. Trade paperback original FIC022000 Fiction / Mystery & Detective / General World English rights available, excluding audio, TV, film, and dramatic Selling Territory: World English

Like the protagonist of Murderabilia, Carl Vonderau (San Diego, CA) is a private banker. He also serves on the board of the Mission Valley Branch of the YMCA and serves on the Dean’s Council of the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences at California State University at San Marcos. Murderabilia is his first novel.

www.CarlVonderau.com “A story that will lay a cold finger of dread on the back of your neck. Vonderau is a terrific writer who has written a terrific book.” —Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author

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A MAGGIE LEWIS MYSTERY (BOOK 2)

Newly hired short-order cook Maggie Lewis learns the hard way that too many secrets will spoil the stew After losing her VFW job, financially strapped Maggie Lewis finds a sweet gig as a cook at her favorite diner in North DeSoto, Florida. Despite some minor mishaps in the kitchen and money still being tight, Maggie starts to regain her sense of security…until her least favorite customer, persnickety spinster Helen Pritchard, comes down with food poisoning. When an outbreak of salmonella sickens several patrons, and the health department shows up at their door, it becomes clear that someone is out to sabotage Maggie’s boss and close down the diner. With the help of her tenant, newly licensed PI Michael Bradley, Maggie must track down the culprit before he kills more than just the business. 978-0-7387-5784-1 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Trade paperback original FIC022040 Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths World rights available, excluding audio, TV, film, and dramatic Selling Territory: World

Paula Matter (Montoursville, PA) is the author of the Maggie Lewis mysteries, which take place in a small town in North Florida. Paula’s short stories have been published in anthologies in the US and Germany. Originally from Miami, Florida, Paula kept moving north until she arrived in north central Pennsylvania, where she lives with her family.

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Praise for Paula Matter “A heroine who’s not only feisty, but sometimes downright funny as well.”—Kirkus Reviews “Fans of Terry Shames, Bill Crider, and Steven F. Havill will want to get to know Maggie.”—Booklist

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THE THIRD MRS. DURST Some people just need killing. Marlena Altizer Durst lives in her husband’s shadow. He controls her every move—what she wears, the food she eats, and the friends she’s allowed to make. If she disobeys, there are… consequences. And he has all the power. To outsiders, it seems that she leads a fairy-tale life. But nobody ever wonders if Cinderella was happy after she married the prince. Marlena has traded freedom and safety for luxurious imprisonment, and most days, that seems like a bad bargain. Death may be the only exit she’s allowed. Just like his first wife. And his second. Unless she flips the script. Some people just need killing. 978-0-7387-6131-2 • US $24.99 CAN $34.99 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. Hard cover with dust jacket FIC022000 Fiction / Mystery & Detective / General World English rights available, excluding TV, film, and dramatic Selling Territory: World English

Ann Aguirre (Mexico) is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and RITA winner with a degree in English Literature. She writes all kinds of genre fiction for adults and teens, and has published forty-two novels and novellas with Penguin, Macmillan, Harlequin, and others.

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“Aguirre’s success lies in generating page-turning action.” —School Library Journal

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THE TIME FOR MURDER IS MEOW

A PURR N’ BARK PET SHOP MYSTERY (BOOK 1)

Shell and her two furry sidekicks must cat-ch a killer to save their pet shop Crishell “Shell” McMillan sees the cancellation of her TV series as a blessing in disguise. The former actress can now take over her late aunt’s pet shop, the Purr N’ Bark, and do something she loves. While getting the shop ready for re-opening, Shell is asked to loan her aunt’s Cary Grant posters to the local museum for an exhibit. She finds the prospect exciting—until a museum board member, who had a long-standing feud with Shell’s aunt, votes against it. When she discovers the board member dead in the museum, Shell becomes suspect number one. Can she, her Siamese cat Kahlua, and her new sidekick—her aunt’s Persian Purrday—find the real culprit, or will her latest career go up in kitty litter? 978-0-7387-6036-0 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp.

T. C. LoTempio (Clifton, NJ) is the national bestselling author of the Nick and Nora mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime. Her cat, Rocco, provides the inspiration for the character of Nick the cat. She also writes the new Cat Rescue series from Crooked Lane.

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“LoTempio’s latest series follows her sweet, simple pattern of cat-focused cozy.”—Kirkus Reviews

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HOLLYWOOD HACK A DETECTIVE BY DAY MYSTERY (BOOK 3)

Dayna Anderson has proven she can hack it as a private eye, but can she crack the firewall of a big-time cover-up? Dayna Anderson’s transition from semi-famous actress to semisuccessful private eye hasn’t been a financial gold mine like she’d hoped, so a breaking news alert about Hollywood’s latest ‘It Girl’ getting hacked barely registers on her give-a-crap list. But then Dayna learns her tech genius friend Emme tops the list of suspects. Dayna’s determined to protect her friend at any cost and that means doing whatever she can to find the real hacker. When her investigation uncovers a deadly cover-up on the set of one of the year’s most anticipated films, she gets a front row look at the world of big-time movies and big-time gambles, discovering exactly how far people will go to protect Hollywood’s moneymakers. 978-0-7387-5298-3 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. Trade paperback original FIC022040 Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths World English rights available, excluding audio, TV, film, and dramatic Selling Territory: World English

Kellye Garrett (East Orange, NJ) spent eight years working in Hollywood, including a stint writing for Cold Case. Her first novel, Hollywood Homicide, won Agatha, Lefty and Independent Publisher “IPPY” awards. A former magazine editor, Kellye holds a BS in magazine writing from Florida A&M and an MFA in screenwriting from USC’s famed film school.

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A MEANS TO AN END A COLD CASE INVESTIGATION (BOOK 3)

Detective Lauren Riley risks her life to close the book for good on a killer who’s never paid for his crimes. When cold case detective Lauren Riley returns to work after being stabbed by a fellow police officer, it’s clear that her troubles are far from over. The body of a young woman has been found in the same woods as a murder victim from one of Lauren’s most horrifying cases. It doesn’t take long for Lauren to be back at square one confronting David Spencer, the quietly deranged man she could never prove was a killer. Lauren convinces the police chief to put together a task force to uncover the connections between the brutal slaying of both women and the murder of two cops. But things go south quickly, forcing Lauren into a deadly game that she can’t afford to lose. 978-0-7387-5428-4 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 336 pp. Trade Paperback Original FIC022040 Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths World English rights available, excluding audio, TV, film, and dramatic Selling Territory: World English

Lissa Marie Redmond (Buffalo, NY) recently retired from her job as a cold case homicide detective for the Buffalo Police Department. She’s also a member of Sisters in Crime. A Means to an End is her third book.

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Praise for Lissa Marie Redmond “Redmond . . . keeps everything moving nicely in this well-constructed crime novel.”—Publishers Weekly “Keep your eyes on Redmond, a retired cop who knows how to write.”—Booklist

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FIDDLING WITH FATE A CHLOE ELLEFSON MYSTERY (BOOK 10)

Chloe has a devil of a time unraveling the mysteries of Norway’s fiddle and dance traditions After her mother’s unexpected death, curator Chloe Ellefson discovers hidden antiques that hint at family secrets. Determined to find answers, Chloe accepts a consultant job in Norway, her ancestors’ homeland. She’s thrilled with the opportunity to explore Hardanger fiddle and dance traditions . . . and her own heritage. Once their plane lands, however, Chloe and her fiancé, cop Roelke McKenna, encounter only disharmony. Chloe’s research reveals strong women and the importance of fiddle music in their lives. But folklore warns against “the devil’s instrument,” and old evils may yet linger among the fjords and mountains. As Chloe finetunes her search for the truth, a killer’s desire to stop her builds to a deadly crescendo. 978-0-7387-6090-2 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp. Trade Paperback Original FIC022040 Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths North American rights available, excluding audio, TV, film, and dramatic Selling Territory: North America

Kathleen Ernst (Madison, WI) is an award-winning author, educator, and social historian. She has published dozens of books, earning her nominations for the Agatha Award among other honors. She served as project director/scriptwriter for several instructional television series, one of which earned her an Emmy Award.

www.KathleenErnst.com Praise for Kathleen Ernst “In this heartfelt tale of labor and love, Ernst produces one of her most winning combinations of historical evocation and clever mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews

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A CURIO KILLING A KEEPSAKE COVE MYSTERY (BOOK 3)

Callie finds treble in Keepsake Cove when her ex-boyfriend is framed for murder Callie Reed is looking forward to her first Keepsake Cove spring festival. But her excitement dims considerably when she learns that her ex-boyfriend, Hank, will be performing with one of the hired country-western bands. Callie vows to keep her distance, but that changes when the band’s manager, Bobby Linville, is found dead, killed with the music box Hank bought at Callie’s shop. Hank is soon singing a sad tune in a detention center with Callie his only lifeline. Though thoroughly aware of his many faults, she knows violence and murder aren’t in his blood. But that means one of her fellow Keepsake Cove residents must be hiding a dark secret—something Callie desperately needs to uncover. 978-0-7387-5226-6 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 5¼ x 8 • 264 pp. Trade Paperback Original FIC022040 Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths North American rights available, excluding audio, TV, film, and dramatic Selling Territory: North America

Mary Ellen Hughes (Gambrill, MD) is the author of the Craft Corner Mystery series, the Pickled and Preserved Mystery series, and the Maggie Olenski Mystery series.

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S E L L IN G F E AT U R ES Praise for Mary Ellen Hughes “A satisfying mystery.”—Library Journal “Another deftly crafted and skillfully presented mystery by a master of the genre.” —Midwest Book Review

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A County Clare Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4896-2 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 336 pp. When a teenage boy dies in Detective Sergeant Danny Ahern’s arms, Danny finds himself pursuing the Grey Man, a killer who becomes more elusive the closer Danny gets. A mute woman may be the key to solving the murder, but first she must unlock the memories of her past.

A Sin City Investigation (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5404-8 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. February 2019 When his ex-fiancée Erica Floyd walks into one of his investigations looking for her missing sister, PI Jim Bean’s tragic past comes flooding back. Despite serious reservations, Jim agrees to search for Erica’s sister. Unless he can face his ghosts and a deadly new enemy, four women will suffer a fate worse than death.

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“A first-rate crime novel.”—Library Journal

“A complex and thrilling story about family, love and healing.”—Crimespree Magazine “A worthy successor to Kilmoon in tone, mood, complexity, and keen insight into human failures and triumphs.”—Kirkus Reviews

“With one foot in the classic PI tradition and the other in the new age, Skin Game is no roll of the dice. J.D. Allen delivers a smart, fast-paced book that will keep the reader on edge from start to finish.”—Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of What You Break

PATH INTO DARKNESS

STICK A FORK IN IT

A County Clare Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5057-6 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 384 pp. Lisfenora is known for its yearly matchmaking festival, but a local man’s murder has cast a somber mood over the town. Detective Sergeant Danny Ahern tries to make sense of the chaotic scene, but ends up on a collision course with the troubled Tate family. Danny soon finds himself traveling a dark path between life and death.

Poppy Markham: Culinary Cop (Book 2) 978-0-7387-2795-0 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp. Poppy Markham thought she’d seen it all — until she stepped into Capital Punishment. The restaurant’s twisted concept, last meals of famous death row inmates, just might be a hit in Austin, Texas. The macabre theme becomes all too real when co-owner Troy Sharp — a hard-drinking exjock and all around jerk — is found dead.

Robin Allen

Lisa Alber

“A dark, compelling mystery.”—Booklist

“Lots of plot twists help make this a must-read for cozy lovers.” —Publishers Weekly

19 SOULS

OUT OF THE FRYING PAN

A Sin City Investigation (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5403-1 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 336 pp. When PI Jim Bean’s latest client, Sophie Evers, asks him to find her brother Daniel, he has no idea how complicated his life is about to become. After he stumbles upon a murder, Jim is driven to set things right.

Poppy Markham: Culinary Cop (Book 3) 978-0-7387-2796-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 264 pp. Feast in the Field, a fine-dining affair hosted by the Friends of Good Earth Preserves, is the event of the season in Austin’s restaurant circuit and Poppy Markham’s favorite social engagement. This year, the evening ends early when the new president of the Friends, diva-restaurateur Dana White, is struck down in her own kitchen.

J. D. Allen

Robin Allen

“A must read for thriller fans.”—Mystery Tribune “The setup is so good, and the characters so hard to look away from . . . All in all, a fine thriller.”—Booklist “Bean’s inner and outer dialogue is quick, snappy, and authentic to the profession.”—Foreword Reviews “That wonderful and rare combination of high-speed suspense and complex, richly drawn characters.”—Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author “[J.D. Allen’s] plotting and pacing will keep you up long after Proust and Henry James have rocked you to sleep. ” —Kirkus Reviews

“Allen delivers a breezy and likeable menu.” —Kirkus Reviews

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B A C K L IS T MURDER UNDER THE LOON

PROMISES TO KEEP

An Otter Tail County Mystery 978-0-7387-1095-2 • US $13.95 CAN $15.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 240 pp. Snowmobile accidents aren’t uncommon during the bone-chilling winters in Fergus Falls, MN. But when an insurance company president is found dead beneath a giant loon statue, the sheriff suspects foul play.

A Sabrina Vaughn Novel (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4450-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 456 pp. Michael O’Shea searches for a kidnapped child at the bidding of the man who planted a bioweapon in Michael’s back. Meanwhile, Sabrina Vaughn—the woman Michael passionately loves—discovers the body of a little boy.

Maegan Beaumont

Gerald Anderson

“Edge-of-the-seat plotting will keep readers’ attention late into the night.” —Library Journal

“Anderson’s latest dispatch from Otter Tail County keeps you guessing while gently guiding you through the intricacies of relationships among Swedes, Finns, and Norwegians.”—Kirkus Reviews

““Delights the reader with more intricately developed plots, higher stakes, and unlikely criminals that astonish by executing twist after unforeseen twist.” —Crimespree Magazine “Reads like the transcript of a breathlessly bloody computer game.” —Publishers Weekly

CARVED IN DARKNESS

BLOOD OF SAINTS

A Sabrina Vaughn Novel (Book 1) 978-0-7387-3689-1 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 408 pp. Fifteen years ago, Melissa Walker was raped, tortured, and left for dead. She began a new life as Sabrina Vaughn, a San Francisco homicide inspector. When an acquaintance tracks her down and asks for her help with catching his sister’s killer, Sabrina is plunged into another living nightmare.

A Sabrina Vaughn Novel (Book 4) 978-0-7387-4804-7 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 456 pp. Former homicide detective Sabrina Vaughn and Michael O’Shea have found peace and love together, something Sabrina never thought possible. But when old forensic evidence connects her to a string of recent murders, Sabrina returns to the place she was brutally raped and tortured in order to search for a cunning killer.

Maegan Beaumont

A Suspense Magazine Best Debut of 2013 A Library Journal Debut of the Month A 2014 IPPY Award Gold Medalist (Suspense/Thriller) ★ “Tension and moodiness . . . permeate this edgy thriller.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“With its raw and vividly drawn characters, this thrill-a-minute adrenaline ride will keep Donald Westlake readers on the edge of their seats.”—Library Journal

“Pulse-pounding terror, graphic violence and a loathsome killer.” —Kirkus Reviews

SACRIFICIAL MUSE

MUSIC OF GHOSTS

A Sabrina Vaughn Novel (Book 2) 978-0-7387-3992-2 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 384 pp. When a reporter spills San Francisco Detective Sabrina Vaughn’s life story, dealing with the fallout becomes harder than expected. Nine red roses start showing up on her desk every day, followed by an ominous red envelope addressed to Calliope, and Sabrina realizes that a new killer is targeting her.

A Mary Crow Novel (Book 5) 978-0-7387-3584-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 384pp. Deep in the Appalachian woods stands the old Fiddlesticks cabin, the scene of a bloody double murder from decades past. Legends of the killer’s ghostly fiddle music draws young thrill seekers. One such visit ends tragically when a college student is strangled to death, her flesh mutilated with bizarre symbols. When Nick Stratton, the handsome raptor specialist, is indicted, he goes to attorney Mary Crow for help.

Maegan Beaumont

Sallie Bissell

“[A]n eerie tale that skillfully weaves folklore, Cherokee tradition and familial angst.” —RT Book Reviews

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B A C K L IS T DEADLIEST OF SINS

CANAL DAYS CALAMITY

A Mary Crow Novel (Book 6) 978-0-7387-3622-8 • $US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp. With the rise of a homophobic preacher and an anti-gay killing in Campbell County, North Carolina, recently appointed governor’s special prosecutor Mary Crow is asked to investigate a possible conspiracy between the preacher and the murder. Mary’s search leads her to a deadly sex-trafficking ring, near the infamous Highway 74.

A Dog Days Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5122-1 • US $14.99 CAN $17.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 240 pp. Cameron Cripps-Hayman is taken aback when she stumbles upon another murdered neighbor. Then the police arrest her handyman, and Cameron knows they have the wrong suspect. Cameron and her crew must work like dogs to crack the case and save their town’s annual celebration, Canal Days.

Sallie Bissell

Jamie M. Blair

“A smart and well-paced mystery with a gutsy protagonist and a touch of romance.” —Kirkus Reviews

A JUDGMENT OF WHISPERS

FATAL FESTIVAL DAYS

A Mary Crow Novel (Book 7) 978-0-7387-4361-5 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 360 pp. Whispers abound at the ancient Spanish Oak. To those who know how to listen, it tells secrets of vanquished conquistadors, Cherokee witches, and the long-unsolved murder of Teresa Ewing. While running for District Attorney, Mary Crow finds the whispers starting to swirl around her. As new evidence is discovered, Mary realizes that the only way to save her reputation is to find the true killer.

A Dog Days Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5121-4 • US $15.99 CAN $21..99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 240 pp. Planning the winter festival in Metamora, Indiana, is hard work for Cameron CrippsHayman. Not only is she organizing dog sled races, ice sculpting events, and downhill skiing competitions, she’s also dealing with angry protestors and a missing mascot. The last thing she needs is another mystery to solve. And yet, that’s exactly what she gets.

Sallie Bissell

Jamie M. Blair

“[Bissell’s] mysteries are always good company.” —Knoxville News Sentinel “The intricate plot, compelling, well-drawn characters . . . and Southern setting will appeal to readers of Ron Rash and John Hart.” —Library Journal

DEADLY DOG DAYS

TO LOVE AND TO PERISH

A Dog Days Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5018-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 240 pp. When Cameron Cripps-Hayman finds a dead body, she and her estranged husband are suspected of murder. Taking the crime into her own hands, Cameron teams up with her eccentric coworkers and adopts the five guard dogs of her deceased neighbor. Playing gatekeeper might be just what she needs to find the killer.

A Broken Vows Mystery 978-0-7387-2337-2 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

Jamie M. Blair

“Very, very good.”—Suspense Magazine “[A] laugh-out-loud funny cozy . . . Dorothy Cannell and Donna Andrews fans rejoice!” —Library Journal

Lisa Bork

Pulses are racing at the Vintage Grand Prix Festival. But excitement turns to horror when a man is crushed by a speeding sports car. A witness swears the victim was shoved — by someone Jolene Parker knows.

“Fans of G. A. McKevett’s characters, who display the same appealing diversity, will love this series, as will readers who enjoy small-town stories with an edge.” —Booklist “A great read for cozy lovers that will keep you on your toes until the checkered flag is waved.” —Suspense Magazine

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B A C K L IS T BLACK SWAN RISING

CHRISTMAS IS MURDER

978-0-7387-5947-0 • US $24.99 CAN $34.99 Hard Cover with Dust Jacket • 5¼ x 8 • 432 pp. Reporter and mass-shooting survivor Casey Cheng and Sarah Price, a political staffer with a secret and traumatic past, are both in the crosshairs of a hate group that targets anyone who’s against their cause, including Sarah’s congressman boss. Now Sarah and Casey have a choice to make. Do they hide? Or do they fight back?

A Rex Graves Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-1359-5 • US $13.95 CAN $15.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 216 pp.

