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Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith

The peace of the town of Bear Creek in the Southern Sierra is disrupted by the unusual death of the owner of the local inn. Though resident Deputy Tempe Crabtree’s job is not to investigate a murder case, she feels compelled to get involved when her friend Nick Two John is arrested. She realizes there are several people who wanted the victim dead, including his wife. As she continues to discover clues she puts her job, her wedding planning, and herself in danger.

Bargain Book: Murder and Marinara by Rosie Genova

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Author Victoria Rienzi takes a break from writing murder mysteries—only to find herself caught in the middle of a real one . . .

Victoria heads back to the Jersey shore to explore her family’s roots and the specialty Italian cuisine their restaurant, the Casa Lido, is famous for. But she barely hits town before she finds that Oceanside Park is abuzz about a reality show slated to film on its beach. Not everyone in the cozy seaside town is happy with the news, and Victoria’s family is leading the protest.

But when the show’s brash producer winds up face down in the tomato garden after eating at the restaurant, things look bleak for the Rienzi clan—and Victoria finds herself in some hot pasta water. She served the dead man his last meal, her ex-boyfriend prepared it, and now the Casa Lido is on the verge of closing. Adding to her troubles is a nosy journalist, a determined prosecutor, and a plateful of suspects, all spelling a recipe for disaster. That’s when her formidable nonna gives her a new job: solve the murder before the summer season starts and save the Casa Lido.

With her deadline only days away, this saucy sleuth jumps into action—but can Victoria serve up the culprit before it’s too late?

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Targeted Age Group: 35-85

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Falling into Magic : Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

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Falling into Magic : Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

An accidental journey through a magic mirror to an enchanted land. A mysterious newfound family. Destiny Falls is a wonder, but the magic is tainted by danger. Can Hayden and her clever, sassy sidekick remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical new life here? ~ “Absolutely brilliant, delightful, magical story. This is one book that you cannot stop reading.”

Frayed Ends by Sally J. Ling

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Frayed Ends by Sally J. Ling

Leaving her hectic job as a news producer in Washington, D.C., was never part of Randi Brooks’ plan, but when she learns of her parents’ tragic deaths, she has no choice but to rush home to Boca Raton, Florida. When she finds out their deaths weren’t accidental, things take a turn toward the dangerous. Toss in a fire and theft at the family-owned fabric store and upholstery shop and an unscrupulous real estate developer willing to do whatever it takes to get her property, and things become deadly.

To complicate matters more, a mysterious but handsome man living in the guest house and an attractive detective harboring a high school crush are both vying for Randi’s affection.

While Randi struggles to make some difficult decisions regarding her parents’ business, her job in D.C., and her conflicting feelings toward both men, the three of them must find out who murdered Randi’s parents before the killer strikes again.

Miss Riddell and the Heiress by P.C. James

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Miss Riddell and the Heiress by P.C. James

A lost fortune. A desperate hunt for answers. Can a persistent investigator unearth the truth and save a life?

Sydney, Australia, 1977. Miss Riddell just survived a mind-numbing audit. So when she’s approached by an Australian woman seeking to prove she’s entitled to inherit an affluent English estate, the amateur sleuth is tickled by the chance to crack an easy case. But when she heads to England and discovers the aristocratic claim has no substance, she didn’t expect her dissatisfied client to follow… or the danger she would attract.

Helping the Aussie further her cause, Miss Riddell believes there’s nothing left to uncover until she saves the woman from a hit and run. And with her keen eye spotting threats lurking in the shadows, the talented accountant is determined to expose a secret worthy of murder…

Can Miss Riddell unravel a sinister scheme before someone’s greed sends the poor soul to her grave?

Miss Riddell and the Heiress is the intriguing fourth book in the Miss Riddell Cozy Mystery series. If you like whip-smart heroines, compelling clues, and sensational twists, then you’ll love P.C. James’ captivating tale.

