The Azalea Assault by Alyse Carlson

The Azalea Assault by Alyse Carlson is the first book in the new “Garden Society” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, June 2012 Roanoke, Virginia, is home to some of the country’s most exquisite gardens, and it’s Camellia Harris’ job to promote...

Hearse and Buggy by Laura Bradford

Hearse and Buggy by Laura Bradford is the first book in the new “Amish” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, June 2012 Claire Weatherly has fled her high-stress lifestyle for one with a slower pace–in Amish country: Heavenly, Pennsylvania. She...

Blueberry Blues by Karen MacInerney

Blueberry Blues by Karen MacInerney is the first short story in the “Gray Whale Inn” mystery series. April 2012 When innkeeper Natalie Barnes volunteers to host the Cranberry Island Clambake at the Gray Whale Inn, she’s looking forward to good food,...

With Open Eyes by Iris and Roy Johansen

With Open Eyes by Iris and Roy Johansen is a short story introducing Kendra Michaels. Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, June 2012 Blind for the first twenty years of her life, Kendra Michaels learned at an early age to become hyper-aware of her surroundings,...

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...