Lisa Brackmann

C. S. Challinor

Christmas in the English countryside — what could be more charming? But when guests begin dying, all hopes for a jolly holiday are dashed. Worst of all, the remote mansion is buried under beastly snow. No one can leave. It’s up to Scottish barrister Rex Graves to investigate.

“An absorbing and apocalyptic vision of American politics.”—Booklist “Riveting . . . Readers will furiously turn the pages to see how it all ends.”—Publishers Weekly

★ “A winner… A must for cozy fans.” —Booklist (starred review) “A savvy, riveting thriller that’s also deeply human.”—Lou Berney, Edgar Award–winning author “Fierce, fearsome, and distressingly relevant.”—Elizabeth Little, Los Angeles Times bestselling author

MURDER IN THE RAW

TREBLE AT THE JAM FEST

C. S. Challinor

Leslie Budewitz

A Rex Graves Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-1439-4 • US $13.95 CAN $15.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 216 pp.

A Food Lovers’ Village Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-5240-2 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 288 pp. Erin Murphy, manager of Murphy’s Mercantile, is getting everything ready for the Jazz Festival’s kick off concert. But discord erupts when jazz guitarist Gerry Martin plummets to his death from the rocks above the Jewel River. Despite warnings not to get involved, Erin investigates, hoping to avoid a deadly finale to the case.

“A pleasing read with a thoughtful heroine, a plethora of red herrings, and some foodie tips.” —Kirkus Reviews “Likeable, believable characters, a fast-moving plot, and a logical ending. Great fun!” —Suspense Magazine

Rex Graves flies to the Caribbean paradise of St. Martin to investigate the disappearance of Sabine Durand, a beautiful French actress, who was staying at a naturist resort. Not even a few pints of Guinness can prepare Rex for all the brazenly exposed body parts.

“With a host of colorful characters, a dose of humor and a balmy locale, you will want to devour this well-plotted mystery.” —Mystery Scene

AS THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE CRUMBLES

PHI BETA MURDER C. S. Challinor

Leslie Budewitz

A Rex Graves Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-1890-3 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 216 pp.

A Food Lovers’ Village Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-5241-9 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. At Murphy’s Mercantile, manager Erin Murphy is ringing in the holiday season with food, drink, and her new friend Merrily Thornton. When Merrily goes missing and her boss discovers he’s been robbed, fingers point to Merrily—until she’s found dead.

Scottish barrister Rex Graves is visiting his son Campbell when tragedy strikes the college campus: a student is found hanging from a rope in his locked dorm room. Did the poor lad commit suicide or was it murder? Phi Beta Murder is not affiliated or associated with the Phi Beta Kappa Society or any of its members or affiliated organizations.

“Cozy readers will relish the small-town Christmas time-frame . . .And, of course, recipes, too.”—Booklist “Clean-as-a-whistle dialogue, endearing characters, and a solid plot make this cozy a winner.” —Publishers Weekly “Budewitz’s finely drawn characters, sharp ear for dialogue, and well-paced puzzle make Jewel Bay a destination for every cozy fan.”—Kirkus Reviews

“This is a well-paced mystery that plays fair with the reader and provides a satisfying and surprising conclusion.” —Mystery Scene

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B A C K L IS T MURDER ON THE MOOR

MURDER COMES CALLING

A Rex Graves Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-1981-8 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 216 pp.

A Rex Graves Mystery (Book 7) 978-0-7387-4548-0 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 216 pp. When four murders take place in a secluded English community, Rex Graves is called in for the case. The victims’ homes were all up for sale, and despite the arrest of a shady house agent, Rex digs deeper into the mystery—and the past. For the first time, he’s not up against a lone operator. Now Rex must race to solve the murder before he becomes the latest victim.

C. S. Challinor

When Rex Graves holds a housewarming party in the Scottish Highlands, he doesn’t anticipate the arrival of an old flame — much less a serial killer. “C.S. Challinor delivers a racier cozy in Murder on the Moor . . . skillfully choreographed.” —Washington Post

“Contemporary in setting but classic in style and voice, it’ll have you guessing to the very end. 4 stars.” —RT Book Reviews

“Satisfying . . . Smooth prose will keep cozy fans turning the pages.” —Publishers Weekly “Nicely mixes procedural detail and village charm.” —Booklist

MURDER OF THE BRIDE

JUDGMENT OF MURDER

A Rex Graves Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-2335-8 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 240 pp.

A Rex Graves Mystery (Book 8) 978-0-7387-5009-5 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 216 pp. Rex Graves investigates the mysterious death of his mentor. But a meeting with a suspect leaves him drugged and beaten. With a target on his back, Rex fears that another death may soon follow.

C.S. Challinor

C. S. Challinor

Scottish barrister Rex Graves and his fiancée Helen go to Derbyshire to attend a wedding. When guests start falling faster than the gloomy May rain, Rex must determine who among the sniping wedding guests is the killer in this traditional locked-room mystery.

“One of Challinor’s best.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Multiple plotlines, a long-distance romantic relationship, and a cast of interesting, well-drawn characters add to this satisfying mystery.”—Booklist “[An] intriguing 10th mystery . . . Readers will eagerly await Rex’s further adventures.” —Publishers Weekly

MURDER AT MIDNIGHT

UPSTAGED BY MURDER

A Rex Graves Mystery (Book 6) 978-0-7387-3976-2 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 216 pp. When barrister Rex Graves and his fiancée Helen d’Arcy host a New Year’s Eve party at Gleneagle Lodge in the Scottish Highlands, a storm threatens to ruin the festivities. As the clock strikes midnight and the power goes out, Ken and Catriona Fraser — the inheritors of Gleneagle Castle — are found dead.

A Rex Graves Mystery (Book 9) 978-0-7387-5647-9 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 240 pp. When barrister Rex Graves and his new wife, Helen, attend the opening night of their friend’s play, an actress meets with a sinister end. The audience applauds, unaware that the murder wasn’t an act. Rex is called upon to help discover who among the cast and crew is the culprit, but there are many unanswered questions waiting in the wings.

C.S. Challinor

“A classic country-house mystery, with modern day twists and turns adding to the fun.”—Booklist “What could be better for Agatha Christie whodunit fans than an old-fashioned, Scottish country house murder on New Year’s Eve?” —Mystery Scene

C.S. Challinor

“Fans—and there are many—will be shouting, ‘Bravo!’”—Booklist “Challinor, who often modernizes and repurposes golden-age mystery ploys, this time takes the further step of recruiting the stars of those classic novels to help solve the case.”—Kirkus Reviews

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B A C K L IS T HIDE AND SNAKE MURDER

FICTION CAN BE MURDER

A Shay O’ Hanlon Caper (Book 2) 978-0-7387-2597-0 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

A Mystery Writer’s Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5332-4 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. When mystery author Charlemagne “Charlee” Russo’s agent is found dead exactly as described in her new, unpublished manuscript, the police put her at the top of the suspect list. To clear her name and revive her career, Charlee must figure out which of her friends is a murderer. But is she being targeted, too?

Becky Clark

Jessie Chandler

When Shay’s klepto friend steals a strangely valuable stuffed snake, it leads to a rollicking run from trigger-happy thugs from Minneapolis to New Orleans and back. Winner of a 2013 Golden Crown Literary Society Goldie Award Winner of the 2013 Bronze Medal IPPY Award for Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans Fiction

“Fast paced and witty.” —Lambda Literary “Fans of comic cozies are in for a wild, enjoyable ride.” —Publishers Weekly

“A promising series debut.”—Booklist “My new favorite amateur sleuth!”—Jenn McKinlay, author of the Library Lover’s Mysteries “Cozy fans should enjoy this funny and affecting view into a mystery writer’s life.” —Publishers Weekly “The charming heroine and the supporting cast shine in Clark’s fun and funny solo mystery debut.”—Kirkus Reviews

PICKLE IN THE MIDDLE MURDER

FOUL PLAY ON WORDS

A Shay O’ Hanlon Caper (Book 3) 978-0-7387-2598-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 240 pp.

A Mystery Writer’s Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5366-9 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 264 pp. April 2019 Mystery author Charlee Russo agrees to speak at a Portland writers’ conference organized by her friend Viv. When Viv’s daughter goes missing, Charlee takes over the conference so Viv can search. But then Charlee does her own investigating after she learns shocking secrets about both Viv and her daughter.

Becky Clark

Jessie Chandler

Shay O’Hanlon accompanies her girlfriend JT Bordeaux to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. While trying to rein in her newest dog’s overactive nose, Shay finds a dead body in the privy. When JT is arrested for being the porta-potty body’s murderer, Shay must prove her innocence before the sheriff’s deputy throws away JT’s cell key forever.

“Clear your day, because this laugh-out-loud comic caper mystery is a one-sitting read!” —Jess Lourey, author of Salem’s Cipher and Mercy’s Chase “Clark is the queen of the subtle misdirect and the casually dropped clue.”—Kristi Abbott, author of the Popcorn Shop Mysteries

CHIP OFF THE ICE BLOCK MURDER

BIG WOODS

A Shay O’Hanlon Caper (Book 4) 978-0-7387-3939-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp. It’s the dead of winter in Minnesota, and Shay O’Hanlon can’t wait to close up shop and head north with her girlfriend. But Shay’s plans for a romantic getaway are put on ice when she receives a call informing her that her dad is nowhere to be found, and his gun was used to kill some poor stiff.

978-0-7387-5781-0 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. It’s 1989 in Longview, Texas, when ten-year-old Lucy disappears. Her parents, the police, and the community all brace for the worst. But Lucy’s sister meets a reclusive widow who may hold the key to finding Lucy.

Jessie Chandler

May Cobb

★ “A compelling, suspenseful story reminiscent of William Kent Krueger’s Ordinary Grace.” —Library Journal (starred review)

Finalist for the Golden Crown Literary Award (Popular Choice) “Gutsy, gripping—and pitch-perfect.”—A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Compulsively readable.”—Rosamund Lupton, New York Times bestselling author “Author May Cobb draws out terrifying moments with clarity.”—ForeWord Reviews

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B A C K L IS T THE QUESTION OF THE MISSING HEAD

THE QUESTION OF THE ABSENTEE FATHER

An Asperger’s Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4151-2 • $US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. Samuel Hoenig’s Asperger’s Syndrome makes him uniquely qualified to run a business called Questions Answered. But his latest question is an odd one—who stole a preserved head from the local cryonics institute?

An Asperger’s Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-5079-8 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Samuel Hoenig doesn’t have strong feelings about his estranged father. But when his mother asks him “Where does your father live?”, Samuel is duty bound to provide an answer. Samuel must take a plane to Los Angeles, and as tough as that is for him, it’s nothing compared to the danger he’ll face when he lands.

E. J . Copperman writing as Jeff Cohen

E.J. Copperman writing as Jeff Cohen

Finalist for the 2015 Silver Falchion Award Finalist for the 2015 David Award A Mystery Scene Best Book of 2014 “[A] delightful and clever mystery.” —Publishers Weekly

“The reader has the satisfaction of getting a mystery, a romp, and a respectful treatment of a neuroatypical protagonist.”—Publishers Weekly “Fans coast to coast can take pleasure in seeing Copperman’s quirky hero remain his rational, literal self, even out in fabulous La La Land.”—Kirkus Reviews

THE QUESTION OF THE UNFAMILIAR HUSBAND

THE QUESTION OF THE DEAD MISTRESS

An Asperger’s Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4350-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 288 pp. When Samuel Hoenig’s newest client asks about the true identity of her so-called husband, Samuel recruits his former associate Janet Washburn for insight into a subject that’s beyond his grasp—marriage. Working as a team seems to be the right approach . . . until the inscrutable spouse is found dead in Samuel’s office.

An Asperger’s Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-5061-3 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Samuel Hoenig, proprietor of Questions Answered, and his associate, Ms. Washburn, disagree on whether their client’s husband is having an affair with a dead woman. When the husband in question ends up dead, Ms. Washburn and Samuel wonder if they stand a ghost of a chance at unraveling this twisted tale of danger and deceit.

E. J. Copperman writing as Jeff Cohen

★ “Captivating.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Samuel is a fascinating character . . . His second adventure will captivate readers.” —Library Journal

E. J. Copperman writing as Jeff Cohen

“Readers will delight in watching Copperman’s literal-minded hero grapple not only with unpredictable and nuanced human thinking, but with logic from beyond the grave.”—Kirkus Reviews “The first-person narration provides insights into the protagonist’s logical, literal thought processes and his perplexity at emotional nuances and social subtleties. Series fans will appreciate the further development of Samuel’s character.”—Publishers Weekly

NEVER SAY PIE

THE QUESTION OF THE FELONIOUS FRIEND

Carol Culver

E. J. Copperman writing as Jeff Cohen

A Pie Shop Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-2379-2 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 264 pp.

An Asperger’s Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4351-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 288 pp. When Tyler Clayton, who also has Asperger’s, asks Samuel Hoenig if a store clerk is truly his friend, Samuel, for the first time, can’t give an objective answer. Then one of the key players ends up dead, and Samuel must wade into the murky waters of what it means to be a friend.

“Samuel Hoenig . . . takes on a real puzzler in Copperman and Cohen’s winning third Asperger’s mystery.”—Publishers Weekly “The ways of the neurotypical continue to perplex this unusual protagonist, much to the delight of readers of all cognitive stripes.”—Kirkus Reviews

It’s summertime in Crystal Cove, California, and sales are brisk at the outdoor Food Fair. There’s fresh bread, artisan cheese, gourmet cupcakes, plus Hanna’s delicious pies. When despised local food critic Heath Barr is found stabbed to death, no one is sorry to hear the news — except perhaps Hanna, the main suspect. Includes scrumptious pie recipes.

“Foodies will eat up Culver’s second Pie Shop mystery.” —Publishers Weekly

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B A C K L IS T TERMINATED

HACKED

A Tucker Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4069-0 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. Uber-geek Tucker and his beautiful wife, Carol, developed controversial security software together until the day he was fired and she was murdered. Now, six months later, another software engineer is dead, and just as the case is about to be cracked, the FBI agent with all the answers is killed in front of Tucker’s eyes.

A Tucker Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-5110-8 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 360 pp. When a hacker terrorizes his ten-year-old cousin, Aloysius Tucker vows to unmask the culprit and get an apology. But the resulting flame war turns deadly when the hacker is murdered. His inbox filled with death threats, Tucker battles Anonymous, Chinese spies, and his own selfdestructive rage while chasing a killer.

Ray Daniel

“A lively debut.” —Kirkus Reviews “An authentically riveting thriller, with wit and skill and a voice you can’t forget. Terrific.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, Anthony, Agatha, and Macavity winning author

★ “Outstanding. . . [A] bloody but supremely readable outing.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “This outing, despite some nasty revelations about cyberbullying, is the most upbeat of the four.”—Kirkus Reviews

CORRUPTED MEMORY

THE MADNESS OF MERCURY

A Tucker Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4230-4 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. When a dead body is found outside Tucker’s home, he learns that the victim is a half-brother he never knew he had. Digging deeper into the murder and his father’s secret second family, Tucker becomes trapped in a dangerous scheme, and there may be no way out.

A Zodiac Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4912-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. San Francisco astrologer Julia Bonatti’s life is turned upside down in the midst of Mercury retrograde. Driven out of her apartment by the city’s newest cult, she meets a young man claiming to be a long-lost nephew. And the longer he stays, the more dangerous he becomes.

“Excellent and suspenseful.” —Crimespree Magazine

“For astrology fans that enjoy a good read . . . an entertaining escape.”—Dell Horoscope

Connie di Marco

Ray Daniel

“Features a clever plot and a smart and feisty heroine.”—Library Journal “This smartly written debut from di Marco sets the stage for a promising series.”—Kirkus Reviews

★ “Compulsively readable.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ “A corker of a mystery.” —Library Journal (starred review) “A fast-paced crime thriller . . . 4 stars.” —Suspense Magazine

CHILD NOT FOUND

ALL SIGNS POINT TO MURDER

A Tucker Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4231-1 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 384 pp. When Tucker takes his nine-year-old cousin sledding, he never expected the day to end with Maria kidnapped, her mother dead, and her father—mafia don Sal—arrested for murder.

A Zodiac Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5107-8 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 336 pp. When the stars predict a wedding-day disaster, astrologer Julia Bonatti is forced to keep it to herself to support the bride. But when a lethal shooting threatens to tear the family apart, Julia must figure out how such a terrible tragedy could occur. Digging deeper into the mystery, Julia becomes a key witness in a much bigger crime.

Ray Daniel

Connie di Marco

“Features a gripping plot and engaging characters who are sure to satisfy readers of Vincent Lardo, Joseph Finder, and John Hart.”—Library Journal

“Daniel is more than generous with the violence, guilt, tweets, craft brews, and compassion.” —Kirkus Reviews “[An] enjoyable if complex third book of murder and mayhem with a . . . satisfying whirlwind of a resolution.”—Publishers Weekly

“Di Marco crafts an intricate, twisting plot and layers on the astrological details that fans of psychic mysteries so enjoy.”—Booklist

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COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T TAIL OF THE DRAGON

THE RECKONING STONES

A Zodiac Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5106-1 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 336 pp. Julia Bonatti loves the freedom of being a professional astrologer, but when she needs some extra money, she’s glad to get a job offer from her old boss. On her first day, the office becomes a crime scene. Julia discovers that a series of death threats have been sent to several employees, and she uses her astrological expertise to solve the mystery.

978-0-7387-4511-4 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 360 pp. Nobody believed that Pastor Matt raped her. The religious community punished fifteen-year-old Mercy instead. So she ran. And somebody—her father?—beat Pastor Matt into a coma. Twentythree years later, Pastor Matt’s awake, and she has no choice but to return.

Connie di Marco

“The author’s characters are quite believable and appear to be made of flesh and blood, not simply pen and ink. She also does an exceptional job of making the city of San Francisco a character itself.”—US Review of Books “Di Marco does a good job keeping the reader guessing whodunit in this psychic cozy.” —Publishers Weekly

Laura DiSilverio

★ “Outstanding.”—Library Journal (starred review) and Pick of the Month

Winner of the 2016 Colorado Book Award (Mystery) “DiSilverio skillfully crafts a suspense novel full of deceit that spans decades.” —RT Book Reviews (four stars)

THAT LAST WEEKEND

KILLER LISTING

978-0-7387-5253-2 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. Every year for a decade, five college friends spent a weekend together at Chateau du Cygne Noir. Then, tragedy struck. Ten years later, they return to the castle, hoping to lay the past to rest. But when the murderer strikes, the remaining friends must battle against suspicion and old secrets to uncover the truth.

A Darby Farr Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-1979-5 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

Laura DiSilverio

“DiSilverio’s signature easy-to-follow plotting draws readers in.”—Kirkus Reviews “This stand-alone novel . . . is well plotted, its mystery compelling, and its outcome unexpected.” —Booklist

Vicki Doudera

When Kyle Cameron, south Florida’s star broker, is fatally stabbed at an open house, realtor Darby Farr gets pulled into the investigation and learns that Kyle had a shocking secret.

“A touch of romance, a hint of danger and a mystery that keeps you guessing spice Darby’s second case.” —Kirkus Reviews “This is a good, southern mystery!” —Suspense Magazine

CLOSE CALL

DEADLY OFFER

978-0-7387-4920-4 • $US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 336 pp. When Sydney Ellison stumbles onto a plot to assassinate a senator, she resists contacting the police. Before she can make herself do the right thing, the assassin tracks her down and kills her fiancé. Now a murder suspect and a killer’s target, Sydney must stop the assassin and his employer before the body count rises.

A Darby Farr Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-1980-1 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

Laura DiSilverio

Vicki Doudera

When Darby Farr’s assistant hears that his sister, Selena, has suddenly died, they travel to Selena’s magnificent vineyard estate in California wine country.

A Library Journal Best Book of 2016 in Mystery

★ “DiSilverio’s excellent plotting in her stand-alone thriller will keep readers on the edge of their seats . . . A treat for Megan Abbott fans.”—Library Journal (starred review) “This stand-alone has a fast-moving plot that’s so engrossing.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Darby’s third appearance is just the property for those who want a fast, entertaining read with a diverse cast and appealing setting.” —Library Journal “Darby’s third enlarges on her love life and real-estate skills while providing a complex mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews

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COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T FINAL SETTLEMENT

THE NEGOTIATOR

A Darby Farr Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-3428-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

978-0-7387-5401-7 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp.

