Emily Addams, foodie professor of women’s studies at Arbor State, finds herself an unlikely suspect in the poisoning of a man she barely knows—Professor Peter Elliott of Plant Biology, the hot shot developer of a new genetically engineered corn. How did her cornbread end up in his hand as he lay on the smelly muck of the university’s historic pig pen? In a quest to find the real culprit, Emily and her multicultural network discover some of the dark secrets of a university that is itself tainted … [Read more...] about Oink. A Food for Thought Mystery by J.L. Newton
Featured PermaFree eBook: Maniacal by C.M. Sutter
About the Book Sleepy little North Bend just woke up. The newly promoted Sergeant Jade Monroe, and her partner, Detective Jack Steele, have just been informed of an unidentified male body found at a local lake. The town is in an uproar. The victim was nearly decapitated, and murder simply doesn’t happen in North Bend. As more bodies turn up, the single connection between all of the victims becomes clear—it’s Jade, herself. With each new victim getting one step closer to Jade, time begins to … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: Maniacal by C.M. Sutter
Permed to Death by Nancy J. Cohen
Sassy salon owner Marla Shore is giving grumpy Mrs. Kravitz a perm when her client dies in the shampoo chair. If that isn’t enough to give her a bad hair day, handsome Detective Vail suspects Marla of poisoning the woman’s coffee creamer. Figuring she’d better expose the real killer before the next victim frizzes out, Marla sets on the trail of a wave of wacky suspects. Her theory regarding whodunit gels only after she looks for the culprit closer to home. “A terrific mystery debut for Nancy … [Read more...] about Permed to Death by Nancy J. Cohen
Peril by Ponytail by Nancy J. Cohen
Hoping for a romantic honeymoon at an Arizona dude ranch, hairstylist Marla Vail and her husband Dalton arrive to find a series of mishaps plaguing the resort. A nearby ghost town is suffering similar problems. Is it mere coincidence that Dalton’s Uncle Raymond owns both properties? When Raymond asks for their help in finding the culprit, Marla and Dalton eagerly accept. Then news of a local forest ranger’s death raises the stakes. With sleuthing more natural to Marla than horseback riding, she … [Read more...] about Peril by Ponytail by Nancy J. Cohen
Interview with Author – Jolyse Barnett
About Jolyse Barnett: Contemporary romance author Jolyse Barnett loves mysteries, solving puzzles, romance, good vs. evil, and happily-ever-afters. In her Mystic Escapes series, she adores blending reality with the mythological because she believes there’s an element of the supernatural in the unexplained miracles and happenings of everyday life…the magical things in our world that give us hope for something beyond our existence. What inspires you to write? I find inspiration everywhere, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jolyse Barnett
Southern Sunset by Nicola Claire
Southern Sunset by Nicola Claire "I stared out at the majestic vista before me and thought, if God lived anywhere, it'd be here. And then I looked down at the dead body at my feet." Murder. Mystery. Quirky townspeople? There’s something strange about Twizel. Maggie Blackmore didn’t come to this sleepy hollow for a mystery, but she sure as heck found one. Being an Aucklander in the South Island doesn’t help either. If they’re not calling her a JAFA (Just Another F**king Aucklander) then … [Read more...] about Southern Sunset by Nicola Claire
Nap of the Earth by George Robinson & Janice Moulton
A female helicopter pilot becomes a suspect in thefts of depleted uranium armor-piercing ammo from a US Army post in Germany. When some of the ammunition is used in ethnic uprisings in Estonia, relations between the US and the European Union deteriorate. One of her friends dies in a suspicious auto accident, another kills himself. Army CID arrests her and after polygraph interrogation, she is inexplicably released. She gets caught between Army investigators and the arms dealers who threaten her … [Read more...] about Nap of the Earth by George Robinson & Janice Moulton
Interview with Author – George Robinson & Janice Moulton
About George Robinson & Janice Moulton: Robinson and Moulton grew up in New York City, met at Cornell and went to graduate school at the University of Chicago. Moulton’s PhD is in philosophy; Robinson’s in psychology. They became college professors who used to write academic books about language, ethics, and China and articles about several other topics including robots, visual illusions and debunking pseudoscience. They switched to writing thrillers after having their own adventures: They … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – George Robinson & Janice Moulton
Interview with Author – Gissel Brito
About Gissel Brito: Gissel Brito was born in Miami, Florida, to an Ecuadorian mother and a Portuguese father. She grew up in Ecuador, the country that inspired one of the settings of 'The Universe Between Us'. Gissel is currently living in Florida, where she is working on her latest book's sequel. Visit her at: www.gisselbrito.com What inspires you to write? Music! Tell us about your writing process. I like to write a brief outline of my story goal and the events needed to achieve my … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Gissel Brito
Skye’s Lure by Angel Leya
Can saving a human really lead to the destruction of her people? Skye is a good mermaid, following her elder’s instruction and staying away from humans. But when a party ship cruises through her part of the sea, Skye ends up saving Vince, a man, from drowning - a crime punishable by death. When the ship comes back, so does she. Lured by the promise of seeing land and the handsome Vince, Skye boards the ship, but finds that Vince may not be as trustworthy as she first thought. Now it’s a … [Read more...] about Skye’s Lure by Angel Leya
Interview with Author – L.E. Fraser
About L.E. Fraser: Hi there, I’m a voracious reader, love movies and cooking, and am an avid supporter of Indie artists. After living in Toronto for years, I now reside in London Ontario Canada with my husband, sons, and three pugs. Yes… I know… if you visit my website there are lots of pug pictures. In my defense, they're so adorable. I haven’t always made smart life choices, but the people I met and roads I took (even the dark ones littered with potholes) fed a passion for creative … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – L.E. Fraser
Interview with Author – Ruby Blaylock
About Ruby Blaylock: Ruby Blaylock (a pen name) was born and raised in a small southern town much like the one that features in her Carly Keene cozy mysteries. She spends her days chasing kids, cats and dogs around the house, that is, when she's not sitting at her computer, diligently writing her next adventure. Ruby believes that you can never be too kind or too happy, so she strives to be both in excess every day. She hopes you enjoy her stories and maybe they'll give you a taste of small … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ruby Blaylock
