14 talented mystery authors team up with Trouble, the black cat detective, to take a whirlwind tour of mystery locales—and holidays—across the country and the calendar. In this unique collection of original stories, the black cat shows his charm and sass as he works with cozy sleuths you know and love!
From facing down the spirits of Halloween with a Maine Coon Cat named Diesel in Mississippi to Christmas in Taos, Trouble is on the prowl for arch criminals, and he’s never needed the skills he learned from watching Benedict Cumberbatch on the telly as Sherlock Holmes more.
Join the wise-cracking cat and a host of “biped” sleuths for a romp across the mystery map—where he works with only the finest amateur sleuths to bring justice.
Authors are Ritter Ames, Rebecca Barrett, Susan Boles, Pamela Sue DuMond, Caroline Fardig, Carolyn Haines, Miranda James, Ava Mallory, Claire Matturro, Joanne Pence, Larissa Reinhart, Connie Shelton, Susan Y. Tanner, Jaden Terrell.
Read the stories all at once—or savor them as each holiday approaches! Just remember: Life is never the same when Trouble takes a holiday!

Year-Round Trouble: 14 Original Cozy Holiday Mysteries

Literature & Fiction

HAINES, CAROLYN

Pence, Joanne

Reinhart, Larissa

Ames, Ritter

James, Miranda

Shelton, Connie

Fardig, Caroline

DuMond, Pamela Sue

Tanner, Susan Y.

Genre Fiction

KaliOka Press

2017 Silver Falchion Readers Choice Winner! It’s easy to find a book; it’s hard to find the book, that new author who sets your life on fire. That’s why we put this collection together. This book gives you an easy way to sample a group of eight up-and-coming mystery writers who you may not have heard of, but who critics and award committees have noticed. We’ve assembled eight very different styles to let you sample a wide array of stories and find new voices you might have trouble finding on your own. We have hard-boiled detectives, and we have crime-solving animals. We have deeply flawed characters, and we have cute youngsters. We have damaged women, kick-ass women, noble women and mean women, sometimes in the same character. We have tough guys in spades, and we have funny in spades. Each writer contributed a story, a sample chapter from a book, and an interview. Because of our variety, there’s sure to be something here you’ll love, and maybe love for life. So come on in for a taste. Here’s our menu: Lisa Alber – Mystery with a smattering of psychological suspense and tons of atmosphere. Beautifully written, complex stories set in the Irish countryside. Reminiscent of Erin Hart, Julia Spencer-Fleming, and Susan Hill. Rosebud Award and Pushcart Prize Nominee. Kathleen Cosgrove –Florida weird with a middle-aged woman returning home. Kick-ass funny. Michael Guillebeau –Broken war hero has to navigate the oddballs and save the girl to get back to the bar he’s been hiding in. Reminiscent of Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaasen. Silver Falchion Finalist, and Library Journal Mystery Debut of the Month. Chris Knopf –Hardboiled in the Hamptons. Ex-boxer Sam Acquillo is a noir descendent of Travis McGee and Spencer, and one of my favorite characters. Nero award winner. Jessie Bishop Powell— Cozy noir mysteries that embrace the genre’s extremes. In The Marriage at the Rue Morgue, police suspect an orangutan of murder. Primatologists Noel Rue and Lance Lakeland have to save the ape and still find time to get married. Sounds light, but Powell’s stuff is as intense as it is funny. Larissa Reinhart—If you like Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum, you need to read Reinhart’s Cherry Tucker. A damaged artist with twice the depth, twice the funny of Plum and set in small-town Georgia. I dare you to put this down. Daphne du Maurier Finalist Jaden Terrell—Hardboiled PI with a Soft Heart. Nashville PI Jared McKean has enough emotional issues to carry a book by himself, and then Terrell throws him into big issues like human trafficking. Shamus Award Finalist. Lisa Wysocky—Multiple awards for Lisa’s books about a horse trainer with a smart horse who helps her solve crimes. One of the most realistic and loving use of animals in mystery. Winner of American Horse Publication Awards, and the National Indie Excellence Awards. We invite you to see what looks good, and take a bite for yourself. If you find something you like, our chefs will be happy to give you a full meal. And we all deliver.