Vicki Doudera

Brendan DuBois

The Negotiator has built a good business around selling valuable merchandise with no questions asked. His rules are to be smart, trust no one, and never agree to meet clients in a private residence. When the promise of an enormous pay day makes the Negotiator break his rules, his partner is killed and he’s determined to serve justice.

Just after Darby Farr’s arrival in Hurricane Harbor, the snow-swept Maine island, the Chief of Police’s office assistant appears to have tragically drowned. Working double duty as Chief Dupont’s realtor and PI, Darby uncovers evidence that the woman was supplementing her income with blackmail.

A Suspense Magazine Best Cozy of 2013 “A twisty fourth case that strikes close to the bone for a complex, likable sleuth.”—Kirkus Reviews

“DuBois wraps up his clever tale with a few nifty twists. Readers will hope for a sequel.” —Publishers Weekly

DEAL KILLER

OLD WORLD MURDER

A Darby Farr Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-3429-3 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. Darby arrives in Manhattan for a much-anticipated visit with Miles Porter — and to find a dream property for her client Hideki Kobayashi — only to learn that Miles is a suspect in a murder investigation. Darby and Miles set out to find the killer, but it seems that everyone connected to Central Park Place has something to hide.

A Chloe Ellefson Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-2087-6 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

Vicki Doudera

“Darby’s fifth offers up a twisty mystery, plenty of suspects and a touch of romance.” —Kirkus Reviews “Well-crafted . . . The reader will feel compelled to keep turning the pages before reaching the final revelations.” —Publishers Weekly

Kathleen Ernst

Chloe Ellefson is the new collections curator at Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor museum with historical artifacts and costumed employees reenacting 1870s settlement life. On Chloe’s first day, an elderly woman begs her to find the priceless Norwegian ale bowl that she donated to the museum. Minutes later, the woman dies in a mysterious car crash. “[C]lever plot twists and credible characters make this a far from humdrum cozy.” —Publishers Weekly

NIGHT ROAD

THE HEIRLOOM MURDERS

978-0-7387-4639-5 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 408 pp. After a dishonorable discharge from a top-notch Coast Guard position, Zach Morrow is left with almost nothing. When a Homeland Security agent asks him for his help, Zach agrees. All he has to do is go back to his hometown and get information on an old classmate—a smuggler branching out for a bigger score.

A Chloe Ellefson Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-2758-5 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp.

Kathleen Ernst

Brendan DuBois

“[DuBois] writes a mean novel . . . At once an adventure, a caper novel, a sting operation, and a suspenseful story of conspiracy and betrayal.”—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine “Dubois throws in a pleasing final surprise.” —Kirkus Reviews

Old World Wisconsin becomes a murder scene when a volunteer is killed with a scythe. Does the missing Eagle diamond, a legendary gemstone unearthed in 1876, have anything to do with it? Chloe learns that some things never change in this compelling mystery of oldfashioned greed, Swiss green cheese, and a nearly extinct heirloom flower. “[A] surprise-filled outing.” —Publishers Weekly “[A] very satisfying read.” —The Mystery Reader

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COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T THE LIGHT KEEPER’S LEGACY

DEATH ON THE PRAIRIE

A Chloe Ellefson Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-3307-4 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp.

A Chloe Ellefson Mytery (Book 6) 978-0-7387-4470-4 • US $14.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 360 pp. When Chloe Ellefson takes custody of a quilt once owned by Laura Ingalls Wilder, she and her sister set out to prove that Wilder stitched it herself. But death strikes as the journey begins, and Chloe races to discover the truth.

Kathleen Ernst

Chloe Ellefson jumps at the chance to spend time on Wisconsin’s Rock Island, a remote state park with no electricity or roads. But the tranquility is spoiled when a dead woman washes ashore.

Winner of the 2012 LOVEY Award for Best Traditional/Amateur Sleuth Mystery “Chloe’s third combines a good mystery with some interesting historical information on a niche subject.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder will savor the facts . . . Ernst does an exceptional job of sharing the kinds of character details that cozy readers relish.” —Booklist “A real treat for Little House fans.” —Kirkus Reviews

HERITAGE OF DARKNESS

A MEMORY OF MUSKETS

A Chloe Ellefson Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-3698-3 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp. For curator Chloe Ellefson, a family bonding trip to Decorah, Iowa, for rosemaling classes seems like a great idea—until they start driving. Chloe’s efforts to remain positive end when she and her boyfriend Roelke find a body at the Vesterheim Museum. As she investigates, Chloe uncovers dark secrets that could be deadly for her family.

A Chloe Ellefson Mystery (Book 7) 978-0-7387-4515-2 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 408 pp. Chloe Ellefson’s plans for Old World Wisconsin’s first Civil War reenactment are shot when a reenactor is found dead and her cop boyfriend Roelke McKenna suspects murder. A disturbing secret about Roelke’s Civil War-era ancestors forces the two of them to solve crimes of the past and present.

Kathleen Ernst

“Extremely well-written.”—Suspense Magazine

“Chloe’s fourth . . . provides a little mystery, a little romance, and a little more information about Norwegian folk art and tales.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Ernst provides a new perspective on the Civil War woven together with a compelling mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews “Kathleen Ernst knows how to spin a tale.”—Kathy Lynn Emerson, Agatha Award-winning author of Murder in the Merchant’s Hall

TRADITION OF DECEIT

MINING FOR JUSTICE

A Chloe Ellefson Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-4078-2 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp. Curator Chloe Ellefson is off to Minneapolis to help her friend Ariel write a proposal to convert an abandoned flourmill into a museum. When a dead body is found stuffed in a grain chute, Chloe’s attention turns from milling to murder.

A Chloe Ellefson Mystery (Book 8) 978-0-7387-5334-8 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 384 pp. Chloe Ellefson is excited to be learning about Wisconsin’s Cornish immigrants and mining history. But when human remains are discovered under a historical cottage, Chloe must unearth dark secrets, past and present . . . before a killer comes to bury her. Includes historical photos!

Kathleen Ernst

“Ernst keeps getting better with each entry in this fascinating series.” —Library Journal “Everybody has secrets in this action-filled cozy.” —Publishers Weekly “All in all, a very enjoyable reading experience.” —Mystery Scene

Kathleen Ernst

“Richly imagined and compelling, Mining for Justice . . . highlights Kathleen Ernst’s prowess as a storyteller.”—Susanna Calkins, author of the Lucy Campion Mysteries “Contrasts the difficult life of Wisconsin’s Cornish miners with the heroine’s romance, highlighting her researching skills and unusual feel for the past.”—Kirkus Reviews

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COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T THE LACEMAKER’S SECRET

UNDER THE SHADOWS

A Chloe Ellefson Mystery (Book 9) 978-0-7387-5354-6 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 408 pp. Curator Chloe Ellefson hopes a consulting job at Green Bay’s Heritage Hill Historical Park, where an old Belgian-American farmhouse is being restored, will be a relaxing escape. Instead she discovers a body in a century-old oven and learns that a valuable piece of Belgian lace may reveal dark secrets in scenic Door County, Wisconsin.

A Lola Wicks Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-5053-8 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp. Lola Wicks is in bad shape, and her friends hope that a freelance assignment will get her back on her feet. But the story takes a dark turn. Setting out to prove a teenager’s innocence takes Lola to her own dark place, and she may never find her way back.

Kathleen Ernst

“In this heartfelt tale of labor and love, Ernst produces one of her most winning combinations of historical evocation and clever mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews

Gwen Florio

★ “Florio’s flawed, complex, compelling heroine faces challenges that are both gut-wrenchingly difficult and all too common today . . . Far above the crowd.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

DISGRACED

THE FINAL REVEILLE

A Lola Wicks Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4766-8 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 288 pp. When a soldier returning from Afghanistan commits suicide, journalist Lola Wicks realizes that getting the story must take second place to getting herself—and her little girl—out of Wyoming alive.

A Living History Museum Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4473-5 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. Kelsey Cambridge plans to keep her beloved living history museum open by impressing wealthy benefactress Cynthia Cherry with a Civil War reenactment. But when Cynthia’s nephew is found dead, Kelsey becomes the prime suspect.

Amanda Flower

Gwen Florio

“This one will appeal to readers who enjoy contemporary cozies with a history frame.” —Booklist

“A gutsy series”—The New York Times “A gut-wrenching mystery/thriller.”—Kirkus Reviews

“It is the issues and ideas that [Florio] explores that got me invested in this novel . . . an entertaining read.”—Missoulian “A story that is gratifyingly real.”—Missoula Independent

“Flower peppers [The Final Reveille] with enough historical detail and snarky one-liners to make readers intrigued to see what she’ll do next.” —Library Journal “Flower combines a plethora of suspects, a soupçon of history, and a dash of romance.” —Kirkus Reviews

RESERVATIONS

THE FINAL TAP

A Lola Wicks Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-5042-2 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. When an eco-terrorist bombing escalates the controversy surrounding a new coal mine on Arizona’s Navajo Reservation, journalist Lola Wicks investigates. But as the violence gets worse and Lola digs deeper, she thinks her husband’s family is somehow involved — a suspicion that jeopardizes her marriage and her life.

A Living History Museum Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4513-8 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 288 pp. To combat Barton Farm’s winter slump, director Kelsey Cambridge hires Dr. Beeson to teach Maple Sugar tree tapping classes. But when Dr. Beeson turns up dead, Kelsey must solve his murder and save the farm.

Gwen Florio

★ “Compelling, realistically flawed characters and a timely story line . . . make this one of Florio’s hardest-hitting mysteries yet.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Reservations, the double entendre of its title echoing throughout, speeds to its shattering conclusion.”—Montana Standard

Amanda Flower

“A very entertaining murder mystery.” —Suspense Magazine

“As series protagonists go, Kelsey’s role as the director of a niche nonprofit in northern Ohio is certainly unusual, but Flower makes it appealing by focusing on a close-knit community of people who care about their work and each other.” —Booklist

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COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T THE FINAL VOW

HOLLYWOOD ENDING

A Living History Museum Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4592-3 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 288 pp. When the foundation that funds Barton Farm orders director Kelsey Cambridge to host her ex-husband’s wedding on Farm grounds, she doesn’t share the vision of wedding planner Vianna Pine. The conflict between them grows deadly when Vianna’s body is found on the church steps. Kelsey now has to clear her name and save Barton Farm.

A Detective by Day Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5297-6 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. When a Hollywood publicist is killed during a botched ATM robbery, Dayna Anderson— an actress turned apprentice private investigator—uncovers the killer. Unfortunately, what starts as an open-and-shut case turns out to be anything but.

Amanda Flower

“Flower’s third features less history, more romance, and a stronger mystery than its predecessors.”—Kirkus Reviews “A solid mystery.”—Akron Beacon Journal

Kellye Garrett

“The perfect guide to the lifestyles of the rich, famous, and homicidally inclined.” —Donna Andrews, New York Times bestselling author “Fans of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series will feel right at home.”—Library Journal “Garrett, who wrote for TV’s Cold Case, brings a smart insider’s view of contemporary Hollywood to this lighthearted series.”—Publishers Weekly

A GIRL’S GUIDE TO LANDING A GREEK GOD

PATIENT ONE

Leonard Goldberg

Bill Fuller

A Ballineau/Ross Medical Thriller (Book 1) 978-0-7387-3046-2 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 384 pp.

The Mythmakers Trilogy (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4777-4 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 432 pp. When Angie’s wedding goes bust, her grandmother sends her to Greece where she meets Milos. He’s charming and handsome and confesses he’s been crushing on her for years, even though he’s never met her. He also tells her he’s a descendant of the original Gods of Olympus, who are plotting their return to power.

“This is a great story with mystery and a whole lot of fun. It’s also highly informative and entertaining if you’re looking for your very own Greek God. (Aren’t we all?) 5-Stars!” —Suspense Magazine

When everyone becomes violently ill at a state dinner, the U.S. President, the Russian president, and guests are rushed to the hospital. Chechen terrorists breach security and take both presidents hostage. Doctor David Ballineau, a former commando, may be their only hope for survival.

“All the excitement, intrigue and danger you could ask for.” —Kirkus Reviews

HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE

PLAGUE SHIP

A Detective By Day Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5261-7 • US $14.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. After witnessing a deadly hit-and-run, actress Dayna Anderson pursues the fifteen-grand reward to help her struggling parents. But the case leads her to a Hollywood crime spree, paparazzi hot spots, celeb homes, and movie premieres.

A Ballineau/Ross Medical Thriller (Book 2) 978-0-7387-3837-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 384 pp.

Kellye Garrett

Leonard Goldberg

A mysterious fatal illness strikes a luxury Caribbean cruise, and every passenger is at risk—including Dr. David Ballineau, his young daughter, and his girlfriend, nurse Carolyn Ross. If David can’t find a way to defeat the virus or take control of the ship, a worldwide pandemic could erupt.

★ “[A] winning first novel and series launch.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ “Garrett makes a smart, sassy debut.” —Library Journal (starred review) Shortlisted for the 2018 Macavity Award for Best First Mystery Novel Winner of the 2017 Agatha Award for Best First Novel Winner of the 2017 Lefty Award for Best Debut Mystery Novel Winner of the 2017 IPPY Gold Award for Best First Book

“Goldberg devises another all-too-plausible medical scenario that will send chills up the spine.”—Publishers Weekly

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COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T DON’T TELL ANYONE

FATAL DESCENT

Eleanor Gray

Beth Groundwater

978-0-7387-5022-4 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 360 pp. Grace Neville believes her daughter was murdered by Jordan Dukes, but his father Alan claims his son is innocent. Jordan’s violent history and lack of an alibi make Alan’s story a hard sell . . . until someone breaks into Grace’s home and goes through her daughter’s belongings. Grace starts asking questions, but is it too late?

“The disparate pieces of this intricately plotted mystery come together in a satisfying manner that will please readers of Ann Granger and Antonia Fraser.”—Library Journal

An RM Outdoor Adventures Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-3482-8 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp. Adventure guide Mandy Tanner and her fiancé Rob Juarez are leading a combination rafting-climbing trip on the Colorado River. When a young man is found dead, everyone on the trip is a suspect. Since there’s no way out of the Colorado River’s steep canyons, it’s up to Mandy and Rob to solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again. “Groundwater’s third entry (after the Left Coast Crime Rocky Award finalist Wicked Eddies) is marked by an outdoorsy intensity and authentic sports chatter sure to resonate with Nevada Barr readers.”—Booklist

DEADLY CURRENTS

A REAL BASKET CASE

An RM Outdoors Adventures Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-2162-0 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp. River ranger Mandy Tanner feels terrible when a rich land developer dies in a whitewater rafting accident on Colorado’s Arkansas River. But it wasn’t the rapids that killed him.

A Claire Hanover Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-2701-1 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

Beth Groundwater

“The amiable cast, along with Groundwater’s fascinating firsthand knowledge of rafting, makes this a series worth watching. —Mystery Scene “Readers who enjoy fast-moving stories and wilderness environments will keep turning the pages of this promising series debut.” —Booklist Online

Beth Groundwater

Gift basket maker Claire Hanover makes a deadly mistake when she allows Enrique, her aerobics instructor, to give her a massage. When Enrique is shot and killed in her bedroom, Claire’s husband is arrested for the murder.

A 2007 Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel “This will appeal to Desperate Housewives fans and those who like cozies with a bit of spice.”—Booklist

WICKED EDDIES

Beth Groundwater

True, the Arkansas River can be a man-eater, but the rapids weren’t responsible for driving a hatchet into the heart of Howie Abbott, who was planning to compete in the upcoming fly fishing tournament.

Gift basket designer Claire Hanover is reluctantly enjoying a spring ski vacation with her family in Breckenridge, Colorado, when a bloodcurdling scream cuts the frigid air. Claire is appalled to find the sister of her daughter’s boyfriend, dead on the slopes. Others assume the girl’s death was an accident, but Claire notices another pair of ski tracks veering into the victim’s path.

An RM Outdoor Adventures Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-2163-7 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

Rocky Award Finalist for best mystery set in Left Coast Crime geographical region (2013) “Groundwater, mixing mystery with outdoor adventure, comes up with an excursion that will please most comers.” —Kirkus Reviews

TO HELL IN A HANDBASKET

Beth Groundwater

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A Claire Hanover Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-2702-8 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp

COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T A BASKET OF TROUBLE

MIND OVER MONSTERS

Beth Groundwater

Jennifer Harlow

A Claire Hanover Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-2703-5 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp. When gift basket designer Claire Hanover saddles up for the opening event at her brother’s new riding stable, the last thing she expects is for a death to ruin the festivities. But when one of the stable hands is found dead, Claire is determined to corral the killer and keep her brother’s business from being put out to pasture.

“. . . an action-packed cozy.” —Library Journal “[A] well-crafted cozy.” —Publishers Weekly “A good choice for fans of small-town amateur sleuths.”—Booklist

A F.R.E.A.K.S. Squad Investigation (Book 1) 978-0-7387-2667-0 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp. Beatrice Alexander never knew what to do with her extraordinary skill for moving objects with her mind — until she joins F.R.E.A.K.S. The topsecret offshoot of the FBI “neutralizes” ghouls, trolls, and other monsters. Beatrice’s first mission? Bloodthirsty zombies.

“Marvelous, monstrous fun, this is sure to amass an army of fans.” —Library Journal “Funny, creepy and refreshingly brash.”—Kirkus Reviews

A GENTLEWOMAN’S GUIDE TO MURDER

TO CATCH A VAMPIRE Jennifer Harlow

Victoria Hamilton

A F.R.E.A.K.S. Squad Investigation (Book 2) 978-0-7387-2711-0 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

A Gentlewoman’s Guide to Murder (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5804-6 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp. February 2019 The murder of Sir Henry Claybourne leaves Regency London horror-struck. The crime especially affects genteel spinster Miss Emmeline St. Germaine, who recently threatened the knight to stay silent as she rescued his scullery maid. Her secret identity at risk and her life in jeopardy, Emmeline must apprehend the killer.

Beatrice Alexander and her gorgeous vampire co-worker Oliver must go undercover as a married couple to infiltrate the goth vamp scene in Dallas, Texas.

“[R]eads like an homage to Harris’ tales of Sookie Stackhouse, though Bea seems to take herself a little less seriously.”—Kirkus Reviews

CHERRY PIES & DEADLY LIES

DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY

A Very Cherry Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5780-3 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 384 pp. When cherry enthusiast and pie baker Whitney Bloom finds out that the manager of her family’s orchard was found dead beneath the cherry blossoms, she races to her Wisconsin hometown to help. Evidence points to her father as the killer. To make matters worse, the only police officer in town is her high school nemesis.

A F.R.E.A.K.S. Squad Investigation (Book 3) 978-0-7387-2712-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

Darci Hannah

Jennifer Harlow

On a trip home for Christmas, Beatrice is considering quitting her job as a secret agent — and giving up on her relationship with Will, the gorgeous werewolf. Her hunky ex-boyfriend wants to rekindle their romance. Then, a powerful (and super hot) vampire lord offers Bea an impossible ultimatum: leave San Diego and her family forever — or become his lover.

“Whitney is a well-drawn, sympathetic character . . . Will appeal to cozy readers who enjoy Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen mysteries.”—Booklist “The first in an amusing new series features a fearless, reckless sleuth who unravels a complicated mystery while juggling her sex life and her future plans.”—Kirkus Reviews

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B A C K L IS T WHAT’S A WITCH TO DO?

A CHRISTMAS PERIL

A Midnight Magic Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-3514-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

A Theater Cop Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5415-4 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original •5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Edwina “Sully” Sullivan left behind her old job as a cop and started a new one as her hometown theater’s manager. But when her best friend is arrested for killing his father, no one except her thinks he’s innocent. So Sully dusts off her investigative skills and soon has to confront her past in order to save her present.

J. A. Hennrikus

Jennifer Harlow

Mona McGregor runs the Midnight Magic shop in Goodnight, Virginia, and leads a large coven. Life heats up when a sexy werewolf arrives at her door. Someone wants her dead and he’s there to protect her. When a demon begins stalking Mona, she begins to suspect her coven members, and even her family.

