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A page-turning psychological thriller in the tradition of Rita Mae Brown, Daniel Hurst, Nelson DeMille, Mare of Easttown, and Girl on the Train, A Stout Death is a boozy mystery well-served with the murderous rampage of Mormon extremists and their quest for power. Dodging death and drinking beer! Headlines scream the news about a shocking murder in Jackson Hole, capturing the attention of former Buffalo police officer and beer expert, Bethany R. Judge.

Tragedy strikes Chikata again! When Noriko Kubo, a local small business coach, is found dead in her back garden, Mei feels the pull of a good mystery and the desire to solve another case, especially at the behest of her best friend. With several suspects that need to be questioned or followed, she has all the skills to help out and the imagination to piece together the clues. But time is not on her side and neither is good luck. Her baby is crying for hours every night, her husband’s restaurant is so popular he’s never around, and her new house is in jeopardy of never being built. Mei ...

She’s found an unlikely consultant to help solve the crime. But this speaking pet might just prove purr-fect…Hannah Murphy yearns for a real news story. But after a strange migraine results in an unexpected ability to talk to her cat, she must keep the kitty-communication skills a secret if she wants to advance from fluff pieces to covering felonies. And when she literally trips over a slain body, she’s shocked her feline companion is the best partner to crack the case.

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.

She came for relaxation, but she found a family in crisis… Mei Yamagawa's first vacation in years takes an unexpected turn when she and her boyfriend Yasahiro are forced to leave their luxurious hot springs resort. Stranded in a small guesthouse on New Year's Eve, Mei finds herself playing chauffeur to a cantankerous old woman with a chip on her shoulder. What should have been a relaxing holiday becomes a crash course in family dysfunction as Mei contends with the bitter old woman's cutting remarks and unreasonable demands. But when Mei rescues a confused elderly lady from the streets, ...

London, 1942. Miss Jane Treen is at her desk in Whitehall sipping a strong coffee when she receives an urgent message about her colleague, codebreaker Arthur Cilento. He’s in danger in Devon, and Jane needs to get there sharpish. But before her bags are properly unpacked, the local teashop owner in Arthur’s village is found lying amidst the scones and teacakes… and she’s dead.

When I, Dove Agnew, set off for Scotland with Dean, I’m dreaming of misty castles, strawberry scones, and uninterrupted romance. What I don’t expect? The Harland Creek Mystery Quilters—and Petunia—following close behind. Our plans take a deadly turn at Thistlebrae Castle when a guest is found murdered. Suddenly, our dream vacation becomes a real-life whodunit. With whispers of a priceless Scottish Thistle Quilt on display at the castle and being the motive of the murder, suspicion runs high. And how far would someone go to keep the castle secrets buried?

Mei Yamagawa’s bad luck is almost at an end… Her tea shop is a week away from opening, she and Yasahiro have planned a trip away, and the future is looking bright and hopeful. But when Yasahiro’s ex-fiancée, Amanda, shows up unexpectedly, demanding his time and presence, all of their plans dissolve. Amanda is tough and drives Mei up the wall, so it’s no surprise when Mei tells her to get lost, only for Amanda to be murdered a few hours later. Yasahiro becomes the prime suspect, and Mei must put everything on hold to help free him. Following Amanda’s past through her digital ...

Mei can never catch a break from mysteries! With her tea shop now open and living her dream life married to Yasahiro Suga, she's just trying to avoid bad luck and live a normal life. But when a friend shows up asking for help with an old missing person's case, Mei can’t resist the pull of a mystery unsolved. She knew the young woman who went missing and had always wondered what happened to her. Now's her chance to find out, even if it turns long-time Chikata residents against her. While Mei is working at the tea shop and helping with the case, she's also assisting her mom on the family ...

Even on vacation, Mei can’t get away from murder. Pregnant and exhausted, Mei travels to Kubako with her friends, Akiko and Kayo, for a relaxing three-day weekend full of festival food and fireworks. Kayo's family owns the local brewery, and they're excited to finally spend some time with Kayo's parents. But when a famous young actress is poisoned during the brewery’s open house, Kayo's father is the main suspect! Now, Mei, Akiko, and Kayo must put their meddling ways to the test. While dodging hotheaded detectives, they gather evidence with the help of Kayo's mother and some nosy ...

