Holiday Mystery

Janet Evanovich is at it again! This time, Diesel makes an appearance just after Valentine's Day in order to turn Stephanie's world upside down. Filled with all the characters you know and love from the Burg, including Lula, Grandma Mazur, Connie, Ranger, Joe, Tank, Valerie, and Albert Kloughn, Plum Lucky is a can't-miss bestseller for Janet Evanovich's legion of fans.

When a routine flight takes an unexpected turn, TJ O'Connell finds himself plunged into a perilous game of corrupt politicians, and the ominous shadows cast by the Chicago mob. In the midst of economic hardship, TJ takes on what seems like a straightforward job—flying someone to the state capital for a quick $100. Little does he know, this seemingly innocent task will propel him into a treacherous web of mystery involving murder and ruthless mobsters. As the police struggle to untangle the threads of guilt and innocence, TJ is left to navigate the dangerous labyrinth alone. With each ...

In the festive village of Holiday Junction, April Fool’s Day takes a sinister turn when a notorious troublemaker is found dead after a heated altercation. Violet Rhinehammer, sharp-witted journalist for the Junction Journal, is knee-deep in covering the town’s Fool’s Festival when a palm reader’s cryptic prophecy shakes her to the core. The tension only rises at a surprise party for her boyfriend, Darren, where an argument with a rowdy bar regular leads to a shocking discovery: the man from the party is dead, and suspicions swirl.

As the holidays approach, Detective Lindsay Boxer and her friends in the Women's Murder Club have much to celebrate. Crime is down. The medical examiner's office is quiet. Even the courts are showing some Christmas spirit. And the news cycle is so slow that journalist Cindy Thomas is on assignment to tell a story about the true meaning of the season for San Francisco. Then, a fearsome criminal known only as "Loman" seizes control of the headlines. He is planning a deadly surprise for Christmas morning.

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON blends humor and magic in Goody Witch Shoes. In Holiday Hills, magic keeps things interesting—but murder takes it to a whole new level. The town buzzes itself into a hissy fit when notorious witch Matilda Star turns up dead. Then a note surfaces, pointing the finger at someone Matilda called “Miss Goody Witch Shoes.” The problem? No one knows who that is. And when a second witch ends up dead, it’s clear we’ve got a serial killer on our hands. With a growing list of suspects, a talking cat familiar with plenty of attitude, and a ...

OVER-THE-TOP INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . So many Valentine's Days alone . . . *sigh* No cards . . . *sigh* No flowers . . . *sigh* No heart-shaped boxes of candy . . . *sigh* But this year in my mailbox I see something! It's red and heart-shaped! A heart-shaped card? A heart-shaped gift? Um, no. It's a heart-shaped . . . HEART! I scream and fumble for my phone so I can call the cops, the FBI, the CIA, maybe even the freakin' psychic hotline . . . But then my mystery admirer emerges from the shadows. And he says I'm his. His Valentine. Over-the-top novella with drama and darkness...

HOLIDAY HILLS CAN'T CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT BESSIE'S CHARMED CAROLING MUSIC! Join Abby and friends as they make it their number one priority to find the music sheets and bring the holidays back to Holiday Hills. In the picturesque town of Holiday Hills, every snowflake that falls has a touch of magic and every resident has a quirky secret or two. This year, the most awaited event is Bessie's annual Christmas carol night where magicals from near and far come together to sing enchanting carols crafted by a rare and ancient family spell that can only be conjured once a year. But as the ...

The Baker Street Bistro gang have their Christmas celebration spoiled by murder. That leads Gracie and the Blue River Police Department into a New Year full of puzzling events. As Gracie follows the clues you get a taste of South Carolina and the charming population of Blue River.

An annual Christmas parade... A missing trophy... A high school nemesis returns... Do bad things always come in threes? When an old high school nemesis of her mother is murdered, Alivia Sue Harper (Ash) and her best friend Kaley Ann Tipton (Kat) rush to prove her innocence. A short read cozy mystery.

The Bistro at Holiday Bay plays host to the Holiday Bay High School class of 2004 as they gather to celebrate their twentieth reunion. While every class seems to have its story to tell, this particular class is most famous for the murder of one of its most popular students shortly before graduation.