A 2014 IPPY Award Gold Medalist (Mystery/Cozy/Noir) “An entertaining romp.” –Library Journal “Harlow’s balanced blend of romance and intrigue makes this one a winner.” —Kirkus Reviews

WEREWOLF SINGS THE BLUES

WITH A KISS I DIE

A Midnight Magic Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-3612-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp. When Vivian Dahl is abducted from a singing gig, she’s surprised that her werewolf rescuer was sent by the biological father who abandoned her as a baby. Finding herself on the run, Vivian drives across America with the enigmatic Jason. Now that an opposing pack has targeted her, Jason will stop at nothing to make sure Vivian’s song isn’t cut short.

A Theater Cop Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5469-7 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. April 2019 When retired cop Edwina “Sully” Sullivan learns that a production of Romeo and Juliet is in serious trouble, she heads to Boston to help. But soon after she arrives, a socialite is murdered in Boston Garden and her ex-husband becomes the prime suspect. Sully once again steps into the spotlight of crime solving.

Jennifer Harlow

J. A. Hennrikus

“Harlow’s second Midnight Magic Mystery hits many high notes. [Vivien’s] journey ends with a twist that will have readers rapidly flipping the pages.”—RT Book Reviews

WITCH UPON A STAR

WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU

A Midnight Magic Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-3613-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp. As a child, Anna Olmstead is rescued from her life of poverty and drugs by a vampire named Asher. Over the years, she grows to love Asher, first as a father and later as a lover. But soon trouble interrupts her once-perfect life. When Anna leaves him, Asher does everything he can to bring her back—including murder.

A Willa Pennington, PI Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5443-7 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 264 pp. Willa Pennington thought becoming a PI would be better than being a cop. But Willa’s real problem is that she’s always sticking her nose where it doesn’t belong. Now she’s dealing with a dead body, a missing person, and the possibility that the person she’s trusted with her life is the one trying to end it.

Jennifer Harlow

Aimee Hix

“A debut that saddles tough-girl noir with the heart of a cozy.”—Kirkus Reviews “A great mystery and a romp into the fantasy world that is dark, frightening, and a whole lot of fun.” —Suspense Magazine

“A tightly written story that has no wasted scenes. Hix introduces last minute plot twists and turns that you don’t see coming.”—CrimeSpree Magazine “This is a solid beginning to a character and setting that could go on to very good things.” —RT Book Reviews

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B A C K L IS T DARK STREETS, COLD SUBURBS

A FATAL COLLECTION

A Willa Pennington, PI Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5470-3 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. January 2019 After almost getting killed on her first PI case, Willa Pennington decides to help her old mentor review a decades-old cold case. When she reaches out to a teenager in trouble, a new case suddenly rips into Willa’s life. It seems menace is always lying in wait.

A Keepsake Cove Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5219-8 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 264 pp. Callie Reed visits her aunt Melodie in her town full of collectible shops on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. When Callie discovers her aunt’s body on the floor of her music box shop, she can’t accept Melodie’s death being called accidental. As Callie searches for the truth, supernatural signs— possibly from her aunt—warn her of danger.

Aimee Hix

Mary Ellen Hughes

FOOL ME ONCE

A VINTAGE DEATH

A Tarot Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4223-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. After taking over the White Magic Five & Dime, Alanis McLachlan is making amends with customers her mother conned. But when she helps a woman out of an abusive relationship, Alanis is implicated in a murder.

A Keepsake Cove Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5227-3 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 264 pp. As the new shop owner in Keepsake Cove, a town full of collectible shops on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Callie Reed is eager to get started. But when a local B&B owner is found dead, killed with a pair of vintage scissors, Callie teams up with a visiting author and a fellow shopkeeper to uncover the town’s secrets.

Steve Hockensmith and Lisa Falco

Mary Ellen Hughes

“Savvy plotting, sharp writing, and a believable use of fortune-telling to frame the stories.” —Booklist Online

“Smart, humorous and refreshingly offbeat.”—Shelf Awareness “Winning.” —Publishers Weekly “Delightfully quirky.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A satisfying mystery that contains the typical stereotypes of a small-town festival and an amateur sleuth who is run off the road. Suggest for fans of other mysteries set in cute tourist areas, such as Lorna Barrett’s Booktown mysteries.”—Library Journal

GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE

ETERNALLY 21

A Tarot Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4224-3 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp. Alanis McLachlan is dealing with a lot of trouble. First someone from her past tries to drag her back into a life of crime. Then a new suitor threatens her on-again, off-again relationship with Victor Castellanos. And when a client is murdered, Alanis needs all her tarot skills if she’s going to survive.

A Mrs. Frugalicious Shopping Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-3489-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp.

Linda Joffe Hull

Steve Hockensmith & Lisa Falco

After Mr. “Finance” Michaels loses his family’s financial nest egg, his wife Maddie sets up a bargain hunter’s website that goes viral. While researching deals at the mall, she’s accused of shoplifting by Eternally 21 manager, Laila DeSimone. Her bad day gets worse when Laila drops dead. Now Maddie is the prime suspect, so she must find the real killer.

“A perfect, frothy confection, swirls to an ending suitable to the entire enterprise.”—Mystery Scene “It’s every man, woman, and teen for himself as the authors uncork their third free-wheeling adventure set in the craziest town west of Maggody, Arkansas.”—Kirkus Reviews “[A] quirky series . . . filled with eccentric protagonists and engaging banter.”—Library Journal

“Maddie’s coupon-clipping tips are seamlessly incorporated into the well-constructed mystery.”—Booklist

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B A C K L IS T BLACK THURSDAY

BONNIE OF EVIDENCE

A Mrs. Frugalicious Shopping Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-3490-3 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. When Maddie Michaels is invited by a local news channel to shop on camera for Black Friday, she leaps at the opportunity to share tips with fans of her website, MrsFrugalicious. com. But Black Friday turns even blacker when a shopper is crushed beneath a pallet of toasters.

A Passport to Peril Mystery (Book 8) 978-0-7387-2705-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

Linda Joffe Hull

“A fun and savvy mystery.”— Booklist

Maddy Hunter

Emily Andrew-Miceli, travel escort extraordinaire, is leading a group of Iowa seniors on a tour of Scotland. During a high-tech scavenger hunt, a cursed dirk is brought into their hotel on Loch Ness — and a member of the tour group winds up dead.

“[A] delightfully deadly eighth Passport to Peril mystery.”—Publishers Weekly “Laugh along with Hunter’s eighth pun-laden expedition.”—Library Journal

SWEETHEART DEAL

FLEUR DE LIES

A Mrs. Frugalicious Shopping Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-3491-0 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. Now the star of her own reality show, The Family Frugalicious, Maddie Michaels heads south of the border to cover bargain destination weddings at a swank, but budget friendly, Mexican resort. Things get a little too real when timeshare sales manager Alejandro Espinoza makes a play for Maddie one evening and ends up floating dead in the pool the next.

A Passport to Peril Mystery (Book 9) 978-0-7387-3798-0 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp. Travel agency owner Emily Andrew-Miceli is taking her group of squabbling tech-savvy octogenarians to France for a Seine River cruise. But her hopes for a fatality-free trip are dashed when a tour member meets an unfortunate end. Emily has another mystery to solve.

Linda Joffe Hull

“The clever series is a pleasure to read.”—Crimespree Magazine “This is not your standard cozy: the premise is engagingly different and stands to become even more so in the future.”—Booklist

Maddy Hunter

“Don’t miss the ninth trip in this always entertaining series.”—Library Journal

DUTCH ME DEADLY

FROM BAD TO WURST

A Passport to Peril Mystery (Book 7) 978-0-7387-2704-2 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

A Passport to Peril Mystery (Book 10) 978-0-7387-4034-8 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. It’s Oktoberfest and the globetrotting Iowa seniors are sharing their Sounds of Music adventure with several oompah bands whose dream of performing in a famous German beer hall is about to be realized. But the tour hits a sour note when tragedy strikes a guest who knew the musicians’ most guarded secrets. Was the death an unfortunate accident or something more sinister?

Maddy Hunter

As a travel escort for seniors, Emily AndrewMiceli has led her feisty Iowa clan all over the world. This time, they’re off to Holland. Joining them is an awkward high school reunion. The saucy seniors’ wild night of drug-laced desserts and sex shows in Amsterdam leaves one reunioner dead.

“A bit of humor, a bit of travel information and a bit of mystery add up to some pleasant light reading.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Maddy Hunter

COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T SAY NO MOOR

THE CURSE OF THE HOLY PAIL

A Passport to Peril Mystery (Book 11) 978-0-7387-4961-7 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 336 pp. Hoping to reach an expanded clientèle, tour escort Emily Miceli offers discounted fares to bloggers in exchange for highlighting her group’s tour of Cornwall, England. But when the quarrelsome host of their historic inn dies under suspicious circumstances, Emily worries that her travel business—and even her group—will fall victim to a murderer.

An Odelia Grey Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-0864-5 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 384 pp.

Sue Ann Jaffarian

Maddy Hunter

“The eleventh book in the Passport to Peril Mystery series is solid proof that this series just keeps getting better and better.”—RT Book Reviews

Every owner of the vintage Chappy Wheeler lunchbox, a prototype based on the 1940s TV western, has died. And now Sterling Price, a client of Odelia Grey’s law firm, has been fatally poisoned. Is it a coincidence that Price’s one-of-a-kind lunch pail — worth over thirty grand — disappeared at the same time?

“Jaffarian offers the perfectly flawed alternative for readers sick and tired of picture-perfect characters.”—Booklist

CATCH ME IF YUKON

THUGS AND KISSES

A Passport to Peril Mystery (Book 12) 978-0-7387-5397-3 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. When tour escort Emily Miceli leads her globetrotting group of Iowa senior citizens to Alaska, a tour member turns up dead. Between Bigfoot sightings, whale watching, and ziplining adventures, Emily finds herself locked in a game of cat and mouse with a killer who’s too clever to be a mere myth.

An Odelia Grey Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-1089-1 • US $13.95 CAN $15.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. With the class bully murdered at her 30th high school reunion and her boss missing, Odelia is again swept into the action involving contract killers, tangled relationships, and fatal buyer’s remorse.

Maddy Hunter

“Hunter’s mystery provides all the surprises to make this entry one of the best in her series.” —Kirkus Reviews

Sue Ann Jaffarian

“I wish I’d had Odelia Grey as my paralegal when I was on The Practice. She is the perfect take-no-prisoners heroine for today’s woman.” —Camryn Manheim, Emmy award-winning actress

Lefty Award finalist for best humorous novel (2009) ★ “This is the best title yet in a priceless series . . .“—Library Journal (starred review)

TOO BIG TO MISS

BOOBY TRAP

An Odelia Grey Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-0863-8 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

An Odelia Grey Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-1350-2 • US $13.95 CAN $15.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

Sue Ann Jaffarian

Odelia Grey — a single, plus-sized woman who makes no excuses for her weight — suspects foul play when a friend commits suicide. Her investigation turns into a hilarious romp to the ritzy enclave of Corona del Mar and the seedy realm of live web-cam porn.

Winner of a Bronze Medal IPPY (Independent Publishers Book Awards) “I’d like to spend more time with Sue Ann Jaffarian’s Odelia, a plus-size fat liberationist with a handsome, wheelchair-bound lover . . . ”—The New York Times

Could Dr. Brian Eddy, plastic surgeon to the rich and famous, possibly be the Blonde Bomber serial killer? Packed with everything from homeless kittens to Mob connections, this mystery is messier than a chicken parmigiana sandwich.

“Leavened with lively humor, the action builds to a wickedly satisfying windup.” —Publishers Weekly

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B A C K L IS T CORPSE ON THE COB

SECONDHAND STIFF

An Odelia Grey Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-1351-9 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

An Odelia Grey Mystery (Book 8) 978-0-7387-1888-0 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

Sue Ann Jaffarian

Trouble grows faster than a corn crop in July when a dead body is found in a cornfield . . . and Odelia’s long-lost mother is crouched beside the corpse with blood on her hands.

Thanksgiving with her mother has Odelia all wound up. But her cousin Ina has it worse when her husband is found inside a storage locker—dead. “A clever, winning tale with lots of laughs along the way.” —Suspense Magazine

“Jaffarian keeps getting better and better at blending humor, suspense, and romance.” —Publishers Weekly

“Witty Odelia is back . . . in this fast-paced comic mystery.” —Booklist “Ina’s goods may be secondhand, but Jaffarian’s are first-class.” —Kirkus Reviews “Witty and well-plotted.” —Publishers Weekly

TWICE AS DEAD

HELL ON WHEELS

An Odelia Grey Mystery (Book 6) 978-0-7387-1352-6 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

The Odelia Grey Mysteries (Book 9) 978-0-7387-1887-3 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp. When Odelia Grey attends a rugby match to cheer for her quadriplegic friends, the last thing she expects is a murder on the field. Complicating matters is her friendship with the killer. It doesn’t help that Odelia’s pompous boss, Mike Steele, is embroiled in a mystery of his own.

Sue Ann Jaffarian

Odelia Grey is at it again — stumbling across a dead body at a wedding reception while “Achy Breaky Heart” plays in the background.

“Plenty of humor, the charms of the feisty main character, and a great supporting cast add to the amusement.” —Booklist “Jaffarian outdoes herself this time with an exceedingly clever plot.” —Mystery Scene

“Action-filled . . . Jaffarian neatly pulls all the plot lines together for a satisfying outcome.” —Publishers Weekly

HIDE AND SNOOP

A BODY TO SPARE

An Odelia Grey Mystery (Book 7) 978-0-7387-1889-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

The Odelia Grey Mysteries (Book 10) 978-0-7387-1886-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 336 pp. Odelia Grey’s relaxing day is ruined when she finds a body in the trunk of her car. And it’s not just any dead body—it’s the corpse of a young man who had been kidnapped years earlier. With her name at the top of the suspect list, Odelia and her husband, Greg, are determined to find the answers.

Sue Ann Jaffarian

A merger at Odelia Grey’s law firm has put her job in jeopardy. Her new, icy-cold boss, Erica Mayfield, has it in for Odelia. The stress triples when Erica dumps Lily, her three-yearold niece, with Odelia and disappears for the weekend. Pumped for a confrontation, Odelia impulsively goes to her boss’s house in the middle of the night — and finds Erica’s sister murdered. “[An] enormously entertaining seventh cozy . . . tight plotting, first-class humor, and vivid descriptions.” —Publishers Weekly

“[A] witty series with its quirky, well-drawn characters.” —Booklist “Offbeat . . . the suspenseful climax offers some unexpected turns for everyone.” —Publishers Weekly

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B A C K L IS T RHYTHM & CLUES

GEM OF A GHOST

The Odelia Grey Mysteries (Book 11) 978-0-7387-1885-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. It’s a rockin’ flashback for Odelia Grey when her mother asks her to look into the disappearance of a neighbor, the former lead singer for a band Odelia idolized in her youth. But when a body is found in Bo Shank’s house, everything quickly gets thrown out of tune.

A Ghost of Granny Apples Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-1381-6 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

Sue Ann Jaffarian

The overbearing, ultra-rich Joanna Reid demands Emma’s help in getting rid of the ghost of her late husband Max, a former action film star who died in a car accident. When she discovers Max may have killed himself, Emma investigates why the film star’s spirit has returned.

“[A] delightful series.” —Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

“More corpses surely lie in wait for [Odelia] . . . But it’s fun to see her ditzy niece share the spotlight this time around.”—Kirkus Reviews “Jaffarian’s fun, frenzied 11th mystery featuring plucky plus-size paralegal Odelia Grey . . . is a fluffy mélange of danger, humor, and surprises.”—Publishers Weekly

★ “[Gem of a Ghost] sparkles as brilliantly as the story’s haunted diamond.” —Library Journal (starred review) “Sweet and sassy.” —Publishers Weekly

TOO BIG TO DIE

MURDER IN VEIN

The Odelia Grey Mysteries (Book 12) 978-0-7387-1884-2 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. It’s the dog days of summer for Odelia and Greg after they rescue a dog from a closed car on a hot day. The dog was saved, but Odelia’s job might not be when reality star Marla Kingston demands blood. Things get even stickier when video of the rescue goes viral, and the man who helped them winds up dead.

A Madison Rose Vampire Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-2311-2 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

Sue Ann Jaffarian

Vampires in Los Angeles? Madison Rose never would have believed it if one hadn’t saved her life. So if the vampires aren’t responsible for the dead bodies drained of blood, who is?

“[Jaffarian’s] latest series kickoff may be her best yet, blending supernatural sexy with down-to-earth sassy.”—Kirkus Reviews “Though Madison is no Sookie Stackhouse, she’s definitely a keeper.”—Publishers Weekly

GHOST À LA MODE

BAITED BLOOD

A Ghost of Granny Apples Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-1380-9 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

A Madison Rose Vampire Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-2312-9 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

Sue Ann Jaffarian

Modern-day mom Emma Whitecastle and the spirit of her pie-baking great-great-greatgrandmother, Granny Apples, team up to solve mysteries from the past, starting with who killed Granny’s husband during the California Gold Rush.

“A fun new series. Ghostly puzzles are one of the trendy new themes in cozy mysteries, and this is a good one.” —Booklist “Delectable.” —Publishers Weekly

Who’s murdering vampires in Los Angeles? All clues point toward Ann Hayes, a contemptuous undead beauty.

“Dark humor, edgy suspense, and an appealing cast of characters will leave readers anxiously awaiting the next book.”—Publishers Weekly “This is good, cheeky fun . . . and a genuinely sexy romp on the fang side.”— RT Book Reviews “[A] tantalizing, tangled mystery [with] well-drawn characters.”—Library Journal

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B A C K L IS T NAZARETH CHILD

LOST UNDER A LADDER

A Del Shannon Novel (Book 1) 978-0-7387-2369-3 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp. Field operative Del Shannon investigates a religious leader’s compound in Appalachian Kentucky.

A Superstition Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4077-5 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. Rory Chasen never thought superstitions were real — until her beloved fiancé walks under a ladder and is killed by a car five minutes later. Needing closure, Rory takes her dog Pluckie to a town called Destiny, where superstitions are a way of life.

Darrell James

Linda O. Johnston

A 2012 Anthony Award Finalist for Best First Novel A 2012 Macavity Award Finalist for Best First Mystery Novel Winner of the Left Coast Crime Eureka Award for Best First Novel

“Nazareth certainly delivers all the thrills and chills expected of a good suspense novel… A cautionary tale, and a damned good one.”—Mystery Scene

“Doggone cute.”—Library Journal

SONORA CROSSING

KNOCK ON WOOD

A Del Shannon Novel (Book 2) 978-0-7387-2370-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp.

A Superstition Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4552-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. Rory Chasen, now the manager of the Lucky Dog Boutique in Destiny, California, is eager to cheer up her friend who’s recently split with her boyfriend. But two of the town’s most eligible bachelors get to her first. When one of the suitors is murdered, Rory wonders if her friend guilty of murder or is just having a run of bad luck.

Linda O. Johnston

Darrell James

Investigator Del Shannon’s former lover, a Tucson detective, has been murdered. A kidnapped six-year-old, allegedly gifted with prophetic vision, may know something about his death. Rocky Award Finalist for best mystery set in Left Coast Crime geographical region (2013)

“James surrounds the passionate and determined Del, who comfortably occupies center stage, with plenty of interesting characters and a plot to severely test her will and ingenuity.” —Publishers Weekly

“Features likable characters and an immersive plot to keep cozy fans turning the pages.” —Library Journal

PURGATORY KEY

UNLUCKY CHARMS

A Del Shannon Novel (Book 3) 978-0-7387-2371-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

A Superstition Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4555-8 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 288 pp. When the Lucky Dog Boutique is ransacked and vandalized with unlucky charms, owner Rory Chasen’s plans to debut a new line of good-luck doggy toys are ruined. And when Flora Curtival, the suspected vandal, is murdered and one of the Lucky Dog’s toys is found with the body, Rory becomes the prime suspect.

