A Dead Red Cadillac by RP Dahlke

A Dead Red Cadillac by RP Dahlke is the first book in the “Lalla Bains” mystery series. Publisher: Dead Bear Publishing, March 2011 “I’ve been married so many times, they should revoke my license,” says NY model, and reluctant pilot Lalla...

Copycat Killing by Sofie Kelly

Copycat Killing by Sofie Kelly is the third book in the “Magical Cats” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, May 2012 Everyone thinks their cats are special—but Owen and Hercules have powers that go far beyond an adorable look or an irresistible...

Monkey Wrench by Terri Thayer

Monkey Wrench by Terri Thayer is the fourth book in the “Quilting” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, May 2012 Dewey Pellicano’s quilt shop has earned a spot in the annual Quilter’s Crawl, and twenty-something employee Vangie has organized a trendy...

Drop Dead Chocolate by Jessica Beck

Drop Dead Chocolate by Jessica Beck is the 7th book in the “Donut Shop” mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperbacks, April 2012 The whole town of April Springs is stirring over the upcoming mayoral election. Suzanne Hart’s mother, for one, is...

Final Sail by Elaine Viets

Final Sail by Elaine Viets is the 11th book in the “Dead-End Job” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, May 2012 Husband and wife PI team Helen Hawthorne and Phil Sagemont each have their hands full, but only Helen has to carry drink trays—in her latest...

The Scarlet Pepper by Dorothy St. James

The Scarlet Pepper by Dorothy St. James is the second book in the “White House Gardener” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, April 2012 As the official organic gardener for the White House, Casey Calhoun is usually up to her elbows in something...