Murder Mystery

She's rich and bored. This homicide has no motive. Determined to get to the truth, can a socialite solve the murder before she's next? Boston, 1933. Amanda Burnside yearns for more. Dutifully hitting the social scene and volunteering for charity, the young former debutante is delighted to be dating a doctor yet wishes for excitement. But she wasn't expecting a stroll on Boston Common with her beau to end with the discovery of a dead body. Shocked by the experience, Amanda ignores her parents' wishes and resolves to follow the clues to uncover the perpetrator. But with shady characters, ...

When an innocent man goes on the run from police, Sylvia finds herself harboring an accused murderer. Drawn into investigating the violent crime, her search for the truth leads her into the unfamiliar world of betting and horseracing.

She’s excited by a new job assignment working with the Mayor. But things quickly get dark as she finds murder and deceit lurk in the corridors of City Hall. Public servants in City Hall aren’t being very honest with the public. When a citizen reports an employee’s attempt at extortion, all hell breaks loose. And then that worker is murdered. Detective Halloran investigates with the perspective of his girlfriend, Amanda, an amateur sleuth. It’s his job on the line but she is pulled in out of curiosity and to avoid the drama at home. As they dig deeper, they find another layer of ...

She traded the rat race to work in an academic lab. Instead of peace and quiet, she discovers jealousy, treachery and murder. And she may be next. COVID, a stressful job and the end of Gemma’s marriage signaled a need to change everything in her life. Finding a job in public information in a university affiliated lab near Raleigh run by a world-renowned researcher seemed like a dream come true. Lured by warmer weather, a pay raise, cheaper rent and a scenic commute, she wasn’t prepared for another cutthroat environment. Or the murder of a researcher found in a chimp’s cage. Relieved ...

Can a female amateur sleuth and the small-town detective peel back the lies before they find another body? Or is he part of the problem? Gemma and her police detective boyfriend are on the Carolina coast for a vacation and a bit of work. But she is soon pulled into the mystery of the death of a museum docent, disappearing artifacts and a sketchy museum director. Things take a turn for the worse when she begins to suspect that her boyfriend may abandon his career altogether as he reconnects with dodgy old friends. With money on his mind, will he ditch everything—including their ...

A peaceful Sunday takes a tragic turn when a gravely ill man, left alone in an eerily silent house, is brutally murdered. In a shocking twist, the clumsy cop at the scene accuses the priest, who had come to administer the late rites. To Amanda Burnside’s distress, the priest is her future brother-in-law. Her detective fiancé insists on exonerating his brother which means working with a nemesis who jumps to every wrong conclusion. Why kill a dying man? Is it for the alleged fortune in gold? And who knows where it is hidden? There are plenty of suspects with an axe to grind and a lost ...

She lives a comfortable life But when a posh neighbor is murdered, she fears she’ll lose her hard-won independence. Boston, 1930’s. Amanda Burnside feels she’s coming into her own. Having finally convinced her parents that working in her father’s law firm as an investigator is an acceptable job for a young woman, the former debutante believes anything is possible. But when a client’s husband is killed, she fears the sordid details will derail her career plans. Determined not to go back to life as a pampered socialite, Amanda shares the clues of the investigation with her detective...

She turned down marriage to prove her independence. What she didn’t bargain for was a murder. 1933. Amanda Burnside’s new project is creating a children’s clinic in the colorful, ethnic, under-served North End. It’s busy, noisy, bustling, and she’s challenged by the differences from her upper-class upbringing. She soon questions her choices when she stumbles across the murder of a young man. Warned off from asking further questions only fuels her curiosity to solve the case. Detective Halloran is assigned to sift through the motives and evasions of too many suspects. But his ...

Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town. But she can't shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. She knew Sal when she was a child, and he was always so kind to her. How could he possibly have been a killer?

In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together, they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club. When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case.

Fourteen years ago, prosecutor Jessica Yardley's husband went to prison for a series of brutal murders. She's finally created a life with her daughter and is a well-respected attorney. She's moving on. But when a new rash of homicides has her ex-husband, Eddie, written all over them - the nightmares of her past come back to life.

