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Redondo Beach Satellite ~ 2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 - 310-542-6000
Just for fun, we want to help cozy mystery readers find new series they can love and look forward to reading for years to come. We hope you will welcome these new authors and /or new series ... for many years to come.
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A new title will be revealed each month!
August 2016 Pick!
As the Summer Solstice approaches in idyllic Edindale, Illinois, attorney Keli Milanni isn't feeling the magic. She's about to land in a cauldron of hot water at work. Good thing she has her private practice to fall back on--as a Wiccan. She'll just have to summon her inner Goddess and set the world to rights. . .
Midsummer Eve is meant for gratitude and celebration, but Keli is not in her typically upbeat mood. The family of a recently deceased client is blaming her for the loss of a Shakespearean heirloom worth millions, and Keli's career may be on the line. With both a Renaissance Faire and a literary convention in town, Edindale is rife with suspicious characters, and the intrepid attorney decides to tap into her unique skills to crack the case. . .
But Keli weaves a tangled web when her investigation brings her up-close and personal with her suspects--including sexy Wes Callahan, her client's grandson. The tattooed bartender could be the man she's been looking for in more ways than one. As the sun sets on the mystical holiday, Keli will need just a touch of the divine to ferret out the real villain and return Edindale, and her heart, to a state of perfect harmony. . ..
July 2016 Pick!
An aspiring suspense novelist lands in the middle of a real crime, in the first in a captivating new series by the author of the Undercover Dish Mysteries.
"Lena London's literary dreams are coming true as long as she can avoid any real-life villains..."
Camilla Graham's bestselling suspense novels inspired Lena London to become a writer, so when she lands a job as Camilla's new assistant, she can t believe her luck. Not only will she help her idol craft an enchanting new mystery, she ll get to live rent-free in Camilla's gorgeous Victorian home in the quaint town of Blue Lake, Indiana.
But Lena's fortune soon changes for the worse. First, she lands in the center of small town gossip for befriending the local recluse. Then, she stumbles across one thing that a Camilla Graham novel is never without a dead body, found on her new boss's lakefront property.
Now Lena must take a page out of one of Camilla's books to hunt down clues in a real crime that seems to be connected to the novelist's mysterious estate before the killer writes them both out of the story for good...
June 2016 Pick
This month's pick is the first in the delicious new Emergency Dessert Squad Mystery series. With her rent rising faster than her pie crust, bakery owner Winnie Johnson had hoped to be rescued by an inheritance from her wealthy friend and neighbor Gertrude Redenbacher. Intead all she inherits is the widow's hostile hissing tabby and a vintage ambulance restored by Gertrude's late husband. As her dream crumbles, Winnie makes her final delivery to an elderly widower, where she finds Bart Wagner lying dead on his kitchen floor, smothered by a pillow.
To comfort her frightened and grieving neighbors, an idea is born: a new business called the Emergency Dessert Squad. When she's not speeding to the scenes of dessert emergencies, Winnie is racing to track down Bart's killer before she needs to call a real ambulance for the next victim...
May 2016 Pick
We want to help cozy mystery readers find new series they can love and look forward to reading for years to come. This month's pick takes us to Hubbard, Ohio, where the jobless Laurel Inwood finds herself humbled after flopping as a personal chef to a Hollywood movie star. Much to Laurel's dismay, the restaurant run by her Aunt Sophie is not the cozy bistro her aunt would have had her believe, but a run-down greasy spoon in an old railroad station. To save the dingy diner, Laurel cooks up a plan to feature alternating ethnic cuisine as specials.
But then Jack Lancer, the Lance of Justice, an investigative reporter for local TV news, is found slumped over a table with a receipt spike in his back. Assisted by the drop-dead gorgeous owner of the neighboring Irish store who may or may not be a suspect, Laurel sets out to track down a killer who had no reservations about impaling a newshound. But as she turns up the heat, will she end up in the soup herself?
April 2016 Pick
Rushing home to sit by her ailing grandmother's bedside, Violet Waverly is shocked to find Grandma Daisy the picture of perfect health. Violet doesn't need to read between the lines: her grandma wants Violet back home and working in her magical store, Charming Books. It's where the perfect book tends to fly off the shelf and pick you...
Violet has every intention to hightail it back to Chicago, but then a dead man is discovered clutching a volume of Emily Dickinson's poems from Grandma Daisy's shop. The victim is Benedict Raisin, who recently put Grandma Daisy in his will, making her a prime suspect. Now, with the help of a tuxedo cat named Emerson, Violet will have to find a killer to keep Grandma from getting booked for good...
March 2016 Pick
Welcome to Otter Lake, where the relaxing, restorative atmosphere is to die for.
Erica Bloom is in no rush to return to Otter Lake, the site of her mother's spiritual retreat for women. Erica met her inner goddess years ago and she's happy to have forged a new identity on her own, thank you very much. But her new-age-y, well-meaning mother is losing her grip on the business, and needs Erica's help. So she heads back to her New Hampshire hometown, where nothing much has changed-except for maybe the body in the well...
When Erica was a teenager, she fell prey to a practical joke that left her near-naked in Otter Lake's annual Raspberry Social. The incident was humiliating, but it wasn't like anyone got killed-until now. Those who were behind that long-ago prank are starting to turn up dead, and Erica's appearance in town makes her a prime suspect. To make matters worse, the town sheriff just happens to be Erica's old nemesis, Grady Forrester...who also happens to be hotter than ever. Can Erica find a way to dig up the truth-before someone digs her grave?
The first book in Auralee Wallace's Otter Lake Mystery series is a killer good time.
February 2016 Pick
In the first book of the Witch's Cat Mystery series, unlucky-in-love artist Annabelle Britton decides that a visit to the seaside town of Porstmouth, New Hampshire, is the perfect way to get over her problems. But when she stumbles upon a smoky gray cat named Alastair and follows him into a charming cottage, Annabelle finds herself in a whole spellbook full of trouble.
Suddenly saddled with a witch's wand and a furry familiar, Annabelle soon meets a friendly group of women who use their spells, charms, and potions to keep the people of Portsmouth safe. But despite their gifts, the witches can't prevent every wicked deed in town. Soon, the mystery surrounding Alistair's former owner, who died under unusual circumstances, grows when another local turns up dead. Armed with magic, friends, and the charmed cat who adopted her more than the other way around, Annabelle sets out to paw through the evidence and uncover a killer.
January 2016 Pick
We want to help cozy mystery readers find new series they can love and look forward to reading for years to come. We hope you will welcome these new authors and/or new series, and follow their adventures for many years to come!In the quirky, close-knit town of Dixie, Tennessee, party planner Liv McKay has a knack for throwing Southern-style soirees, from diamonds-and-denim to black tie affairs, and her best friend Di Souther mixes a mean daiquiri. While planning a Moonshine and Magnolias bash for high maintenance clients, Liv inconveniently discovers a corpse in the freezer and turns her attention from fabulous fetes to finding a murderer. Together, Liv and Di follow a trail of sinister secrets in their sweet little town that leads them from drug smugglers to a Civil War battlefield, and just when they think they're whistling Dixie, Liv and Di will find themselves squarely in the crosshairs of the least likely killer of all. . .
November 2015 Pick
In this freshly baked series, author Maddie Day lifts the lid on a small town in southern Indiana, where a newcomer is cooking up a new start--until a murderer muddles the recipe...
Nursing a broken heart, Robbie Jordan is trading in her life on the West Coast for the rolling hills of southern Indiana. After paying a visit to her Aunt Adele, she fell in love with the tiny town of South Lick. And when she spots a For Sale sign on a rundown country store, she decides to snap it up and put her skills as a cook and a carpenter to use. Everyone in town shows up for the grand re-opening of Pans n Pancakes, but when the mayor's disagreeable assistant is found dead, Robbie realizes that not all press is good press. With all eyes on her, she'll have to summon her puzzle-solving skills to clear her name, unscramble the town's darkest secrets, and track down a cold-blooded killer--before she's the next to die...
