Genres : Women Sleuths

One fiercely independent human familiar, plus one powerful male witch, plus a rogue magic user whose goal is ultimate deadly power, equals a captivating, page-turning, magical adventure with characters you can’t wait to know better. For centuries her family has worn the badge of Familiar proudly, serving a long line of powerful Witches and becoming as formidable as the ones they served. But L.A. doesn’t believe she needs a Familiar alliance to be strong. Until people she cares about begin...

Lauren and Zoe sign up for advanced latte art class. What they didn’t bargain on was … murder! Cat café owner, Lauren Crenshaw, and her cousin, Zoe, attend their first advanced latte art class, excited to learn intricate designs. But when their world-famous instructor is murdered, they decide to investigate! Annie, Lauren’s gorgeous Norwegian Forest Cat, helps in the sleuthing department as well. Zoe is also busy crocheting a coffee cozy to sell online, and Lauren continues to knit her...

Not all clutter is visible to the human eye… Professional organizer Crystal Ward’s latest client, her neighbor Roscoe Tremaine, is changing his will, an announcement that sets off an explosive reaction within his family. That same night, a gas leak ignites, destroying his house, killing him, and rocking the Ward family at its foundation.Her husband, Rick, is injured in the blast, so Crys hires Roscoe’s former caregiver, Wink Keller, to help him recover after surgery. But trouble is just beginning....

★★★★★ "A wonderful tale that has both funny moments and heartfelt ones. The dialogue sparkled, and the pacing never dragged... The mystery was crafted so well that it kept me guessing." — Demetria Head for Readers’ FavoriteIn the quaint town of Walnut Falls, Ohio, excitement bubbles as two celebrity chefs arrive to compete in a culinary battle reality show. But when shots ring out in a shocking drive-by, the competition takes a violent turn. Chef Remmsey is the victim of...

Two women, a dead teen, and a cruel killer at large.From award-winning, best-selling author Edale Lane comes a new contemporary sapphic mystery!Jenna Ferrari is a tough-to-the-bone homicide detective with no patience for stupidity and an Italian’s penchant for displays of emotion. While she excels at catching criminals, she continues to strike out at relationships. At thirty-two, she wonders if she’ll ever find the right woman.A brilliant, creative college literature professor, Miranda McLeod is respected by her peers and loved by...

A paranormal cozy mystery set in the charming New England village of Rosewood Hollow. Sarah Anderson, a resilient single mother, moves with her children, Emma and Cory, into a haunted Victorian house. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they adopt Pixie, a magical Papillon dog who becomes the source of joy for the family. As they settle into their new home, strange occurrences unsettle them, and Pixie reveals some very interesting characteristics. Driven by curiosity and a desire to...

2017 Agatha Award Nominee"For her first foray into full-length fiction, Laura Oles has demonstrated that her fictional eye is every bit as accurate as her camera lens. Well deserving of earning a place as a Killer Nashville Claymore Award finalist, Daughters of Bad Men is a solid tale, well told, and a promise of more to come from Jamie Rush." Killer Nashville"Compelling and deeply moving, Daughters of Bad Men is a study of the tangled family ties that bind. An...

To do: 1. check in guests2. help your pop star BFF3. solve a murder.Andrea Biscotti has a lot to juggle: She’s helping pop star Madison Beech move into her newly-renovated Beach Hill estate and prepping her family’s rental cottages for the start of the summer season—just a few days before Beach Hill’s annual Memorial Day Boat Parade.Then Andrea’s beloved cousin and cottage handyman Ricky doesn’t show up at a family birthday party, and the next morning, the body of a...

To solve baffling crimes in turn-of-the-century Chicago, you only need to know a single fact. Bygone sins in the White City cast the longest shadows.For Fans of Historical Mysteries, Amateur Sleuths, and The Gilded AgeGILDED AGE CHICAGO MYSTERY SERIESA melting pot of thieves, corrupt politicians, robber barons, and impoverished immigrants, Gilded Age Chicago is rife with injustice. An eccentric heiress and a star reporter find themselves repeatedly drawn into the hidden world of intrigue and murder that lies at its...

Victimology: tall, slim, blond hair, jeans. And a Harvest Festival t-shirt…Finding the body of a young woman in Haldane Hill Park rings alarm bells for Detective Constable Holly Towns. But can she even say the words ‘serial killer’ and be taken seriously?The media names him the Port Predator, and he’s not finished. Not even close.Another young woman is missing, and time is running out.Officers in the Criminal Investigations Unit are focused on a set of strong suspects, but Holly is...