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Everyone in Athena, Mississippi, knows Charlie Harris, the good-natured librarian with a rescued Maine coon cat named Diesel that he walks on a leash. He's returned to his hometown to immerse himself in books, but soon enough he's entangled in a real-life thriller. A famous author of gory bestsellers and a former classmate of Charlie's, Godfrey Priest may be the pride of Athena, but Charlie remembers him as an arrogant, manipulative jerk—and he's not the only one. Godfrey's homecoming as a distinguished alumnus couldn't possibly go worse: by lunch, he's put a man in the hospital.

For Sandie James, working at her sister's bakery is a way to pay off college debt while her literature degree collects dust. But when she accepts a last-minute wedding booking, she doesn't expect the chaotic night to end in murder. When a guest is found dead, and her father is standing over the body with the murder weapon, Sandie will stop at nothing to prove her dad's innocence. Especially if she can get a little help from Marlowe, the family's springer spaniel, who is all too eager to leap into the action.

When Zoe gives her cousin Lauren a disastrous "trim", they run to the new hairdresser in town, who manages to fix Lauren's hair. While they're there, an angry customer storms into the salon, complaining about her perm. A few days later, Lauren and Zoe are shocked to discover the angry customer strangled right in front of the salon! Who is a suspect? Brooke, the new hair stylist? The victim's best friend? Or the victim's ex-husband who is just recovering from their bitter divorce?

When asked to be the keynote speaker at a writer's conference, Sandie is both delighted and terrified. Public speaking just isn't her forte. But a few days at a swanky resort in Playa del Carmen, with her fiancé by her side? Sounds too good to pass up. Until Sandie's good friend and conference organizer is found dead. As the local police, resort staff, and dozens of guests try to wrap their minds around this tragic event, a likely suspect emerges, but pinning him down as the murderer won't be easy.

Sandie James, aspiring author and part-time cake decorator, couldn't be more thrilled when her two dear friends, Geraldine O'Hara and Henry Edwards, invite her to their island wedding at the lovely Sand Reed Hotel. The only thing that would make the weekend even better is if Sandie's boyfriend would get the time off work to share the happy occasion with her. But under the sunny smiles, tensions are churning. The signs are there, and soon Sandie begins to fear someone in the wedding party arrived on the island with murder in their heart.

An influential art curator is found dead at the local gallery. When Sandie's friend becomes the prime suspect, he implores her to put her sleuthing skills to the test once again. Sandie's cop brother is against her sticking her nose in his case, but how can she refuse when the man she might be falling for needs her help?

Sandie will do anything for her brother. When he is suspected of murdering not one but three young women, she is forced to show just how far she'll go to prove his innocence. As Sandie uncovers the clues, she discovers the investigating detective may have an ulterior motive for placing the blame on Will. Desperate to find the actual killer, Sandie enlists the help of her trusty dog Marlowe and her boyfriend. Unfortunately, time isn't on their side.

Jessica Murdoch, a member of the Mystery Writer's Murder Club, heads to a bed and breakfast in her hometown of Badger's Drift, Maine for some much-needed relaxation. When a murder takes place in her luxurious suite, she finds herself thrust into a real-life mystery that hits closer to home than she ever imagined.

Showdown in Shaftesbury. Turbulente Zeiten im idyllischen Shaftesbury: Ein Rabe terrorisiert das Dorf, ein Kleptomane scheint von Haus zu Haus zu gehen, und obendrein wird das Anwesen Highgrove Hall von einem abgerissenen Mann gekauft, der aussieht, als hätte man ihn eben aus dem Gefängnis entlassen. Alles Fälle für Penelope St. James meint man im Dorf, weil alle sie für eine verdeckt arbeitende Detektivin halten. Doch der schwierigste Fall erwartet Penelope noch - als sie den neuen und schon unbeliebten Pfarrer tot in der Kirche findet.

Stella O'Neil has found a treasure of a house to list - a house possibly full of treasure, that is. Her new listing belonged to a man who died from a seemingly innocent accident. He also was embroiled in a bank investigation involving missing property and many enemies. The rumors have gone wild, and people will stop at nothing to search it out. If keeping treasure hunters out of her listing and avoiding being killed wasn't enough drama, Stella has finally found her mom and a way to rescue her.

What if your childhood dog had already solved the mystery? 'What Would Stoney Do?' is a clever, heartfelt, and surprisingly deep dive into the animated worlds we grew up with. Through short, punchy chapters and a lot of heart, this book unravels hidden truths from classic cartoons—all through the loving lens of a Great Dane named Stoney. It’s nostalgic, funny, and sneakily profound. For fans of Scooby-Doo, lifelong seekers of hidden messages, and anyone who ever trusted their dog more than the adults.

Maddie James is klaar om te settelen in haar geboorteplaats: Daybreak Island, een pittoresk eilandje voor de kust van Massachusetts. Haarngrootste droom is om haar eigen bedrijf te beginnen en als de rode kater JJ haar leven binnen komt trippelen, raakt ze geïnspireerd. Er zijn zo veel katten op het eiland die een thuis nodig hebben: waarom begint ze geen kattencafé? Dan slaat het noodlot toe. Maddie's opa, de voormalige politiechef van het eiland, wordt sinds het overlijden van zijn vrouw steeds vergeetachtiger.