Eight Mystery Writers You Should be Reading Now

Humor & Entertainment

Knopf, Chris

Terrell, Jaden

Wysocky, Lisa

Powell, Jessie Bishop

Guillebeau, Michael

Alber, Lisa

Cosgrove, Kathleen

Humor

Madison Press

“15 Minutes is a raucous and addicting read." "A great mix of Hollywood with Southern charm."From The Wall Street Journal bestselling mystery author, Larissa Reinhart, the first in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series and Hot Mystery Reviews’ “Top 10 Mysteries for Book Clubs.” "Child star and hilarious hot mess Maizie Albright trades Hollywood for the backwoods of Georgia and pure delight ensues. Maizie’s my new favorite escape from reality.”— Gretchen Archer, USA Today bestselling author of the Davis Way Crime Caper seriesThree Teen Choice Awards, One Emmy Nomination, and several Maxim covers later, Maizie Albright was an ex-teen star, stuck in reality show hell, and standing before a California judge.She has one chance for a new life: return home to Black Pine, Georgia, and get a job that has nothing to do with show business.So why not become the person she played during the happiest days of her life? A private detective.First problem: She’s got to do it in 10 days.Second problem: She’s got to convince the only PI in town to hire her.Third problem: She lost the client’s wife on the first day.Fourth problem: She may be falling in love with her boss. And she might have just lost him his business."Maizie Albright is the kind of fresh, fun, and feisty star detective' I love spending time with, a kind of Nancy Drew meets Lucy Ricardo. Move over, Janet Evanovich. Reinhart is my new ‘star mystery writer!’" — Penny Warner, Author of Death of a Chocolate Cheater and The Code Busters Club"Sassy, sexy, and fun, 15 Minutes is hours of enjoyment—and a wonderful start to a fun new series from the charmingly Southern-fried Reinhart.”— Phoebe Fox, author of The Breakup Doctor series"Armed with humor, charm, and stubborn determination, Maizie is a breath of fresh air. I adored every second of 15 Minutes.”— Terri L. Austin, bestselling author of the Rose Strickland Mysteries and the Null for Hire series.“I love Larissa Reinhart’s books because they are funny but they also show the big heart of the protagonist. I strongly recommend this book and look forward to the next in this series. Five stars out of five.” —Lynn Farris, Hot Mystery Review“Larissa writes a delightful book. Suspense, romance, and some funny situations. Maizie’s a teen star grown up to new possibilities.” — Sharon Salituro, Fresh Fiction“This new series is a great mix of Hollywood with Southern charm. This story is totally unpredictable with lots of twists and turns. Can't wait to see what the future holds for Maizie!” — Book Babble“Celebrity gossip fans, reality TV fans, and of course mystery fans are going to love Maizie Albright. Full of humor and romance, this is a great start to a new series.” —The Book’s The Thing“I would recommend this book if you're a fan of the chic lit genre. There is a mystery and plenty of suspects/characters to keep you guessing and entertained.” —More Than A Review (PG-13 rating)Related subjects include: cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, amateur sleuth books, Southern humor, humorous women’s fiction, chick lit, former child stars, romantic comedies, and small town humorBooks in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series:15 MINUTES 16 MILLIMETERS A VIEW TO A CHILL
NC-17
Other mystery series by Larissa Reinhart:A Cherry Tucker Southern Cozy Mystery series
A Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series

15 Minutes (Maizie Albright Star Detective)

Past Perfect Press

15 Minutes: A Romantic Comedy Mystery Novel (Maizie Albright Star Detective)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