In The Beginning, There Was a Murder by P.C. James

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In The Beginning, There Was a Murder by P.C. James

A secret liaison. A violent murder. Can one woman solve the crime without joining the body count?
Northern England, 1953. Pauline Riddell has grand ambitions for her future at the armament factory. So, when her closest workmate reveals a salacious affair with a married man, Pauline refuses to risk her career by listening to the scandal. But she’s shaken to her core when the police arrive with news of her best friend’s homicide.
Desperate for justice, Pauline’s insistent poking into the investigation only makes her the prime suspect. And now to clear her name, she must unravel a web of deadly clues entangling her in a sinister plot.
Can Pauline catch the killer before they strike again?

Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith

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Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith

Deputy Tempe Crabtree arrests fellow Native American Nick Two John at a protest against logging. He berates her for her lack of knowledge of her Indian heritage. When he becomes the major suspect in the murder of the owner of the local inn, she feels sure he is not the guilty one and she begins her own investigation. When someone tried to kill her, she knows she’s on the right track.

End of the Trail by Marilyn Meredith

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End of the Trail by Marilyn Meredith

Tempe Crabtree is the resident deputy of the mountain community of Bear Creek. Volunteering to help find a missing hiker in the high Sierra leads to a murder investigation, an unhappy ghost, and a threat to her life.

Free Book: Polar Bear Dawn by Lyle Nicholson

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Frank Mueller, an Alaskan Detective is twice divorced, on his third stint from rehab and given a case he knows will end his career on a bad note.

Two bodies have been discovered in an oil camp on the Arctic Ocean. One body was outside being devoured by a polar bear, the other strangled in her room. Is there a killer on the loose?

Two days later, the murders get more complicated. Two bodies from the same company are found in Northern Canada. Is this a copycat killer?

A Canadian Detective will stumble upon some clues that will terrify governments and oil companies. Can she convince the American Detective what she has found is real?

If you love thrillers with multiple twists and turns, and black humor where the bad guys are sometimes more misguided than bad, then you’ll enjoy this series.

Download Polar Bear Dawn to see the trouble that Detective Bernadette Callahan of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police can get into when she rides her instincts and not her horse.

The rest of the series is Pipeline Killers, (book two) Climate Killers, (book three) and Black Wolf Rising, (prequel). Hit the download button to start your new adventures today!

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About the Author
Lyle Nicholson is the author of five novels, two novellas and a short story, as well a contributor of freelance articles to several newspapers and magazines in Canada.

In his former life, he was a bad actor in a Johnny Cash movie, Gospel Road, a disobedient monk in a monastery and a failure in working for others.

He would start his own successful sales agency and retire to write full time in 2011. The many characters and stories that have resided inside his head for years are glad he did.

He lives in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada with his lovely wife of many years where he indulges in his passion for writing, cooking and fine wines.

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Dog Park Romeo by M K Scott

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Dog Park Romeo by M K Scott

Nala and Max think they’re ready for anything, but when a smooth-talking charmer sets his sights on unsuspecting women and their hard-earned cash, Nala discovers she may be in over her head.

With overzealous friends and family eager to help, her former crush in need of her assistance, and the Dog Park Romeo a step ahead of everyone, it will be up to her to keep everyone in line and not lose sight of the goal. That proves more difficult than she anticipated when she learns what her former crush wants her to do for him.

Decoys, sting operations, foibles, mishaps, and affairs of the heart are only the beginning of what happens when good intentions turn bad.

Can Nala rein in the madness and prove she has the skills to bring an elusive thief to justice?

Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith

Bargain Book: Murder and Marinara by Rosie Genova

Falling into Magic : Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

Frayed Ends by Sally J. Ling

Miss Riddell and the Heiress by P.C. James

In The Beginning, There Was a Murder by P.C. James

Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith

End of the Trail by Marilyn Meredith

Free Book: Polar Bear Dawn by Lyle Nicholson

Dog Park Romeo by M K Scott

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