Linda O. Johnston

Darrell James

Investigator Del Shannon can hardly forgive herself for screwing up a ransom payoff for two teenage girls. Meanwhile, time is running out for Lissa Rogers and Kendra Kozak, held captive by a dangerous fugitive on an island in the Louisiana bayous — and quite possibly the site of a legendary treasure.

A 2014 Shamus Award Finalist A 2014 Anthony Award Finalist A 2014 Left Coast Crime Award Finalist

“This is one author who has a great gift for telling a great tale that both humans and animals can enjoy.”—Suspense Magazine

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B A C K L IS T BITE THE BISCUIT

PICK AND CHEWS

A Barkery & Biscuits Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4503-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp. Veterinary technician Carrie Kennersly has converted an old bakery into the Barkery, a shop to make and sell dog treats. But when the owner of another pet product store is found dead, Carrie must prove she didn’t do it before she’s “pawsecuted” for murder.

A Barkery & Biscuits Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-5245-7 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Carrie Kennersly, vet technician and owner of the Barkery & Biscuits dog bakery, is happy to help out with a rescue animal adoption event. But when her veterinarian boyfriend is accused of murdering a former colleague who was trying to compete with him, she must either clear his name or come to terms with her beau being a murderer.

Linda O. Johnston

“An enjoyable mystery.” —RT Book Reviews

“Recipes for both dogs and people add enjoyment in this clever cozy that will taste just right to fans of both foodie and pet mysteries.”—Booklist “Kicking off a cozy new series, prolific Johnston blends mystery and romantic intrigue.” —Kirkus Reviews

TO CATCH A TREAT

BITTER CROSSING

A Barkery & Biscuits Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4627-2 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. When Carrie Kennersly meets her brother’s latest romantic interest, Janelle Blaystone, she learns that Janelle’s black Labrador was recently dognapped. But the woman Janelle blames ends up dead, and Janelle is the top suspect. Now it’s up to Carrie to solve the mystery before the police bark up the wrong tree.

A Peyton Cote Novel (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4068-3 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 408 pp. Border Patrol Agent Peyton Cote returns home to northern Maine, hoping for a quieter and safer environment for her eight-year-old son. But when she finds an abandoned baby, she’s pulled into a deadly conspiracy.

Linda O. Johnston

“This sophomore outing is as delightful as its predecessor.”—Library Journal “A mystery to delight dog lovers.”—Booklist

D. A. Keeley

Finalist for the 2015 Maine Literary Award for Crime Fiction

“A solid bet for Nevada Barr and Tricia Fields fans.”—Library Journal “The author paints a striking portrait of the northern Maine landscape . . . Peyton’s strong personality and her unfailing courage should make for some intriguing future adventures.” —Mystery Scene

BAD TO THE BONE

FALLEN SPARROW

A Barkery & Biscuits Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4628-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 288 pp. Carrie Kennersly is considering selling her pet treat recipes to Jack Loroco, a representative of the VimPets pet food manufacturer and new boyfriend of Carrie’s friend Billi Matlock. Before she can make her decision, another VimPets employee is found dead.

A Peyton Cote Novel (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4221-2 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 384 pp. When U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agent Peyton Cote is called to a mysterious burned-out cabin, she has no idea it will lead her to reconnect with Dr. Sherry Duvall. Their re-acquaintance, however, comes under difficult circumstances—Sherry’s brother is accused of murder, and her father and mother have just died in a murder-suicide.

D. A. Keeley

Linda O. Johnston

“Veteran Johnston has her formula down.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This cozy will appeal to fans of Susan Conant’s Dog Lover’s series and is also reminiscent of Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen novels.”—Booklist “Dog lovers (not to mention lovers of great mysteries) will be thrilled.”—Suspense Magazine

“This edgy and emotional thrill ride will captivate readers.”—RT Book Reviews ★ ★ ★ ★ “[Keeley’s] tough but compassionate heroine triumphs against the odds.”—Kirkus Reviews

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B A C K L IS T DESTINY’S PAWN

A PERFECT MANHATTAN MURDER

A Peyton Cote Novel (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4225-0 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 360 pp. When Agent Peyton Cote discovers a Ukrainian boy along the Canadian border, she has no idea who placed him there or why. By giving the boy political asylum, Peyton sets in motion a plan twenty-five years in the making, involving a $150 million painting and dangerous international criminals.

A Nic & Nigel Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4524-4 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 240 pp. Nic Martini’s college pal, Harper, is trying to enjoy the success of her Broadway debut, but the after-party is soured by her husband Dan’s inappropriate behavior. When Dan is murdered soon after, Nic and Nigel will stop at nothing—except cocktails and walks with their bullmastiff Skippy— to see that the killer ends up behind bars.

D.A. Keeley

Tracy Kiely

“It’s impossible to resist Kiely’s charming trio of husband, wife, and dog.”—Kirkus Reviews “[A] solid third Peyton Cote novel.”—Publishers Weekly “Timely and gripping.”—The Recorder “[A] superbly crafted, taut mystery.”—Kennebec Journal

“Witty, drink-loving amateur sleuths in a Broadway murder mystery sure to leave you shaken (with laughter), if not stirred.”—Mystery Scene “A smart, sassy, sophisticated mystery.”—Suspense Magazine

MURDER WITH A TWIST

KILL DEVIL FALLS

Tracy Kiely

Brian Klingborg

A Nic & Nigel Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4372-1 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 264 pp. Visiting New York to attend a cousin’s birthday gala, Nic and Nigel Martini are looking forward to cocktails with old friends and a pampered stay at the Ritz. But when the birthday girl’s gold-digging cad of a husband goes missing, Nic must tangle with her old underworld connections if she hopes to hunt down the dirtiest Martini.

“Even teetotalers will enjoy these Martinis.” —Kirkus Reviews “A toast to Tracy Kiely for her wonderful, entertaining homage to The Thin Man.” —Mystery Readers Journal

978-0-7387-5201-3 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. U.S. Marshal Helen Morrissey is tasked with collecting a fugitive bank robber from a remote town in the Sierra Nevadas. But it’s not until her prisoner turns up dead that Helen realizes she’s in real trouble. There are secrets buried in Kill Devil Falls. Secrets worth killing for.

“A truly scary suspense tale . . . Klingborg is sure to hold your attention with the deliciously creepy Kill Devil Falls.”—Mystery Scene “A rocky ride! I loved it!”—Suspense Magazine

KILLER COCKTAIL

THE TELLTALE TURTLE

A Nic & Nigel Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4523-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 240 pp. When former detective Nic and well-heeled wag Nigel discover behind-the-scenes footage from an acclaimed film that left one of its stars dead, they receive plenty of attention from Hollywood royalty. But when a beloved actress is framed, Nic and Nigel drink and banter their way into a modern-day version of a golden-age crime caper.

A Pet Psychic Mystery 978-0-7387-1226-0 • US $13.95 CAN $15.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

Tracy Kiely

“A lively romp, with snappy dialogue, likable leads, and a goofball dog who stays in on the action.”—Booklist “Kiely’s modern-day Nick and Nora Charles provide plenty of clever repartee as they delve into a mystery full of Hollywood heavyweights.”—Kirkus Reviews

Joyce & Jim Lavene

Mary Catherine has a rare gift — she can talk to animals. One day pitiful thoughts of anguish lead her to an injured turtle and his dead owner, a society matriarch with a fortune. Can Mary Catherine use her talents to help detectives find the killer? Includes recipes for pet treats!

“. . . should score with both mystery and pet lovers.”—Kirkus Reviews “Essential for pet mystery readers.”—Booklist

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B A C K L IS T SALEM’S CIPHER

MURDER MOST MAINE

A Salem’s Cipher Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4969-3 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 480 pp. Salem Wiley is a genius cryptanalyst, but she’s also deeply affected by her fear of public places. When her intelligence work exposes a sinister plot to assassinate the country’s first viable female presidential candidate, Salem finds herself both target and detective in a modern day witch hunt.

A Gray Whale Inn Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-1300-7 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

Jess Lourey

Karen MacInerney

Every woman on Cranberry Island has the hots for buff trainer Dirk De Leon, who is leading a weight-loss retreat at the Gray Whale Inn. The mood darkens when two grisly discoveries are made: A skeleton walled up at the island’s lighthouse . . . and the corpse of the handsome Dirk!

“This suspenseful tale has something for absolutely everyone to enjoy.”—Suspense Magazine

★“A fast-paced, sometimes brutal thriller reminiscent of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code.”

—Booklist (starred review)

“MacInerney adds a dash of the supernatural, throws in some touristy tidbits and finishes with some tasty diet-right recipes.”—Publishers Weekly

MERCY’S CHASE

MURDER ON THE ROCKS

A Salem’s Cipher Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5755-1 • US $24.99 CAN $34.99 Hard Cover with Dust Jacket • 5¼ x 8 • 384 pp. When a child disappears, FBI cryptanalyst Salem Wiley is plunged back into the world of ancient encrypted secrets that have the power to rewrite history. Salem races across the UK with agent Lucan Stone and attempts to crack the code of Stonehenge.

A Gray Whale Inn Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-0908-6 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Midnight Ink’s successful series takes us to Cranberry Island, Maine, where Natalie Barnes whips up buttery breakfast treats as the proud new owner of the Gray Whale Inn.

Jess Lourey

Karen MacInerney

From the author of the successful Tales of an Urban Werewolf series (Ballantine)

“The conspiracy-theory vibe is strong here and will propel the Da Vinci Code crowd through to the end . . . Purchase wherever conspiracy theorists huddle in the stacks.”—Booklist “Fascinating, fierce, and brimming with heart.”—Meg Gardiner, author of Into the Black Nowhere “An immersive voice, an intriguing story, a wonderful character—highly recommended!” —Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author

An Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel

“MacInerney’s debut is an agreeable entry into the crowded field of culinary cozies, complete with the obligatory complement of artery-clogging recipes.”—Kirkus Reviews “This is a new cozy author worth investigating.”—Publishers Weekly

DEAD AND BERRIED

BERRIED TO THE HILT

A Gray Whale Inn Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-0914-7 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

A Gray Whale Inn Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-1966-5 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

Developers have returned to Cranberry Island and they’re planning to wipe out a natural cranberry bog. Natalie Barnes isn’t sweet on the idea, but the single innkeeper has other problems, like the sudden appearance of her ex-fiancé and the possibility that the Gray Whale Inn is haunted. Worst of all, there’s a killer on the loose.

When a lobsterman pulls up a 200-year-old anchor, Cranberry Island is abuzz with excitement. Is it from the Santa Elena, a famous 18th century pirate ship?

Karen MacInerney

“A delicious sequel to Murder on the Rocks.”—Mystery Scene

“MacInerney is at her whimsical best . . . This quietly quirky novel with its links to ghost ships and macabre pirate lore, not to mention cranberry goodies, is flat-out delightful.”—Mystery Scene

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B A C K L IS T BRUSH WITH DEATH

THE BID

The Gray Whale Inn Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-3459-0 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

A Cruxys Solutions Investigation (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5043-9 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 360 pp. When a drone expert disappears, investigators Ruth Gonzales and Andy Vaslik track his last movements and close in on a jihadist plot. Meanwhile, an ex-military hired hand tortures a detainee for his questionable employers, and starts wondering whether he’s a jailer or prisoner. Time is running out for them all.

Karen MacInerney

Adrian Magson

With an upcoming gallery show coming to Cranberry Island, art is on everyone’s minds. When Gwen, innkeeper Natalie Barnes’s niece, is invited to present her paintings at the show, Natalie is torn between worrying about stressed-out Gwen and the Gray Whale Inn’s possible foreclosure. But then Natalie finds Gwen’s mentor dead. Will she uncover the truth behind this murder masterpiece? “A welcome return to Maine’s Cranberry Island and its sleuthing innkeeper.”—Library Journal

“With some intriguing characters; some snappy writing; and a timely story, the novel should find a large and enthusiastic audience among fans of Daniel Silva and Alex Berenson.”—Booklist

DEATH RUNS ADRIFT

BLOOD’S ECHO

The Gray Whale Inn Mysteries (Book 6) 978-0-7387-3460-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp. With her wedding plans in place and her future mother-in-law settling in at the Gray Whale Inn, it’s a rare patch of smooth sailing for innkeeper Natalie Barnes. But while picking berries for her Lemon Blueberry Pudding Cake, Natalie makes a ghastly discovery — a dead man in a skiff adrift on the waves.

A Veranda Cruz Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5080-4 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. Detective Veranda Cruz leads an elite task force for the Phoenix Police Drug Enforcement Bureau. Bartolo Villalobos is the heir apparent to the world’s most powerful cartel. When the cartel targets Veranda’s family, she must set a trap for Bartolo. But is she ready to risk her own life for justice?

Karen MacInerney

“MacInerney’s charming sixth offers beautiful scenery, an assortment of appended recipes and one of her strongest mysteries to date.”—Kirkus Reviews

Isabella Maldonado

Winner of the 2018 Mariposa Latino Book Award for Best First Novel “Hang on tight for the ride of a lifetime across Southern Arizona.”—Suspense Magazine “Isabella Maldonado is off to a great start, giving us a tense thriller with a strong sense of place and an insider’s look at some of the most dangerous work in law enforcement.” —Jan Burke, New York Times bestselling author

THE LOCKER

PHOENIX BURNING

A Cruxys Solutions Investigation (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4672-2 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 384 pp. Hello, Nancy.

A Veranda Cruz Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5102-3 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 336 pp.

Isabella Maldonado

Adrian Magson

You’re at your usual locker at Fitness Plus. The time is 09:15. Your cell phone is dead, your home phone won’t answer, and your daughter, Beth, is alone with the nanny.

Homicide Detective Veranda Cruz will stop at nothing to take down the Villalobos cartel. Adolfo Villalobos is a crime boss who wants to prove he’s ready to run his family’s criminal empire. Veranda believes her new task force will end the cartel’s reign of terror, until Adolfo’s revenge takes a cruel—and highly personal—twist.

It will take you eighteen minutes to get home. If you drive fast.

“Gonzalez and Vaslik make an appealingly mismatched investigative unit.”—Kirkus Reviews “Readers who enjoy Harlan Coben and Joseph Finder will happily get lost in the nightmare presented here.”—Booklist

“Maldonado, a former law enforcement officer, brings her experience and expertise to this gripping police procedural. With its gritty heroine, this action-packed mystery will attract readers who enjoy crime novels.”—Library Journal “Gritty and gripping.”—J. A. Jance, New York Times bestselling author

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B A C K L IS T DEATH BLOW

DEATH AT THE ALMA MATER

A Veranda Cruz Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5103-0 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. March 2019 Phoenix homicide detective Veranda Cruz is determined to take down the Villalobos crime family. Daria Villalobos wants to be the first woman to take over her father’s notorious cartel, so she hatches a deadly plot. When Veranda’s investigation blows up in her face, will she have to make a pact with a killer?

A St. Just Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-1967-2 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

Isabella Maldonado

G. M. Malliet

All goes awry on a fundraising weekend at St. Michael’s College when the wealthy and gorgeous Lexy Durant is found strangled to death. Likely suspects include Lexy’s debtridden Latino lover, her ex-husband who jilted her, and a hot-tempered Texan.

★ “Malliet’s writing is both smooth and elegant and her humor delicious.”

—Booklist (starred review)

DEATH OF A COZY WRITER

WEYCOMBE

A St. Just Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-1248-2 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp. From his English manor, Sir Adrian BeauclerkFisk writes mystery novels and threatens his adult children with disinheritance. After the patriarch’s controversial elopement, his eldest son is found murdered with a medieval mace.

978-0-7387-5426-0 • US $24.99 CAN $32.99 Hardcover with dust jacket • 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp. For American Jillian White, a gated life of pleasure and comfort in Weycombe with her titled English husband was a fantasy come true. But the murder of a local estate agent mars her home’s so-pretty surface. As Jill investigates, she learns few can be trusted and nothing is as perfect as it seems.

G. M. Malliet

Finalist for the Macavity Award (Best First Mystery) Silver Medalist for a 2009 IPPY Award (Mystery/Suspense/Thriller) A 2008 Agatha Award Winner for Best First Novel Finalist for the 2009 Anthony Award (Best First Mystery) Selected by Kirkus Reviews as a Best Book of 2008

DEATH AND THE LIT CHICK

LAST CALL

A St. Just Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-1247-5 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

A Maggie Lewis Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5782-7 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Bartender Maggie Lewis has been suspended from her job at the VFW after being set up for the murder of a Korean war veteran. But she has no intention of letting herself be framed. Maggie must produce enough evidence to clear her name, get her job back, and find the killer before she ends up behind the wrong kind of bars.

Paula Matter

G. M. Malliet

A crime writers’ conference at Dalmorton Castle in Scotland becomes a true crime scene when a best-selling chick-lit mystery writer turns up dead in the dungeon. “An absolutely delicious skewering of the world of mystery publishing and its none-too-savory denizens . . .” —Denver Post

“A heroine who’s not only feisty, but...downright funny as well.”—Kirkus Reviews

★ “[In] her superior second cozy, Malliet’s satirical take on the mystery scene is spot-on. ”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ “Malliet excels at stylish writing very reminiscent of the golden age of British mysteries. A real find for old–school mystery fans. ”—Booklist (starred review)

“Fans of Terry Shames, Bill Crider, and Steven F. Havill will want to get to know Maggie.”—Booklist “Curious readers will look forward to her further adventures.”—Publishers Weekly “Smart, funny. You’ll want to run a tab.”—Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author

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B A C K L IS T DELIVERING THE TRUTH

CHARITY’S BURDEN

A Quaker Midwife Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4752-1 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. For Quaker midwife Rose Carroll, life in Amesbury, Massachusetts, in the year 1888 is joyful . . . until an arson fire and two murders leave her fearing for the well-being of her loved ones.

A Quaker Midwife Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-5643-1 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. April 2019 When Charity Skells dies from an early miscarriage, Quaker midwife Rose Carroll notices symptoms that don’t match the diagnosis. She discovers that Charity’s husband might be working with a young woman whose mother appears to offer illegal abortions. With several suspects emerging, Rose races against time to solve the case.

Edith Maxwell

A 2017 IPPY Award Silver Medalist A 2016 Agatha Award Finalist for Best Historical Novel

“[A] smart new series from the prolific Maxwell.”—Booklist “A highly competent mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews “Everyone will definitely enjoy this stand-out book.”—Suspense Magazine

CALLED TO JUSTICE

SCOT FREE

A Quaker Midwife Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5032-3 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. Quaker midwife Rose Carroll learns that freed slave Akwasi Ayensu is accused of murdering Hannah Breed, who’s pregnant out of wedlock. With her friends and neighbors, Rose tries to find the real killer.

A Last Ditch Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5386-7 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Marriage counselor Lexy Campbell left Scotland to live with the love of her life in California. But now she’s divorced, broke, and desperate to clear her last client of murder. Lucky for Lexy, her new friends at the Last Ditch Motel are eager to help.

Edith Maxwell

Catriona McPherson

Excellent!”—Suspense Magazine

“A sure bet for fans of Janet Evanovich and Sarah Strohmeyer.”—Booklist “Readers will look forward to Lexy’s further adventures.”—Publishers Weekly “An intriguing look at life in 19th-century New England, a heroine whose goodness guides all her decisions, and a mystery that surprises.”—Kirkus Reviews “Engaging”—Publishers Weekly

★ “Her character-driven romp is sparked by the larger-than-life, quirky residents of the Last Ditch Motel, putting this laugh-out-loud whodunit on a par with the early Janet Evanovich.” —Library Journal (starred review) “An amusing new series features a fearless, reckless sleuth who unravels a complicated mystery while juggling her sex life and her future plans.”—Kirkus Reviews

TURNING THE TIDE

SCOT & SODA

A Quaker Midwife Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5054-5 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. During presidential election week of 1888, Quaker midwife Rose Carroll finds the body of the Woman Suffrage Association’s local organizer. Rose quickly discovers several people who have motives, including the victim’s controlling husband and a fellow suffragist. After Rose’s own life is threatened, identifying the killer takes on a personal sense of urgency.

