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Giveaway – The Corpse By The Creek by Iris March #dollycas #irismarch #thecorpsebythecreek

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The Corpse by the Creek: A Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery
by Iris March

The small-town setting and the plant shop backdrop made the book cozy and inviting. The mix of mystery, family, and nature gave it a refreshing vibe. This cozy mystery was such an enjoyable read.
~bibliophile_foodie

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The Corpse by the Creek blends humor, a dogged amateur sleuth, and her feline companion for a delightful cozy read.
~Novels Alive

About The Corpse by the Creek

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The Corpse by the Creek: A Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series (plus 2 short stories)
Setting – Ohio
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wandering Gingko Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2026
Number of Pages ~200 pages
Digital
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8998642616
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GS6S4HB6
Paperback will be available as well.

Volunteer water sampling. Development deals. A dead businessman in the woods.

While volunteering with a local stream restoration group, Molly and her husband, Scott, expect to end the day with nothing more to show for it than muddy hiking shoes and water samples. Instead, they stumble upon a dead body left in the woods behind the Buckeye Trail. The victim turns out to be Upton North—an unpopular developer with business ties to half the town and enemies to match.

As Molly starts asking questions, she uncovers a web of grudges involving tenants, activists, and business owners. She’ll have to follow clues from forest trails to forgotten basements—and confront just how far greed and intimidation pushed the wrong person too far.

With a busy garden center to manage, and a beloved black and white cat occasionally underfoot, Molly digs into another Succulent Sleuth case where the roots of the crime run deep.

About Iris March

Iris March has a reputation for killing house plants, and now she’s killing people off in books? Coincidence? Perhaps not. Iris has spent two decades working in the sustainability field and is usually either reading a book or on a trail. She lives in Ohio with her husband, son, and three cats.

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$20 GC – A Maypole Of Deceit by Victoria Tait @dollycas #victoriatait #amaypoleofdeceit

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A Maypole of Deceit: A British Cozy Murder Mystery
(A Cotswold Antique Mystery)
by Victoria Tait

About A Maypole of Deceit

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A Maypole of Deceit: A British Cozy Murder Mystery (A Cotswold Antique Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
5th in Series
Setting – Cotswold, England
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kanga Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 8, 2026
Number of Pages c. 300
Digital
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1917168779
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G11QSWR6

Spring has arrived in the Cotswolds, and bunting flutters above the village green as Coln Akeman prepares for its annual May Day celebrations.

Antiques expert, Dotty Sayers, is busy at the auction house, and her friend, Keya Varma is run off her feet at her café. But when an elderly woman goes missing and a man’s body is found among the festivities, the joyful occasion takes a darker turn.

With clues as tangled as the ribbons on the Maypole, Dotty and her friends must work together to untie a knot of lies before mistrust tears their close-knit community apart.

A Maypole of Deceit, the next charming cozy mystery in Victoria Tait’s Cotswold Antique Mystery series, is a heart-warming tale of friendship, courage, and truth set in the heart of the British countryside. Perfect for readers who enjoy traditional whodunnits filled with village life, vintage treasures, and a dash of British humour.

Celebrate spring and uncover the truth with A Maypole of Deceit today!

About Victoria Tait

Victoria Tait was born and raised in Yorkshire, England, where she discovered a passion for mystery fiction and storytelling. Inspired by the works of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Midsomer Murders, she writes British cozy mysteries infused with her signature British charm.

Her determined and hard-working female sleuths are joined by colourful but realistic teams of helpers, and her settings are vivid and evocative. With intrigue, surprises, and gentle humour, Victoria’s page-turning stories offer engaging whodunits, best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

Victoria’s  books avoid graphic content and profanity, focusing on character, logic, and the steady work of uncovering truth.

Victoria has recently been exploring the world, drawing inspiration for her books from remarkable places including the Azores, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Morocco, and Malta.

Read the FREE prequel to her Dotty Sayers Antique Mystery series at her website.