Advance praise for "Flipped for Murder"
What a terrific debut This deliciously clever cozy set in a deceptively charming little town is fresh, intelligent, and delightful. A winner Hank Phillippi Ryan
Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Mary Higgins Clark award winning author
You ll flip for this mouth-watering new series. Maddy Day serves up a tasty mystery with a side of scenic country charm. Leslie Budewitz, two-time Agatha Award winning author of the Food Lovers Village Mysteries.
October 2015 Pick
On the day he retires, Inspector Ashwin Chopra inherits two unexpected mysteries.
The first is the case of a drowned boy, whose suspicious death no one seems to want solved. And the second is a baby elephant.
As his search for clues takes him across the teeming city of Mumbai, from its grand high rises to its sprawling slums and deep into its murky underworld, Chopra begins to suspect that there may be a great deal more to both his last case and his new ward than he thought.
And he soon learns that when the going gets tough, a determined elephant may be exactly what an honest man needs...
September 2015 Pick
In the first in this cat-filled cozy series, aspiring mystery author Sabrina Tate is about to discover that when it comes to solving murders, her new feline friend Hitchcock is a master of sleuthing
Sabrina has never been the superstitious type. Still, when she moves to Lavender, Texas, to write her first novel and help her Aunt Rowe manage her vacation rental business, Sabrina can t avoid listening to the rumors that a local black cat is a jinx especially after the stray in question leads her directly to the scene of a murder.
The deceased turns out to be none other than her Aunt Rowe's awful cousin Bobby Joe Flowers, a known cheat and womanizer who had no shortage of enemies. The only problem is that Aunt Rowe and Bobby Joe had quarreled just before the cousin turned up dead, leaving Rowe at the top of the long list of suspects. Now it's up to Sabrina to clear her aunt's name. Luckily for her, she's got a new sidekick, Hitchcock the Bad Luck Cat, to help her sniff out clues and stalk a killer before Aunt Rowe winds up the victim of even more misfortune.
August 2015 Pick
After Meg Barrett found her fiance still had designs on his ex-wife, she decided it was time to refurbish her life. Leaving her glamorous job at a top home and garden magazine, she fled Manhattan for Montauk, only to find decorating can sometimes lead to detecting
In between scouring estate sales for her new interior design business, Cottages by the Sea, Meg visits the swanky East Hampton home of her old college roommate, Jillian Spenser. But instead of seeing how the other half lives she learns how the other half dies. Jillian's mother, known as the Queen Mother of the Hamptons, has been murdered. Someone has staged a coup.
When she helps a friend inventory the Spensers estate for the insurance company, Meg finds herself right in the thick of things. Cataloging valuable antiques and art loses its charm when Meg discovers that the Spenser family has been hiding dangerous secrets, which may have furnished a murderer with a motive. As Meg gets closer to the truth, the killer will do anything to paint her out of the picture
Our July 2015 Pick:
To help run the family peach farm during her parents' absence, Nola Harper returns to her childhood home of Cays Mill, Georgia, and soon discovers that things back at the farm aren't exactly peachy. A poor harvest and rising costs are threatening to ruin the Harpers' livelihood, and small-town gossip is spreading like blight thanks to Nola's juicy reputation as a wild teenager way back when. But Nola really finds herself in the pits when she stumbles upon a local businessman murdered among the peach trees. With suspicions and family tensions heating up faster than a cobbler in the oven, this sweet Georgia peach will have to prune through a list of murder suspects--before she too becomes ripe for the killer's picking. Includes recipes!
Our June 2015 Pick:
When Krissy Hancock and her best friend Vicki decide to open a bookstore café in their new town of Pine Hills, they decide to call it "Death by Coffee," after Krissy's father's most famous mystery novel. Little do they know how well the name fits…
On their very first day of business, Brendon Lawyer huffily takes his coffee…to the grave. It seems he had a severe allergy to peanuts…but how could there have been nuts in his coffee? And who stole his emergency allergy medication?
Fortunately, Krissy's love of puzzles and mysteries leads her not only to Officer Paul Dalton, but also to many of her new neighbors, who aren't terribly upset that the book is closed on Brendon. But one of them is a killer, and Krissy needs to read between the lies if she wants to save her new store—and live to see how this story ends…
About the Author
Alex Erickson has always wanted to write, even at a young, impressionable age. He's always had an interest in the motive behind murder, which has led him down his current path. He's always ready with a witty—at least in his opinion—quip, and tries to keep every conversation light and friendly. Alex lives in Ohio with his family and resident felines, who provide endless amounts of inspiration. You can visit him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AEricksonbooks and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/alexericksonbooks.
Our May 2015 Pick:
In California wine country, the town of Cypress Cove may seem peaceful. But someone's about to pop their cork…
After losing her job as a photojournalist, Penny Lively is trying to get her life back in focus. Inheriting the family winery from her late aunt may be the fresh start she needs. Thankfully she's got her niece Hayley and her handsome winery manager Connor to help. But the person in need of more urgent assistance is Antonia Martinelli, the owner of the neighboring winery, who has her own barrel full of problems. Someone's spoiling her wine, and with the upcoming Autumn Festival, she needs Penny's nose for clues to sniff out the culprit.
But Penny's search for answers sours after the body of a staff member is found in a grape crusher. Since Hayley was the last to see him alive, she's the prime suspect in the case. Now Penny must hurry to find the real killer before Hayley withers on the vine…
About the Author
Carlene O'Neil grew up in the heart of Northern California Wine Country and is a wine specialist, certified by the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. A former television writer, she currently makes her home outside Los Angeles, where she can be found sailing in the Santa Monica Bay or doing research for her next novel. Clearly, any novel set in wine country requires extensive research. One Foot in the Grape is her debut novel.
Praise for One Foot in the Grape…
"One Foot in the Grape has the bouquet of fine wine (and mysteries): piquant, heady, and satisfyingly surprising."—Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author of Don't Go Home
"One Foot In The Grape is a barrel full of textured plot twists, robust characters, and sparkling suspense. O'Neil has written a mystery of the highest reserve. It left me thirsty for more, and I can't wait for her to pour me another." -Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Chocolate Demise
Our April 2015 Pick:
Amy-Faye Johnson's book club, the Readaholics, enjoys guessing whodunit in mysteries like The Maltese Falcon. But when a murder happens in their midst, they discover that solving crimes is harder that reading about them…
Amy-Faye has always loved her idyllic Rocky Mountain town of Heaven, Colorado. Her event-planning business is thriving, her fellow book-obsessed Readaholics are great, and her parents live only a few blocks away. But lately her hometown has felt a little less heavenly. First, she agrees to plan a wedding without realizing the groom is her ex-boyfriend. Then, Ivy, one of her fellow Readaholics, dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances.
The police rule Ivy's death a suicide by poisoning, but Amy-Faye and the remaining Readaholics suspect foul play. Amy-Faye soon discovers that Ivy was hiding dangerous secrets—and making deadly enemies. Taking a page from her favorite literary sleuths, Amy-Faye is determined to find the real killer and close the book on this case. But finding the truth could spell her own ending…
About the Author
The author of more than a dozen mystery novels, including the Mall Cop Mystery series (Malled to Death; All Sales Fatal) and the Charlie Swift novels (Swift Run; Swift Edge), Laura DiSilverio is a former Air Force intelligence officer and president of Sisters in Crime. She lives in Colorado.