A Last Ditch Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5412-3 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. April 2019 Now settled in her little houseboat at the back of the Last Ditch Motel, Scottish-born California transplant Lexy Campbell throws a Halloween party for her motley crew of motel pals. But when she finds a dead man caught in the beer that was left chilling in the water, Lexy and her friends are on the case.

Edith Maxwell

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B A C K L IS T HOUSE. TREE. PERSON.

THE CHILD GARDEN

978-0-7387-5216-7 • US $24.99 CAN $32.99 Hardcover with dust jacket • 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp. The body found in a muddy grave is the latest horror threatening to tear Ali McGovern’s life apart. Her son is hiding something, and her ill-gotten job at the psychiatric hospital is making her lose her mind. If the killer isn’t found, someone else will die and the blood will be on Ali’s hands.

978-0-7387-4549-7 • US $24.99 CAN $28.95 Hard Cover with Dust Jacket • 51⁄2 x 8 • 312 pp. The school closed after a student’s suicide. Now it’s a care home, and Gloria is its only neighbor . . . until a childhood friend appears.

Catriona McPherson

Finalist for the 2015 Agatha Award 2015 Edgar Award Finalist for Best Novel Finalist for the 2016 Mary Higgins Clark Award

“McPherson keeps the suspense level high.” —Publishers Weekly

★ “The clever way McPherson reveals each hint of the truth makes this a one-sitting read.”

—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “An unnerving and suspenseful novel, House. Tree. Person. is McPherson’s best yet.” —Karin Slaughter, New York Times and international bestselling author

★ “Complex, haunting, and magical.”—Library Journal (starred review) ★ “Stunning.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Hooks you with [an] eccentric amateur sleuth.”—NPR

QUIET NEIGHBORS Hard Cover

COME TO HARM

978-0-7387-4762-0 • US $24.99 CAN $28.95 Hard Cover with Dust Jacket • 51⁄4 x 8 • 360 pp. Lowell’s bookshop is a warm, safe place. Jude needs a bolt-hole, Lowell needs an assistant, and when a gravedigger’s cottage is thrown in, life begins to look up. But the bookshop is not the haven it seems to be. Lowell’s past and Jude’s present are a dangerous blend of secrets and lies.

978-0-7387-4387-5 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp. For Keiko Nishisato, leaving Tokyo is a rare adventure, but it’s living in a little town in Scotland that shows her how far she is from home. Keiko has never met friendlier people; only the butchers below her second floor apartment keep their distance, hinting that there’s something dark in this strange little town.

Catriona McPherson

★ “McPherson is a master.”

“Expertly done.” —The New York Times

—Library Journal (starred review)

★ “Layer upon layer of deception.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ “[McPherson is a] master of psychological thrillers.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A 2016 Agatha Award Finalist for Best Contemporary Novel A 2017 Mary Higgins Clark Award Finalist

“Shudderingly terrific.”—The Globe and Mail

QUIET NEIGHBORS Paperback

AS SHE LEFT IT

A Novel 978-0-7387-5617-2 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback • 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp. Now in paperback! Lowell’s store is a warm, safe place. Jude needs a bolt-hole and Lowell needs an assistant; it looks like a perfect match. But the bookshop is not the haven it seems to be. Lowell’s past and Jude’s present are a dangerous blend of secrets and lies.

978-0-7387-3677-8 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp.

Catriona McPherson

★ “Outstanding.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ “Layer upon layer of deception.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “McPherson is a master.”—Library Journal (starred review)

Catriona McPherson

Returning to her small cottage in Leeds after her mum dies, Opal Jones learns about the disappearance of the boy she used to babysit. Her neighbors dredge up memories and suspicions about the disappearance. A 2014 Anthony Award Winner for Best Paperback Original Winner of the 2013 Gold ForeWord IndieFab Award for Mystery

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013 ★ “. . . a stand-alone that is worlds apart.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “[A] dark, absorbing, contemporary stand-alone.”—Publishers Weekly

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B A C K L IS T THE DAY SHE DIED

WINED AND DIED

978-0-7387-4045-4 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp. Jessie Constable doesn’t know why she began spending nights with Gus King and his kids the day his wife went missing. Why would anyone leave this beautiful family?

A Home Crafting Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-2334-1 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

Cricket McRae

Catriona McPherson

Sophie Mae is intrigued by a cassette recording in which a therapist fearfully contemplates her client’s murderous threats. When the same therapist ends up dead, Sophie Mae is lured into another intoxicating investigation, one that explores the age-old art of mead and wine making.

Finalist for the 2015 Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel A 2015 Edgar Award Finalist for Best Paperback Original Winner of the 2015 Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original

★ “A tour de force, a creepy psychological thriller that will leave you breathless.”

—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“In this delightful cozy . . . fans will again appreciate the extensive knowledge McRae shares about traditional crafts and skills.”—Booklist

HEAVEN PRESERVE US

DEADLY ROW TO HOE

A Home Crafting Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-1122-5 • US $13.95 CAN $15.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

A Home Crafting Mystery (Book 6) 978-0-7387-3308-1 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 264 pp.

Cricket McRae

Sophie Mae Reynolds makes preserves by day and answers phones at a crisis center by night. One of her first callers is a man threatening suicide . . . and her. When Sophie’s boss later dies from food poisoning, she must follow a trail of rancid beets to catch a killer.

“Sophie Mae and her friends deserve many more adventures.” —Booklist

As a member of a community supported agriculture (CSA) farm, Sophie Mae wrangles weeds in exchange for tasty, organic treats. But she almost loses her appetite when a dead body is found in the compost heap.

“McRae spices her juicy mystery with some intriguing veggie lore.”—Kirkus Reviews

SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLEU

SHOTGUN MOON K. C. McRae

Cricket McRae

978-0-7387-3684-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

A Home Crafting Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-1996-2 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

Having served her time for killing the man who raped her, Merry McCoy returns to the family ranch in Hazel, Montana. But when her cousin Lauri is accused of murdering a cheating boyfriend, Merry can’t let her be railroaded, and she discovers the town’s good old boys—and girls—still like to play rough.

While planning her wedding, Sophie Mae investigates a murder close to home and learns the finer points of artisanal cheese making. Includes cheese-making tips!

“A rich, unforgettable tale of sheer suspense.” —Suspense Magazine

“This series continues to add depth to its engaging cast of characters, and the home-crafting details remain a delight and an inspiration.”—Booklist

“Shotgun Moon is easy on the ear and the eye.”—Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire series, the basis for A&E’s hit television series Longmire

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B A C K L IS T WELL-OFFED IN VERMONT

SAVING CECIL

A Pret’ Near Perfect Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-2590-1 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 240 pp. Mere hours after moving from Manhattan to maple syrup country, Stella Thornton Buckley and her husband find a dead man in their well. Dodging leafpeepers, the couple questions the quirky locals about the victim, a shrewd businessman who rubbed a lot of folks the wrong way.

A Cleo Cooper Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-3427-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. When Cleo Cooper is hired to be the on-site geologist for a fracking operation, the last thing she expects is to stumble across a man killed by bow and arrow. To make matters worse, the county sheriff is adamant that she had something to do with the murder—Cleo decides to solve the case on her own.

Amy Patricia Meade

Lee Mims

“A compelling mystery full of near-misses and scientific wisecracks.” —Library Journal “[Meade] brings us pitch-perfect dialog, original characters, and enormous potential for a fun series.”—Library Journal “Quaint characters and settings abound in this outing by New Yorker-turned-Vermonter Amy Patricia Meade.”—Mystery Scene

“A fun tale where the reader will love following Cleo on her quest to find the killer.” —Suspense Magazine “Mims’ heroine and supporting cast flesh out a rich crew of characters.”—Kirkus Reviews

HIDING GLADYS

DECANTING A MURDER

A Cleo Cooper Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-3423-1 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 264 pp.

A Sommelier Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4850-4 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 264 pp. Katie Stillwell’s Sommelier Certification exam was supposed to be the hardest part of her week, but that was before a body was found at an exclusive Napa Valley winery.

Lee Mims

Nadine Nettmann

North Carolina geologist Cleo Cooper is about to strike it rich. The huge and rare granite deposit she found could lead to millions of dollars for her and the property owner, Gladys Walton. But when Gladys goes missing and bizarre “accidents” take place, it becomes clear that someone will stop at nothing to halt the lucrative quarry deal. “[A] solid debut.” —Publishers Weekly

A 2016 Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel A 2017 Lefty Award Finalist for Best Debut Mystery Novel

“This debut mystery has a sympathetic main character with secrets in her past, well-drawn secondary characters, a possible love interest, and fascinating detail on wine, wineries, and wine making skillfully woven through the story.”—Booklist

TRUSTING VIKTOR

UNCORKING A LIE

A Cleo Cooper Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-3426-2 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp. Betting her life savings on a risky offshore natural gas enterprise, Cleo Cooper stands to strike it rich or lose it all. But getting attacked on her first night aboard the drillship doesn’t bode well for the outcome of the project. Days later, a man washes up on the coast near the drill sight, but is it the man who assaulted Cleo?

A Sommelier Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5062-0 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 240 pp. Katie Stillwell is enjoying a party at the Sonoma mansion of a famed wine collector—until she realizes a rare bottle of wine is a fake. She soon discovers the deception goes beyond money and includes death.

Nadine Nettmann

Lee Mims

“A breezily entertaining whodunit.”—Publishers Weekly

A 2018 Mary Higgins Clark Award Finalist Winner of the 2017 IPPY Silver Award for Mystery, Cozy, Noir “Lively and breezy, well-plotted and heightened by danger.”—Sonoma Index-Tribune “A good sophomore outing for a strong new series.”—Mystery Scene “Nettmann, a certified sommelier, certainly knows her stuff.”—Publishers Weekly “Uncorking a Lie fills an appealing niche with its likable heroine and enticing, engaging world.” —ForeWord Reviews

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B A C K L IS T PAIRING A DECEPTION

DYING TO TELL

A Sommelier Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5063-7 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 240 pp. With only a few days left until her advanced sommelier exam, Katie Stillwell hopes to balance studying with attending a wine and food festival in Santa Barbara. Things are off to a great start—until an attendee is murdered. Katie soon finds herself in the middle of a tangled web where nothing, except the wine, is what it seems.

A Gumshoe Ghost Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4207-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 384 pp. Tuck doesn’t know how perilous the past is until his wife, Angel, is nearly killed and reclusive banker William Mendelson is found dead in a hidden vault. As murderers and spies descend on small-town Winchester, Tuck joins up with his old detective partners and his long-dead grandfather who’s still on an army mission from 1942.

Nadine Nettmann

“This is another great tale in the Sommelier series.”—Dru’s Book Musings “Whether you drink wine or not, Pairing a Deception is a quick read that will entertain. Fans of the series will be delighted to visit Katie again, and anyone new to the series will want to learn more about wine from Katie.”—Carstairs Considers

TJ O’Connor

“A great ghost story.”—Suspense Magazine

DYING TO KNOW

BEYOND THE PALE

A Gumshoe Ghost Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-3950-2 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 384 pp. Oliver “Tuck” Tucker has returned as a ghost after being shot dead in his own home. He’s able to communicate with his archaeologist wife Angela and his old police detective partners, and together they set out to find his murderer.

A World of Spies Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5650-9 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp. Married college professors Hollis and Finn Larsson agree to procure a rare book manuscript for Interpol. But their all-expenses-paid trip abroad goes south quickly, and now they have to stay one step ahead of a dangerous enemy.

Clare O’Donohue

TJ O’Connor

“Plenty of fun spy business.”—Publishers Weekly “Plenty of thrills and hints at an exciting future.” —Kirkus Reviews “The relationship between Hollis and Finn is the hook in this smart debut.”—Booklist

Winner of the 2015 IPPY Gold Award for Mystery/Cozy/Noir Finalist for the 2014 ForeWord IndieFab Award for Mystery “TJ O’Connor has a smash hit with his debut novel Dying to Know . . . I couldn’t stop reading.” —Stephen Frey, New York Times bestselling author of Arctic Fire

“Armchair travelers will delight in the colorful descriptions of Ireland, while mystery buffs who enjoy charming sleuths will appreciate the quick-witted couple”—Library Journal “O’Donohue knows her Irish literature and countryside, and weaves them beautifully into an action-filled story.”—Sara Paretsky, author of the V.I. Warshawski series

DYING FOR THE PAST

BELOW THE TREE LINE

A Gumshoe Ghost Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4206-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 408 pp. Former detective Oliver “Tuck” Tucker attends a charity ball organized by his wife. But when a man is murdered on the dance floor, the fete turns into a fiasco. Lending a hand to his old police detective partners, Tuck is transported to the prohibition era. With gangsters, bourbon, and a femme fatale, this is one case that Tuck can’t pass up.

A Pioneer Valley Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5891-6 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. When two young women are found dead near Felicity O’Brien’s Massachusetts farm, even her inherited healing touch isn’t enough to ease the community’s pain over the tragic loss. Joining forces with her friend Jeremy Colson, Felicity tries to uncover the truth and save herself and her land from those who are capable of unthinkable harm.

Susan Oleksiw

TJ O’Connor

“Anyone who loves a strong ghost yarn will savor this tale.”—Library Journal

“A woman with healing hands and a rescued dog trap a killer in Susan Oleksiw’s engaging Below the Tree Line.”—Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author “A classic small-town mystery where a closely knit cast of characters are forced to wrestle with the unwanted intrusion of the modern world.”—Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author

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B A C K L IS T THE ACCIDENTAL ALCHEMIST

THE ALCHEMIST’S ILLUSION

An Accidental Alchemist Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4184-0 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp. When herbalist Zoe Faust moves to Portland, Oregon, she discover a real, live gargoyle who needs her help to decipher a centuries-old text. Includes recipes!

An Accidental Alchemist Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-5301-0 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 336 pp. January 2019 Centuries-old alchemist Zoe Faust and her mischievous best friend, Dorian the gargoyle chef, finally have their lives on track—until Zoe discovers that her old mentor Nicolas Flamel has been imprisoned. When an artist whose painting holds a hidden clue is murdered, Zoe and Dorian must find the painting to rescue Nicolas. Includes recipes!

Gigi Pandian

A 2016 Left Coast Crime Lefty Award Winner “A supernatural cozy series that hits high marks for a modern twist on an ancient practice. Amusing supporting characters and historical details solidify this engaging mystery.”—Library Journal “This reviewer is eagerly anticipating more from this series, and a return of a cast more fun than an episode of Portlandia.”—RT Book Reviews (★★★★1/2)

THE MASQUERADING MAGICIAN

MURDER ON THE BUCKET LIST

An Accidental Alchemist Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4235-9 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 336 pp. Deciphering an ancient alchemy book is more difficult than Zoe Faust bargained for. She’d much rather be exploring her new home of Portland, Oregon—but time is running out for living gargoyle Dorian. If Zoe isn’t able to unlock the book’s secrets, the French gargoyle will remain trapped in stone forever.

A Bucket List Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4509-1 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. The septuagenarian women of the Summer Ridge Bridge Club have gathered in secret late one July night to check skinny-dipping off their bucket list, but a pungent smell emanating from the pool shed proves to be a distraction. When a dead body flops out, it’s an answered prayer for Charlotte, since the first item on her list is to solve a murder.

Gigi Pandian

“People who enjoy character driven stories with mystery, magic, supernatural creatures, and historical intrigue will greatly enjoy this inventive, well-written tale.”—Portland Book Review “[The Masquerading Magician] is enjoyable and holds together quite nicely.” —Reviewing the Evidence

Elizabeth Perona

“A well-crafted mystery.” —New York Journal of Books “Bubbly characters keep this cozy debut lively as you search through the red herrings for the big fish.”—Kirkus Reviews

MURDER UNDER THE COVERED BRIDGE

THE ELUSIVE ELIXIR Gigi Pandian

Elizabeth Perona

An Accidental Alchemist Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4236-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. Alchemist Zoe Faust tries everything to save Dorian, her gargoyle best friend, from turning into stone. When they discover that a longlost gargoyle with a connection to Dorian has appeared in France, Zoe is torn between a dangerous form of alchemy and her desire for a safer life.

A Bucket List Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4805-4 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. The bucket list ladies decide to cross #39 off Charlotte’s list: Be a Sexy Calendar Girl. But their photo shoot is interrupted when Francine’s cousin William is literally shot. Francine and Charlotte try to uncover the William’s secrets, but didn’t anticipate getting caught up in two arson events, an séance, and a killer.

“A quirky, incredible series . . . The characters are immensely unique and the writing is A+, so you won’t want to miss a word.”—Suspense Magazine “Pandian’s imaginative third Accidental Alchemist mystery . . . will please those who like their cozies filled with magic.”—Publishers Weekly

“Plenty of fun . . . You’ll have a new appreciation for these seniors who have plenty of rev left under the hood.”—Mystery Scene “Cozy fans will enjoy spending time with Francine and friends.”—Publishers Weekly

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B A C K L IS T MURDER AT THE MALE REVUE

A COLD DAY IN HELL

A Bucket List Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5064-4 • US $14.99 CAN $19.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. The bucket-list ladies have another item to check off: helping divorcée Joy McQueen get over her decades-old fear of men in the buff by attending the Buckingham Male Revue’s fundraiser performance. But when fundraiser sponsor Camille Ledfelter is stabbed to death, the women must uncover the naked truth about who wanted her dead.

A Cold Case Investigation (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5410-9 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 384 pp. Homicide detective Lauren Riley has always been against defense attorney Frank Violanti— until he begs to hire her as a private investigator. To keep an innocent teen from life in prison, Lauren puts her career and life in danger. But doubt starts to lurk on every corner . . . and so does her stalker.

Lissa Marie Redmond

Elizabeth Perona

“An excellent police procedural combined with a psychological thriller.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A fun mystery.”—Library Journal “Mirth and murder make for a winning combination in this cozy whose sleuths are as quirky as the suspects.”—Kirkus Reviews “Readers who want their cozy mixed with a lot of slapstick humor shouldn’t miss this one.” —Mystery Scene

“Redmond, a recently retired Buffalo PD homicide detective, keeps everything moving nicely in this well-constructed crime novel.”—Publishers Weekly “Recommend this one to anyone who loves courtroom dramas where lawyers tear into witnesses like pit bulls.”—Booklist

HOT ROCKS

THE MURDER BOOK

Beth Bowman, P.I. (Book 1) 978-0-7387-3413-2 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp.

A Cold Case Investigation (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5427-7 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. February 2019 After being brutally stabbed at her desk late one night, cold case detective Lauren Riley works her way backwards to piece together who attacked her and why. As she digs into the Buffalo Police Department’s hidden past, she uncovers a terrible secret—one a fellow officer would kill to protect.

Lissa Marie Redmond

Randy Rawls

When private eye Beth Bowman is knocked unconscious in a South Florida hotel room, she gets tangled up in a world of stolen diamonds and international crime bosses.

“Readers will be reminded of the older Robert B. Parker detective novels . . . The author has done a fine job of putting the fun and humor back into the very cool mystery genre!” —Suspense Magazine

BEST DEFENSE

COVER ME IN DARKNESS

Beth Bowman, P.I. (Book 2) 978-0-7387-3461-3 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

978-0-7387-5020-0 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 264 pp. When Amanda Sinclair learns that her institutionalized mother committed suicide, she believes it—until her mother’s belongings tell a different story. Teaming up with her mother’s psychologist, Amanda peels away the layers of secrets that she’s built between herself and her own past.

Eileen Rendahl

Randy Rawls

Sabrina Hammonds has hired South Florida PI Beth Bowman to catch her husband, John, in an affair. But the “other woman” happens to be John’s sister; Sabrina has been murdered; and the couple’s five-year-old daughter, Ashley, has been kidnapped. Beth and her friend Bob Sandiford’s crew of homeless associates try to get Ashley back alive. “A satisfying, lighthearted adventure.” —Publishers Weekly

“Dark and charged from the start, Cover Me in Darkness . . . is an excellent new novel by a confident writer.”—Foreword Reviews

★ “A hard-to-put-down psychological thriller.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Unlikely allies drive a story in which Rendahl never lets her heroine escape her past.” —Kirkus Reviews

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B A C K L IS T DEATH & THE REDHEADED WOMAN

DEATH & THE VIKING’S DAUGHTER Loretta Ross

Loretta Ross

An Auction Block Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-5237-2 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. While auctioneer Wren Morgan and her private eye fiancé Death are helping prepare auction items at an old Missouri supper club, a Viking reenactor nearly dies at the historical settlement next door. The cause? Seeing his long-missing daughter’s ghost. As Wren investigates, Death takes on his own case that ends up being related to the Viking’s daughter.