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Website: https://victoriatait.com/

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Giveaway – Murder Local Style by Leslie Karst @dollycas #greatescapes #jesliekarst #murderlocalstyle

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Murder, Local Style (An Orchid Isle Mystery)
by Leslie Karst

If you enjoy a cozy mystery set in a lovely spot with an interesting murder and investigation, then I highly recommend not only this  book, but the whole Orchid Isle Mystery series.
~Carla Loves To Read

If you like a light, enjoyable, and well-constructed mystery with some fun foodie aspects (and recipes for food and cocktails), this series is for you. I always like to start at the beginning, but you won’t be lost if you jump in here.
~Rebecca M Douglass

Murder, Local Style is book three in the An Orchid Isle Mystery series that is written by Leslie Karst. This is a new to me author and I will be keeping an eye out for her future  books moving forward. I love a good cozy mystery.
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This is such an enjoyable series! This latest entry includes a solid mystery, with lots of red herrings. I hope there are more entries coming soon as visiting with Val and her family and friends feels like visiting with my friends!
~Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books

Murder, Local Style is a fantastic addition to this series. Hurry, don’t wait.  Book your Perfect Escape with An Orchid Isle Mystery today.
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About Murder, Local Style

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Murder, Local Style (An Orchid Isle Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Setting – Hawaii
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn House
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2026
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
Hardcover
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1448316588
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448316588
Digital
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448316571
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FVLW3ZL8

Retired caterer Valerie Corbin investigates a suspicious poisoning in this Orchid Isle cozy culinary mystery, featuring a feisty queer couple who swap surfing lessons for sleuthing sessions in tropical Hilo, Hawai‘i.

A dinner to die for!

It’s been an eventful transition, but retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen are finally settling into life on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Val’s even joined the neighborhood orchid society to make some new friends. So when she’s asked to step in to cater their latest social event, as the newbie of the group she can’t exactly say no.

But what should have been a straightforward gig is soon a dining disaster when the food from the event poisons and kills the society president. As Val herself becomes a suspect in the murder investigation, she’s determined to uncover the truth. Who would want to kill the mild-mannered president of the orchid society?

Turns out the list is longer than a celebrity chef’s tasting menu. Apparently some of the residents did not “love thy neighbor.” Can she reveal the killer’s identity before they strike again?

This mouthwatering cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Ellen Byron, Jennifer J Chow, Lucy Burdette, and Raquel V Reyes, and includes a selection of delicious Hawaiian recipes to cook at home.

About Leslie Karst 

Leslie Karst is the Lefty and Macavity Award-nominated author of the Orchid Isle mysteries Waters of Destruction and Molten Death, of the Sally Solari mystery series, and of the IBPA Ben Franklin and IPPY award silver medal-winning memoir, Justice is Served: A Tale of Scallops, the Law, and Cooking for RBG. After years waiting tables and singing in a new wave rock band, she decided she was ready for a “real” job and ended up at Stanford Law School, then returned to school to study the culinary arts. Now retired from the law, Leslie splits her time between Hilo, Hawai‘i and Santa Cruz, California, spending her days writing, cooking, cycling, gardening, and observing cocktail hour promptly at five o’clock.

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    Giveaway – Driftless Spirits by Karen Ringel @dollycas #karenringel #driflessspirits

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    Driftless Spirits (Secrets in Casten’s Horn)
    by Karen Ringel

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    Driftless Spirits (Secrets in Casten’s Horn)
    Cozy Mystery
    1st in Series
    Setting: The Driftless area of Wisconsin, in a fictional town called Casten’s Horn
    Publisher ‏ : ‎ Casten House  Books
    Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2025
    Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
    Paperback
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8231084883
    ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G11YHMBK
    Digital
    ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FXN5T913

    Charlotte Burke can’t shake her recurring dream.

    Over and over again she dreams of finding a mysterious journal on a candlelit desk while wandering through a strange house in the middle of the night. Every dream has shown her a framed picture of an old woman sitting at the same desk, except the latest version. Last night, the woman stood and offered Charlotte a keyring. In the morning, Charlotte woke up with her car keys in her hand.

    Her best friend is worried but skeptical when Charlotte insists the house is real. The dream is metaphorical, Ivy says, reflecting Charlotte’s restless state. Ivy gifts her a journal and urges her to take the trip her subconscious is demanding before she wakes up behind the wheel. A roadtrip of self-discovery will help Charlotte figure out what she really wants.

