I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Keri Armstrong” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder.
Publication Date: September 9, 2025
Format: Print, Digital
Name of Series: Keri Armstrong Cozy Mysteries ~ Book 1
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Author Website: nancyjcohen.com
Book Synopsis
When personal concierge Keri Armstrong swings by her favorite client’s mansion to drop off groceries, she expects a heartfelt chat along with a cup of tea—not Fiona Sullivan dead in bed and her room ransacked. Though police chalk it up to a botched robbery, Keri isn’t so sure. Whispers around town suggest Fiona wasn’t as adored as Keri had believed, and many of the philanthropist’s so-called friends in affluent Sunny Grove, Florida seem glad she’s gone.
Keri refuses to let Fiona’s memory be reduced to malicious gossip. Armed with a keen eye, insider access, and a fully charged tablet, she sets out to uncover the truth. Soon her file of suspects grows faster than her to-do list. Between sneaky neighbors, resentful relatives, and tight-lipped charity board members, Fiona left behind a trail of frenemies who’d happily skip her memorial brunch.
As Keri digs deeper, she discovers her late mentor had a gift for extracting people’s secrets and using them like fine china—carefully storing them until they could serve a purpose. But Fiona also kept a few skeletons in her own walk-in closet. Now, with danger creeping closer, Keri must race to crack the case before her number comes up next… and Murder Pays a Call.
Giveaway: Nancy has generously offered to give away one digital copy of STAR TANGLED MURDER. To enter, please leave a comment below. One entry per person. Giveaway ends June 10, 2025. Good luck everyone!
About the author
Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail and the Keri Armstrong cozy mysteries. Her books have won numerous awards, including her nonfiction titles, Writing the Cozy Mystery and A Bad Hair Day Cookbook. Active in the writing community, Nancy is a past president of Mystery Writers of America Florida Chapter. When not busy writing, she enjoys reading, fine dining, cruising, and visiting Disney World.
Sounds like a fun new series.
I hope you’ll give it a try, Sharon!
I love Nancy’s books. Can’t wait to read the new one!
You’re on my advance reviewer list, Susan, so I’ll be in touch.
I’ve loved your ongoing series for years, so I can’t wait to fall in love with the NEW series.
I hope you’ll like it, Debra!
Love the cover. It looks like Winter Park! Definitely sounds like a fun read and lots of possibilities for a long series.
You are right… it IS Winter Park, reimagined into Sunny Grove, FL.
This sounds like a fun read, and I love the cover!
Thank you, Brenda. I’m excited to be part of Keri’s life and am looking forward to her next adventure.
Love this cover! i have enjoyed 11 of Nancy’s books so far! Loving Marla Shore Vail, and ready to fall for Keri!
Thanks so much, Mary. I love this cover, too!
What a colorful, fun, beautiful cover! congratulations on the launch of this series!
Thanks so much, Alyssa! It’s exciting to start on this new journey with Keri.
It’s a wonderful cover and the plot description makes me want to read this book. I enjoy reading your other series.
Sharron, I hope you’ll enjoy meeting Keri and joining in her adventures.
Great cover and I love mysteries where the suspects are many and they pretend to be “do-gooders!” (I’ve spent way too much time with volunteer boards and committees!)
Maren, nonprofit groups always seem to have a bunch of suspects in a mystery, don’t they?
Awesome cover! It is just right for this wonderful story!
Many thanks, Maggie!