Pet Mysteries

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A COLD CASE AT CHRISTMAS: After officially launching her Biscuit Tin Detective Agency, Olive is delighted when she receives her first case. Miss Westmacott asks her to investigate a cold case: the disappearance of her sister, Enid, over 50 years ago. Having waited months for a bite, the detective agency café is finally in business! A COSY COMMUNITY: Together with Hugo, Olive reopens the case and tracks down the remaining ...

The Prickly Pear Murder: An Oscar the Doxie Detective Series – Book 1 Happy Hills is abuzz with excitement when neighbor Mable Goody is found dead in the middle of her prize possession – a large prickly pear cactus. Who could have committed murder in their quiet subdivision? Suspicion immediately turns to Sam and Sara Mitchell and their mini-dachshund Oscar. They’d had a few run-ins with Mable over Oscar spending a little too much time sniffing around her prickly pear. Mable even threatened them with a shotgun if they didn’t keep that wiener dog away from her cactus. Could a ...

When Judge Lundstrom is murdered in her office with her very own gavel leaving her little Pekingese behind, Cam and her crew set out to solve the case. But with Canal Days keeping her team busy, and a falling out between her last two Action Agency members, Cam finds herself searching for a new partner in crime. Josie Jensen, a mobile vet in town for the weekend, fits the bill. Between Josie's keen intuition and her knowledge of the shady bird conservation group that seems to be running the county election for judge, the two of them set out to catch the killer before he flies the coop!

Amidst the picturesque backdrop of Florence, Italy, Emmy award-winning chef, Dani Rosetti, finds herself entwined in a recipe of intrigue and suspense. Summoned by her cherished mentor, the ailing Signora Bruno, Dani is tasked with a crucial role: to evaluate and select the new chef-teacher for the esteemed cooking classes held at the Signora's majestic castle. But what should have been a delightful culinary sojourn takes a dark turn. Three contenders, each showcasing their culinary prowess, are plagued by mysterious threats warning them away from the coveted position. As fears mount, ...

When a string of accidents at The Sweet Stitch escalates into a full-blown poisoning scandal, Violet “Vi” Dumont’s bakery is thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Someone is targeting her livelihood—and her most loyal customer, Mrs. Hazel Thornton, has nearly paid the price with her life. With the townspeople of Pinewood Hollow whispering about sabotage and danger lurking in every recipe, Vi is determined to find out who’s behind the attacks. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous things become. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Vi must rely on...

Love a cozy mystery with dogs? Dive into a fun, clean whodunit featuring three generations of sleuthing family members and their clever canine companions! Join retired detective Maya, tech-savvy son Ethan, and investigative granddaughter Lily as they unravel the secrets of Mason Manor, haunted by a mysterious ghost. With the help of their adorable dogs—wise Digger, kind Dash, and sassy Daisy—they follow cryptic clues through a small town brimming with hidden secrets. Filled with twists, turns, and a special recipe for Parker House Rolls, this short read will keep you reading until the ...

There’s a bad egg in town…can Lily and her friends find out who’s trying to ruin Easter? Lily is a new baker at Paws-N-Pastries, and she has her eye on Jellybean, the newest cat to be welcomed to the refuge there. Like Jellybean, Lily doesn’t have a family to love, and she really wants a companion. While she’s thinking about bringing the kitty home with her, Lily decides to take part in some local events to learn more about the people in town and who they are. She volunteers to work at the local Easter Egg Hunt at the high school and gets to know Evan Rogers, a single dad with ...

La nueva perrita de Katie, Koko, se ha escapado, ¡y ahora la cachorrita blanca está perdida! Pedro y Katie unen fuerzas para investigar. Están sobre la pista de Koko, pero algunas de las pistas no llevan a ningún lado. Aun así, los detectives no se dan por vencidos. Después de todo, ¡resolver este misterio es la única manera de traer a Koko de vuelta a casa!

Past secrets, suspicious characters and a deceased debtor. When Addy lands a job at the chic new spa in Mayhem , she's shocked to discover her debtor – now deceased – in the chair.. With suspicions swirling, Jane is determined to clear her friend's name. With Bruce's support, Jane dives into the secrets hidden beneath the spa's glamour. Underneath, the spa hides more than just beauty treatments - it holds secrets waiting to be uncovered. With her faithful pet Archie by her side, Jane unravels the spa's darkest mysteries. But as danger looms closer, she realizes the truth may be as ...

Some old grudges fester until they explode in dangerous ways. Pam and Paul Bigelow were excited and honored to be hosting the Sunrise Harbor Maine Animal Shelter’s annual Valentine’s Day charity event. They certainly didn’t anticipate their elegant Victorian mansion turning into a cold-hearted crime scene. We’re talking a man strangled with a string twinkling lights, the disappearance of a treasured family heirloom, and shelter dogs cowering in fear. All this happening in the span of a five minutes, all in complete darkness, and none of it making a bit of sense. Who’d want to ...