Praise for The Readaholics and the Falcon Fiasco: A Book Club Mystery…
Praise for SWIFT JUSTICE
"[A] winning debut….DiSilverio shifts seamlessly between breezy banter and the weightier tone the investigation takes once murder enters the equation. Just as importantly, she creates an engaging community of characters readers will want to revisit."—Publisher's Weekly
"[M]ay appeal to fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum and Lula. DiSilverio deftly mixes light, zany humor with the darkness of the crimes. Readers will leave this one impatient for the next book in the series."—Starred Booklist Review
Swift Justice is a delightfully sure-footed mixture of light and dark, and it signals the debut of what promises to be a wonderful series."--Margaret Maron, Edgar Award-winning author of Sand Sharks
"Laura DiSilverio is a tremendous new talent, and her Charlie Swift is a feisty heroine you'll root for from the very first page. This is a magnificent mystery, and I can't wait to find out what Charlie and Gigi get up to next."--Cornelia Read, author of Invisible Boy
"Swift Justice has rapidly become my favorite new P.I. puzzler. It's smart and sassy with tons of humor and a whole lot of heart. With unforgettably fresh characters, it's a real high-speed read!"--Chris Grabenstein, Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author of Mind Scrambler
Praise for SWIFT EDGE
"DiSilverio has a bit of Sue Grafton's tone about her, with a dash of Janet Evanovich thrown in…..Expect to laugh...with this enjoyable read."--Library Journal
Praise for DIE BUYING
"One hell of a great novel! This novel will crack you up with DiSilverio's humor and razor's-edge wit."—Suspense Magazine
"Charming, fun, and refreshing."—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Laura DiSilverio hits it out of the park…Readers will be enchanted."—New York Times Bestselling Author Carolyn Hart
"Witty and fresh."—National Bestselling Author Sally Goldenbaum
Praise for Laura DiSilverio and her mysteries
"[A] wonderful series."--Margaret Maron, Edgar Award-winning author of Sand Sharks "Tons of humor and a whole lot of heart. "--Chris Grabenstein, Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author of Mind Scrambler
"DiSilverio has a bit of Sue Grafton's tone about her with a dash of Janet Evanovich thrown in…Expect to laugh."—Library Journal
"This novel will crack you up with DiSilverio's humor and razor's-edge wit."—Suspense Magazine
Our March 2015 Pick:
Reality TV meets murder in the first in a new mystery series from the author of the Maternal Instincts Mysteries and co-author the New York Times bestselling Scrapbooking Mysteries.
When brokenhearted Georgia Thornton goes looking for romance on reality TV, she has nothing to lose—apart from a good man, a cash prize, and maybe her life…
What was Georgia thinking? Sure, some cad ditched her at the altar, but can she really find love on TV? Her best friend—and producer of the reality show Love or Money—thinks so. Ten men. Ten adventure-filled dates. What can go wrong? For starters, a faulty bungee cord that hurls Georgia's first date into a tragic spiral off the Golden Gate Bridge.
He's replaced by Paul Sanders, Georgia's former fiancé. But the cop isn't looking for a TV gig. Suspecting that the lover's leap was no accident, Paul's going undercover. When another bachelor gets a fatal kiss-off, the reality is that someone has killer new plans for the show—and for Georgia herself. Now, under the threat of permanent cancellation, Georgia fears that the only man on the set she can trust is the one man she just can't count on…
About the Author
Diana Orgain is the author of the Maternal Instincts Mysteries and coauthor of Gilt Trip with Laura Childs in the New York Times bestselling Scrapbooking Mysteries. She holds an MFA and BA in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University with a minor in Acting. Diana's plays have been produced at San Francisco State University, GreenHouses Productions, and PlayGround in San Francisco. She lives in the city with her husband and their children.
Our February 2015 Pick:
Get bound up in murder in the first Lighthouse Library mystery!
For ten years Lucy has enjoyed her job poring over rare tomes of literature for the Harvard Library, but she has not enjoyed the demands of her family's social whorl or her sort-of-engagement to the staid son of her father's law partner. But when her ten-year relationship implodes, Lucy realizes that the plot of her life is in need of a serious rewrite.
Calling on her aunt Ellen, Lucy hopes that a little fun in the Outer Banks sun—and some confections from her cousin Josie's bakery—will help clear her head. But her retreat quickly turns into an unexpected opportunity when Aunt Ellen gets her involved in the lighthouse library tucked away on Bodie Island.
Lucy is thrilled to land a librarian job in her favorite place in the world. But when a priceless first edition Jane Austen novel is stolen and the chair of the library board is murdered, Lucy suddenly finds herself ensnared in a real-life mystery—and she's not so sure there's going to be a happy ending....
About the Author
Eva Gates began her writing career as a Sunday writer: a single mother of three high-spirited daughters, with a full-time job as a computer programmer. Now she has more than ten novels under her belt, all in the mystery genre, published under the name Vicki Delany. She lives in Ontario.
Praise for By Book or By Crook: A Lighthouse Library Mystery…
"By Book or By Crook is a smart whodunit. Assistant librarian Lucy, is a likeable heroine among an engaging cast of supporting characters."—Sofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Cats mysteries
"A library in a lighthouse? And a cat? Sign me up! A fun read for all cozy fans."—Laurie Cass, national bestselling author of the Bookmobile Cat mysteries
"This is a first-rate cozy mystery featuring a spunky librarian, a captivating book collection, an intriguing lighthouse, and plenty of twists and turns to keep you reading until dawn."—Daryl Wood Gerber, national bestselling author of the Cookbook Nook mysteries
Ring in the New Year with January's Pick
Welcome to Torte—a friendly, small-town family bake shop where the treats are so good that, sometimes, it's criminal…
After graduating from culinary school, Juliet Capshaw returns to her quaint hometown of Ashland, Oregon, to heal a broken heart and help her mom at the family bakery. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is bringing in lots of tourists looking for some crumpets to go with their heroic couplets. But when one of Torte's customers turns up dead, there's much ado about murder…
"Sure to satisfy both dedicated foodies and ardent mystery lovers alike."
--Jessie Crockett, author of Drizzled with Death
The victim is Nancy Hudson, the festival's newest board member. A modern-day Lady Macbeth, Nancy has given more than a few actors and artists enough reasons to kill her…but still. The silver lining? Jules's high school sweetheart, Thomas, is the investigator on the case. His flirtations are as delicious as ever, and Jules can't help but want to have her cake and eat it too. But will she have her just desserts? Murder might be bad for business, but love is the sweetest treat of all…
"Alexander weaves a tasty tale of deceit, family ties, delicious pastries, and murder." ―Edith Maxwell, author of A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die
About the Author
ELLIE ALEXANDER is a Pacific Northwest native who spends ample time testing pastry recipes in her home kitchen or at one of the many famed coffeehouses nearby. When she's not coated in flour, you'll find her outside exploring hiking trails and trying to burn off calories consumed in the name of research. You can friend her on Facebook to learn more!
Praise for Meet Your Baker…
Praise for the Bake Shop Mysteries by Ellie Alexander
"This debut culinary mystery is a light soufflé of a book (with recipes) that makes a perfect mix for fans of Jenna McKinley, Leslie Budewitz, or Jessica Beck." —Library Journal
"Alexander weaves a tasty tale of deceit, family ties, delicious pastries, and murder against a backdrop of Shakespeare and Oregon aflame. Meet Your Baker starts off a promising new series." ―Edith Maxwell, author of A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die
"With its likable characters, tightly plotted storyline, and innovative culinary tips, Meet Your Baker is sure to satisfy both dedicated foodies and ardent mystery lovers alike." ―Jessie Crockett, author of Drizzled with Death
Our November Fantastic First 2014 Pick ...
Miss Ophelia Flax is a Victorian actress who knows all about making quick changes and even quicker exits. But to solve a fairy-tale crime in the haunted Black Forest, she'll need more than a bit of charm…
1867: After being fired from her latest variety hall engagement, Ophelia acts her way into a lady's maid position for a crass American millionaire. But when her new job whisks her off to a foreboding castle straight out of a Grimm tale, she begins to wonder if her fast-talking ways might have been too hasty. The vast grounds contain the suspected remains of Snow White's cottage, along with a disturbing dwarf skeleton. And when her millionaire boss turns up dead—poisoned by an apple—the fantastic setting turns into a once upon a crime scene.
To keep from rising to the top of the suspect list, Ophelia fights through a bramble of elegant lies, sinister folklore, and priceless treasure, with only a dashing but mysterious scholar as her ally. And as the clock ticks towards midnight, she'll have to break a cunning killer's spell before her own time runs out…
About the Author
A finalist for the 2004 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award, Maia Chance is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Washington. She is writing her dissertation on nineteenth-century American literature.
Praise for Snow White Red-Handed…
"Deliciously gothic, intriguingly different, this story plunges us into the world of Brothers Grimm fairytales where the greed and evil are all too real, and everyone has something to hide." – New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen
Our October Fantastic First 2014 Pick ...
