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A hidden journal. A haunted bracelet. A cat with a nose for danger. And a lighthouse murder that won’t stay quiet…Back on Maine’s rugged coast, artist Emily Harper is settling into her creaky home and its secret-stuffed attic when she uncovers a trove of nautical curios —an old compass, a spyglass, a locket-etched map, even a sextant —that hint at a legend entwined with her family’s past. The bracelet on her wrist doesn’t help her sleep —it pulls her into dizzying flashes of elsewhere, the kind that feel too true to ignore.

Laid off and laying low, I wasn’t looking for trouble—but trouble found me anyway. When stuntwoman Whitley Leland is banished to the mountain town of Arrow Springs to “keep an eye” on her spirited grandmother Bobbie, she’s counting the days until she can return to Los Angeles. But things take a sudden turn when Kit—the precocious rescue Chihuahua she's inherited—leads her to a neighbor sprawled at the bottom of her back steps. Bobbie, undeterred by her age and fueled by a passion for mystery-solving (and possibly sherry), believes something more sinister is afoot.

At the Foxberry Falls Annual Sheep and Wool Festival, investigating a murder is like trying to knit with spaghetti: Slippery. Tangled. And bound to unravel at the worst possible moment. The local festival should've been a breeze, but when the event treasurer and woman Foxberry residents love to...

I'm a small-town accountant, not a detective—but when my latest client ends up dead, I'm suddenly neck-deep in another murder mystery. Archibald Windsor was a sweet old man who just wanted to leave his money to charity. Too bad someone wanted him dead first. Now, I'm stuck dodging shady...

Behind the shelves of The Secret Bookcase, where the sun slants through the windows onto rows of classic crime novels, a body lies Bookseller Annie Murray is thrilled when the mystery-themed book festival she sets up to revive the dwindling fortunes of her workplace and sanctuary seems poised...

After a long, snowy winter on Daybreak Island, Maddie and her cat cafe crew are finally ready to embrace the spring, though life is anything but calm. With Val and Ethan's wedding taking center stage, Maddie finds herself juggling wedding plans alongside a new and unexpected venture—a generous donation has made her the co-owner of a traveling cat cafe truck. To kick off the new chapter, she seizes the chance to take the truck on its inaugural trip to a cat literary festival in Provincetown, accompanied by her family and some of the shelter crew.

Retired actress Guinevere 'Gwinny' Tuffel is finding life hard after inheriting her late father's run-down house and discovering she's broke. But Gwinny is delighted to be at Hayburn Stead for her best friend Tina's wedding to a handsome Italian business magnate. However, before they get the chance to declare 'till death do us part', the husband-to-be is found dead in the library and Tina is accused of his murder. Convinced of her friend's innocence, Gwinny must uncover the real killer from a pool of larger-than-life suspects.

A cosy, heartwarming story about finding courage, caring for others and the tremendous power of books. Translated from Japanese, The Cat Who Saved Books is the international bestseller from Sosuke Natsukawa. 'Enchanting' – The Observer Grandpa used to say it all the time: books have tremendous...

Murder is never just a walk in the park . . . When friends Louise and Irina find a dead body in the local park whilst walking their dogs, they are soon drawn into the mystery of who murdered local entrepreneur Phil Creasey. Phil used to be a member of their dog walking community – nicknamed...

The second novel in one of the most beloved crime series of all time - more than 25 million copies of the Mikeneko Holmes books sold in Japan Detective Katayama is leaving the force . . . . . . eventually. But with his resignation letter gathering dust on his boss's desk, he is faced with a case...

When Althea Ravenspell agrees to take in the granddaughter she’s barely met, she expects nerves, adjustment, maybe teenage attitude—not a full-blown haunting in her son’s old bedroom. Pillows fly, temperatures drop, and a lilac-scented spirit whispers a single plea: Find the key. As Althea investigates the mysterious message, she uncovers a chilling link to America’s most dangerous haunted mansion—and realizes the ghost isn’t after her at all. It wants Carly.

It's the day of the Christchurch Dog Show. The whole town is aquiver with excitement. The ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency are hoping to make lots of new furry friends. After a very dramatic Best Biscuit Catcher competition, Fiona, Sue, and Daisy from the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop come across a shocking scene. The dog show's vet is performing CPR on a woman. The ladies rush over, but it's too late. Back at the shop, the ladies learn that the poor woman was murdered. Someone injected Sylvia Steadman with something very nasty indeed.

Some houses whisper. Others refuse to let go. As Carly Ravenspell grows more confident in her abilities, her grandmother’s stories take a chilling turn. The tale of her own home—a house where residents vanish every twenty-seven years—is the next fireside tale. But the past isn’t the only thing stirring. When the two turn their attention to Blackwood Manor, Carly finds herself investigating a haunting in the present day—one marked by strange occurrences, restless spirits, and a house that seems determined to reveal its secrets on its own terms.

After solving their shepherd's murder, the flock, led by their new shepherdess Rebecca, embarks on a European journey, settling near a French château for the winter. Their new home, however, is shrouded in mystery. Sheep from a previous flock have vanished, deer are found dead under suspicious...

This mouse is anything but quiet… and she may hold the key to a Halloween crime. Hobby farmer and sleuth Ivy Galloway isn’t a huge fan of Halloween but a themed rescue event in Thistledown might just change her mind. What’s not to love about a costume party, a corn husk maze and a haunted house? The skeletons are all fake… until they’re not. Millicent is a mouse on a mission. Being trapped in a reputedly haunted house has slowed her down but now she’s ready to grab life by the tail. Meeting Ivy gives her a ticket out into the world, where a crime has rocked the quaint community.

Something is not right with George the shepherd. His sheep have gathered around him outside the cozy Irish village of Glennkill to assess the situation. George has cared for the sheep, reading them books every night, and now he lies pinned to the ground with a spade. His flock, far savvier about the workings of the human mind than your average sheep, sets out to find George’s killer, led by Miss Maple, the smartest sheep in Glennkill (and possibly the world).

She’s embraced her gift, but this time, the whispers may be more wicked than she can handle. Carly Ravenspell has spent months uncovering spirits' secrets, but when her latest vision leads her to the ominous Graymoor Lighthouse, the stakes are higher than ever. The chilling whispers from a ghostly music box pull her toward a past soaked in sorrow, a murder unsolved, and a spirit desperate for justice. As Carly dives into the haunting mystery, she discovers a terrifying truth—she’s not just hearing the whispers, she’s part of them.

Things are booming at the Tucson Valley Retirement Community, and Rosi and her team at the senior center are very excited to be chosen as the location for the Southwest Arizona Senior Dancing with the Pros Competition where one female and one male resident will be chosen to compete at the state level. But things are never simple. When the professional dancers arrive in Tucson Valley to meet their senior partners, nerves get rattled and jealousy rages, leading to a most unfortunate ending for one unlucky dancer that may derail the improved status of the retirement community.

Marriage? It can be absolute murder. Wedding planner for the rich and famous, Felicity Philips is aiming to land the biggest gig of her life – the next royal wedding. But there are a few obstacles in her way … Between murderous bridezillas, psychotic mothers-in-law, vengeful dress designers, jealous ex-lovers, and more, Felicity has her work cut out just making it to each big day. Delve into this series of hilarious tales and discover thrilling mysteries that will take your breath away and characters you will wish were your friends.