Posts Tagged ‘amateur sleuth’
Camping With a Killer, Book 19
A mistaken midnight caller. A bloody handprint. And now, a dead body. Another family vacation turns deadly when the deCordovas discover they’re camping with a killer. When Madison promises to help her cousin set up her booth at the renowned Round Top Antiques Show, it’s the perfect opportunity for a family vacation. With a lake…
Read MoreWheeling and Dealing, Book 18
When Chief of Police Brash deCordova is hurt in the line of duty, a new threat rolls into The Sisters. Otis Perry is named Acting Chief of Police and, according to Granny Bert, they may as well hang a shingle on the city limits sign that says, ‘Criminals welcome. Incompetent moron temporarily in charge.’ With…
Read MoreWeight of the Badge, Book 17
When a woman contacts In a Pinch, begging for Madison to keep her from killing someone, she hangs up before giving her name—or that of her intended victim. With the recent hostility against law enforcement and first responders in general, Madison can’t afford to dismiss the call. What if this woman is somehow connected to…
Read MoreDollars or Death, Book 16
A popular TV game show is filming in The Sisters, and everyone wants their chance to win instant cash on Dollars or Death. The final rounds are called Sudden Death but for one unlucky player, it’s not just sudden. It’s final. That’s not the only chaos taking place in Madison deCordova’s life. In a Pinch…
Read MoreSunshine and Secrets, Book 15
Even a well-planned vacation can go astray… With week-long plans at the beach, Brash deCordova makes it clear to his wife Madison: no snooping, no stirring up trouble, and absolutely no mysteries. This week is about resting, relaxing, and spending time with family. They’re staying at The Mermaid’s Retreat on Bolivar Peninsula, where the upper…
Read MoreMurder at the Stroke of Midnight, Book 14
On New Year’s Eve in The Sisters, Texas, anything is possible. Madison and Brash deCordova are hosting a masquerade party, so a bit of mystery and drama is expected. Murder, however, seems a bit drastic, even with Madison’s knack for finding dead bodies. The victim is Anastacia Rowland, owner of the new café in town…
Read MoreSuperstitions and Apparitions, Book 13
Madison deCordova has another quirky assignment. This time, a highly superstitious client wants her to spend seven days and seven nights in a newly inherited house to declare it ‘haunt-free.’ With an address like 1313 Omen Lane, he’s not taking any chances! She can bring along her husband, but no black cats allowed. Madison and…
Read MoreMurder Worth a Thousand Words, Book 12
For over twenty-five years, Alpha Bodine’s murder has been one of the few crimes to go unsolved in The Sisters. The beloved grandmother was attacked in her parlor in broad daylight and her killer had never been found. There were no witnesses, no evidence, and no apparent motive for her death. The mystery still haunted…
Read MoreBye, Buy Baby, Book 11
It’s time for another adventure in The Sisters. Amateur sleuth Madison deCordova has trouble convincing locals she’s not a private investigator. Can she help it if half her clients hire In a Pinch Professional Services for ‘creative’ solutions to their problems? Or if she digs just a little too deep and disturbs more than she…
Read MoreRose by Any Other Name, Book 10
It’s summertime in Texas, when temperatures—and tempers—soar. A mysterious woman moves to The Sisters, and the tongues start wagging. Who is this Rose Belvedere? Why did she move here, of all places? And was that a body they stuffed into the van? Calls flood into the police department, but without probable cause, Chief Brash deCordova…
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