Posts by MELISSA COFFMAN
In the Dead of Winter, by Lyn Farrell
In the Dead of Winter, by Lyn Farrell Victoria Treadwell, dispatcher for the sheriff’s office, is driving to work in a snowstorm when she sees a car fish-tailing behind her. Horrified, she watches at the car swerves off the road. When she heads back to help, she finds the driver bent over the steering wheel…
Read MoreMurder at Haddonford Manor, by Irina McGrath
Murder at Haddonford Manor, by Irina McGrath When Charlotte Reinford accepts her new position as personal assistant to Lady Haddonford, she envisions a peaceful life on the majestic grounds of Haddonford Manor. However, her expectations are shattered by the shocking murder of Rachel Offley, the manor’s beloved cook. Suddenly, every guest and staff member at…
Read MoreDark Mirror, by Terri Maue
Dark Mirror, by Terri Maue A charismatic novelist. An unhinged stalker. An untimely death. Zee Morani’s gut tells her it’s murder when her new friend dies, but since Zee’s still recovering from a recent battle with a deranged killer, the last thing she wants is to get involved in another homicide. She’s relieved when the…
Read MoreThe Spies in Jimmy’s Place, by Michael Mayo
The Spies in Jimmy’s Place, by Michael Mayo September, 1934—All of New York is riveted by the surprise capture of Bruno Hauptmann, no one more than Jimmy Quinn whose violent life was changed by the Lindbergh kidnapping. At the same time, American Nazis march through Jewish neighborhoods, and a German spy network operates out of…
Read MoreGhost Bog, by Steven Kuehn
Ghost Bog, by Steven Kuehn Professor Jacob Caine and his archaeology team are racing to excavate Ghost Bog, a 7,000-year-old bison kill site in northern Wisconsin, before winter arrives. Sam Noggle, Jake’s old mentor, is assisting, excited to investigate this amazing site. Locals from the nearby town of Scenic are frequent visitors, eager to see…
Read MoreDownwind 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…
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