Lauren Carr

"Lauren Carr's books are never boring, that's for sure. They entertain, give us a good mystery to dig into, keep the reader guessing, give us a few good laughs and make us eager for the next book. Warning: Lauren Carr's series are addictive, so be ready to read more than just one book!" - Laura...

Four pulse-pounding mysteries. One unstoppable couple. The origin of the Thorny Rose. Jessica Faraday and Murphy Thornton are brilliant, bold, and deadly together — the ultimate power couple in the world of crime-solving. But every legend has an origin story.

Two chilling murders with a single, shocking connection—both victims betrayed Bryce Greyson, making her the prime suspect in this gripping whodunit! Four years after Bryce’s unfaithful husband is brutally gunned down, her boyfriend-stealing former roommate’s remains are unearthed beneath a...

Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries Box Set (Books 1-4) Dive into the thrilling Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries with this exclusive box set, featuring the first four books in Lauren Carr’s bestselling series! Join retired FBI agent Chris Matheson and his quirky “Geezer Squad” as they...

One spring morning, Jodi Gibbons got up and went to school as she did every day. Her young life went sideways though when the police found that her mother had been brutally killed during the night....

You can't move to the next chapter of your life without tying up loose ends in the previous one. True crime blogger Erica Hart's fresh start in Spencer turns deadly when a dark shadow darts across the mountain road, sending her SUV plunging into Deep Creek Lake. Deputy Chief Dusty O'Meara thinks...

Folks in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, claim that where Nikki Bryant goes, trouble is not far behind. Her refusal to back down from a challenge has made Nikki Bryant a top investigative journalist....

Three years ago, the nation gasped in horror when the President of the United States barely escaped an assassination attempt that left two dead - the vice president’s wife and the attempted assassin....

"I'm working on the greatest mystery ever." Those were the haunting final words from legendary mystery novelist Mercedes Livingston—before she vanished without a trace from the fog-shrouded halls of Hill House Hotel.

Homicide Detective Cameron Gates learned long ago that there is no such thing as a typical murder case. Each mystery is special in its own right. The homicide of a successful executive, husband, and father seems open and shut....

A chance encounter in the city shatters retired FBI agent Chris Matheson’s world when he spots Blair, his late wife, alive—years after the State Department declared her dead in a terrorist attack overseas. Driven by this chilling revelation, Chris and his covert team of retired law...

“An exciting mystery with plenty of intriguing and enigmatic characters, It's Murder, My Son is not a read that should be missed for mystery fans.” (Midwest Book Reviews) What started out as the worst day of Mac Faraday's life would end up being a new beginning. After a messy divorce hearing...

It’s a bittersweet reunion for Mac Faraday when members of his former homicide squad arrive at the Spencer Inn. While it is sweet to attend the wedding of the daughter of a former colleague, it is a bitter reminder that the mother of the bride had been the victim of a double homicide on her...

In today’s hectic world, many whodunit fans don’t have time to get their mystery fix diving into a whole novel. Lauren Carr’s Spring Thaw is for these fans - but that doesn’t mean whodunit fans who do have time can’t dive in as well. Spring Thaw features retired federal agent Chris...

Perfection can be a fatal endeavor. Frustrated with their busy schedules, Murphy Thornton and Jessica Faraday attempt to find togetherness by scheduling a weekly date night. The last thing Jessica Faraday expected for her date night was to take a couple’s gourmet cooking course at the Stepford...

Not wanting to wait until their big day to start their life of wedded bliss, Mac Faraday and his lady love, Archie Monday, decide to elope....

With murder on the ballot, Mac Faraday and the gang - including old friends from past cases - dive in to clear Gnarly's name, catch a killer, and save Spencer....

When Homicide Detective Cameron Gates befriends Dolly, the little old lady who lives across the street, she is warned not to get lured into helping the elderly woman....

Two people are brutally murdered in their summer place on Deep Creek Lake. Suspected of the murders, former child star and one-time teenybopper idol Lenny Frost takes innocent bystanders hostage in a local pub and demands that Mac Faraday find the killer. Can Mac save the hostages and himself...

Spring is in the air. In Deep Creek Lake, the burst of blossoms on the trees has the effect of a starting pistol in the race to get the resort area ready in time for the seasonal residents return to Spencer, Maryland. This year, the Spencer Inn, Mac Faraday's five-star resort, has the added duty...