National bestselling author Hannah Reed brings mystery lovers the first in a brand-new series, in which a young writer finds herself swept up in a murder amidst the glens and lochs of the Scottish Highlands…
After the recent death of her mother and the dissolution of her marriage, thirty-something Eden Elliott is seriously in need of a fresh start. At the urging of her best friend, bestselling author Ami Pederson, Eden decides to embark on an open-ended trip to the picturesque village of Glenkillen in the Scottish Highlands, to do some hands-on research for a book of her own. But almost as soon as Eden arrives in the quaint town, she gets caught up in a very real drama…
The town's sheep shearer is found murdered—clipped with his own shears—and the locals suspect Vicki MacBride, an outsider whose father's recent death left her the surprise heir to his lucrative sheep farm. Eden refuses to believe the affable heiress is a murderer, but can she prove that someone is out to frame her new friend before she finds herself on the receiving end of more shear terror?
About the Author
Hannah Reed is the national bestselling author of the Queen Bee Mystery series, as well as the Scottish Highland Mysteries. Her own Scottish ancestors were seventeenth century rabble-rousers who were eventually shipped to the new world, where they settled in the Michigan Upper Peninsula. Hannah has happily traveled back to her homeland several times, and in keeping with family tradition, enjoyed causing mayhem in the Highlands.
Praise for Off Kilter…
"If you fancy a quick, inexpensive trip to the Scottish Highlands, then Off Kilter is your ticket. Join writer Eden Elliott as she journeys to Glenkillen to research and write her first book, then go along for the investigation into the death of the town's sheep-shearer. Hannah Reed's new series will please Scotophiles everywhere, and they'll soon be eager for another trip to Glenkillen."—Miranda James, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Cat in the Stacks mystery series
"Hannah Reed's series debut captures the appeal of the Highlands, and features a plucky, determined heroine surrounded by a cast of quirky but believable characters."—Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the County Cork Mysteries
Our September Fantastic First 2014 Pick ...
As if Michele Serrano and Erica Russell, roommates, best friends, and business partners, didn't have enough to do running their shop Chocolates and Chapters, they may have to add sleuthing to their resumes. When Denise Coburn, photographer and fellow shop owner, is found dead in their shop with chocolate froth around her mouth, Chocolates and Chapters is closed due to the crime scene, and the health department threatens. This fast-paced, entertaining read demonstrates all sides of small town life, and introduces a cast of characters with complicated, messy, interwoven lives. I found every page compulsively readable and couldn't put it down until the final stunning conclusion. Like Michele's chocolates – try it, you'll like it.
– Guest Reviewer Sandra Hale
Includes Scrumptious Chocolate-Making Recipes!
More Praise for Death Is Like a Box of Chocolates…
"Any lover of chocolate and books will find this story the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and deadly."—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Sugar and Iced
"Kathy Aarons's deft blend of delicious chocolate and tasty mystery will delight the reader's palate."—Victoria Hamilton, national bestselling author of Muffin but Murder
Our August 2014 Pick ...
First in a new series!
Nestled in the barrier islands of Florida's Gulf Coast, Fort Myers Beach is home to Mary "Sassy" Cabot and Bridget Mayfield—owners of the bookstore café, Read 'Em and Eat. But when they're not dishing about books or serving up scones, Sassy and Bridgy are keeping tabs on hard-boiled murder.
Read 'Em and Eat is known for its delicious breakfast and lunch treats, along with quite a colorful clientele. If it's not Rowena Gustavson loudly debating the merits of the current book club selection, it's Miss Augusta Maddox lecturing tourists on rumors of sunken treasure among the islands. It's no wonder Sassy's favorite is Delia Batson, a regular at the Emily Dickinson table. Augusta's cousin and best friend Delia is painfully shy—which makes the news of her murder all the more shocking.
No one is more distraught than Augusta, and Sassy wants to help any way she can. But Augusta doesn't have time for sympathy. She wants Delia's killer found—and she's not taking no for an answer. Now Sassy is on the case, and she'd better act fast before there's any more trouble in paradise.
Includes a buttermilk pie recipe!
About the Author
Short-listed twice for The Best American Mystery Stories, Terrie Farley Moran is delighted to introduce mystery fans to the Read 'Em and Eat café and bookstore, where murder and sweet tea are always on the menu. The only thing Terrie enjoys more than wrangling mystery plots into submission is playing games and reading stories with any or all of her grandchildren.
Our July 2014 Pick ...
Stained-glass aficionado Georgia Kelly packed up her city life for the quiet of small town Wenwood, New York. But the sleepy village's peace is about to get shattered—by murder…
After a banking scandal loses Georgia her job and fiancé, she decides that a change of scenery will help piece her life back together. But escaping to her grandfather's house in the old-fashioned, brick-making Hudson River hamlet of Wenwood, New York, turns out to be less relaxing than she expects. Not only is the close-knit community on edge about their beloved brickworks being turned into a marina to draw in tourists, one of those most opposed to the project winds up dead—cracked over the head with a famous Wenwood brick.
Georgia wouldn't be broken up over the news except for the fact that the main suspect is the deceased's biggest adversary—her grandfather. Now, to remove the stain from her grandy's record, Georgia will have to figure out who in town was willing to kill to keep the renovation project alive, before someone else is permanently cut out of the picture…
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Jennifer McAndrews' love of mystery began in middle school, and despite the occasional foray into romance fiction, she is happiest when weaving puzzles on the page and leaving a trail of clues for the reader to follow. She resides in the greater New York metro area with her husband, children, four cats, and three rescue dogs.
Our June 2014 Pick ...
Tucked away in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York is the charming town of Gracious Grove, where time moves slowly, gossip spreads quickly, and the scones are to die for…
When her fashionable Manhattan restaurant goes under, Sophie Taylor retreats to her grandmother's cozy shop, Auntie Rose's Victorian Teahouse, where serenity is steeped to perfection in one of her many antique teapots. The last thing Sophie expects is a bustling calendar of teahouse events, like her old friend Cissy Peterson's upcoming bridal shower.
Not everyone is pleased with the bride-to-be's choice of venue—like Cissy's grandmother, who owns a competing establishment, La Belle Epoque, and has held a long-simmering grudge against Rose for stealing her beau sixty years ago. Tensions reach a boiling point when Cissy's fiancé's mother dies while sampling scones at La Belle Epoque. Now, to help her friend, Sophie will have to bag a killer before more of the guest list becomes a hit list…
About the Author
Amanda Cooper is a pseudonym for Victoria Hamilton, the national bestselling author of the Vintage Kitchen and Merry Muffin Mystery series.
Our May 2014 Pick ...
After her dreams of romance are crushed, Piper Lamb decides to pursue her dream of opening her own shop of pickles and preserves, called Piper's Picklings, in the idyllic small town of Cloverdale. But she isn't in town long before she encounters a barrelful of trouble…
The Cloverdale fair offers Piper a sweet opportunity to promote her business. With her new assistant, Amy, she sets up a booth centered around an eye-catching display of the ever-popular dills in an old-fashioned barrel of brine.
But things soon turn sour when fairgoers witness a fight between Amy's boyfriend, Nate, and town council blowhard—and bagpipe player—Alan Rosemont. When Rosemont is found floating in Piper's barrel, Nate becomes the prime murder suspect. With Amy's boyfriend in a pretty pickle, there's no time to dillydally. But as Piper searches for the real killer, she needs to be careful to preserve her own life…or she may end up a pickled Piper herself.
About the Author
Mary Ellen Hughes is the author of the Craft Corner Mysteries, including Wreath of Deception, String of Lies, and Paper-Thin Alibi, as well as the Maggie Olenski Mysteries. She lives in Maryland with her husband, Terry, who has long provided her with bounties of homegrown vegetables for preserving and pickling as well as unique inspirations for mysteries. Mary Ellen is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.
Praise for The Pickled Piper…
"A one-of-a-kind mystery with homemade food, small-town secrets, and winsome characters."—Ellery Adams, New York Times bestselling author
"This warm-hearted mystery…had me turning the pages late into the night. Encore!"––G. M. Malliet, Agatha Award–winning author
"A charming new sleuth in a peck of pickles and murder."––Connie Archer, national bestselling author
Our April 2014 Pick ...
