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My life was going just fine by most standards. I ran a successful business in a tight-knit magical community, and lived just blocks from a beautiful lake and series of hiking trails. Then Selene showed up. According to some magical code I inherit my aunt's ancient familiar; a grumpy 10-pound cat with a broken filter.

When her husband's niece shows up unexpectedly, drops off a baby, and disappears, Aurora is overwhelmed. And then the niece's husband turns up dead, having met his demise at the end of an ax blade.

Welcome back to Hope Falls, home of the world's smallest but smartest detective. We've missed you so we kept a seat by the fire... Poetry is written in tears, fiction in sweat and literature in blood. —Tara Lee (Lecture to the Lit Wits from Moving Violation) Chloe Boston, meter maid and unofficial sleuth of the Hope Falls Police Department, is on the trail of the Halloween Killer and a second troublesome criminal, the Pumpkin Thief, who has robbed every pumpkin patch in town. Aided by her dog, Blue, and new boyfriend, Alex, Chloe is closing in on Hope Falls public enemies 1 and 2. "I fell...

Jill Gardner has volunteered her Coffee, Books, and More to host a Christmas adopt-a-pet party. Among the potential forever friends is a male terrier named Baby, whose owner died of a heart attack. With few clues to go on, even finding the name of Baby's human is a daunting task. But there's no challenge too big for Jill this holiday season. Playing Santa's Little Helper, Jill is determined to find out what happened - and to fulfill a long-time coming Christmas wish.

All Charlie Payne wants is to lead a normal life and to be a good mom. But Charlie’s not exactly normal. She's from a long line of witches and she can see the dead. Which sometimes makes even going to the bathroom awkward as ghosts have no boundaries. Susan Tate has inherited a beautiful old southern mansion on the coast. Unfortunately, the property came with a million necessary repairs. And ghosts.

Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift arrives at Dashwood House, a glamorously modern hotel in the up-and-coming resort of Galton-next-the-Sea, but all plans for a relaxing stay are scuppered when one of the guests is found dead. The body is found in the writing room, the victim part of a set visiting the seaside town for an engagement party, which happens to include Arbie’s old friend, Val. Familiar with Val and Arbie’s previous experience in solving puzzling crimes, the bride asks the pair to investigate.

Karlsruhe im Morgengrauen: Ein toter Feuerwehrmann liegt auf dem Deich am Rheinufer. Der verlässlichste Zeuge ist ein Schwan mit verletztem Flügel. Ein klarer Fall für Tierflüsterin Kira Mauerfuchs! Doch die Ereignisse überschlagen sich: Bei den Ermittlungen am Deich werden die Polizisten Zeugen einer Explosion - in einem Bau von invasiven Biberratten wurde ein Sprengsatz deponiert. Schlimmer noch: Die Stadt wird erpresst. Der Täter droht, die Deiche zu sprengen - eine Katastrophe! Ein Verdächtiger für beide Taten ist schnell gefunden.

The actor finally got the death scene right, now he was dead, Taylor was sitting right there watching. A locked room mystery where the locked room is a Hollywood soundstage containing one hundred and eleven possible suspects. Nia is visiting ancient Mayan ruins and digging up old secrets. It is either a horrible coincidence or a replay of an old crime. Dill is working on completing three degrees and worried about the conversation he overheard on the bus. Three stories unfolding in three countries.

Auf Sylt werden die letzten Vorbereitungen für das legendäre Motorradtreffen, die Harley-Days, getroffen, als Anna Zeugin eines tödlichen Verkehrsunfalls wird. Im Gegensatz zu ihr geht die Polizei von einem tragischen Unglück aus. Erst als ein weiterer Todesfall zu beklagen ist, nehmen die Beamten die Ermittlungen auf. Besteht zwischen den Todesfällen ein Zusammenhang? Was führt Frank Gustafsons alten Studienkollegen Jörg Neritz wirklich nach Sylt? Anna macht derweil eine brisante Entdeckung, und ein furchtbarer Verdacht kommt auf.

Sonne, Mord und Vino Tinto. Oh, mio Dio, auf diesem Tag liegt kein Segen! Erst müssen Elda und Concetta erfahren, dass sie ihre Seniorenwohnung im Herzen Venedigs nicht mehr bezahlen können. Dann fällt Gondoliere Ernesto genau vor ihrem Fenster in den Kanal und entdeckt dort einen Toten. Mit der Ruhe ist es nun natürlich vorbei. Zumal Venedig auch noch von einer Serie von Raubüberfällen geplagt wird, wie Elda und Concetta beim Einkauf hautnah miterleben müssen.

