Mystery Reads

I thought I had the perfect husband, until I uncovered his first lie. He was having an affair with his colleague, Vanessa. I knew I should confront him, but it wasn't that simple. Andrew had been hiding more than just his mistress from me. He was not the man I thought I married. When I discovered the true nature of his relationship with Vanessa, everything took a sinister turn. They were not just lovers - they were partners in crime. As I dug deeper into their web of deceit, I realized I had two choices: be the victim, or take control. I was done being a victim.

'Wonderful series. A must read!' Widowed cafe owner Anna Butler uncovers shocking secrets from her past as she tries to prove she did not murder her husband. Packed with twists you never saw coming, every book in this series leaves readers wanting more. Leena Clover presents a heartwarming cozy mystery series about family, friendship and the pursuit of a lifelong dream. The last three books build up to an exciting series finale! Recently widowed Anna Butler is busy testing cupcake recipes, trying to cope with the loss of her beloved husband. When the license for her dream cafe is rejected, ...

The first three books featuring Sam & Daisy, hotel proprietors and private detectives. In this box set, you get: The Murder Hotel, The Cairncroft Detective Agency, and Murder & Mayhem at the Cairncroft Hotel. ‘But what’s the point in buying three books at once?’ I was in two minds whether to raise it – but if I don’t, then it’ll be “why didn’t you say something?” Daisy gives me that look – the one my maths teacher used to. ‘What’s the point in… are you crazy?’ She smacks an index finger in her palm. ONE – it’s cheaper. Only a wee bit, but hey – every little...

A Vanished Masterpiece, a Sun-Worshipping Noble, and a Mystery Full of Twists! Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James are called to the crumbling mansion of a bankrupt aristocrat whose only salvation—a priceless painting—has vanished. If the masterpiece isn’t recovered, the bank will foreclose, leaving the family ruined. But instead of helping, the eccentric nobleman is obsessed with his bizarre sun-worshipping rituals. Then the case turns deadly. Two men are found murdered in the mansion’s decaying halls, and the nobleman’s spinster sister confesses, convinced she’s guilty. The police ...

In the early hours of January 29, 2022, Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead beneath a blanket of snow outside a fellow officer’s home. His girlfriend, Karen Read, a respected analyst and educator, soon found herself accused of backing her car into him and leaving him to die. But was it a crime of passion—or a cover-up? "Snowfall and Lies: The Karen Read Mystery That Shook Massachusetts" dives deep into one of the most sensational and controversial trials in recent Massachusetts history. From suspicious police behavior and missing surveillance footage to shocking autopsy ...

The Complete Series Collection - Includes all 6 Books in the “The Summer Beach Town - Summer Secrets Series” Victoria Drake is tired of feeling stuck. Sick of waiting for her long-term boyfriend to man up and propose to her, when Victoria receives a surprise wedding invitation from her cousin, she takes the plunge and returns to her childhood hometown of Chance Bay, Rhode Island. But returning home means facing up to old secrets...and old lovers. Her past boyfriend Eddie’s father disappeared without a trace – and in small towns, rumors never die. Caught up in a swirling mystery ...

Orchids, Obsession, and Omens: A Thorne Sisters Cozy Mystery Sisters Iris and Poppy Thorne are no strangers to unusual flower requests at their shop, Blossom & Thorne. But when a mysterious woman orders a rare blue orchid for a funeral, they sense something is off. Their suspicions grow when the reading of the deceased’s will reveals shocking secrets—secrets that ignite a firestorm of greed and betrayal. Before long, another murder shakes the town of Bloomwood, and the sisters realize the blue orchid isn’t just a flower—it’s the killer’s calling card. Determined to uncover the ...

Slithering Secrets, Scaly Suspects, and a Killer on the Loose! London, 1898: Chaos strikes the London Zoo when a giant cobra escapes its cage, killing a rhesus monkey and throwing the staff into a frenzy. Dr. Watson’s old schoolmate—a trailblazing anti-venom researcher—is thrust into the scandal. With his reputation on the line and suspicions mounting, Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James are called in to untangle the mystery. But the case takes a deadly twist when Lucy discovers the escaped cobra lurking in the researcher’s office—next to the lifeless body of the man who reported the ...

After the loss of her husband a year ago, Grace Evans can’t continue with her career or her life in the city any longer. Lost emotionally, she sells her law practice and decides to spend her summer among the sandy beaches of Florida, taking care of an old inn in Naples Beach with her childhood friend Susan Willows. Maybe the lush palm trees and sun-drenched days filled with sand between her toes will help her find direction again. What she doesn’t expect to find is a secret tucked away in an old hidden locket that will change her life forever. And making things more complicated is local...

Phillip Drummer is a chief surgical resident at the Philadelphia General Hospital. After five years of intense training he stands atop the surgical pyramid, poised to graduate in six months. His final clinical rotation places him under the direction of Dr. Frederick Riles II, the esteemed chairman of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Riles is in the midst of completing his life’s work, a landmark study investigating Lysovage - an experimental drug designed to combat painful abdominal adhesions. Through a series of random events, Phil is drawn into the project and introduced to the marketing ...