Delicious food, sleuthing cats, and small-town murder! Mallory Beck never imagined she’d be Honeysuckle Grove’s next amateur sleuth. After all, she was more at home with a muffin tin than a magnifying glass. But when a casserole delivery to a grieving family leads to her unexpectedly solving her first murder, Mallory realizes life in her quiet little town isn’t as peaceful as it seems.

A wickedly funny sequel to The Murder at World’s End from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ross Montgomery that will delight fans of Knives Out and Thursday Murder Club. Beloved detective duo, Stockingham & Pike, return to solve a murder in the heart of London! London, 1911. Coronation...

She’s got her head in the clouds and a taste for solving crime… Mei Yamagawa is out of luck and out of money. After five years in Tokyo, she has little to show for it besides a laundry list of unrealized dreams. Left without a choice, she returns to her rural Japanese hometown, ready to be branded a failure by her relatives and rivals. At the least, she looks forward to seeing her best friend, until Akiko is accused of murdering her own father. As Mei helps her farmer mother with the crops, she scouts for clues to clear her friend’s name. But during her investigation, she can’t help...

The Black Cats Bookshop by Piergiorgio Pulixi is a forthcoming title from Pine & Cedar Books...

A debut mystery about an unlikely group who discover the body of a crossword setter—and the cryptic clues that could lead to his killer. Nina is a young journalist in the UK. She is also an alcoholic and attends a weekly recovery group, along with bossy former teacher Sandra, crossword-loving...

Les Marges Empoisonnées Un cosy mystery littéraire où chaque mot peut tuer Dans le village paisible de Brambleford, la librairie du Tilleul est un refuge pour les amoureux des livres, des silences feutrés et des rituels bien ancrés. Chaque semaine, un petit groupe d’habitués s’y réunit pour discuter de romans policiers autour d’une tasse de thé. Jusqu’au soir où tout bascule. Une tasse levée. Un instant suspendu. Et une mort qui semble, au premier regard, n’être qu’un tragique accident. Mais dans l’arrière-boutique, Tessa Morel découvre un livre oublié. Un roman ...

Penny Kingston schreibt Liebesromane und liebt Krimis. Darum ist sie auch nach Willow Grove gezogen, schließlich spielt hier ihre Lieblingskrimiserie. Als erste gute Tat rettet Penny das örtliche Café vor dem Ruin und ist nun stolze Teilhaberin des Büchercafés Sweet Crime. Doch dann stolpert sie im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes über Kartons voller geheimnisvoller Bücher – und über eine Leiche! Und anders als die Polizei ist Penny fest davon überzeugt, dass es sich um einen Mord handelt. Kurzerhand stellt sie selbst Nachforschungen an.

Als der Unternehmer Rex Hunter mit eingeschlagenem Schädel auf dem Golfplatz seines prestigeträchtigen Country-Clubs im wunderschönen Chianti aufgefunden wird, besteht kein Zweifel: Es war Mord.

She's battling the cold and a killer's trail… December has set in and just when the rural town of Chikata is recovering from one murder, Mei and her new boyfriend, Yasahiro, find their friend, Etsuko, dead in her apartment. Etsuko was sweet and talented, and now everyone suspects her longtime boyfriend killed her. Mei doesn’t believe it, though, and she vows to help solve the crime. But Mei has more to think about than murder. With the barn gone and their vegetable stores destroyed, she and her mother are down to their last canned goods and no money for heat. Mei’s mom is fortunate to...

In the crisp air of Duck Creek Village, some secrets are best kept hidden. Leo has lived on Cedar Mountain his whole life, knowing its trails like the back of his hand. Cody, a visiting naturalist, prefers the hard data of his falcon-tracking charts. But when the forest’s rarest peregrine falcons begin to vanish, the two must combine local lore with scientific precision to save the mountain’s most majestic hunters. Their journey leads them to The Lofty Nest, an antique shop where history isn't just for sale—it’s alive. Drawn to an artifact once owned by a legendary explorer, Cody ...