MISS MARPLE HEIßT JETZT MADAME BEAUMARIE: KRIMISPANNUNG MIT FRANZÖSISCHEM CHARME! Ein toter Dirigent und ein Orchester voller Intrigen. Kurz vor dem Auftakt zu einem Festival der klassischen Musik in Avignon wird der Dirigent tot aufgefunden - erdrosselt mit einer Cellosaite. Und damit nicht genug: Ein Musiker nach dem anderen verstummt in dem sonst so beschaulichen Städtchen - für immer. Schnell wird klar: Zwischen den Musikerinnen und Musikern herrscht ein Konkurrenzkampf, der Dirigent war nicht bei allen beliebt, und auch amouröse Verhältnisse und Affären tragen zum Unfrieden bei.

WIE WEIT WÜRDEST DU GEHEN, UM DEINE LIEBSTEN ZU BESCHÜTZEN? Der Sommer vor zwei Jahren. Die Geschäfte von Bestatter Hermann Thaddäus König laufen schlecht. Als er seinem väterlichen Freund Manfred in einem Akt der Freundschaft beim Übergang ins Jenseits und damit sich selbst aus der Bredouille hilft, bleibt das nicht ohne Folgen. Es führt Hermann Thaddäus (vorerst) heraus aus der Pleite, die Jugendliebe Emma in Hermanns Bett und manchen Bewohner Ingelreins in Königs schwarzes Firmenauto.

DS Rowan Hunter is on the case of a lifetime. Tasked with investigating a series of perplexing deaths, the only lead she has is that each appears to be based on a different classic fairy tale. Far from the stuff of bedtime stories, the press is having a field day with what they have named the Grimm Ripper Murders. But Rowan is about to make an astonishing discovery. One that will turn her whole world on its head. Because she herself is actually a story – a tale being told by a kidnapped writer, who is feeding her clues as the sentences unfurl.

Mandy Monroe is ready for her third act. Newly retired from the school district, she and her husband plan to travel the country in an RV. Or so she thought. Her husband has other ideas. Instead, Mandy packs her suitcase along with her broken heart and joins her movie star daughter in London. Sightseeing, gala events and all the tea and scones you can manage. Things are looking up until Mandy discovers the body of an earl – with a letter opener in his back – and lands in the sights of the lead detective inspector. In a strange country with no friends, Mandy must prove her innocence. ...

Mandy Monroe always thought she would see Paris with her husband, Darius. But since he decided to travel the open road in an RV with some hussy, Mandy is visiting Paris with her movie star daughter, Sasha, who is filming scenes for her new movie. Mandy is looking forward to a weekend of sightseeing, dining and relaxing. When a man falls to his death right in front of her, Mandy's plans change. The police say the fall was accidental, but how does that explain the blackmail note that fell from his pocket? With her British-Indian housekeeper/companion Lila along for weekend, Mandy sets out to ...

He schedules everything. And I mean everything. I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I took this job. I thought it would be simple - pretend to be Mr. Dane Clark's personal assistant, find the missing blueprints, and get out of the Clark Castle for good. But, somehow this socially awkward, tech-genius billionaire has wormed his way into my heart. And even if we survive this mess, I'm not sure I want to leave.

Two people have been targeted. Shots have been fired. Who stands to inherit? Who has the most to lose? Evangeline "Evie" Parker, Countess of Woodridge, thinks it's nothing but an accident, but then an attempt is made on her host's life. Suddenly, all the guests attending the Duke of Hetherington's house party think they are being targeted. Who will be next? Evie and her new chauffeur form an unlikely alliance to discover as much as they can before the killer can get it right.

Wagtail, Virginia, has it all. It's a gorgeous lakeside town with picturesque mountains, old-fashioned inns, friendly pet-loving townsfolk - and the highest murder rate for miles around. A group of wealthy pet moms has come to Wagtail to pamper their furry friends and to organize a glamorous ball to raise money for animal rescue. At the same time, a pet detective also strolls into town working on a case and winds up offending the luxurious ladies. When he's found dead, Hollie and her faithful four-footed companion, Trixie, must now sniff out clues to catch an upper-crust killer.

A friendly feline and a feisty librarian merrily roll along in the newest Bookmobile Cat mystery...until murder stops them in their tracks! It's the summer season in Chilson, Michigan, and the town is packed with tourists ready for a fabulous Fourth of July fireworks show. Minnie Hamilton and her rescue cat, Eddie, have spent a busy day on the bookmobile, delivering good cheer and great reads to even the library's most far-flung patrons. But Minnie is still up for the nighttime festivities, eager to show off her little town to her visiting niece, Katrina.

When Monica Albertson comes to Cranberry Cove - a charming town on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan - to help her half brother, Jeff, on his cranberry farm, the last thing she expects to harvest is a dead body. It seems that Sam Culbert, who ran the farm while Jeff was deployed overseas, had some juicy secrets that soon prove fatal, and Jeff is ripe for the picking as a prime suspect.