Death Among the Diamonds

Author: Fliss Chester

Category: Cozy Mystery

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Deal starts: September 24, 2024

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Everyone in 1920s London knows the Honourable Cressida Fawcett: fiercely independent (though never apart from her little pug Ruby), lover of martinis and interior designer extraordinaire. She’s solved many crimes of fashion… so how about murder? Cressida Fawcett is heading to the English countryside for a weekend of cocktails and partying at her friend’s glamorous mansion, the location of a recent diamond heist. But just hours after her arrival, Cressida is woken by an almighty scream. Rushing to the landing, she looks down into the great hall to find a trembling maid standing next to the body of Harry, the friendly young chandelier cleaner.Everyone believes Harry’s death was an accident. But as Cressida examines the opulent hall and the beautiful grounds, she thinks something darker is afoot. Why clean a chandelier in the early hours of the morning? And who overheard Harry boasting about coming into unexpected wealth? A small piece of torn silk found near the body has Cressida looking at the guests’ elegant clothes with fresh eyes…The short-tempered Detective insists that she keeps her curious nose out of the investigation, but it’s Cressida who realises the stolen diamonds were hidden in the sparkling chandelier. Convinced there is a connection between the theft and the murder, the case takes a sinister turn when a guest is killed in his sleep after a brandy-fuelled night of cards. With everyone unable to leave, can Cressida’s sharp eye for detail catch the killer before another life is taken?An absolutely gripping and utterly charming 1920s murder mystery packed with wit, glamour and intrigue. The perfect whodunnit for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Downton Abbey!What readers are saying about Death Among the Diamonds:'I absolutely loved it… Clever, funny, charming.' T E Kinsey, best-selling mystery writer of the Lady Hardcastle series‘So much fun. Think Wooster and Jeeves meets Downton Abbey doing a mystery. I was laughing out loud… Twists, turns and red herrings keep you guessing to the end. Just super.’ Goodreads reviewer ??????????‘Very Agatha Christie-esque… Literally never a dull moment… The twists and turns just kept on coming right until the final scene and I simply couldn’t avoid being tripped up by the red herrings… I was always on the edge of my seat… Wonderful.’ @Fiction_Books??????????‘Loved loved loved… Can't wait to read more of Cressy and her faithful little pug Ruby… fantastic… Couldn't put it down… It was gripping and I wanted to know who dun it!!’ NetGalley reviewer ??????????‘Exceptional… Nail-biting… A terrific crime caper featuring a wonderful new amateur sleuth who is bound to become a huge favourite.’ Bookish Jottings ??????????‘I absolutely loved this… There were lots of twists and turns, plenty of suspects, and all the red herrings you could dream of. It was incredibly fun… I did not want this book to end and I can't wait for more adventures with Cressida!’ Book Frolic ??????????‘I love Cressida!... Fantastic… Filled with laughs, sass, and moments of pure genius. The scenery was beautifully described… The house was very much a character with as many layers and secrets as those staying there.’ KKEC Reads??????????‘I loved this!… A romp from start to finish. The main character is a gem… I can hardly wait to ride along on more of Cressida's adventures.’ Goodreads reviewer ??????????‘Very Agatha Christie with a bit of Dorothy L Sayers. Absolutely loved it. Can’t wait for the next.’ NetGalley reviewer ??????????

The Whole Enchilada

Author: Diane Mott Davidson

Category: Cozy Mystery

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Deal starts: September 23, 2024

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"Today's foremost practitioner of the culinary whodunit." –Entertainment WeeklyCaterer and sleuth extraordinaire Goldy Schulz jumps from the frying pan into the fire as she tries to solve a puzzling murder that is much too close to home, in this latest entry in the New York Times bestselling culinary mystery series from Diane Mott Davidson.Amateur sleuth and caterer extraordinaire Goldy Schulz has overcome her share of culinary disasters, not to mention a taste (or two) of death. But all that experience is little preparation when one of Goldy’s best friends collapses and dies at a birthdy party.The autospsy reveals that the death wasn’t a heart attack as everyone presumed. It was something far more nefarious. Someone added a sprinkle of poison to the victim’s plate. Suddenly, suspicion falls on the caterer who provided the party’s food: Goldy herself!Then another caterer—a woman who suspiciously resembles Goldy—is stabbed, and Goldy is attacked outside her own house. A devious killer is on the loose, and he wants to serve Goldy up on a platter. But the irrepressible sleuth

The Accidental Alchemist

Author: Gigi Pandian

Category: Cozy Mystery

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Deal starts: September 23, 2024

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"Filled with magic, intrigue, and humor, this series is sure to delight fans of cozy mysteries and urban fantasy."?

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A chance for a new beginning in Portland, Oregon. A stowaway from Paris. Can alchemist Zoe Faust solve the mystery of an ancient book in time to save her new friend?