16 Millimeters (Maizie Albright Star Detective)

Body doubles, dead bodies, and hot bodies abound…Wait, what?From The Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Larissa Reinhart, the 2018 Silver Falchion Best Cozy Mystery finalist and Reader’s Choice Award finalist, the second in the snappy, sassy, and sexy Maizie Albright Star Detective series. “Fresh from Hollywood get ready to bubble along with Maizie Albright Star Detective. She’s #adorbs.” — Jena’s Books#StillAWannabeDetective In continuing her career-makeover quest as a for-real detective, ex-teen and reality star Maizie Albright has a big learning curve to overcome. A sleuthing background starring in a TV show— Julia Pinkerton, Teen Detective—does not cut the real life mustard. It doesn’t even buy her lunch, let alone extra condiments. Her chosen mentor, Wyatt Nash of Nash Security Solutions, is not a willing teacher. He’d rather stick Maizie with a safe desk job and handle the security solution-ing himself. But Maizie’s got other plans to help Nash. First, win Nash’s trust. Second, his heart.Wait, not his heart. His respect. His hearty respect.So when a major movie producer needs a babysitter for his hot mess starlet, Maizie eagerly takes the job. But when her starlet appears dead and then not dead, Maizie’s got more than an actress to watch and a missing corpse to find. Body doubles, dead bodies, and hot bodies abound when the big screen, small screen, and silent screams collide. Maizie’s on the job, on the skids, and on thin ice, hunting a killer who may be a celebrity stalker. And Maizie just might be the next celebrity who gets snuffed.“Another fun outing for Maizie Albright, former child star. Larissa Reinhart always brings humor and grit to her mysteries.” — Terri L. Austin, author of the Rose Strickland Mysteries and the Null for Hire series.“The author so brilliantly creates an environment where Harvey Weinstein-like behavior could exist, and demonstrates how actresses must walk a delicate line in order to stay employed and still not be victimized. I love seeing Maizie grow as a character, and I absolutely adore the behind-the-scenes glimpses into celebrity culture. Maizie’s missteps make each of her successes an absolute joy, and I encourage readers to delve into this lively, funny, and genuinely satisfying series.” — Cynthia Chow, Kings River Life Magazine“How timely is this novel with all the disturbing news coming out of Hollywood! A mixture of adventure, mystery, and romcom. So like Hollywood, you'll never figure out what is real and what is make-believe until you reach the end.” — Laura’s Interests“With visually descriptive narrative, humorous quips, witty repartee and a quirky cast of characters, this was a such a fun book to read.” — Dru Ann Love, Dru’s Book Musing“I really enjoy this series. Part romcom, part murder mystery, they are the perfect weekend read.” — Jenna, Girl With Book Lungs “The author has a flair for writing witty dialogue, whacky antics, and quirky characters. She does it well and keeps her readers intrigued throughout the story.” —-Socrates Book ReviewRelated subjects include: private investigator, cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, amateur sleuth books, Southern humor, humorous women’s fiction, chick lit, former child stars, romantic comedies, mothers and daughters, movie stars, Hollywood satire, and small town humorBooks in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series: 15 MINUTES (#1) 16 MILLIMETERS (#2) A VIEW TO A CHILL (#3) NC-17 (#4)Other mystery series by Larissa Reinhart: A Cherry Tucker Southern Cozy Mystery series A Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series

Body doubles, dead bodies, and hot bodies abound...Wait, what?
From The Wall Street Journal bestselling mystery author, Larissa Reinhart, the 2018 Silver Falchion Best Cozy Mystery finalist and Reader's Choice Award finalist, the second in the snappy, sassy, and sexy Maizie Albright Star Detective series. 
"Another fun outing for Maizie Albright, former child star. Larissa Reinhart always brings humor and grit to her mysteries." -- Terri L. Austin, author of the Rose Strickland Mysteries and the Null for Hire series.
#StillAWannabeDetective In continuing her career-makeover quest as a for-real detective, ex-teen and reality star Maizie Albright has a big learning curve to overcome. A sleuthing background starring in a TV show-- Julia Pinkerton, Teen Detective--does not cut the real-life mustard. It doesn't even buy her lunch, let alone extra condiments. Her chosen mentor, Wyatt Nash of Nash Security Solutions, is not a willing teacher. He'd rather stick Maizie with a safe desk job and handle the security solution-ing himself. But Maizie's got other plans to help Nash. First, win Nash's trust. Second, his heart.
Wait, not his heart. His respect. His hearty respect.
So when a major movie producer needs a babysitter for his hot mess starlet, Maizie eagerly takes the job. But when her starlet appears dead and then not dead, Maizie's got more than an actress to watch and a missing corpse to find. Body doubles, dead bodies, and hot bodies abound when the big screen, small screen, and silent screams collide. Maizie's on the job, on the skids, and on thin ice, hunting a killer who may be a celebrity stalker. And Maizie just might be the next celebrity who gets snuffed.
Related subjects include: private investigator, cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, amateur sleuth books, Southern humor, humorous women's fiction, chick lit, former child stars, romantic comedies, mothers and daughters, movie stars, Hollywood satire, and small-town humor