I’m Honorio, a noble cat. No brag, just fact. On vacation in a mysterious part of France with pink swamps, wild and free white horses and a wandering ghostly salt-marsh woman. My eccentric “owner,” her two devoted friends, and I, are eye-witnesses to a sudden and shocking murder! Was it murder? It was there in the room of this terribly tragic-looking, twisted, creepy mask that some archaeologists unearthed and maybe should not have. The detective in me that I was . . . that I am . . .moves into action. I detect a number of quirky people who are suspicious, if not downright fishy—...

In the charming town of Meadowgrove, secrets don't stay buried for long... Julie Sommers thought running Yarn Haven would be a cozy dream—until a rival shop opens, a collector with too many questions walks in, and a high-profile developer vanishes without a trace. When her vintage crochet piece is stolen in a daring break-in, Julie finds herself tangled in a mystery that threatens to unravel the entire town. Between nosy neighbors, suspicious newcomers, and a certain handsome doctor making her heart race, Julie must stitch together the truth before Meadowgrove’s carefully woven history ...

Something horrifically sinister lurks in the town of Mountain Springs… Sharon Triplett’s life-change was to retreat to the majestic mountains, settle into her inherited family home with her two kids, plucky pet parakeet, Seymour, and try to recover from the tragic death of her husband, a hotshot, undercover, city detective. It was an elegant plan. It should have worked. But then, astoundingly, Seymour, began eerily communicating to her in her dead husband’s voice and Sharon’s life was flipped upside down. Sharon’s been keeping it all hush-hush. Impressive, considering she also has...

A recently widowed city girl. A curious note found by mistake. It’s about time this small town’s cold case mystery is finally solved. When Avery Parker comes home following her husband's untimely death, all she wants is the familiarity and security of her peaceful hometown. All is good until she unexpectedly stumbles upon a cryptic note. Just twenty-six words hastily scrawled on a forgettable piece of paper and that’s all it took for everything in her life to be turned upside down. As Avery scours the town to solve the mystery with old friends and new, she soon learns that in working ...

I’m Seymour…Parakeet Detective. My owner, Sharon, and I are on the Sasquatch watch! The creature stalking quiet Mountain Springs is nosy and newsworthy. We’ll find out more than we bargained for. This monster may hold the key to my human existence in a bird body. But I’ve got to survive to find out. Jump in with Sharon and Seymour for a cozy mystery with a paranormal twist.

Kathy is pet sitting for a cat in a quaint town near the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica. While hiking, a local resident ends up dead - is it an accident or intentional. Help Kathy sort through the clues.

Welcome to "Innvitation to Murder," a captivating cozy mystery set at the picturesque Magnolia Blossom Inn, nestled in the charming town of Clarkstown at the gateway to the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains just outside Charlottesville, VA. Meet Maddie Brooke, recent graduate of UVA Charlottesville, and a young woman who unexpectedly inherits the inn from her late grandmother, Polly Brooke. With the support of her best friends: computer wizard Lionel Hogan and intern physician Lily Chung, Maddie sets out to breathe new life into the inn and honor her grandmother's legacy while ...

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. Karen McLaren has organised what she believes will be the perfect Yuletide celebration: a murder mystery evening based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It’s being held at Club Britannia; attendees are attired in period costume, and traditional food is on the menu. Everything has been planned to perfection… …one of the guests dying, however, isn’t something that’s been scheduled. A fictional murder mystery transforming into a real murder investigation throws Castillo ...

A Wedding, a Secret… and a Cruel Killer - The Worrisome Wedding Mystery. The final adventure in the epic Tansy & Hank series and the incredible events that take place in the small town of Pine Ridge. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries. Tansy is trying to plan her wedding to detective Nathan when she finds herself trapped in a new mystery that needs solving before the vows can take place. “Did you hear? Have you talked to Nathan? They found Sally Conrad!” “What? Where’s she been?” I exclaim, jumping off the bench and reaching for my phone. “I don’t have anything from him. ...

We’re back in Spookie again for the tenth adventure. Sheriff Frank Lester is trying to solve two heinous murders, and, as usual, old lady Myrtle, who used to see ghosts all the time, but not so much lately, just has to get involved. By sheer determination and her usual stubbornness she forces the sheriff to let her help solve the crimes. Old Myrtle has other troubles, though. A strange ethereal white entity is stalking her, and she fears it’s the angel of death. Abigail is busy painting a mural for Vicki’s new chocolate shop, and Kate at The Delicious Circle has hired a homeless woman...