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Set in Newport, R.I., in 1895, Maxwell's pleasant series debut introduces 21-year-old Emmaline Cross, a poor member of the wealthy Vanderbilt clan. She earns her own living, drives her own carriage, and helps rescue her half-brother, "Brady" Gale, from many minor brushes with the law. At the housewarming of Cornelius Vanderbilt's newly completed home, the Breakers, Vanderbilt's financial secretary, Alvin Goddard, is viciously murdered. The police arrest Brady, who's found dead drunk at the scene with railroad plans he has stolen from Vanderbilt in his hands. Coming to his defense once again, Emma discovers that an old friend's troubled marriage, the secret assignations of Vanderbilt's son, and a charismatic stranger who is not what he seems may all be linked to the crime. Maxwell's language and situations can be anachronistic, but Emma's ebullience and the glittering details of Newport's gilded age past give the novel a brisk energy. Agent: Evan Marshall, Evan Marshall Agency. (Apr.)
Our March 2014 Pick ...
Introducing an animal-loving Gal Friday with a telepathic cat, a shapeshifting dog, and a ghost of a chance of solving supernatural crime…
Meet Deirdre "Foxtrot" Lancaster. Trusted employee of eccentric zillionairess Zelda Zoransky, Foxtrot manages a mansion, a private zoo, and anything else that strikes her boss's fancy. Her job title is Administrative Assistant, but chaos handler would be more accurate. Especially after she glimpses a giant ghost-beast in Zelda's pet cemetery. For some strange reason, Foxtrot is seeing animal spirits. And, ready or not, in this mystery from Dixie Lyle, the fur's about to hit the fan…
Still reeling, Foxtrot comes home to find her cat Tango—her dead cat Tango—alive and well and communicating telepathically. But that's not all: There's an ectoplasmic dog named Tiny who changes breeds with a shake of his tail…and can sniff out a clue like nobody's business. So when a coworker drops dead while organizing closets, Tiny is on the case. Can Foxtrot and her new companions ferret out the killer among a menagerie of suspects—human and otherwise—before death takes another bite?
About the Author
Dixie Lyle, author A Taste Fur Murder from the Whiskey, Tango and Foxtrot Mysteries from St. Martin's Books, loves animals, mysteries, books, reading, words, bad puns (are there any other kind?) and once had a torrid summer romance with an entire library. Did I mention the books? Oh, and definitely doesn't believe in the supernatural. Nope, not me. Hey, what was that sound? Where's that spooky green glow coming from? Oh, hello, didn't see you standing there in the corner, what with you being all see-through and everything. Want a cup of tea? Moan once for yes, twice for no.
Allegations that Dixie Lyle has a goofy sense of humor are entirely unfounded, and should be forwarded to the unfounded and unlost department.
Our February Pick ...
Lindy Blanchard has devoted five years of her life to saving the pecan trees on her family's farm—but someone is going to deadly lengths to see that she fails…
Riverville, Texas, is pecan country, and the Blanchard family farm is famous for its acres of tall pecan trees and the delicious pies and cookies sold at the Nut House, the aptly named family store. Miss Amelia, Lindy's feisty grandmother, makes the best pecan pies for several counties and the farm is attracting visitors from far and wide to sample the wares.
Until the day Lindy walks into the greenhouse to find her uncle Amos murdered and her new stock of trees destroyed, with the best of the bunch stolen. Who is out to ruin the Blanchard family? And who wanted Uncle Amos dead? With the sheriff stumped, it's up to Lindy and Miss Amelia to save the ranch and tree a killer.
Our January 2014 Pick
Izzy McHale wants her new Trendy Tails Pet Boutique in Merryville, Minnesota, to be the height of canine couture and feline fashions. But at the store's opening, it turns out it's a human who's dressed to kill…
Izzy's own beloved pets are dressed to the nines for the grand opening of Trendy Tails. Feisty feline Jinx is large and in charge, and happy mutt Packer is lapping up the attention. Izzy and her best friend Rena have their hands full meeting Merryville's menagerie and serving tasty pupcakes and kitty canapes from their "barkery." The last thing they need is the town's local activist, Sherry Harper, scaring off customers and getting tongues wagging by picketing the event.
The two manage to stop Sherry's protest in its tracks, but the trouble for Trendy Tails is just beginning. Sherry is found murdered in back of the shop, and Rena is immediately named as the lead suspect. Now Izzy and her furry friends have a new pet project—collaring a killer.
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Annie Knox doesn't commit--or solve--murders in her real life, but her passion for animals is 100% true. She's also a devotee of 80s music, Asian horror films, and reality TV. While Annie is a native Buckeye and has called a half dozen states "home," she and her husband now live a stone's throw from the courthouse square in a north Texas town, in their very own crumbling historic house.
Our December 2013 Pick
With the help of her rescue cat, Eddie, librarian Minnie Hamilton is driving a bookmobile based in the resort town of Chilson, Michigan. But she'd better keep both hands on the wheel, because it's going to be a bumpy ride…
Eddie followed Minnie home one day, and now she can't seem to shake the furry little shadow. But in spite of her efforts to contain her new pal, the tabby sneaks out and trails her all the way to the bookmobile on its maiden voyage. Before she knows it, her slinky stowaway becomes her cat co-pilot!
Minnie and Eddie's first day visiting readers around the county seems to pass without trouble—until Eddie darts outside at the last stop and leads her to the body of a local man who's reached his final chapter.
Initially, Minnie is ready to let the police handle this case, but Eddie seems to smell a rat. Together, they'll work to find the killer—because a good librarian always knows when justice is overdue.
Our November 2013 Fantastic First Pick
Allie McMurphy is beginning to believe the grand opening of the historic McMurphy Hotel on Mackinac Island will never happen and that she will never perfect the adult fudge recipes she has created. First Joe Jessop is found dead in the upstairs utility closet. Then the electricity in the hotel is turned off and, when she attempts to turn it back on, Allie learns she is classified as an outsider and has to meet stringent requirements to reinstate her lights. She also finds out the citizens of Mackinac Island are taking sides over the most pressing issue – did Allie murder Joe Jessop? With the blue ribbons which represent the Jessop clan outnumbering the green ribbons representing her family, Allie enlists the help of her best friend who is an event coordinator. Together they have to convince the townspeople she is not a murderer as well proving to the historical society all the renovations represent the correct styles for the time the hotel was built. Vilified by the hunky grandson of the murdered man and suspected of murder by the ruggedly handsome cop investigating Joe's death, Allie is determined to prove she is innocent of wrong doing while making friends of the islanders. This engaging book is enhanced by original fudge recipes, two appealing heroines, one gorgeous rancher, and a cop that could be a Vin Diesel knockoff. Enjoy. I did. – Guest Reviewer Sandra Hale
Our October 2013 Fantastic First Pick
Hit whodunit writer Victoria Rienzi is getting back to her roots by working at her family's Italian restaurant. But now in between plating pasta and pouring vino, she'll have to find the secret ingredient in a murder....
When Victoria takes a break from penning her popular mystery series and moves back to the Jersey shore, she imagines sun, sand, and scents of fresh basil and simmering marinara sauce at the family restaurant, the Casa Lido. But her nonna's recipes aren't the only things getting stirred up in this Italian kitchen.
Their small town is up in arms over plans to film a new reality TV show, and when Victoria serves the show's pushy producer his last meal, the Casa Lido staff finds itself embroiled in a murder investigation. Victoria wants to find the real killer, but there are as many suspects as tomatoes in her nonna's garden. Now she'll have to heat up her sleuthing skills quickly…before someone else gets a plateful of murder.
First in a new series!
About the Author
A Jersey girl born and bred, Rosie Genova left her heart at the shore, which serves as the setting for the Italian Kitchen Mysteries. An English teacher by day and novelist by night, Rosie also writes women's fiction as Rosemary DiBattista. She lives in central New Jersey with her husband, her two younger sons, and an ill-behaved fox terrier.
