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Her modern-day life turns into a tangle of secrets when a fall lands her back in time. When a mundane mishap propels Ellie into a bygone era – the Roaring Twenties, she’s not only stuck in time, but she lands smack dab in the middle of another mystery. Steeped in history, a local landmark’s haunting becomes Ellie’s prime objective as she navigates a society of guys and dolls in the hopes of finding her way home. As she delves deeper, she finds out that not all is as it seems and the past is filled with secrets, puzzles, and intrigue she didn’t expect.

Halloween is coming to North Yorkshire, and the seaside town of Whitby is getting ready for its annual Goth Festival, where Goths of all ages descend on the town for a week of music, costumes, and spooky fun. When one of Liz McLuckie’s friends has a terrifying encounter with the Barghest—Yorkshire’s legendary Dog of Death—it sparks a series of mysterious fatalities in the town. Are supernatural forces at work, or is there another, more human, explanation?

After solving their shepherd's murder, the flock, led by their new shepherdess Rebecca, embarks on a European journey, settling near a French château for the winter. Their new home, however, is shrouded in mystery. Sheep from a previous flock have vanished, deer are found dead under suspicious circumstances, and neighboring goats whisper about a werewolf lurking in the vicinity. Determined to protect themselves and uncover the truth, the sheep delve into this new enigma, navigating misunderstandings with humans and employing inventive strategies to confront the lurking danger.

Welcome to Seacastle, a neglected resort on England's south coast. Divorced, broke, and saddled with a malevolent rescue cat, Tanya Bowe has swapped investigative journalism for running a struggling vintage furniture shop. When her tech-savvy stepson, Mouse, invades her life, he's a reminder that the modern world moves faster than she does. But life takes a darker turn when an old schoolmate is found dead in her family mansion.

Viv and Rex's plans to return to community college and get their PI license hit an unexpected snag when their instructor, a seasoned private investigator, winds up dead the first day. Now, instead of studying for midterms, they’re cramming to crack the case.

After months of travel, former maid Lottie Sprigg returns to Fortescue Manor in the rolling hills of Shropshire. Her arrival coincides with a celebratory dinner to mend a family feud. But the flow of champagne dwindles to a trickle when a body is found in the library. Who committed the atrocity? Suspicion falls on several characters: some above stairs and some below....

Everyone loves a good wedding, and the residents of Broomstick Bay are no exception. It doesn’t matter that we’re in the dead of winter and temperatures are ferocious. The festivities are going to be positively howling. My name is Ruby Crosswell, and I’m a newly re-practicing witch. Not only that, but I can turn into a cat. It’s one heck of a trick, but don’t ask me how I do it. I’m still working on the logistics. Besides, our bakery is three tiers deep into the cake for Heath Banner and his werewolf intended, Fern Franklin.

Three weeks on from that night and ChameleoMan & friends are riding high after their first vigilante victory... but Dan & his cats are about to face something far deadlier. Stopping a mugging was almost too easy, but when a body turns up in the industrial estate, Dan begins to wonder if the...

In between jobs, Olivia Greer is helping residents of the Hello Age retirement community onto their bus when one of their own is found dead. Murdered in the herb garden, a sprig of thyme is clutched tight in his cold, lifeless hand. Worse yet, Olivia's former student, Raleigh Ulrich, is suspected of the crime.

Tensions are high at the Three Counties Show when accusations of cheating add fuel to a longstanding feud. For Jude Gray, whose only hope was to not make a fool of herself showing her Kerry Hill sheep, farming life has never been so dramatic. When a body is found, belonging to one of the competitors, there is no shortage of suspects. Every sheep farmer in this close-knit community has a motive and beneath their show-ready smiles, they all have something to hide.

In the gripping new Baby Ganesh Agency novel, Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigate the death of one of Mumbai's wealthiest citizens, a murder with ramifications for its poorest. The Parsees are among the oldest, most secretive and most influential communities in the city...

When struggling artist Emily Harper inherits a charming but creaky Victorian on the rugged coast of Maine, she expects a fresh start—what she doesn’t expect is cryptic notes, eerie visions, and a cat with an uncanny sense for trouble. But nothing unsettles her more than the bracelet. A striking piece of tourmaline jewelry left behind in the house, it sends shivers up her spine whenever she wears it. At first, she chalks it up to stress—until she visits West Quoddy Head Lighthouse and is struck by a chilling vision of a man begging for his life. The next day, his body is found.

Who knew a seven-foot nutcracker could be a murder weapon? Finding the body of the toy store owner Betty King is the latest in a list of reasons Michael Bellemare feels far from jolly this holiday season. Having secured jobs for two local teens at the store, obligation leads Michael to help uncover the killer and clear both their names. Unfortunately, the mounting evidence seems to point to one of the teens. Partnering with detective Janis Jets, Michael listens in as Janis interviews residents and learns more about the hold Betty King had over Lily Rock. Possible mob ties. A runaway dog.

Kinsley never thought she would go home. She left Coventry and didn't look back. But after a divorce, she packed up her stuff and drove toward the only place that she knew would accept her. Life hadn't been easy for Kinsley since she left town. She'd spent her entire adult life rebelling against what she was, and that meant hiding her true self from the world. Kinsley left Coventry on a mission to be ordinary. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans.

Tearoom sleuth Gemma Rose is looking forward to a holiday filled with delicious Yuletide treats, time with friends and family, and maybe even a "white Christmas" in Oxford. But when she's snowed in at a country manor, she finds herself stumbling on a puzzling murder, complete with a body in the library, a house full of suspects, and a trail of mysterious footprints!

As the caretaker of Selene, my ancient feline familiar, I’ve grown accustomed to dealing with her mood swings. But as Christmas approaches, Selene’s temperament gives Ebenezer Scrooge a run for his money, and it’s going to take my full effort to keep her off the naughty list.

After Viv's Desert Doula agency goes bottom up, she’s eager to put the work into rebuilding. Unfortunately, Rex Redondo keeps getting in the way. Ever since the pair solved a mystery together, Viv is convinced his only interest in her is as a partner in the private investigator business he’s determined to launch. Little does she know, his feelings for her run far deeper than friendship.

Georgina Drake’s job photographing beautiful Hartington Hall takes a dramatic turn when she enters the ancient ice house to find the lady of the manor dead on the floor. The second wife of the irascible owner of the hall, Karen Berry had plenty of enemies. Her death could have been an accident, but when Georgina hears how Karen had argued with her husband, alienated her two step-daughters, and fired the long-standing housekeeper for theft, she’s not convinced.

'This book checked all the boxes - charming characters, a tight-knit community, and a mystery that kept me guessing right up until the end. It's one of those stories that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea and read all evening' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A well-written and...

A totally absorbing cosy mystery to settle down with, perfect for fans of Faith Martin The time for celebrations is over… Jude Gray’s farm is going from strength to strength, and even though her grumpy neighbour has concerns about the new campsite in the lower field, she is undeterred. When...