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In this holiday yarn from the USA Today bestselling author of A Finely Knit Murder, all Izzy Chambers Perry wants for Christmas is to keep her brother out of jail....In Sea Harbor, the holidays mean cozy fires, festive carols, and soft skeins of yarn waiting to become hats and sweaters and scarves. And this year, Izzy and the other Seaside Knitters are also knitting tiny ornaments to decorate a tree for the first annual tree-trimming contest.Their holiday cheer is multiplied when Izzy’s younger brother, Charlie Chambers, unexpectedly arrives to volunteer at a local clinic. He brings with him outspoken hitchhiker Amber Hanson, who is returning to Sea Harbor to claim an inheritance. She quickly reacquaints herself with the area—and forms an unlikely friendship with Charlie. But their bond is shattered when her body is found beneath the undecorated trees on the Harbor Green.Charlie is a suspect in the murder, so Izzy and her fellow Knitters step in to uncover the truth. Their journey takes them into Charlie’s past and tests their fierce love for him. But it’s only by peeling away long-buried secrets that they can hope to restore joy to the season and enjoy the shining lights of the newly decorated trees....

‘Tis the season in Briar Creek, and this year festivities become fatalities in the newest Library Lover’s Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Fatal First Edition. During the most wonderful time of the year, famous author Helen Monroe arrives in Briar Creek to be the writer in residence, but her “bah humbug” attitude excludes her from the many local holiday celebrations. To try to spread some Christmas cheer, library director Lindsey Norris invites the new writer in town to join her crafternoon club. Helen politely refuses and when an altercation happens between Helen and another patron, Lindsey begins to suspect the author has been keeping to herself for a reason. Another newcomer, Jackie Lewis, reveals she’s visiting Briar Creek to be near Helen because she believes they are destined to meet. Having dealt with a stalker in the past, Lindsey feels compelled to tell Helen about Jackie, as she suspects that Helen is unaware her “number one” fan is in town. When Jackie’s body is later discovered in the town park beneath the holiday-light display with a copy of Helen’s latest manuscript in her hand, the reclusive novelist becomes the prime suspect in the murder of her self-proclaimed mega-fan. Helen’s frosty demeanor melts when Lindsey offers her help, and now the librarian and her crafternoon pals must prove the author innocent before "The End" becomes Helen's final sentence.

God rest ye merry gentlefolk, it's time for the traditional St Mary's Christmas jump - this year to Martingale Manor, where a murder mystery is unfolding... It's nearly Christmas and Leon has had a Brilliant Idea. A holiday - to enable a very reluctant Max to recover from her recently acquired injuries. Devon, 1924 - Martingale Manor. Lovely surroundings, good food and very pleasant guests. Or, as they soon become known - the usual suspects. They mysterious older woman. The absent-minded clergyman. The doctor. The military man. The charming young couple. Because this is the world of Agatha Christie and before long one of them is dead. And when the police arrive, the only person without a cast-iron alibi is. . . Leon. It was supposed to be a holiday, for heaven's sake. Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'The Chronicles of St Mary's is one of the most enjoyable series of books I have ever read' 'Jodi Taylor is a master storyteller' 'I don't think I've ever laughed out loud so much reading a book' 'I am always gutted when I finish a Jodi Taylor book as I know I will have to wait for the next one'

Uncovering the past… Can be deadly When a body is found buried in the garden of a vacant house, acting police chief Caralee Patterson finds herself investigating a murder that happened thirty years ago. The new property owner, ex-con Will Viveners, refuses to cooperate. But when old secrets are unearthed, Caralee and Will must trust each other to catch a killer who will stop at nothing to keep the truth from coming out…

When Munin Cooper, known as the Witch of Oyster Bay, warns Olivia Limoges that death is coming, neither of them realize that it is the older woman herself who will soon be found dead. And Olivia’s instincts tell her that something—or someone—more sinister than a mystical force is at play…Olivia has a lot on her plate preparing for the Coastal Carolina Food Festival. When she hears the news of Munin’s untimely death, however, finding the murderer takes priority. The witch left behind a memory jug full of keepsakes that Olivia knows must point to the killer—but she’s got to figure out what they mean.With handsome Police Chief Rawlings by her side, Olivia starts to identify some of the jug’s mysterious contents—and finds its secrets are much darker than she suspected. Now Olivia must enlist the help of the Bayside Book Writers to solve the puzzle behind the piece of pottery and put an end to a vengeful killer before any more damage can be done…

Contractor Shannon Hammer steels her nerve to pin down a killer in the latest Fixer-Upper Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Premeditated Mortar. . . .Shannon could not be happier that her hunky thriller-writing boyfriend, Mac, has moved in, and it is a good thing they are living together because they are both busier than ever. Mac is hosting writing retreats at his now vacant lighthouse mansion, while Shannon and her crew build Homefront, a quaint Victorian village of tiny homes for veterans in need. Mac’s latest guests are proving to be a handful though, and Shannon has heard some grumbling from the luminaries of Lighthouse Cove about her latest passion project. But nothing can throw a wrench in their plans except a malicious murder.When one of Shannon’s new friends is found brutally bludgeoned with a mallet near the lighthouse on Mac’s property, the couple hammers out a suspect list and searches for a motive. As they drill deeper for clues, more violence strikes and a new victim winds up in a coma. The pressure is on, and Shannon and Mac will have to move fast to find an unhinged killer dead set on demolishing anyone who gets in their way. . . .