    Charlotte agrees to the roadtrip but not for Ivy’s reasons. To her, the house, the journal and the woman in her dream are all too real. She sets off to do the impossible. If she can find the house and uncover its secrets in time, she might save far more than her driftless life.

    About Karen Ringel

    In 2020, Karen Ringel retired from an engineering career to settle in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin with her husband. After taking some time to adapt to the rural lifestyle, she started creating the fictional Casten’s Horn, imagining how a small town might have been founded in the secluded valley she lives in. Always a researcher at heart, her books include references to real bits of history and traditions in an effort to enhance her stories. She writes what she likes to read: small-town mysteries with a cozy feel.

    Author Links:

    Author website, where I blog about my writing and the Driftless area of Wisconsin: https://castenhousebooks.com/

    Goodreads author page, where “Ask the Author” is enabled, and I’m happy to answer questions: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/61067885.Karen_Ringel

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    $10 GC & More – Call In For Murder by Tammy Barker @dollycas #tammybarker #callinformurder

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    Call In For Murder: A Neon Desert Novel
    by Tammy Barker

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    Call In For Murder: A Neon Desert Novel
    Cozy Mystery
    1st in Series
    Setting – Nevada
    Independently Published
    Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2025
    Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
    Paperback
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8999862600
    Digital
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8999862617
    ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FVMJMQ3R

    Call-in radio host Ashley Compton is Las Vegas’s best friend when it comes to giving relationship tips to strangers. But when a repeat caller is found murdered after exposing her woes on the air and accepting the challenge to put up or shut up, Ashley questions if her homespun advice was the catalyst for the murder.

    Afraid of losing her job and destroying her reputation, Ashley heads to the seedy side of Las Vegas to snoop around. There she encounters shady dealings: lies, gambling, adultery, and potential criminal activities. When her two-timing and felonious suspects spout glib excuses to justify their behaviors, she digs deeper and is threatened, injured, and gets what she dishes out: advice she doesn’t always like.

    Can Ashley’s sleuthing skills catch the killer, or will she end up just another crime statistic? Can she save her career, or will she be put on the Do-Not-Call list?

    About Tammy Barker

    TAMMY BARKER

    Tammy Barker is a serious, by-the-book Washington DC government accountant by day and a wildly imaginative fiction writer by night. She writes contemporary traditional amateur sleuth mystery novels and historical pulp fiction short stories. Her other loves include reading anything, restoring or refurbishing vintage items, small home repairs, cooking and baking, classical piano, and wishing she lived during the 1940s and 1950s. She is on Facebook, and her website is https://tammybarkerwriter.com.

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    Giveaway – Something Prowling In Paradise Park by Kris Bock @dollycas #krisbock #somethingprowlinginparadisepark

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    Something Prowling in Paradise Park:
    A Kate Tessler Amateur Sleuth Mystery
    (The Accidental Detective Book)
    by Kris Bock

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    Something Prowling in Paradise Park:
    A Kate Tessler Amateur Sleuth Mystery (The Accidental Detective Book)
    Humorous Mystery
    7th in Series
    Setting – Arizona
    Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tule Publishing
    Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 2, 2026
    Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1969218965
    ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G32HDV59

    Three cases. One body. Zero chance of staying out of trouble.

    Kate Tessler may have thought her days of chasing danger were over. But the former war correspondent’s “retirement” in sunny Paradise, Arizona, is anything but quiet. With her eccentric circle of friends and colleagues, Kate has built a new life—full of mysteries, mayhem, and the occasional stakeout—as she works towards earning her PI license.

    After wrapping her last case, Kate wonders what’s next when three cases—all brought by friends—fall into her lap. Squatters in a snowbird’s house, local pedigree dogs disappearing, and smash and grab burglaries at local pot shops. Kate juggles the cases with help from her usual cast of amateur crime solvers, including the teen sons of Paradise’s mayor. As she digs, Kate suspects at least two cases are connected.

    But things turn deadly when a late-night stakeout leads Kate and one teen sidekick, interested in investigative work, straight to a body. Was it a gruesome accident—or something far more sinister?

    With humor and high stakes, The Accidental Detective mysteries prove that danger and friendship don’t retire quietly.