THE TIDE ALSO RISES In a whirlwind of unexpected encounters and chilling revelations, Cam, an adventurer with a heart of gold, and his loyal dog, Walter, find themselves in El Cuyo, Yucatan, seeking relaxation. However, the appearance of a mysterious salvage boat named 'Malinda's Star’ radically alters their plans. This rusty vessel links back to Casey, Cam’s enigmatic former brother-in-law who mourns the death of his sister - a death that holds deceptive secrets. Their tranquil vacation morphs into a peril-laden mission as Cam uncovers a ruthless local gang holding Casey captive. The ...

Cam Derringer is back in DEEP BLUE DECEPTION. Cam finds his friend’s boat adrift. Antonio Solomon is not on board, and no clues as to where he might be. Antonio’s daughter, Teresa, wants Cam to find her father. She has her thoughts about who might have kidnapped or, even worse, killed him. With the suspects living in The Bahamas, Cam has to leave the security of Key West and track down the would-be villains. It’s not long before, one by one, the suspects cast the blame on the others. Caught in a tangled web of deception, Cam puts his own life in danger. Now the clock is running, and ...

"In a deadly game of wits, every move could be your last." Cam Derringer is entangled in a lethal battle against a relentless spy. Jack Stiller, his partner and a former member of the notorious Cobra Force, faces a grim reality: his old teammates are being assassinated, and he's the prime suspect. With Captain Marrow’s mysterious death casting a long shadow, Jack can't remember if he's the killer or a pawn in a sinister plot. As bodies pile up, Cam and his allies race to clear Jack's name and stop classified information from reaching China. The Tropical Gambit is a thrilling adventure ...

A missing pet. A gang of criminal pit bulls. Two cat detectives are ready to solve a mystery… Yoshi and Gatsby are two felines known as the Petectives. When they agree to help a pretty young cat find her missing brother, a routine pet investigation goes sour faster than a bowl of milk. To solve the mystery, the cat detectives must face down a gang of vicious criminal pit bulls and the neighborhood dog police. While Gatsby's up to his whiskers in danger and romance, Yoshi puts together the pieces of a puzzle that could rock their community. With enemies at every turn, can Yoshi and Gatsby ...

“Outstanding kid series!” “J-One, come in J-One,” radioed Robert. “I think we’ve found something!” Book 7 in the award-winning Wright Cousin Adventures series! An unusual seaplane, friends threatened by forest fires, and a surprising mountain discovery. The Wright Cousins have come into good fortune and have just inherited an airplane. They have big plans to use it for good and to help solve a mystery in the nearby mountains. Things seem to be going well but someone keeps sabotaging their efforts. When a lightning storm starts hundreds of fires in the mountain range, hikers ...

A spooky spectacle turns deadly when a singer’s voice is silenced forever. Does an amateur sleuth have the ghost of a chance to unmask the killer before the jack-o'-lantern’s candle is snuffed out?Emerging antiques expert, Dotty Sayers, is excited about traveling to Ireland for a prestigious auction. Alongside her friend, Sergeant Keya Varma, Dotty revels in Dublin’s iconic sights and finds herself spellbound by haunting melodies at the Bram Stoker Festival. But a Halloween parade turns tragic when a musician’s last melody leads to his final breath. With the police operating a ...

Winner of the Firebird Book Award for Summer Beach Read in 2024! If you enjoy Christy Barritt’s Beach Bound Books, you'll adore this cozy mystery set in the Coastal Carolinas… Here’s what reviewers had to say about Murder at Sea Oats Beach: “Those who enjoy reading cozy mysteries with a touch of humor and romance will enjoy Murder at Sea Oats Beach. It makes for an excellent beach read…” ~Crimefictioncritic “Engaging characters, perfect setting and delightful twists kept me guessing.” ~Amazon reviewer “If you love a good mystery, the beach and a bevy of cute, cuddly ...

As usual, on these special dates we celebrate a holiday that gathers many souls to share a unique moment of terror, suspense, mystery, fantasy and courage. That is the goal of this book, to immerse the reader in this fantastic world where anything can happen and curiosity and courage do not go unnoticed at the time of making a decision. This book contains 3 short stories: The secret of the haunted house The Festival of Lost Souls The curse of the sinister dollEach one of them will transport you to a given time and place where you can imagine the universe that is detailed and feel every ...

Clues, Chaos, and Catastrophe Under the Big Top! London, 1899: The circus is in town, but danger is in the spotlight. When a clown is found dangling lifeless from the high wire at the Olympia Amphitheater, Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James are called in to investigate. With rivalries, roaring egos, and deadly secrets lurking behind the curtain, the Baker Street team must act fast to stop the next act from ending in tragedy. To infiltrate the tight-knit world of acrobats, fire-eaters, and animal tamers, Lucy and Jack go undercover as magicians, with the ever-curious Becky as their pint-sized ...

It’s spring in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Lucy and Connor have moved into their new home, at last, a historic cottage on the Nags Head Beach. Lucy is now happily immersed in her work at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library, planning her wedding, and decorating the house. But then a dead body disrupts their peaceful new abode.