Praise for Murder and Marinara: An Italian Kitchen Mystery…
Praise for Murder and Marinara
"The tastiest item on the menu with colorful characters, a sharp plot, and a fabulous Jersey setting. I enjoyed every bite."—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author
"Clever and intriguing….It definitely left me hungry for more."—Livia J. Washburn, author of the Fresh Baked Mystery series
Our September 2013 Fantastic First Pick
The premise for this series starter is at once hilarious and made (impossibly) believable. Georgia Thackery is an English Professor and single mom to teenage daughter, Madison. They have just moved back to her home town, Pennycross, Massachusetts, where she has accepted another in a very long series of adjunct positions teaching freshman English. Her current job is at McQuaid University, the same university where her renowned parents have been teaching for almost 20 years. Georgia is not only happy to have a job and a free place to live (her parents are on a duel sabbatical), but she is also reunited with her best friend Sid … who just happens to be the family skeleton. Yep, that's right – Sid is a talking skeleton who rescued Georgia from a would-be kidnapper 30 years ago, and has been a welcome "family member" ever since. The two of them become intrigued with finding out where Sid came from and who he was in in life, after he recognizes a professor at the Mangachusetts conference (celebrating everything manga and anime) taking place on campus. When the professor turns up dead, their sense of urgency accelerates, as does the number of suspicious events around McQuaid and Georgia's beloved town. Fun dialog, great characters, and an engaging set supporting cast make this a series readers will want to return to.
– Terry
Our August 2013 Pick:
Murder on the Rocks offers a lethal mix of an enjoyable, fast paced romp with well-rounded, engaging characters, a pleasant environment, two intriguing murders, and some lethal alcoholic concoctions. When Mackenzie Dalton, owner of Mack's Bar, stumbles across a body in the alley behind the business, she suffers sensory overload. Between no morning coffee and finding the second body in that location in less than a year, Mack's synesthesia drives her from the scene. The lights, colors and shapes blocking her vision, the cacophony of musical sounds assaulting her ears, and the odors compounded by her neurological disorder cause her to become disoriented -- unfortunately not before she picks up a portion of the cardboard covering the body. During her interview she tries to explain her reaction to the police and one observant detective in particular. Detective Duncan Albright suspects the killer is either a bar employee or a patron. Going undercover as a new hire, Albright begins lessons in bartending and waiting on tables. As the attraction between the cop and his primary suspect grows, tension and danger heighten. The secondary characters are as quirky and entertaining as the byplay between the two main characters. This laugh-out-loud pleasure can be finished in a day and is well worth the time.
-Guest Reviewer Sandra Hale
Our First July 2013 Pick (we couldn't choose):
Meet Jen Stevens—a hungry New York City event planner who's 31 years old, 30 pounds overweight, and flirting with disaster when it comes to sticking to her diet. Working for the food-centric Yummy Channel, it's hard to resist temptation. But when there's a crime for Jen to solve, it's easy as pie. . . .
Baker extraordinaire Bess Brantwood is one of the Yummy Channel's brightest stars—and biggest divas. Despite the off-camera drama, Jen has to admit that Bess's chocolate buttercream cupcakes drizzled with caramel are simply to die for—and kill for, as it turns out—when Bess's body, like a baked good gone bad, is discovered . . . in a Dumpster.
Who iced the cupcake queen? Jen is determined to find out. With the help of her BFFs—fab foodblogger Gabby and lively life coach Elizabeth—she starts sifting for clues. She's got all the ingredients to solve the perfect crime, including one delectable detective, one divalicious diary, and enough industry rivals for a battle of the network stars. But is Jen prepared to risk her life as well as her waistline? No matter how you slice it, revenge is sweet—and loaded with carbs.
About the Author
Sarah Steding has cut carbs, calories, white foods, yellow foods, packaged foods, and fatty foods (not all at the same time, or any for more than a few well-intentioned days). She's tried grapefruit, cayenne-spiced lemonade, macrobiotics, and even gummy bears. While crusading against thunder thighs, she has developed quite a sense of humor about the whole ordeal. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with three little boys and a husband who has learned to say she looks quite slender in those jeans.
Our Second July 2013 Pick:
In need of a change, Jenna Hart leaves the high-pressure world of advertising to help her aunt, Vera, open a culinary bookshop and café. Back with her family in Crystal Cove, California, Jenna seems to have all the right ingredients for a fresh start—until someone adds a dash of murder.
As a marketing expert, Jenna wants to make sure the grand opening of the Cookbook Nook draws a crowd, and no one is better at getting attention than her old college roommate, celebrity chef Desiree Divine. But when Desiree arrives in quiet Crystal Cove to do a cookbook signing, the diva stirs up more trouble than business…especially when she turns up dead.
Known for stealing husbands and burning bridges, Desiree left behind plenty of suspects—including Jenna. Though the celebrity's life always appeared to be an open book, Jenna will have to read between the lines in order to clear her name, and catch a killer before another body is served cold.
Includes recipes!
About the Author
Daryl Wood Gerber is an Agatha Award-winning author who writes the Cheese Shop Mystery series under the pseudonym Avery Aames. Like her protagonist, Daryl is an admitted foodie and an avid reader of books, including cookbooks. Prior to writing, Daryl acted onstage and television, including on Murder, She Wrote.
Praise for Final Sentence…
"There's a feisty new amateur sleuth in town and her name is Jenna Hart. With a bodacious cast of characters, a wrenching murder, and a collection of cookbooks to die for, Daryl Wood Gerber's Final Sentence was a page-turning puzzler of a mystery that I could not put down."—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of the Cupcake Bakery Mysteries
"Murder, revenge, secrets … and cookbooks! Final Sentence, the first book in Daryl Wood Gerber's yummy new Cookbook Nook mystery series, is a delectable page-turner with a tasty mix of characters, crime, and cookbooks, blended beautifully in a witty, well-plotted whodunit that will leave you hungry for more."—Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author of the Bibliophile Mysteries
Our June 2103 Pick:
At a local Chinese restaurant, it's the owner who gets taken out...
Most folks aren't forced by court order to attend a library-book discussion group, but that's just what happens to B and B proprietor and ex-Manhattanite Bea Cartwright, hippy cat lover Chandra Morrisey, and winery owner Kate Wilder after a small-town magistrate has had enough of their squabbling. South Bass, an island on Lake Erie, is home to an idyllic summer resort, but these three ladies keep disturbing the peace.
The initial book choice is Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, and that sets their mouths to watering. The Orient Express is the island's newest Chinese restaurant. They might not agree about much, but the ladies all love the orange chicken on the menu. But their meal is spoiled when the restaurant's owner, Peter Chan, has the bad fortune of getting murdered. Now, with Christie as their inspiration, the League of Literary Ladies has a real mystery to solve…if they can somehow catch a killer without killing each other first.
Our May 2103 Pick:
Gluten-free baker Toni Ryder may not cook with wheat, but when there's a criminal on the loose, she'll do what it takes to figure out who has their finger in the pie… Even though Toni is used to going against the grain by preparing allergy-safe, gluten-free products for her online bakery, Baker's Treat, opening a storefront in the middle of wheat country Kansas might be biting off more than she can chew. The town is already skeptical of her flour-free ways, but when a local wheat farmer is murdered outside her patisserie, skepticism turns into outright suspicion. With the help of her eccentric grandmother, her handsome lawyer, and the sexy new widower in town, Toni is determined to find the real criminal before bad publicity and increasingly personal acts of vandalism shut her down. But when another suspect winds up dead, Toni realizes that this half-baked killer isn't just trying to get her to close shop—he's trying to make sure that she's made her last gluten-free cookie…forever.
About the Author
Nancy J. Parra lives in the Midwest with her trusty Bichon-Poo, whom she refers to warmly as "Little Dog." Parra's 2010 novel, The Counterfeit Bride, was named "one of the top ten romances of 2010" by Booklist. Hard at work on her next mystery, Nancy loves to hear from readers.