    About Kris Bock

    Kris Bock writes mystery, suspense, and romance, often with smart, snarky heroines finding adventure (sometimes against their will) in the Southwest. She lives in New Mexico, where she enjoys hiking with her spouse and playing with their ferrets.

    In the Reluctant Psychic Mystery series, a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works. In the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Kris’s romantic suspense novels include treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue. Readers have called these novels “Smart romance with an Indiana Jones feel.” She is also the author of the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series and the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series.

    Sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter and get an Accidental Detective short story and other freebies. Then every two weeks, you’ll get fun content about pets, announcements of new books, sales, and more.

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    Giveaway – Captive Heart At Brantmar Castle by Celeste Fenton @dollycas @CFentonWrites #captiveheart

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    Captive Heart at Brantmar Castle: Mysteries of a Heart Series
    by Celeste Fenton

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    Captive Heart at Brantmar Castle: Mysteries of a Heart Series
    Cozy Mystery – Romantic Suspense
    2nd in Series
    Setting – Dost Island (off the coast of Massachusetts) and the Scottish Highlands
    Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published
    Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2025
    Hardcover
    Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8266642805
    Paperback
    Print length ‏ : ‎ 389 pages
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8292238829
    Digital
    ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FNLY4WXK

    Gabby Heart travels to a remote Scottish castle with her best friend, Abe—a bestselling children’s author—expecting misty views, historic charm, and quiet time to plan their next book series. But Brantmar Castle holds more than ghosts of the past. When the women are taken hostage, Gabby must rely on her instincts, her resilience, and the help of men who may not deserve her trust to survive.
    Meanwhile, on Dost Island, young residents are vanishing without a trace. As those left behind scramble for answers, unsettling clues emerge—leading to a dark motive no one could have predicted.
    From the storm-swept highlands of Scotland to the rocky shores of New England, Captive Heart at Brantmar Castle blends mystery, emotional grit, simmering romance, and humor, in a story where secrets run deep… and time is running out.

    Two mysteries. One fight for survival. And danger closing in from both sides of the sea.

    A slow-burn romantic suspense with an edgy cozy mystery twist peppered with humor, Captive Heart at Brantmar Castle is perfect for fans of strong women over 40, amateur sleuths, brooding men with buried secrets, and adventure in small seaside towns and exotic locales hiding deadly truths.

    About Celeste Fenton

    My writing is fueled by a lifelong love of mystery and a fascination with the complexities of the human heart. As a widow, mother of adult twin sons, proud grandmother, dog lover, and semi-retired educator, I believe I have enough real-world experience to weave imagination with insight to create stories rich with emotion and suspense.

    When I’m not writing, reading, or plotting another plot twist, I like to explore small towns across America—setting out solo for month-long adventures much to the awe (and occasional alarm) of family and friends. My latest obsessions include escape rooms, mastering the perfect miter cut for a DIY bathroom remodel, training my cavalier spaniel to do a high five, and making the impossible decision of where to travel next.

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    Giveaway – The Holiday Photo Murder by Jeanne Quigley @dollycas #theholidayphotomurder #jeannequigley

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    The Holiday Photo Murder: A Robyn Cavanagh Mystery
    by Jeanne Quigley

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    The Holiday Photo Murder: A Robyn Cavanagh Mystery
    Cozy Mystery
    3rd in Series
    Setting – New York
    Independently Published (November 11, 2025)
    Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
    Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FQ3C8GST

    Portrait Photographer Robyn Cavanagh has had a busy fall season taking a record number of client photos for holiday cards. She’s ready for a quiet December to do her own Christmas preparations, but she has one more job to close the year. It’s the best gift of the season: taking photographs at wealthy Natalie Hoffmann’s holiday party.

    Excited to be the official photographer at the party held at the publisher’s estate overlooking the majestic Hudson River, Robyn hopes the event will win her new clients. Everyone will want to forget the evening, however, after Natalie’s companion, Russell Nowak, is found dead in the garden.

    Who among the guests wanted the successful businessman dead? While everyone counts down to Christmas, Robyn’s wish list is filled with suspects. She teams with her friend Will Vonderlin to catch the killer and restore her holiday spirit in time to enjoy the festive season.

