Publisher: Wildside Press
Private investigator Velda visits her cousin's farm, where she finds more than pigs, chickens, cows, and food. There's also a missing rich widow.
The new mystery series for cat and dog lovers by Alex Wagner, author of Penny Küfer Investigates Victoria Adler's plunge into midlife proves to be quite the rollercoaster. As a successful psychotherapist, she expected stability, but life had other plans. Abandoned by her faithless husband for a fling and overwhelmed by her increasingly neurotic patients, Victoria finds solace in the company of Athos, her late father's intelligent sled dog. Seeking a fresh start, they travel to a quaint forest resort, where Victoria hopes to rediscover her inner peace at a seminar. But tranquility is the last thing they find. A fellow seminar attendee dies under suspicious circumstances, leaving behind Pearl, a kitten so adorable that even the stoic Athos can't help but be charmed, though he'd never admit it. Now he must team up with the little lady to sniff out the truth . . . . . . or his very own human may be next for murder. Fans of Ellen Riggs, Molly Fitz, and Sara Bourgeois will devour this cozy mystery with two adorable animal sleuths!Show book
A shattered teacup. A tragic poisoning in the dead of night. And a country estate full of suspects with everything to gain. In the quiet, picturesque bounds of Styles Court, the wealthy Mrs. Emily Inglethorp has been murdered in her bed. With doors locked from the inside and a grieving family pointing fingers, the local authorities are completely baffled. Enter Captain Hastings, a wounded war veteran seeking a peaceful retreat, who quickly finds himself thrust into the heart of a deadly conspiracy. Fortunately, Hastings knows a man with a genius for unraveling the impossible: an eccentric Belgian refugee named Hercule Poirot. As Poirot begins to exercise his 'little grey cells,' the idyllic manor reveals a dark underbelly of forged wills, secret romances, and bitter rivalries. Everyone has a motive, from the enigmatic new husband to the desperate stepsons. Time is ticking as Poirot pieces together a trail of scattered clues—including a crushed coffee cup, a splash of candle grease, and a burned fragment of paper—to corner a meticulous killer before they vanish forever. Why you will love this: This foundational Mystery/Detective masterpiece is the ultimate locked-room puzzle. Filled with brilliant red herrings, cozy British manor house tropes, and classic amateur sleuth suspense, it offers a deeply satisfying whodunit experience for fans of golden age crime fiction and traditional police procedurals. About the Author: Agatha Christie is the undisputed Queen of Crime and the best-selling fiction writer of all time. With over two billion copies of her books in print, her intricate plots and unforgettable characters have defined the mystery genre for over a century.Show book
Murder Madness! Seven Secret Service men had completely disappeared. Another had been found a screaming, homicidal maniac, whose fingers writhed like snakes. So Bell, of the secret "Trade," plunges into South America after The Master--the mighty, unknown octopus of power whose diabolical poison threatens a continent! (Summary by Murray Leinster)Show book
Return with New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance to the red-streaked desert of Cochise County, Arizona, in her most memorable and stunning work yet For Sheriff Joanna Brady and her 12-year old daughter Jenny, an innocent Girl Scout camp-out turns into a lethal game when Jenny and her tentmate, Dora Matthews, discover a murdered Phoenix woman. Back at home, Joanna's main concern is helping her daughter recover from this terrible trauma -- even as she attends to the demands of a new marriage and a possible reelection campaign. But then Dora turns up dead ... and instantly Joanna's concern turns to terror. For if the killer is murdering potential witnesses, Sheriff Brady's beloved daughter may be next.Show book
One early winter’s morning, a teenage boy is found lying outside the gates of a monastery. The monks take him in, and eventually, in terrible distress, he tells them that he has killed his father. This story follows the life of the boy’s father and the discovery the boy makes about his father’s past.Show book
A gripping fast-paced cosy historical murder mystery from Kelly Oliver 'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams Cairo. December 1917. Following a tip-off from notorious spy Fredrick Fredricks, Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane of British Intelligence find themselves in the hustle and bustle of Egypt. But ancient mummies aren’t the only bodies buried in the tombs of Cairo. When a young French archeologist is found dead in a tomb in the desert with his head bashed in, and an undercover British agent goes missing, the threat moves closer to home. As they dig deeper, soon Fiona and Kitty uncover a treasure trove of suspects, including competing excavators, jealous husbands, secret lovers, and belligerent spies! Fiona wonders if the notorious Fredrick Fredricks could be behind the murders? Or is the plot even more sinister? One thing is clear – If Fiona and Kitty can’t catch the killer, they might end up sharing a sarcophagus with Nefertiti. With humor as dry as the Arabian desert, and pacing as fast as a spitting camel, Fiona and Kitty are back in another sparkling adventure, this time in WW1 Egypt. 'Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs' BookTrib What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver: 'A bold, original sleuth, a devilishly charming adversary and a plucky Pekingese, this is a witty, high-energy tale of WWI espionage' Mariah Fredericks, author of The Lindbergh Nanny 'Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!' Dianne Freeman 'The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises… A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!” Cathi Stoler, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries 'A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can’t help but root for' S.K. Golden, author of the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series 'This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!' Muddy Rose Reviews 'I love Fiona Figg!' Margaret Mizushima 'Couldn't put it down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue' Debra Goldstein 'I am hooked on these amazing characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead' Kirkus Reviews 'Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend' L.A. Chandlar 'Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewShow book