An Auction Block Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4393-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 264 pp. When auctioneer Wren Morgan starts cataloging a mansion’s contents, she finds something that can’t be appraised—a dead man. Soon after, she teams up with Death Bogart, a private investigator and bounty hunter, to outwit a pair of cold-blooded killers. “Fresh and enjoyable . . . a well-told story with appealing characters.”—Mystery Scene

★ “Ross’ thoroughly entertaining debut combines smart details about the auction business with two engaging mysteries and a uniformly appealing cast.”—Booklist (starred review) “[A] winning debut.”—Publishers Weekly

DEATH & THE BREWMASTER’S WIDOW

THE DRUM WITHIN James R. Scarantino

Loretta Ross

A Denise Aragon Novel (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4774-3 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 360 pp. Santa Fe Detective Denise Aragon and her partner are called to investigate the murder of a criminal defense attorney’s wife. The situation escalates when she’s forced into a high-stakes game with opponents who have no limits.

An Auction Block Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4705-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 264 pp. When firefighter Randy Bogart perishes in a fire at an abandoned brewery called the Brewmaster’s Widow, Death Bogart and girlfriend Wren Morgan travel to St. Louis to find closure. But when they arrive, they end up with more questions than answers.

“Uses an intriguing premise to flesh out the charming detective duo.”—Kirkus Reviews “Lively. . . . Readers will look forward to their further adventures.”—Publishers Weekly

“This debut mystery introduces tough and savvy Santa Fe Det. Denise Aragon . . . one super lady who takes no flack or sass.”—Library Journal

“A masterpiece. I loved it.”—Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author “Scarantino’s debut takes the time to delve into . . . Santa Fe’s rich stew of ethnic and social conflicts in ways that would do Tony Hillerman proud.”—Kirkus Reviews

DEATH & THE GRAVEDIGGER’S ANGEL

COMPROMISED

James R. Scarantino

Loretta Ross

A Denise Aragon Novel (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5040-8 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 360 pp. While Detective Denise Aragon struggles with a lying judge and an untrustworthy key witness, the secret patrón who rules Santa Fe’s south side is making a play to cash out a fraudulent, multi-million dollar verdict. Blackmail or assassination, it makes no difference. He wants his money fast.

An Auction Block Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5041-5 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 264 pp. When Death Bogart and Wren Morgan look into the case of a former army medic who killed a member of the hate group that disrupted his wife’s funeral, they’re led to the long-abandoned Hadleigh House. It’s there that Wren uncovers a century-old love story and Death finds a dangerous set of truths.

“Ross’ sleuthing pair again faces a present-day murder steeped in historical detail.” —Kirkus Reviews “Well-drawn characters, multiple plot lines, surprising plot twists.”—Booklist

“Mayhem and more.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A perfect read. Blackmail, assassination—you name it, it happens.”—Suspense Magazine “Aragon . . . is an intelligent, hard-boiled heroine of whom Santa Fe can be proud.” —Santa Fe New Mexican

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B A C K L IS T THE PRICE OF VENGEANCE

MAMA DOES TIME

A Denise Aragon Novel (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5067-5 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Santa Fe detective Denise Aragon finds herself in the middle of a desperate standoff she may have caused. On one side is her grieving friend and now hostage-taker. On the other is a US senator’s family who have been taken hostage. With the FBI targeting her, Aragon must act before blood is shed.

A Mace Bauer Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-1329-8 • US $13.95 CAN $15.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

James R. Scarantino

Deborah Sharp

Meet Mama: a true Southern woman able to serve sweet tea and sidestep alligator attacks with equal aplomb. Mama’s antics drive her daughters Mace, Maddie, and Marty to distraction. This time, Mama finds a body in the trunk of her convertible and the police think she’s the killer.

“A terrific book.”—Al Roker, The Today Show

BEAUTIFUL LOSERS

MAMA RIDES SHOTGUN

A Kim Slade Novel (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4643-2 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 480 pp. Kim Slade is a clinical psychologist specializing in young women with eating disorders. She also has someone who specializes in her: an anonymous stalker. She thinks it’s a new client, but he denies her accusation. Can Kim nail him? Or is the person who wants to destroy her closer to home?

A Mace Bauer Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-1330-4 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

Deborah Sharp

Eve Seymour

“Beautiful Losers is a dark and disturbing read . . . Eve Seymour doesn’t put a step out of place with her writing. I loved it.” —Amanda Jennings, author of Sworn Secret “A chilling descent into paranoia and self-obsession. Seymour invites us to look into the mirror, and judge.” —Paul Hardisty, author of The Evolution of Fear

Mama convinces daughter Mace to saddle up for some country-gal bonding on the Florida Cracker Trail. The six-day ride is going fine until a wealthy rancher keels over in his Cow Hunter Chili.

“An amusingly wild ride through parts of Florida tourists rarely visit.”—Kirkus Reviews “Who knew that a who-dun-it would not only keep you guessing — but have you laughing!” —Hoda Kotb, co-anchor of NBC’s The Today Show

AN IMPERFECT PAST

MAMA GETS HITCHED

A Kim Slade Novel (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4867-2 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 432 pp. Psychologist Kim Slade returns to work after a mental breakdown and is summoned to the deathbed of a former client. Mimi Vellender’s dying wish is that Kim find her missing brother. Then Kim’s estranged mother appears, making Kim wonder if she has something to hide.

A Mace Bauer Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-1922-1 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

Eve Seymour

“Aims to please readers who like to keep guessing and aren’t put off by a gruesome murder and more.”—Kirkus Reviews

Deborah Sharp

In the middle of planning Mama’s Gone with the Wind-themed wedding, the caterer is murdered. Prime suspects are two East Coast Yankees: the bridegroom’s cousin C’ndee and her gorgeous nephew whose family may be linked to the Mafia.

“Sibling rivalry, steamy romance, a surprising killer, and plenty of catfish and hush puppies make this Southern cozy a winner.”—Publishers Weekly

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B A C K L IS T MAMA SEES STARS

THE LAST SECRET

A Mace Bauer Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-2698-4 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp.

A Cotten Stone Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-0931-4 • $US $14.95 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 384 pp.

Lynn Sholes & Joe Moore

Deborah Sharp

“Fascinating and breathless, The Last Secret by Lynn Sholes and Joe Moore will leave you glued to your chair. From Texas to Peru and Italy, the story sweeps across centuries in a quest for the secret key to surviving Armageddon. Sholes and Moore are true story-tellers, with unerring eyes and the souls of artists.  You’ll love this one!” —Gayle Lynds, author of The Last Spymaster

Hollywood has descended on Himmarshee, Florida. As animal wrangler for a cowboy film, Mace is on the set when she discovers the executive producer — dead.

★ “This zany fourth entry in Sharp’s series is a feature worthy of the big screen.”

—Library Journal (starred review) “Sharp combines a workmanlike mystery with an amusing tale of life and love in the kind of Florida town that tourists rarely see.”—Kirkus Reviews

MAMA GETS TRASHED

PACIFIC HOMICIDE

A Mace Bauer Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-3615-0 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp.

A Paci fic Homicide (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5021-7 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. LAPD Homicide Detective Davie Richards killed a suspect to save her partner’s life. While she waits for the police commission to decide her fate, she’s called out to investigate a gruesome homicide and discovers she’s being hunted.

Deborah Sharp

Patricia Smiley

Digging around the dump for Mama’s wedding ring from husband #5, Mace stumbles upon the dead body of Camilla Law — Himmarshee’s prudish librarian — wearing a leather getup that screams sex fetish. Uncovering a secret bondage ring, Mace must figure out what’s going on in little ole Himmarshee before another body is thrown out with the trash. “Readers will eagerly turn the pages.”—Publishers Weekly “Sharp again gives us vivid characters and humorous plot twists.”—Booklist Online

“Patricia Smiley [is] at the top of her form in this multi-layered thriller.”—Paul Levine, bestselling author of Bum Rap

“Combines an insider’s knowledge of the LAPD with a clear-eyed, no-nonsense heroine and an entertaining dry wit.”—Matt Witten, writer and producer for House, Medium, and Law & Order “Smiley kicks off a hard-boiled series with a bang.”—Library Journal

THE GRAIL CONSPIRACY

OUTSIDE THE WIRE

A Cotten Stone Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-0787-7 • US $14.95 CAN $19.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 360 pp.

A Paci fic Homicide (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5235-8 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. LAPD homicide detective Davie Richards is called to an airport-parking garage to investigate the shooting of a retired U.S. Army Ranger. Evidence points to a robbery, but Davie suspects something more sinister. Racing to save the next victim, Davie encounters a shocking twist that challenges her physical and emotional endurance.

Lynn Sholes & Joe Moore

Patricia Smiley

Journalist Cotten Stone stumbles upon an archeological dig that uncovers the Holy Grail. A hot news story soon turns into a nightmare when the precious religious relic is stolen, leading her on an international quest for the thief — and the secret behind the Grail’s power.

Winner of ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award for Best Mystery “An essential purchase for mystery, suspense, and visionary fiction collections.”—Library Journal

“[Richards] makes a dogged and determined heroine . . . Readers will want to see a lot more of her.”—Publishers Weekly “[Smiley] moves the plot as deftly as she moves the reader, with lots of action and just enough heart.”—Kirkus Reviews

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B A C K L IS T THE SECOND GOODBYE

FOOL’S MOON

A Pacific Homicide (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5236-5 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. For homicide detective Davie Richards, nothing makes sense about Sara Montaine, the victim in a puzzling cold case. Was she a saint caring for her dying husband or a gold-digger with a sketchy background? Did she commit suicide or was she murdered? As she digs deeper, Davie unearths a viper’s nest of danger related to the case.

The Tarot Cats Mystery Series (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5708-7 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 336 pp. When a customer wants her to divine the truth about a murder, tarot reader Ruby Sparks wonders if she’s being played for a fool. Luckily, her sibling black cats have a talent for tarot and a feisty pit bull friend who lends a paw in collaring the culprit before Ruby finds herself taking her final cat nap.

Patricia Smiley

“A straight-ahead jolt of police procedural adrenaline! Like Michael Connelly, Patricia Smiley grabs a hold of you and pulls you into the story without tricks or gimmicks.”—Matt Coyle, Anthony Award–winning author of the Rick Cahill crime series “Seamless prose, tightly crafted clues, and surprising twists make The Second Goodbye a memorable police procedural.”—K.J. Howe, bestselling author of The Freedom Broker

Diane A.S. Stuckart

“[Stuckart] writes throughout with charm and warmth. Anyone with a pet will enjoy.” —Kirkus Reviews

TRAPLINE

WILD GOOSE CHASE

An Allison Coil Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4164-2 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 408 pp. A chewed-up corpse in the Colorado wilderness leaves hunting guide Allison Coil mystified. Outward signs suggest a mountain lion killed the man, but Allison thinks otherwise.

A Quilting Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-1215-4 • US $13.95 CAN $15.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

Terri Thayer

Mark Stevens

Dewey Pellicano would rather swallow needles than run Quilter’s Paradiso, the shop she inherited from her mother. Her plans to sell the shop unravel when a potential buyer and quilting celebrity is found fatally slashed by a rotary cutter at a national quilt show.

Winner of the 2015 Colorado Book Award for Mystery Winner of the 2015 Colorado Authors’ League Award for Genre Fiction

“Allison’s third adventure combines a loving portrait of a beautiful area with an ugly, all-toobelievable conspiracy that could have been ripped from today’s headlines.”—Kirkus Reviews “Readers will enjoy the fast-paced action.”—Mystery Scene

“Cutting edge drama deftly sliced to reveal the sass beneath the surface of the quilting business. This clever, pungent portrayal will keep you stitched to the edge of your seat.” —Margaret J. Miller, quilting teacher and author of AnglePlay

LAKE OF FIRE

OLD MAID’S PUZZLE

An Allison Coil Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-4363-9 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 408 pp. After a wildfire devastates Colorado’s Flat Tops Wilderness, hunting guide Allison Coil learns that a body has been found. Along with reporter Duncan Bloom, Allison burrows into an underground group of anti-government extremists.

A Quilting Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-1218-5 • US $13.95 CAN $15.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

Terri Thayer

Mark Stevens

Computer geek Dewey Pellicano is learning to love her new role as proprietress of Quilter’s Paradiso. But the QP is steeped in debt. And things only get worse when a dead body turns up in the alley outside the store. With the help of her hot detective boyfriend, can Dewey figure out this deadly pattern and save her mom’s cherished shop?

“Thrilling, irresistible.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Mark Stevens writes like wildfire.”—Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire novels, basis for the hit series Longmire “A complex story of murder, mayhem and misguided patriotism in Colorado’s high country.” —The Denver Post

“As much as this is a murder mystery, this is also a story of women, their crafts, and their lives

and loves.”—Gumshoe Review

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COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T OCEAN WAVES

PENHALE WOOD

A Quilting Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-1217-8 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 264 pp.

A Mystery 978-0-7387-5250-1 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 312 pp. A year after three-year-old Sophie Flynn was found dead in Penhale Wood, her mother Iris tracks down investigating officer Rob McIntyre, determined to make him reopen the case. Following the slimmest of leads, they are soon confronting ghosts from the past and a chameleon-like killer who will do anything to stay hidden.

Terri Thayer

Julia Thomas

Dewey Pellicano is planning to mix business with pleasure at the Sewing-by-the-Sea Symposium in Asilomar, California. Then her vacation plans are ruined by a militant conference director, who dictates that Quilter’s Paradiso remain open twelve hours daily. Hmph! Sneaking in a walk on the beach, Dewey witnesses a woman disappear into the ocean. “Superb, the perfect cozy to keep you company on a rainy afternoon.”—Mystery Scene

“A great mystery.”—RT Book Reviews

★ “The elegant writing, complex characters, and surprising conclusion of Thomas’ second all add up to a fine mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ “This strong, character-driven novel is suspenseful with unexpected twists . . . [A] stirring book.”—Library Journal (starred review)

MONKEY WRENCH

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

A Quilting Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-3126-1 • US $14.95 CAN $16.95 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp.

A Sketch In Crime Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4131-4 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp. Heiress to a large fortune thanks to her father, head of a genome company on Long Island, CeCe Prentice is also a Freegan—ecologically minded and socially conscious. When her twin brother, Teddy, is murdered, Cece is drawn into the investigation.

Terri Thayer

Deirdre Verne

With two weeks left before the annual Quilters Crawl, Dewey Pellicano is excited to showcase her quilt shop. But Dewey’s giveaway planning and Twitter promotion are cut short when her assistant manager is implicated in her boyfriend’s untimely demise following a protest against a campus drug bust. “ Thayer’s pleasant fourth offers its curious heroine a touch of romance and several puzzles to solve, and adds quilting tips for the like-minded.”—Kirkus Reviews

“[An] exciting series debut.”—Library Journal

“Verne’s mystery is a winner, with plenty of twists and turns, an intriguing heroine and an ending that shocks in more ways than one.”—Kirkus Reviews “Deirdre Verne imbues CeCe with intelligence and humor, and the snappy repartee between characters is delightful.”—Mystery Scene

THE ENGLISH BOYS

DRAWING BLOOD

978-0-7387-4902-0 • US $15.99 CAN $18.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 336 pp. English actors Daniel Richardson and Hugh Ashley-Hunt are both in love with Tamsyn Burke. But when Tamsyn agrees to marry Hugh, Daniel accepts his role as supportive best friend. Tamsyn is murdered, so Daniel joins forces with Tamsyn’s younger sister to find the killer.

A Sketch in Crime Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4228-1 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 336 pp. When Big Bob, manager of the town recycling center, is killed, CeCe joins Detective Frank DeRosa and her Freegan friends to re-create Big Bob’s life from the garbage up. The team is thrust into the underworld of recycling, where what appears to be junk could be the clue that saves a life.

Julia Thomas

Deirdre Verne

“A real gem . . . This is an excellent mystery and readers are in for quite a surprise at the end.” —Suspense Magazine

★ “An entertaining contemporary crime novel about love and revenge.”—Library Journal (starred review) and Debut of the Month “[An] eminently readable debut.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A dysfunctional family to die for . . . [CeCe Prentice’s] second case is every bit as twisty and surprising.”—Kirkus Reviews

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COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T MURDER STRIKES A POSE

A FATAL TWIST

A Downward Dog Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-3968-7 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 288 pp. Yoga instructor Kate Davidson’s Zen-like calm is disturbed by George, a homeless man, and his German shepherd, Bella. The three strike up a friendly conversation . . . until Kate finds George dead.

A Downward Dog Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-4878-8 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. Yoga instructor Kate Davidson is stressed when she becomes the doula for her pregnant best friend and foster mother to two puppies. The chaos gets worse when Kate sees her yoga student fleeing the scene of a murder. Convinced her student is innocent, Kate sets out to find the real killer.

Tracy Weber

A 2014 Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel A 2014 DWAA Maxwell Award Winner for Fiction, Mystery or Humor

“Cozy fans will eagerly await the next installment.”—Publishers Weekly “I couldn’t put it down!”—Waverly Fitzgerald, author of Dial C for Chihuahua “A delightful debut novel.”—Penny Warner, author of How to Dine on Killer Wine

“If you’re a fan of yoga, dogs, childbirth and murder cases, then Tracy Weber’s A Fatal Twist is just what the fertility doctor ordered.”—The Seattle Times

A KILLER RETREAT

PRE-MEDITATED MURDER

A Downward Dog Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-4209-0 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 336 pp. When Kate Davidson goes to teach yoga at a resort, her hopes for a Zen-ful week are crushed when a woman is killed. Now Kate must clear her name . . . or nama-stay in prison for a very long time.

A Downward Dog Mystery (Book 5) 978-0-7387-5068-2 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Yoga instructor Kate Davidson expected her date night with Michael to end with a proposal, but instead learns a shocking secret: Michael is already married and he’s being blackmailed. When his wife’s body is found, Michael has no alibi and Kate steps in. What she finds is a tangled web of deceit, obsession, and immigration fraud.

Tracy Weber

“[Kate’s] path to enlightenment is a fresh element in cozy mysteries . . . An entertaining read.” —Library Journal

Tracy Weber

“Cozy readers will enjoy the twist-filled plot.”—Publishers Weekly “A well-crafted whodunit with an intriguing mystery and a zinger of a twist!” —Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author

KARMA’S A KILLER

MURDER LIKES IT HOT

A Downward Dog Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-4210-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 288 pp. When Seattle yoga teacher Kate Davidson agrees to teach doga (yoga for dogs) at a fundraiser, she believes the only damage will be to her reputation . . . until an animal rights protest at the event leads to murder.

A Downward Dog Mystery (Book 6) 978-0-7387-5069-9 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. January 2019 Newly married yoga instructor Kate Davidson is trying to conceive a child, compete with a new, ultra-cheap yoga studio, and start a yoga program at a resource center for homeless youth. But when a center employee is found dead, Kate decides to delve into the world of teenage homelessness.

Tracy Weber

“Weber keeps readers guessing and populates the action with plenty of kooky characters.” —Mystery Scene

“Weber’s clever assemblage of suspects is eliminated one by one in her entertaining novel.” —RT Book Reviews “[Weber’s] characters are likeable and amusing, the background is interesting, and the story is ultimately satisfying.” —Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

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Tracy Weber

COMPLETE

B A C K L IS T THE PERFECTLY PROPER PARANORMAL MUSEUM

CHOCOLATE À LA MURDER Kirsten Weiss

Kirsten Weiss

A Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum Mystery (Book 4) 978-0-7387-5713-1 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 312 pp. March 2019 It’s Wine and Chocolate Days in San Benedetto, and paranormal museum owner Maddie Kosloski has a new Magic of Chocolate exhibit. But when she finds one of the owners of a boutique chocolate shop dead, Maddie’s determined to catch the killer. She soon uncovers deadly dealings in the world of artisan chocolate.

A Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-4751-4 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 51⁄4 x 8 • 288 pp. When Maddie Kosloski’s career flatlines, she retreats to her wine-country hometown for solace and cheap rent. Railroaded into managing the local paranormal museum, she’s certain the rumors of its haunting are greatly exaggerated . . . until a dead body makes her think otherwise.

★ “A delightful new series.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Humor, hints of romance, and twists and turns galore elevate this cozy.”—Publishers Weekly “A quirky murder mystery with plenty of small town charm.”—ForeWord Reviews

PRESSED TO DEATH

HUNTING THE FIVE POINT KILLER

A Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5031-6 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 336 pp. Soon after paranormal museum owner Maddie Kosloski is accused of stealing a haunted grape press, the accuser is murdered. All eyes are on Maddie, but she’s reluctant to get involved— until her mother insists that she investigate. Now she must unearth the killer and figure out if her mother has a secret agenda.

A Bitter Wind Mystery (Book 1) 978-0-7387-5320-1 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 432 pp. Former Denver homicide detective Arn Anderson never thought he’d be broke enough to take on a cold murder case. But here he is, hunting the Five Point Killer, who also appears to have come out of retirement. And Arn may be the killer’s next victim.

Kirsten Weiss

“In Weiss’s engaging sequel . . . Well-drawn characters and tantalizing wine talk help balance the quirky aspects of this paranormal mystery.”—Publishers Weekly

C. M. Wendelboe

“A terrific debut…Wendelboe is a skilled writer who ratchets up the suspense.”—Margaret Coel, New York Times bestselling author of Winter’s Child “A slow-burning cold case with copious clues, conscientious detection, a high body count, periodic interruptions from the killer’s viewpoint, and all the pages and pages of unraveling you’d expect from such a generously plotted mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews

HUNTING THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGLER

DEJA MOO

Kirsten Weiss

C. M. Wendelboe

A Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum Mystery (Book 3) 978-0-7387-5036-1 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 360 pp. San Benedetto’s Christmas Cow, a thirtyfoot straw bovine, goes up in flames every December, but this year one of the cow’s guards is killed with an arrow to his chest. Plus, Maddie Kosloski’s new haunted cowbell exhibit is fueling a panic. Maddie must stop the hysteria—and the murderous archer—before it’s too late.

“The third volume in this engaging series (following Pressed to Death) will appeal to fans of paranormal cozies by Sofie Kelly and Christy Fifield.”—Library Journal “Weiss’ many quirky ongoing characters add charm and humor.”—Kirkus Reviews

A Bitter Wind Mystery (Book 2) 978-0-7387-5362-1 • US $15.99 CAN $21.99 Trade Paperback Original • 5¼ x 8 • 288 pp. Retired detective Arn Anderson and TV reporter Ana Maria Villarreal can’t seem to convince the Cheyenne police that the killer behind two recent murders may strike again. And when their investigation collides with a desperate act of violence, they wonder whether they’re unwinding the killer’s twisted thread of clues or tightening their own noose. “Readers will look forward to Arn’s next outing.”—Publishers Weekly

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B A C K L IS T THE CLAUSE Brian Wiprud

978-0-7387-3416-3 • US $14.99 CAN $17.50 Trade Paperback Original • 53⁄16 x 8 • 312 pp.

Gill Underwood and his jewel-heisting partner Trudy Elwell have been set up, and Trudy has paid the ultimate price. Now Underwood, a former naval intelligence officer, is holding $150 million worth of hot sparks, running from international gangsters — and the Feds are closing in.

★ “Abundant action, comic confrontations, and clever deceits make for a fun-filled read. The final twist is not to be missed.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Wickedly clever and meticulously engaging crime fiction.”—FreshFiction.com “Fast-paced action.”—Publishers Weekly

MAGICAL MYSTERIES WITH A FRENCH CHEF TWIST & DELICIOUS VEGAN RECIPES!

The Accidental Alchemist Mysteries from Lefty Award–Winning Author, Gigi Pandian

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“A quirky, incredible series . . . The characters are immensely unique and the writing is A+, so you won’t want to miss a word.”—Suspense Magazine

“Pandian writes fun, light-hearted mysteries and is an expert at developing sympathetic characters, both major and minor.”—Bustle • • • SPRING/SUMMER 2019 • • •

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INDE X 19 Souls

Accidental Alchemist, The 47 Aguirre, Ann Third Mrs. Durst, The 8 Alber, Lisa Path into Darkness 15 Whispers in the Mist 15 Alchemist’s Illusion, The 47 Allen, J. D. 19 Souls 15 Skin Game 15 Allen, Robin Out of the Frying Pan 15 Stick a Fork in It 15 All Signs Point to Murder 22 Anderson, Gerald Murder Under the Loon 16 As She Left It 43 As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles 18

Bad to the Bone 37 Baited Blood 35 Basket of Trouble, A 29 Beaumont, Maegan Blood of Saints 16 Carved in Darkness 16 Promises to Keep 16 Sacrificial Muse 16 Beautiful Losers 50 Below the Tree Line 46 Berried to the Hilt 39 Best Defense 48 Beyond the Pale 46 Bid, The 40 Big Woods 20 Bissell, Sallie Deadliest of Sins 17 Judgment of Whispers, A Music of Ghosts 16 Bite the Biscuit 37 Bitter Crossing 37 Black Swan Rising 18 Black Thursday 32 Blair, Jamie M. Canal Days Calamity 17 58

Deadly Dog Days 17 Fatal Festival Days 17 Blood of Saints 16 Blood’s Echo 40 Body to Spare, A 34 Bonnie of Evidence 32 Booby Trap 33 Bork, Lisa To Love and to Perish 17 Brackmann, Lisa Black Swan Rising 18 Breaking the Dance 2 Brush with Death 40 Bryan, Mollie Cox Jean Harlow Bombshell, The Budewitz, Leslie As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles 18 Treble at the Jam Fest 18

Called To Justice 42 Canal Days Calamity 17 Carved in Darkness 16 Catch Me if Yukon 33 Challinor, C. S. Christmas is Murder 18 Judgment of Murder 19 Murder at Midnight 19 Murder Comes Calling 19 Murder in the Raw 18 Murder of the Bride 19 Murder on the Moor 19 Phi Beta Murder 18 Upstaged by Murder 19 Chandler, Jessie Chip Off the Ice Block Murder 20

Hide and Snake Murder 20 Pickle in the Middle Murder 20 Charity’s Burden 42 Cherry Pies & Deadly Lies 29 Cherry Scones & Broken Bones 5 Child Garden, The 43 Child Not Found 22 Chip Off the Ice Block Murder 20

Chocolate à la Murder

Christmas is Murder 18 Christmas Peril, A 30 Clark, Becky Fiction Can Be Murder 20 Foul Play on Words 20 Clause, The 56 Close Call 23 Cobb, May Big Woods 20 Cold Day in Hell, A 48 Come to Harm 43 Compromised 49 Copperman, E. J. (writing as Jeff Cohen) Question of the Absentee Father, The 21 Question of the Dead Mistress, The 21 Question of the Felonious Friend, The 21 Question of the Missing Head, The 21 Question of the Unfamiliar Husband, The 21 Corpse on the Cob 34 Corrupted Memory 22 Cover Me In Darkness 48 Culver, Carol Never Say Pie 21 Curio Killing, A 13 Curse of the Holy Pail, The 33

Daniel, Ray Child Not Found 22 Corrupted Memory 22 Hacked 22 Terminated 22 Dark Streets, Cold Suburbs 31

Day She Died, The 44 Dead and Berried 39 Deadliest of Sins 17 Deadly Currents 28 Deadly Dog Days 17 Deadly Offer 23 Deadly Row to Hoe 44 Deal Killer 24 Death and the Lit Chick

Death at the Alma Mater 41 Death Blow 41 Death of a Cozy Writer 41 Death on the Prairie 25 Death Runs Adrift 40 Death Takes a Holiday 29 Death & The Brewmaster’s Widow 49 Death & The Gravedigger’s Angel 49 Death & The Redheaded Woman 49 Death & the Viking’s Daughter 49 Decanting a Murder 45 Deja Moo 55 Delivering the Truth 42 Destiny’s Pawn 38 di Marco, Connie All Signs Point to Murder 22 Madness of Mercury, The 22 Tail of the Dragon 23 Disgraced 26 DiSilverio, Laura Close Call 23 Last Weekend, That 23 Reckoning Stones, The 23 Don’t Tell Anyone 28 Doudera, Vicki Deadly Offer 23 Deal Killer 24 Final Settlement 24 Killer Listing 23 Drawing Blood 53 Drawing Conclusions 53 Drum Within, The 49 DuBois, Brendan Negotiator, The 24 Night Road 24 Dutch Me Deadly 32 Dying for the Past 46 Dying to Know 46 Dying to Tell 46

Elusive Elixir, The English Boys, The 41

47 53

INDE X Ernst, Kathleen Death on the Prairie 25 Fiddling with Fate 12 Heirloom Murders, The 24 Heritage of Darkness 25 Lacemaker’s Secret, The 26 Light Keeper’s Legacy, The 25 Memory of Muskets, A 25 Mining for Justice 25 Old World Murder 24 Tradition of Deceit 25 Eternally 21 31

Falco, Lisa Fool Me Once 31 Give the Devil His Due 31 Fallen Sparrow 37 Fatal Collection, A 31 Fatal Descent 28 Fatal Festival Days 17 Fatal Twist, A 54 Fiction Can Be Murder 20 Fiddling with Fate 12 Final Reveille, The 26 Final Settlement 24 Final Tap, The 26 Final Vow, The 27 Fleur de Lies 32 Florio, Gwen Disgraced 26 Reservations 26 Under the Shadows 26 Flower, Amanda Final Reveille, The 26 Final Tap, The 26 Final Vow, The 27 Fool Me Once 31 Fool’s Moon 52 For a Good Paws 3 Foul Play on Words 20 From Bad to Wurst 32 Fuller, Bill Girl’s Guide to Landing a Greek God, A 27

Garrett, Kellye Hollywood Ending

Hix, Aimee Dark Streets, Cold Suburbs 31 What Doesn’t Kill You 30 Hockensmith, Steve Fool Me Once 31 Give the Devil His Due 31 Hollywood Ending 27 Hollywood Hack 10 Hollywood Homicide 27 Hot Rocks 48 House. Tree. Person. 43 Hughes, Mary Ellen Curio Killing, A 13 Fatal Collection, A 31 Vintage Death, A 31 Hull, Linda Joffe Black Thursday 32 Eternally 21 31 Sweetheart Deal 32 Hunter, Maddy Bonnie of Evidence 32 Catch Me if Yukon 33 Dutch Me Deadly 32 Fleur de Lies 32 From Bad to Wurst 32 Say No Moor 33 Hunting the Five Point Killer

Hollywood Hack 10 Hollywood Homicide 27 Gem of a Ghost 35 Gentlewoman’s Guide to Murder, A 29 Ghost á la Mode 35 Girl’s Guide to Landing a Greek God, A 27 Give the Devil His Due 31 Goldberg, Leonard Patient One 27 Plague Ship 27 Grail Conspiracy, The 51 Gray, Eleanor Don’t Tell Anyone 28 Groundwater, Beth Basket of Trouble, A 29 Deadly Currents 28 Fatal Descent 28 Real Basket Case, A 28 To Hell in a Handbasket 28 Wicked Eddies 28

Hacked 22 Hamilton, Victoria Gentlewoman’s Guide to Murder, A 29 Hannah, Darci Cherry Pies & Deadly Lies 29 Cherry Scones & Broken Bones 5

Harlow, Jennifer Death Takes a Holiday 29 Mind Over Monsters 29 To Catch a Vampire 29 Werewolf Sings the Blues 30 What’s a Witch to Do? 30 Witch Upon A Star 30 Heaven Preserve Us 44 Heirloom Murders, The 24 Hell On Wheels 34 Hennrikus, J. A. Christmas Peril, A 30 With a Kiss I Die 30 Heritage of Darkness 25 Hide and Snake Murder 20 Hide and Snoop 34 Hiding Gladys 45

Hunting the Saturday Night Strangler 55

Imperfect Past, An

Jaffarian, Sue Ann Baited Blood 35 Body to Spare, A 34 Booby Trap 33 Corpse on the Cob 34 Curse of the Holy Pail, The Gem of a Ghost 35 Ghost á la Mode 35 Hell On Wheels 34 Hide and Snoop 34 Murder in Vein 35 Rhythm & Clues 35 Secondhand Stiff 34 Thugs and Kisses 33 Too Big to Die 35 Too Big to Miss 33

Twice as Dead 34 James, Darrell Nazareth Child 36 Purgatory Key 36 Sonora Crossing 36 Jean Harlow Bombshell, The 1 Johnston, Linda O. Bad to the Bone 37 Bite the Biscuit 37 For a Good Paws 3 Knock on Wood 36 Lost Under a Ladder 36 Pick and Chews 37 To Catch a Treat 37 Unlucky Charms 36 Judgment of Murder 19 Judgment of Whispers, A

Karma’s a Killer 54 Kazimer, J. A. Shot of Murder, A 4 Keeley, D. A. Bitter Crossing 37 Destiny’s Pawn 38 Fallen Sparrow 37 Kiely, Tracy Killer Cocktail 38 Murder with a Twist 38 Perfect Manhattan Murder, A 38 Kill Devil Falls 38 Killer Cocktail 38 Killer Listing 23 Killer Retreat, A 54 Klingborg, Brian Kill Devil Falls 38 Knock on Wood 36

Lacemaker’s Secret, The Lake of Fire 52 Last Call 41 Last Secret, The 51 Last Supper 7 Last Weekend, That 23 Lavene, Joyce & Jim Telltale Turtle, The 38

INDE X Light Keeper’s Legacy, The 25 Locker, The 40 Lost Under a Ladder 36 LoTempio, T. C. Time for Murder is Meow, The 9 Lourey, Jess Mercy’s Chase 39 Salem’s Cipher 39

MacInerney, Karen Berried to the Hilt 39 Brush with Death 40 Dead and Berried 39 Death Runs Adrift 40 Murder Most Maine 39 Murder on the Rocks 39 Madness of Mercury, The 22 Magson, Adrian Bid, The 40 Locker, The 40 Maldonado, Isabella Blood’s Echo 40 Death Blow 41 Phoenix Burning 40 Malliet, G. M. Death and the Lit Chick 41 Death at the Alma Mater 41 Death of a Cozy Writer 41 Weycombe 41 Mama Does Time 50 Mama Gets Hitched 50 Mama Gets Trashed 51 Mama Rides Shotgun 50 Mama Sees Stars 51 Masquerading Magician, The 47 Matter, Paula Last Call 41 Last Supper 7 Maxwell, Edith Called To Justice 42 Charity’s Burden 42 Delivering the Truth 42 Turning the Tide 42 McPherson, Catriona As She Left It 43 Child Garden, The 43 Come to Harm 43 Day She Died, The 44 60

House. Tree. Person. 43 Quiet Neighbors (hard cover) 43

Quiet Neighbors (paperback) 43

Scot Free 42 Scot & Soda 42 McRae, Cricket Deadly Row to Hoe 44 Heaven Preserve Us 44 Something Borrowed, Something Bleu 44 Wined and Died 44 McRae, K. C. Shotgun Moon 44 Meade, Amy Patricia Well-Offed in Vermont 45 Means to an End, A 11 Memory of Muskets, A 25 Mercy’s Chase 39 Mims, Lee Hiding Gladys 45 Saving Cecil 45 Trusting Viktor 45 Mind Over Monsters 29 Mining for Justice 25 Monkey Wrench 53 Moore, Joe Grail Conspiracy, The 51 Last Secret, The 51 Murderabilia 6 Murder at Midnight 19 Murder at the Male Revue 48 Murder Book, The 48 Murder Comes Calling 19 Murder in the Raw 18 Murder in Vein 35 Murder Most Maine 39 Murder of the Bride 19 Murder on the Bucket List 47 Murder on the Moor 19 Murder on the Rocks 39 Murder Strikes a Pose 54 Murder Under the Covered Bridge 47 Murder Under the Loon 16 Murder with a Twist 38 Music of Ghosts 16

Pick and Chews 37 Pickle in the Middle Murder

Nazareth Child 36 Negotiator, The 24 Nettmann, Nadine Decanting a Murder 45 Pairing a Deception 46 Uncorking A Lie 45 Never Say Pie 21 Night Road 24

Plague Ship 27 Pre-Meditated Murder 54 Pressed To Death 55 Price of Vengeance, The 50 Promises to Keep 16 Purgatory Key 36

Ocean Waves 53 O’Connor, TJ Dying for the Past 46 Dying to Know 46 Dying to Tell 46 O’Donohue, Clare Beyond the Pale 46 Breaking the Dance 2 Old Maid’s Puzzle 52 Old World Murder 24 Oleksiw, Susan Below the Tree Line 46 Out of the Frying Pan Outside the Wire 51

Question of the Absentee Father, The 21 Question of the Dead Mistress, The 21 Question of the Felonious Friend, The 21 Question of the Missing Head, The 21 Question of the Unfamiliar Husband, The 21 Quiet Neighbors (hard cover) 43 15

Pacific Homicide 51 Pairing a Deception 46 Pandian, Gigi Accidental Alchemist, The 47 Alchemist’s Illusion, The 47 Elusive Elixir, The 47 Masquerading Magician, The 47

Path into Darkness 15 Patient One 27 Penhale Wood 53 Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum, The 55 Perfect Manhattan Murder, A 38 Perona, Elizabeth Murder at the Male Revue 48 Murder on the Bucket List 47 Murder Under the Covered Bridge 47 Phi Beta Murder 18 Phoenix Burning 40

Quiet Neighbors (paperback) 43

R Rawls, Randy Best Defense 48 Hot Rocks 48 Real Basket Case, A 28 Reckoning Stones, The 23 Redmond, Lissa Marie Cold Day in Hell, A 48 Means to an End, A 11 Murder Book, The 48 Rendahl, Eileen Cover Me In Darkness 48 Reservations 26 Rhythm & Clues 35 Ross, Loretta Death & The Brewmaster’s Widow 49 Death & The Gravedigger’s Angel 49 Death & The Redheaded Woman 49 Death & the Viking’s Daughter 49

INDE X S Sacrificial Muse 16 Salem’s Cipher 39 Saving Cecil 45 Say No Moor 33 Scarantino, James R. Compromised 49 Drum Within, The 49 Price of Vengeance, The 50 Scot Free 42 Scot & Soda 42 Second Goodbye, The 52 Secondhand Stiff 34 Seymour, Eve Beautiful Losers 50 Imperfect Past, An 50 Sharp, Deborah Mama Does Time 50 Mama Gets Hitched 50 Mama Gets Trashed 51 Mama Rides Shotgun 50 Mama Sees Stars 51 Sholes, Lynn Grail Conspiracy, The 51 Last Secret, The 51 Shotgun Moon 44 Shot of Murder, A 4 Skin Game 15 Smiley, Patricia Outside the Wire 51 Pacific Homicide 51 Second Goodbye, The 52 Something Borrowed, Something Bleu 44 Sonora Crossing 36 Stevens, Mark Lake of Fire 52 Trapline 52 Stick a Fork in It 15 Stuckart, Diane A.S. Fool’s Moon 52 Sweetheart Deal 32

Tail of the Dragon 23 Telltale Turtle, The 38 Terminated 22

Thayer, Terri Monkey Wrench 53 Ocean Waves 53 Old Maid’s Puzzle 52 Wild Goose Chase 52 Third Mrs. Durst, The 8 Thomas, Julia English Boys, The 53 Penhale Wood 53 Thugs and Kisses 33 Time for Murder is Meow, The 9 To Catch a Treat 37 To Catch a Vampire 29 To Hell in a Handbasket 28 To Love and to Perish 17 Too Big to Die 35 Too Big to Miss 33 Tradition of Deceit 25 Trapline 52 Treble at the Jam Fest 18 Trusting Viktor 45 Turning the Tide 42 Twice as Dead 34

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