Unpacking her belongings in her new fixer-upper house, alchemist Zoe Faust can't help but notice she's picked up a stowaway. Dorian Robert-Houdin is a living, breathing gargoyle?not to mention a master of French cuisine?and he needs Zoe's expertise to unlock the secrets of a centuries-old text. Zoe, who's trying to put her old life behind her, isn't so sure she wants to reopen her alchemical past...until a crime committed on her front porch leaves her no choice.

Don't miss the first novel in the award-winning series from USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian!

Includes recipes!

Praise

Winner of the Left Coast Crime Lefty Award."Gigi Pandian's pen never disappoints." ?

New York Times

bestselling author Juliet Blackwell"Zoe and Dorian are my new favorite amateur-sleuth duo!" ?

New York Times

bestselling author Victoria Laurie"Mysterious, captivating, and infused with the rich history of the Northwest...fantastic." ?

Portland Book Review

"This reviewer is eagerly anticipating more from this series, and a return of a cast more fun than an episode of Portlandia."?

RT Book Reviews

"A whimsical and charming supernatural mystery."?

Mystery Scene

“A supernatural cozy series that hits high marks." ?

Library Journal

"Pandian sets this series apart from other fluffy paranormal mysteries with Zoe's cute nonhuman sidekick and some mouthwatering vegan recipes." ?

Publishers Weekly

"Readers won't want to put this book down." ?

Vegetarian Journal

"[A]n eccentric and charming cast of characters readers are going to want to spend more time with." ?

RT Book Reviews Online

"A magical, whimsical cozy that will delight readers who enjoy Juliet Blackwell and Heather Weber mysteries!"?Agatha Award-winning author Avery Aames (aka Daryl Wood Gerber)

Saddled with Murder

Author: Eileen Brady

Category: Cozy Mystery

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Deal starts: September 22, 2024

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First in a new vet books mystery series, perfect for fans of cozy mysteries by Miranda James and Leann Sweeney!Veterinarian and amateur sleuth Kate Turner has her hands full trying to juggle two boyfriends, a thriving practice, and a criminal investigationIt's the Christmas season and veterinarian Kate Turner is not feeling very jolly. She's overworked, unappreciated, and dealing with two dissatisfied clients. Throw in a very complicated personal life and Kate's definitely got a case of the holiday blues.To make matters worse, Kate's ex-boyfriend, Jeremy, is mugged and robbed after they have a heated argument in the hospital parking lot. Then, two of her dissatisfied clients turn up dead (which really gets Kate's tinsel in a tangle). All of these events seem like coincidences, but they add up to something much more venomous.Saddled with Murder is a cozy holiday mystery from beloved author Eileen Brady that explores the fragility and resiliency of animals and humans whose trust has been broken, and will keep animal-loving readers riveted until the last page.

The Maggie Newberry Mysteries (Books 1–3)

Author: Susan Kiernan-Lewis

Category: Cozy Mystery

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Deal starts: September 22, 2024

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Murder travels nicely in this popular mystery series featuring expat Maggie Newberry who lives in France with her winemaker French chef husband. Enjoy the sights and smells of Provence, the Côte d'Azur and Paris as Maggie uses her amateur (and very American) sleuthing skills to detect and confront some of the vilest murderers on the continent!

Dogs, Dinners, and Death

Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

Category: Cozy Mystery

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Deal starts: September 22, 2024

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USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Carolyn Ridder Aspenson returns with Missy Kingston and their shared love for dogs in the third installment of the Pooch Party Cozy Mystery Series. Don’t worry, no dogs are harmed in this series!

“If you love dogs then you’ll love the passion that Missy has for not only her dogs but her rescue shelter ones as well.” Amazon reviewer

“Clear your schedule when you start reading this book because you will not want to stop until you finish!” Amazon reviewer

I’m not a dog whisperer, but I am a dog mom, and that’s a whole lot worse for the person responsible for kidnapping some of our adopted shelter dogs. TRUST ME; when I find out who it is, they’ll wish all I did was whisper.

No one messes with my dogs.

When my wealthy husband passed, he left me too enough money to live, but I needed to do more than that. I needed a purpose. So, I took that money and put it all into the local animal shelter. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm a sucker for a furry, four-legged friend in need.When reports of dogfighting resurfaced in our city, I knew it was only a matter of time before our shelter would be overrun with the innocent victims of this heinous crime.As the shelter manager, I make it my personal mission to rehabilitate these pups and give them the love and care they deserve so they kind find their furever homes. But just when I think I've got everything under control, a new problem arises: a hot-headed politician is pushing to ban these dogs from our town.It's clear that this so-called

politician

has never met a love-starved dog in their life. But the situation takes a dangerous turn when dogs start disappearing and one of their owners is murdered. I know this isn't a simple case of dognapping - something much more sinister is going on, and I must stop it.With the help of my trusty furry companion and some unlikely allies, I'm determined to get to the bottom of this mystery. I'll go undercover at the dogfighting rings if I have to, all to rescue those innocent dogs and stop the killer in their tracks.I may not be a detective by trade, but I've got a nose for trouble and a heart full of love for my four-legged friends. This case is personal, and I'll stop at nothing to solve it.