    About Jeanne Quigley

    Jeanne Quigley is the author of the Veronica Walsh Mysteries and the Robyn Cavanagh Mysteries. Unlike her fictional sleuths, she has never been a soap opera star, accountant, or professional photographer, but she has worked in the music industry, for an educational publisher, and in a county agency. She lives in New York’s historic Hudson Valley.

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    Giveaway – Without A Shadow Of Doubt by Kathleen Bailey @dollycas #kathleenbailey #withoutashadowofdoubt

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    Without a Shadow of Doubt: An Olivia Penn Mystery
    by Kathleen Bailey

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    Without a Shadow of Doubt: An Olivia Penn Mystery
    Cozy Mystery
    5th in Series
    Setting – Virginia
    Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rhino Publishing LLC
    Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 4, 2025
    Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1956270174
    ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FQCNBQNQ

    Find the cat. Crack the case.

    The Highland Games have arrived just outside Apple Station, Virginia, bringing bagpipes, kilts, and a tide of tartan-clad tourists to the cozy small town. Advice columnist Olivia Penn is ready for a weekend of fun now that her life has finally settled into a quiet, steady rhythm. But when a local turns up dead in one of the town’s most iconic homes, a cryptic message from a friend draws her into a tangled mystery.

    As Olivia investigates, family secrets and surprising motives surface, linking three brooches, an antique cross, and a 17th-century Scottish Bible. Clues connect seven suspects to the crime, and each has something to hide. When her friend can’t be found and the police start asking questions, the mystery hits closer to home and runs deeper than she ever imagined.

    After an unlikely witness makes a shocking revelation, Olivia enlists her friends and a heroic search and rescue golden retriever to help her follow the trail before it goes cold. The man she loves is caught in the crosshairs, and to protect him, she’ll have to risk everything. Justice hinges on a missing cat, a chase through the woods, and a stare-down with a mama bear.

    Without a Shadow of Doubt is the gripping fifth installment in the award-winning Olivia Penn Mystery Series. This fast-paced, heartwarming cozy mystery features charming characters, small-town intrigue, and a heroine you’ll love to root for. Perfect for fans of amateur sleuths, cozy suspense, and clean, feel-good mysteries with lovable cats and dogs.

    About Kathleen Bailey

    Kathleen Bailey is the award-winning author of The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. She writes mysteries with heart and humor that keep to the traditional and cozy sides of crime. For over twenty years, she worked as a pediatric physical therapist with children who have special needs, drawing on degrees in English, psychology, and physical therapy. She now writes in Virginia with her feline assistant, who insists on supervising every draft. When she’s not writing, Kathleen can usually be found covered in cat hair, surrounded by far too many sticky notes, and plotting new twists to keep readers guessing. She is a member of Sisters in Crime.

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    Rock A Bye Bye Baby: A Cobble Cove Mystery
    by Debbie De Louise

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    Rock A Bye Bye Baby: A Cobble Cove Mystery
    Cozy Mystery
    6th in Series
    Setting – Upstate New York
    Publisher: Solstice Publishing (September 25, 2025)
    Print length ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
    Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8267297394
    Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FSR76Z6S

    When a newborn baby is left on Alicia and John’s doorstep, Sheriff Ramsay sets out to find the parents, but his investigation is put on hold when Mac’s elderly buddy, Bert, is found murdered in his home. The top suspects are Bert’s poker pals who served with him in Vietnam, his ex-wife, and a woman who cleans his house.

    Alicia and Gilly team up again to locate the baby’s parents and Bert’s killer while Sneaky conducts a private investigation with Gilly’s cat, Kittykai. Who will find answers to these double mysteries, and are they connected in some way?

    About Debbie De Louise

    Debbie De Louise is an award-winning author and retired reference librarian. She’s a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters-in-Crime, International Thriller Writers, the Cat Writers’ Association, and the South Carolina Writers Association. She’s published over twenty books including three cozy mystery series, a romance, standalone mysteries, a time-travel novel, and a collection of cat poems. Her stories and poetry appear in over a dozen anthologies. Originally from Long Island, she moved to South Carolina where she now lives with her husband, daughter, and three cats. Learn more about Debbie and her books by visiting her website at https://debbiedelouise.com

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