Praise for Gluten for Punishment…
"A mouthwatering debut with a plucky protagonist. Clever, original, and appealing with gluten-free recipes to die for."—Carolyn Hart, national bestselling author
"This baker's treat rises to the occasion. Whether you need to eat allergy-free or not, you'll devour every morsel."—Avery Aames, Agatha Award-winning author of the Cheese Shop Mysteries
"Nancy J. Parra has whipped up a sweet treat that's sure to delight!"—Peg Cochran, national bestselling author of the Gourmet De-Lite Mysteries "A delightful heroine, cherry-filled plot twists, and cream-filled pastries. Could murder be any sweeter?"—Connie Archer, national bestselling author of the Soup Lover's Mysteries "A lively, sassy heroine and a perceptive and humorous look at small-town Kansas (the Wheat State)!"—JoAnna Carl, national bestselling author of the Chocoholic Mysteries
Our April 2103 Pick:
Set in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, J. J. Cook's thrilling new mystery series features Fire Chief Stella Griffin, who solves crime with the help of her predecessor, who just happens to be a ghost…
After knocking the lights out of her boyfriend when she catches him cheating on her, Chicago fire fighter Stella Griffin hops on her Harley and heads for Sweet Pepper, Tennessee, where she ends up becoming the small town's fire chief. When her dear friend Tory Lambert dies after her gingerbread-style house is set ablaze, Stella suspects arson and foul play.
As Stella investigates, she gets help from a most unlikely source—the ghost of Eric Gamlyn, Sweet Pepper's old fire chief. And if that isn't enough to rattle her, attractive police officer John Trump seems to have taken an interest in her. But Stella's got to stay focused if she hopes to smoke out a killer before her own life is extinguished.
Our March 2103 Pick:
A heroine who comes from a family of thieves, a mystery involving a missing Agatha Christie play, an avid (and cranky) book collector, a hunky librarian, quirky relatives, and an intriguing young detective. What more could you ask for in a new series? Jordan Bingham has returned to Harrison Falls, New York and is living with the not-too-law-abiding uncles who raised her. She is in debt and in need of a job. So even though that job comes from Vera Van Alst, the most hated citizen of Harrison Falls, Jordan is intrigued and has the right skill set (and connections) to hunt down the aforementioned missing manuscript. Which is why it was March's Fantastic First Cozy Mystery pick!
– Terry
In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared—making headlines across the world—only to show up eleven days later at a spa under an assumed name. During those eleven days, did she have time to write a play?
Jordan Kelly needs a new job and a new place to live. She's back in Harrison Falls, New York, living with her not so law-abiding uncles, in debt thanks to a credit card–stealing ex and pending grad school loans.
Enter the perfect job, a research position that includes room and board, which will allow her to spend her days hunting down rare mysteries for an avid book collector. There's just one problem: her employer, Vera Van Alst—the most hated citizen of Harrison Falls.
Jordan's first assignment is to track down a rumored Agatha Christie play. It seems easy enough, but Jordan soon finds out that her predecessor was killed while looking for it, and there is still someone out there willing to murder to keep the play out of Vera's hands. Jordan's new job is good…but is it worth her life?
About the Author
Victoria Abbott is a former mystery bookstore owner.
Our February 2013 Pick:
First in a new series featuring Maura Donavan and the small Irish Village where her grandmother was born, this promises to be another winner for Connolly. Readers are introduced to Maura when she begins her first trip out of the U.S. after the death of the grandmother who raised her in Boston. She is not leaving much behind and is open to the possibilities as they present themselves beginning with a job offer at the local pub. When a body is discovered in a nearby bog, Maura unwittingly finds herself in the middle of the investigation just as she begins discovering who she is and where she comes from. The scenes from small town life in Ireland provide a great background for the series, as do the locals who all seem to be related to Maura! It will be a pleasure to spend time here again.
– Terry


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Complaint Review: Affinion Group
Affinion GroupPO Box 183129 Columbus, Ohio United States of America
Affinion Group in the mail, I received a payment coupon introduced by a note that stated that the Affinion Group is unable to collect from my account and I should send them a check/money order for $49.50 to keep my Columbus, Ohio
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The fact of the matter is that I never heard of, or have done any business with the Affinion Group or any entity related to them.
I must admit that the letter I received from them is beautifully designed and structured as to appear as a "real" business request. I wonder how many people fall into this, rather elegant, but no too smart, con-game.
I keep the original note. If I can be of any further assistance, please let me know. I would much appreciate the opportunity to participate in any efforts to clean up this country from persons and entities such as the Affinion Group.
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Mark Legassick is a singer/songwriter and producer from Plymouth UK. Since 2008 he has released three EPs and a full length album. He performs under the Stage name Howlin' Lord. He is known for a fiercley pragmatic approach to recording and performing, working mainly from his own studio in his adopted home of Bristol he releases through Little Paradise Records.
Psych-Rock, Soul, Honky-Tonk and Folk music traditional and leftfield are the tributaries that feed the Howlin' Lord sound which manages to defy genre yet sound instantly familiar. Well crafted songs that lyrically pull no punches, rest on a foundation of solid musicianship from a tried and tested rock'n'roll band. Eschewing the zeitgeist in pursuit of something altogether more genuine, inventive and timeless.
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Warranty USA2950 South Rancho Road Las Vegas, Nevada U.S.A.
Warranty USA ripoff Authorized $1400 then refused to honor Las Vegas Nevada
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August 22, 2001...On March 22, 2002. I received letter from Attorney for AAMCO.. Statiing that Warranty USA did not follow through and I was responsible. On march 23, 2002, I spoke wih a Mr Eduard , from the administration of Warranty USA.
He informed me that the company was in process or reorganizing and notification to all concerned would be informed Pending Action and Process within the next 14 days.. I never heard from them. I ending up having to pay the 1450.00 out of my pocket or be taken to court..
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One job in particular sounded perfect and I really wanted to go on it, so I paid the $120.00 fee. I told them what picture to use on my business cards in 4-6 weeks and a call back for the address of the audition.
I called company and was bounced around from employee to employee trying to find the address for the audition. Then was told the audition I was asking about no longer existed. At that point I was completely all done with the company. A few months later I realized that I never even received the business cards I paid for as well.
I called the company and they said my membership expired and to get the cards I would have to pay, yet another, $120 membership. I was then informed my membership was only for 6 months. They then told me that my membership was expired so I cannot get the business cards. They said I didn't get the business cards because I didn't call them back to tell them what picture to use. I reiterated this was a scam, I gave my credit card out for business cards and gave all my information as to how I wanted it to look and what picture! I got no where with these people. i was on the phone for over an hour!!
I want to take them to small claims but cannot find an address for them and do not know if it is even worth it. I would like to know what other people are doing and how to go about reporting them!!!
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Report: 3.2 billion people used the Internet so far in 2015
Around 3.2 billion people across the world will be able to use the Internet, with a global population nearing 7.2 billion total, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The ITU also says around 2 billion Internet users will be from developing nations.
Previously, the United Nations predicted more than 3 billion Internet users by the end of 2014, and that goal has been accomplished.
Not surprisingly, Europe (77.6 percent) and the Americas (66 percent) greatly lead in Internet saturation over Africa (20.7 percent) and Asia & Pacific (36.9 percent). Things are looking up as reliable broadband Internet is now affordable in 111 countries, with additional support to drive Internet penetration in emerging nations.
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YouTube now allows 60FPS for live streaming on HTML5 browsers
YouTube has just launched a new gaming-focused feature into its arsenal, with 60FPS live streaming now available as "an early preview on HTML5-compatible browsers".
The Google-owned video streaming site explained in a post on the YouTube Partners & Creators Blog: "When you start a live stream on YouTube at 60fps, we'll transcode your stream into 720p60 and 1080p60, which means silky smooth playback for gaming and other fast-action videos. We'll also make your stream available in 30fps on devices where high frame rate viewing is not yet available, while we work to expand support in the coming weeks".
YouTube worked together with Elgato and XSplit in order to create software that was capable of handling 60FPS streaming.
Silk Road helped reduce risks users faced trying to buy narcotics
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht was the mastermind of a billion-dollar online drug ring, according to the US federal government. He was convicted earlier in the year and could face life in prison for his crimes, with prosecutors still quiet on what type of prison term they are seeking at the May 29 sentencing.