I sit sipping champagne in the warm water, bubbles frothing around me as I admire the breathtaking view of gorgeous blue skies and mountains. I can’t believe I’m here, at this stunning holiday home. It’s to die for....

A trio of sweet-toothed Halloween cozy mystery tales by nationally bestselling authors: Halloween Cupcake Murder by Carlene O'Connor, Mrs. Claus and the Candy Corn Caper by Liz Ireland, and A Triple Layer Halloween Murder by Carol J. Perry.

Uncle Willie has come to stay with the Redpaths for the holidays. It is just their luck for him to be found dead the morning after Christmas day, dressed in his Santa Claus costume, seemingly poisoned by his favourite chocolates. Or was there something sinister in the mince pies? If so, was it the ones stashed in his room or those sent to him mysteriously by post? More importantly, since his will was recently redrafted, who stands to gain by this unseasonable crime?

Meg's husband has decided to escalate his one-man show of Dickens's A Christmas Carol into a full-scale production with a large cast including their sons Jamie and Josh as Tiny Tim and young Scrooge and Meg helping as stage manager. When a famous, although slightly over-the-hill, actor comes to town to play the starring role of Scrooge, no one expects that he's bringing a lot of baggage and enemies with him.

It's Christmas Eve and Detective Alex Cross has been called out to catch someone who's robbing his church's poor box. That mission behind him, Alex returns home to celebrate with Bree, Nana, and his children. The tree decorating is barely underway before his phone rings again - a horrific hostage situation is quickly spiraling out of control. Away from his own family on the most precious of days, Alex calls upon every ounce of his training, creativity, and daring to save another family.

Four bestselling mystery authors meet up for a writers' retreat in tropical climes, on the dreamy Caribbean island of St. Mary. Seeking to infuse their tales with authenticity, they enlist the expertise of Penny Küfer, a spirited and sharp-witted private investigator known for her prowess in unraveling complex crimes. Penny arrives on St. Mary anticipating a serene break from her usual caseload, envisioning tranquil days under the tropical sun. However, while enjoying a romantic sunset on her very first evening, she witnesses a murder. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, Penny ...

OVER-THE-TOP INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . FOR THE HOLIDAYS! My mom just got a new boyfriend and cancelled Thanksgiving because "reasons." So my sweet elderly neighbors invite me over. So far so good, right? Yeah, well, I'm not the only guest at their Thanksgiving table . . . But from the way this mystery guest is staring, I might be the only thing on the menu . . . His menu! Sweetness and darkness rolled into one. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Guaranteed HEA. Over-the-top with drama, madness, and steam because I just can't help myself. Sorry. This is insta-love, Annabelle Winters...

Adrianne Chrisander was almost used to the fact she'd inherited The Cosmos Cruise Line. Six weeks ago she and her friend Carol had sailed incognito on the Cosmos Calypso, and the cruise had been eventful, to say the least. Now they were embarking on the Cosmos Sonata and sailing from Fort Lauderdale all the way to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal. Adrianne was hoping for a peaceful voyage, a restful. relaxing time. Carol was eager for some excitement. Carol got her wish.

The Christmas Tree of Tales is a collection of short stories that span the festive season.There are plenty of.carols , snow , fir trees and mystical strangers ,some who are benevelant and Some not so! There are memories of treasured past christmases that come back as a child from 1961 returns in adulthood to his home town.The freezing gales howl around a mystery one Christmas Eve in a snowbound castle in the Mearns in the north of Scotland.Someone is alone with their memories and old carols at Christmas with only the wild sea for company.while mysterious children visit an old woman during ...

Penny Küfer's latest assignment feels like a walk in the park: she is supposed to ensure the safety of a world-famous shipowner and his fiancée on the maiden voyage of a stunning new cruise ship. But what sounded like luxury and relaxation on the high seas quickly turns into a survival trip. Instead of breathing fresh sea air and putting her feet up by the pool, Penny finds herself dealing with a deadly mystery surrounding a legendary pearl. The first murders are not long in coming...