Nurse Gemma Tate is heartbroken when she hears that one of her young charges at the Foundling Hospital has been killed. She knows that police inspector Sebastian Bell will work tirelessly to uncover the truth, but obstructed by the curt matron, he’ll need her help navigating the cloistered world of the orphanage.

Detective Jenna Murphy comes to the Hamptons to solve a murder - but what she finds is more deadly than she could ever imagine. No. 7 Ocean Drive is a gorgeous, multi-million-dollar beachfront estate in the Hamptons, where money and privilege know no bounds. But its beautiful gothic exterior hides a horrific past: It was the scene of a series of depraved killings that have never been solved. Neglected, empty, and rumored to be cursed, it's known as the Murder House, and locals keep their distance.

Cash and Sheriff Wheaton make for a strange partnership. He pulled her from her mother's wrecked car when she was three. He's kept an eye out for her ever since. It's a tough place to live - northern Minnesota along the Red River. Cash navigated through foster homes, and at 13 was working farms. She's tough as nails, five feet two inches, blue jeans, blue jean jacket, smokes Marlboros, drinks Bud Longnecks. Makes her living driving truck. Playing pool on the side.

The Sandoval Mystery is a gripping murder mystery set in Washington, D.C., during the 1920s. Immerse yourself in a chilling tale of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists as a remote lodge becomes the scene of a baffling crime. During a relentless blizzard, Dr. Walker and Nurse Allison Henderson are called to care for the ailing Paul Sandoval at Sandoval Lodge, an eerie farmhouse-turned-hunting-lodge. As the storm rages outside, the lodge's isolated location adds to the mounting tension, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story takes a ...

A murder mystery book set in London during the early 20th century. In the heart of early 20th-century London, amidst advancing medical science and shadowy criminal underworlds, *Murder in the Fall* unravels a gripping tale of intrigue, bravery, and relentless pursuit of truth. Dr. Bryan Gray, an aspiring researcher and dedicated house surgeon, finds himself thrust into a world of danger and conspiracy as he navigates the cobbled streets and dark alleys of London, seeking justice and love. Dr. Bryan Gray’s plans to resign from St. Timothy's Hospital for a promising research opportunity are...

Lola and Polly were expecting a relaxing weekend getaway in the serene mountains, far from the bustling streets of Fawnwood and the daily grind of Lola's beloved Gallery Café. But their tranquil retreat at the White Stag Inn quickly turns into a storm of mystery and danger. On their very first night, the peaceful ambiance is shattered by the murder of Russ Stafford, a powerful entrepreneur with a shadowy past. As a fierce storm rages outside, cutting off all power and any chance of outside help, the inn is plunged into darkness, and the guests are left stranded with a killer among them. ...

Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim—the Thursday Murder Club—are still riding high off their recent real-life murder case and are looking forward to a bit of peace and quiet at Cooper’s Chase, their posh retirement village. But they are out of luck. An unexpected visitor—an old pal of Elizabeth’s (or perhaps more than just a pal?)—arrives, desperate for her help. He has been accused of stealing diamonds worth millions from the wrong men and he’s seriously on the lam.

A murder mystery book set in France and England during the late 19th century. In the enthralling pages of "Murder of a Servant Girl," follow the gripping tale of Harlow and his fortuitous meeting with Baron Le Sage in Paris, which ultimately sets the stage for a complex and riveting murder investigation. While awaiting the arrival of his friend Hugo Buford in Paris, Harlow is inadvertently drawn into a labyrinthine murder mystery when he encounters Baron Le Sage. A series of seemingly coincidental events—including a peculiar accident involving a hat-sketcher named Jean Ridgway—propels ...

A mystery book set in Brighton during the early 20th century. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of early 20th-century Brighton, "Mystery in Brighton" delves into the tumultuous life of Mark Kramer, a successful novelist who finds himself teetering on the brink of financial ruin. The story unfolds in a time when creditor pressures and societal expectations clash, setting a suspenseful and mysterious stage in the artistic and serene coastal town. The crux of the drama involves themes of deception, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of human relationships, making it a riveting tale within...