Joshua Dratel, Ulbricht's lead defense attorney, has issued a statement saying Silk Road made it safer to purchase and sell drugs. Using the Dark Web, customers could sell or purchase everything from marijuana and hash to cocaine, heroin or LSD - and despite reported overdose deaths - this is an argument that is rather unique.
"In contrast to the government's portrayal of the Silk Road website as a more dangerous version of a traditional drug marketplace, in fact the Silk Road website was in many respects the most responsible such marketplace in history, and consciously and deliberately included recognized harm reduction measures, including access to physician counseling," Dratel said in a recent court filing.
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Reddit is down 'for emergency maintenance'
Update #2: And it's back up! Your day can go on like usual, we can breathe normally again now that Reddit is back!
Update: According to @redditstatus on Twitter, there was some scheduled maintenance for four hours ago, with a tweet that said: "We'll be performing some database maintenance that will require the site to be in read only mode for May 11, 22:00 - 22:30 PDT". The next tweet which was from around 52 minutes ago read: "Investigating: We're investigating a database master that's gone unavailable". Then, just 38 minutes ago, @redditstatus tweeted: "Identified: Turns out it was good we were preparing to replace a database tonight -- it's the one that just fai...".
Breaking: Reddit, otherwise known as "the front page of the Internet" is down. Visiting the website will result in a nice little blue page that says "Reddit is down for emergency maintenance".
We don't know if this is something that was planned, but as a very daily Reddit user, I haven't read anything about it. It could've been attacked, which is why the 'emergency maintenance' is required. Sites like Reddit don't just run from a single server in an ISP, they have many thousands of servers with companies like Amazon so that this type of thing never happens.
We'll report back when we find out more.
Mayweather-Pacquiao proves popular on Meerkat, Periscope
The boxing super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao may have left many boxing fans disappointed, but it proved extremely popular among Internet pirates. It wasn't difficult to find a live stream of the fight on Periscope and Meerkat, with users sharing streams directly from their TVs into the services before the opening bell.
High demand for the pay-per-view, available for $90 or $100 in the United States, led to Charter, Time Warner and other cable providers enduring service outages shortly before the main event. Piracy likely increased due to the problem, which actually temporarily delayed the start of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.
Both Meerkat and Periscope have been used to stream Game of Thrones, live sporting events, and other high-profile subscription cable TV shows. Obviously, streaming a PPV broadcast violates the terms of service for both HBO and Showtime, and likely breaks some form of copyright law, but holding users accountable is difficult.
Comcast offers fiber to a US city after suing it for making its own
Comcast has recently announced a two gigabit per second internet option to 200,000 potential customers living in Cattanooga, USA. That's nothing too unusual given normal circumstances, but funnily enough this city isn't your 'run of the mill' rollout.
The reason it's a little different is because Comcast actually sued the Cattanooga utility board previously for trying to build a fiber network of their own and even though the lawsuit was a failure, hundreds of thousands of users were reportedly left out as a result - so in comes the forever helpful Comcast to the rescue.
Its Gigabit Pro service doesn't have a price currently attached but we're sure that every single dollar will annoy local residents. Cattanooga currently has the fastest internet available in the United States (gigabit) to those whom can receive it and reports claim that it sets users back a mere $70 per month.
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Microsoft release age detection tech demo
If you've been seeing some hate leveled at Microsoft on social media today, odds are it's due to a new online tool released by the company which attempts to gauge your age from an uploaded photo.
According to the Machine Learning Blog, The 'How Old Do I look?' website is based on the "APIs available in the Azure Machine Learning Gallery. The gallery contains many finished intelligent services such as Face, Speech, and Vision which are part of a new suite called Project Oxford from Bing and Microsoft Research." and took only a day to put together.
For the record, the site guesstimated that I was 36. I'm 29. But they were nice enough to apologise in advance with "Sorry if we didn't quite get the age and gender right - we are still improving this feature."
Microsoft Bing search engine now has more than 20% market share in US
For the first time since launching in 2009, the Microsoft Bing search engine now has over 20 percent market share of the US desktop search market, according to comScore.
Google still leads the way with 64.4 percent of the increasingly competitive market, while Bing has 20.1 percent - Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and other companies are trying to adapt to a growing mobile market.
Bing has been a major effort for Microsoft, which has continually dumped money and development time into Bing. The search engine is now integrated into Xbox, Office, Windows and the Windows Phone, as Microsoft wants to try to lure users away from Google.
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Netflix wishes they didn't give Aussie ISP quote-free deals
If you're on a contract with Optus or iiNet there's a possibility that you've been enjoying watching quota-free Netflix content in recent times, thanks to the online streaming giant signing deals with these ISP's in order to secure unlimited viewership for their customers down under.
In a recent statement, Netflix reflected on these past signing and have commented that "we should have avoided that and will avoid it going forward."
According to an interview with Gizmodo, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is a strong believer in data cap abolishment worldwide. Claiming "there's no reason for data caps. We want to make the internet unmetered. Period. The capped model is antiquated: we want to make it about speed."
There has also been no comment as of yet on how many customers Netflix actually holds in Australia, but we're very interested to see the results.
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Google reportedly planning monthly subscription service for YouTube
According to an e-mail sent out to Google partners today, the Mountain View-based search giant will soon be offering a monthly subscription service to YouTube, which would offer an ad-free experience.
The e-mail says: "Your fans want choices. Not only do they want to watch what they want, whenever they want, anywhere, and on any device they choose, they want YouTube features built specifically with their needs in mind. Over the past several months, we've taken bold new steps to bring these experiences to life. Since inviting hundreds of thousands of fans into our YouTube Music Key Beta, we've seen tremendous engagement. And we've seen an equally enthusiastic response for our new YouTube Kids app, designed to give families a simpler and safer video-viewing experience- it's already crossed 2 million installations in less than one month.
We're excited to build on this momentum by taking another big step in favor of choice: offering fans an ads-free version of YouTube for a monthly fee. By creating a new paid offering, we'll generate a new source of revenue that will supplement your fast growing advertising revenue".
We should expect YouTube to unveil its monthly subscription service before the end of the year, with a sure to be competitive price.


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He had gone often alone into the void places seeking the Imperishable Flame; for desire grew hot within him to bring into Being things of his own, and it seemed to him that Ilúvatar took no thought for the Void, and he was impatient of its emptiness. Yet he found not the Fire, for it is with Ilúvatar. But being alone he had begun to conceive thoughts of his own unlike those of his brethren.
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John Mayer headlining Summerfest July 6
Mere hours after announcing the Eagles would headline Summerfest's final night, officials with the music festival have announced yet another act for the Big Gig: John Mayer will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on July 6.
Mayer announced his summer tour in a Google+ Hangout with fans Thursday night. He released a new album, "Born and Raised," last year, his first to stay in the top spot on the Billboard charts for more than a week. But he had to cancel a tour in 2012 after a granuloma in his throat was discovered. It was the second time in two years it surfaced, but Mayer underwent a second surgery and last January was able to sing on stage for the first time since April 2011. »Read Full Article(6)
Bel Canto, MSO join forces for powerful 'Requiem'
The Bel Canto Chorus joined forces with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra this weekend for a powerful performance of Brahms' "Ein Deutsches Requiem" ("A German Requiem").
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A personal preface seems necessary before the review gets on to expressing profound disappointment with Bill Cosby's appearance at the Riverside Theater on Saturday night.
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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra wrapped up its three-concert Basilica Series this weekend with "Remembrance," a strings-only program.
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Edward Elgar considered "The Dream of Gerontius" his best oratorio. Find out more about this piece Wednesday when Lee Erickson and Tim Benson, the director and assistant director of the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, discuss the work as part of the UWM Friends of the MSO lecture series. The oratorio closes the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's season on May 31 and June 1. The lecture is at 5 p.m. at UWM's Fine Arts Recital Hall, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. After the lecture, coffee and dessert will be served. A discount on tickets to the concert will be available. The lecture is free. »Read Full Article