Posts by MELISSA COFFMAN
Downwind from Death, by C. R. Koons
Downwind from Death, by C. R. Koons The United States is in turmoil nine months after an assassination attempt targeting the new president. Texas, home to the unsuccessful Nationalist Party candidate, has seceded from the Union, and other states are poised to follow. In Santa Fe, a priest who is an anti-nuclear activist is murdered.…
Read MoreMurder in the Crazy Mountains, by K.L. Borges
Murder in the Crazy Mountains, by K.L. Borges Helena, Montana. Kelly Boyd, long-time high school math teacher, has hung up her chalkboard and joined RogerDog Rescue, working alongside the gruff founder, Betty Mills, and quickly became second in command at the shelter. Rescue is full of frequent surprises, and at first, it seems like business…
Read MoreClaws for Concern, by Lesley A. Diehl
Claws for Concern, by Lesley A. Diehl Maddie Sparks, senior amateur sleuth, sets aside her writing when her son, a defense attorney, is accused of murdering one of his clients, a high school friend and the woman the authorities believe murdered her estranged husband. Although Maddie knows her son is innocent, she also suspects he…
Read MoreThe Case of the 1950 Volkswagen Hippie Bus, by Tom Meschery
The Case of the 1950 Volkswagen Hippie Bus, by Tom Meschery Merriam was last seen driving away in her canary-yellow Volkswagen transporter bus with Peace signs, Grateful Dead, and flower stickers on it. Victor and Vincent have promised to find her. Among hippies, Deadheads, anti-Vietnam War activists and criminals, it won’t be easy and probably…
Read MoreHer Knightʻs Desire, by Cindy Keen Reynders
Her Knightʻs Desire, by Cindy Keen Reynders When King Moran O’Kelly loses the battle for his Irish Kingdom, Callinon, he flees to England and appeals to King Henry II for help. King Henry sends one of his trusted military commanders, Sir Cort Guyot, and a detachment of Norman troops to secure O’Kelly’s interests. Grateful to…
Read MoreThe Booker, by Kevin R. Doyle
The Booker, by Kevin R. Doyle Sam Quinton hadn’t thought much about the entertainment business for several years. His days as a minor celebrity were part of his past, which was fine with him. But when a Hollywood producer walks through the doors of his gym and offers to create a TV show around his…
Read MoreMaking a Killing in Diamonds, by Rob Bates
Making a Killing in Diamonds, by Rob Bates DIAMONDS SO REAL, NO ONE KNOWS THEY’RE FAKE Journalist-turned-sleuth Mimi Rosen is back with another fun and exciting mystery set in New York City’s Diamond District. A brilliant scientist has discovered a way to produce synthetic diamonds so close to the real thing, not even incredibly sophisticated…
Read MoreThe Moth Bit Back, by Tara Ratzlaff
The Moth Bit Back, by Tara Ratzlaff Carmen Karlaff, owner of a native grass and wildflower seed farm in northwestern Minnesota, is busy with spring farming operations, prairie cabin rentals, enjoying her relationship with her boyfriend Nick, and getting to know his half-sister Faye. When an emergency visit to the local dentist is required, she…
Read MoreThe Dead Hath No Fury, by J. L. Buck
The Dead Hath No Fury, by J. L. Buck When Sherry, Lucien’s friend and fellow agent, asks him to investigate his half-brother’s death and to take Lady Anne along to support the widow, Lucien didn’t expect to find the inquiry so complicated. The brother was a bookish blue-stocking, not the likely type to collect enemies.…
Read MoreScenery of the Crime, by Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo
Scenery of the Crime, by Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo In this first book of the Retro Broadway Mystery Series, set in 1975 New York City, several bizarrely executed murders involve theatrical ad execs Vic Senso and Bettie Balboa in the far-from-glamorous world of backstage Broadway. Behind all the beautiful scenery hides a myriad of potentially life-threatening…
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