Humor & Satire

"Laugh-out-loud funny and as Southern as sweet tea and cheese grits."From Wall Street Journal bestselling mystery author Larissa Reinhart. The first in the sassy and Southern Cherry Tucker cozy mystery series, a  Woman's World Magazine  2018 Book Club Pick, Daphne Du Maurier finalist, The Emily finalist, Dixie Kane Memorial Winner, and Night Owl Review top pick."Reinhart is a truly talented author and this book was one of the best cozy mysteries we reviewed this year. We highly recommend this book to all lovers of mystery books." - Mystery TribuneIn Halo, Georgia, folks know Cherry Tucker as big in mouth, small in stature, and able to sketch a portrait faster than buckshot rips from a ten gauge -- but commissions are scarce. So when the well-heeled Branson family wants to memorialize their murdered son in a coffin portrait, Cherry scrambles to win their patronage from her small town rival. As the clock ticks toward the deadline, Cherry faces more trouble than just a controversial subject. Between ex-boyfriends, her flaky family, an illegal gambling ring, and outwitting a killer on a spree, Cherry finds herself painted into a corner she'll be lucky to survive."An entertaining mystery full of quirky characters and solid plotting...Highly recommended for anyone who likes their mysteries strong and their mint juleps stronger!" - Jennie Bentley, New York Times bestselling author of Flipped Out"The tone of this marvelously cracked book is not unlike Sophie Littlefield's brilliant A Bad Day for Sorry, as author Reinhart dishes out shovelfuls of ribald humor and mayhem. It takes a rare talent to successfully portray a beer-and-hormone-addled artist as a sympathetic and worthy heroine, but Reinhart pulls it off with tongue-in-cheek panache." - Mystery Scene Magazine"Don't miss Portrait of a Dead Guy by Larissa Reinhart! Portrait is pure enjoyment, a laugh-out-loud mystery with some Southern romance thrown in. Five stars." -- Lynn Farris, National Mystery Review Examiner at the Examiner"Laugh-out-loud funny and as Southern as sweet tea and cheese grits, Larissa Reinhart's masterfully crafted whodunit, Portrait of a Dead Guy, provides high-octane action with quirky, down-home characters and a trouble-magnet heroine who'll steal readers' hearts." - Debby Giusti, Publisher's Weekly bestselling author"A sweet, southern stroke of brilliance...Action, humor, mystery and a dash of romance all packed into one quirky creation. Trust me when I tell you--don't miss this one." -- The Book Boost"Reinhart's debut sparkles with wit. A fun, fast-paced read and a rollicking start to her Cherry Tucker Mystery Series. If you like your stories southern-fried with a side of romance, this book's for you!" -- Leslie Tentler, Author of Midnight Caller Related subjects include: cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, book club recommendations, amateur sleuth books, humor, Southern humor, comic (humorous) crime and mystery, small town and rural.Books in the Cherry Tucker Humorous Mystery Series:QUICK SKETCH (prequel novella) PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW HIJACK IN ABSTRACT DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE THE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPE THE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE (a Halloween novella)A COMPOSITION IN MURDER A VIEW TO A CHILL (an interconnected Christmas mystery)Other mystery series by Larissa Reinhart:Maizie Albright Star Detective seriesA Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series

Portrait of a Dead Guy (A Cherry Tucker Mystery)

Portrait of a Dead Guy (Cherry Tucker Mystery)

"Sexy, Sassy, and Southern Suspense at its Best."From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Larissa Reinhart, the first in the Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series.She wants to use her criminal past to catch crooks. He wants her back. In the grift. And in his life. Can Finley Goodhart convince Lex that doing good is the greatest hustle of all?
"Hang on to your hat and purse and seat as this is a wild ride. As exciting and fast-paced as this long con is for the first half of the book, at almost exactly 50% the game plan changes!" -- Laura's InterestsEx-grifter Finley Goodhart may try to stay on the straight and narrow, but walking that thin line becomes wobbly when she believes her friend Penny was murdered. The last thing she wants is to work with her ex-partner (and ex-boyfriend), the brilliant (brilliantly frustrating) British con artist, Lex Leopold. However, when it appears Penny's demise might be related to an exclusive matchmaking service for millionaires, Fin needs Lex's help to pull a long con to get the goods on Penny. Romance is in the air for hustlers, gangsters, and their marks. Unfortunately for Fin and Lex, infiltrating the racket doesn't make for a match made in heaven. This Valentine swindle could stop their hearts for good."One thing I can always count on from this author is her fabulously strong female characters. Fin doesn’t disappoint and the mystery takes many twists and turns to keep a reader guessing to the very end." --Bibliophile Reviews
"Immediately engaging. Kept me guessing. Solid group of characters that so far are segregated like Atlanta. Lots of surprises." --The Layaway Dragon
"Once again, Reinhart has managed to spin an intriguing tale." --Christa Reads and Writes
"This is not the first book I've read of Larissa Reinhart, and as always it kept me glued and addicted to the story, trying not to worry too much for our characters." --Varietats
"It’s sexy, sassy, and southern suspense at its best." --Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews
Related subjects include: crime capers, soft-boiled mysteries, organized crime, amateur sleuths, mystery caper, Atlanta-based mystery, light noir, cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, book club recommendations, amateur sleuth books, small town humor, Southern humor, comic (humorous) crime and mystery, con artist, small town and rural. Other mystery series by Larissa Reinhart: A Cherry Tucker Mystery series Maizie Albright Star Detective series

The Cupid Caper (A Finley Goodhart Crime Caper)

Still Life in Brunswick Stew (A Cherry Tucker Mystery)

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