Welcome to Bookend Bay where the coffee is spiced, the ghosts are cheeky, and midlife is murder. When Quinn, her kids, and best friend travel across the county to visit family, their vacation becomes an investigation into the disappearance and possible murder of an offbeat neighbor with an outlandish claim. But that's not all that's amiss. Something is causing Quinn's daughter-in-law to act like she's losing her marbles. And Quinn's aunt isn't her normal self and is suddenly afraid of a faery visitor. Top it off with a suspicious-acting ghost and Quinn's parallel-life twin who's discovering her superpower-one that throws Quinn's life into turmoil, yet again. If you like light-hearted, fast-paced paranormal cozy mysteries that keep you guessing, you'll love A Spirited Betrayal.

When a celebrated ACTOR IS FOUND MURDERED IN HIS DRESSING ROOM, all signs point to Drew's old flame. But behind the curtains nothing is what it seems and this quickly becomes his MOST puzzling case YET.Just as Drew Farthering thinks his life has calmed down some, Fleur Landis, a former girlfriend, reappears, in dire need of his help. She's married now, no longer an actress--but the lead actor in her former troupe's production of The Mikado has been murdered, and Fleur is the police's number one suspect.Drew would rather focus on his fiancée, Madeline Parker, and their upcoming wedding, but he can't leave Fleur and her family in the lurch--even if she did break his heart once. As Drew, Nick, and Madeline begin investigating, they discover more going on behind the scenes of the theater troupe than could ever have been imagined. It seems nearly everyone had a motive, and alibis are few and far between.Both the murder case and the presence of the beautiful, exotic Fleur put a heavy strain on Drew and Madeline's relationship. Will their still-young romance survive the pressure?"Deering gives us an enchanting mystery set around an England country estate in the 1930s... Rules of Murder is a wonderful, inspirational novel for those of you who love a good murder mystery."--Fresh Fiction

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of my favourite detectives...it reminded me of some of the old Sherlock Holmes cases' November 1930 After accepting an invitation to attend the ballet in snowy Salzburg, Miss Atalanta Ashford is shocked when a convicted jewel thief is found dead in the concert hall where the theft occurred a decade ago. Did he return to the scene of the crime because he wanted to prove his innocence? Is the real culprit among the high-society guests? In her quest for the truth, Atalanta uncovers dangerous secrets about the European elite that put her own life in mortal danger... The smell of Glühwein and spiced Lebkuchen from the Austrian winter markets fill the air, but for Atalanta there’s an intriguing puzzle to be solved in this cosy historical mystery for 2024. Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent... Book 1: Mystery in Provence Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg Book 5: Death on the Rhine Readers love this series! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a series which allows me to enjoy the delights of travel from my armchair...For me, an easy five stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A unique story and I enjoyed how good the characters were' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Atalanta was a really interesting and smart character...The time period and place were perfect' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delightful mix of intrigue, romantic angst, looking back, wishing things had been different, finding oneself...And, I didn't even mention that murder is involved' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A terrific series, filled with human emotion and interesting crimes to solve' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Plenty of twists and turns with so many suspects that I wasn't sure who the guilty person was right until the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful blend of historical intrigue, picturesque European settings, and a fiercely independent protagonist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'I couldn’t wait to find out the villain...There were twists & turns & I was kept guessing until all was revealed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Family secrets, lies and a good old fashioned murder mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'What I love about this series are the glamorous settings and interesting people...This story really has you wondering who the murderer is and there are plenty of red herrings to confuse you'

Preorder the new installment in the Miss Ashford Investigates series taking Atalanta into the stunning mountain landscape of the Alps. A devastating accident An isolated hotel A murdered guest... When Miss Atalanta Ashford learns that her dear friend Raoul Lemont has had a serious accident, she rushes to his remote hotel in the Alps only to discover he has no memory of her – or his life before. Atalanta is determined to stay undercover while she helps Raoul recover. But when another resident is found dead, she is pulled into the hotel’s dark secrets. Can she untangle the web in time for them to escape the snowy mountains with their lives? Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent... Book 1: Mystery in Provence Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg Book 5: Death on the Rhine Book 6: Trouble in the Alps Readers love this series! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a series which allows me to enjoy the delights of travel from my armchair...For me, an easy five stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A unique story and I enjoyed how good the characters were' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Atalanta was a really interesting and smart character...The time period and place were perfect' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delightful mix of intrigue, romantic angst, looking back, wishing things had been different, finding oneself...And, I didn't even mention that murder is involved' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A terrific series, filled with human emotion and interesting crimes to solve' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Plenty of twists and turns with so many suspects that I wasn't sure who the guilty person was right until the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful blend of historical intrigue, picturesque European settings, and a fiercely independent protagonist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'I couldn’t wait to find out the villain...There were twists & turns & I was kept guessing until all was revealed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Family secrets, lies and a good old fashioned murder mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'What I love about this series are the glamorous settings and interesting people...This story really has you wondering who the murderer is and there are plenty of red herrings to confuse you'