Books with author Larry Reinhart

“LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY AND AS SOUTHERN AS SWEET TEA AND CHEESE GRITS” From Wall Street Journal bestselling 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 Examiner.com“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 CallerBooks in the Cherry Tucker Southern Humorous Mystery Series:A CHRISTMAS QUICK SKETCH (novella in Sleighbells and Sleuthing) PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUYSTILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEWHIJACK IN ABSTRACT DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE THE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPE THE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE (novella)A COMPOSITION IN MURDER A VIEW TO A CHILL, A Maizie Albright and Cherry Tucker Interconnected MysteryA MOTHERLODE OF TROUBLE, A Cherry Tucker and Trouble the Cat interconnected story (2020)Other mystery series by Larissa Reinhart:Maizie Albright Star Detective seriesA Finley Goodhart Crime Caper seriesRelated subjects include: cozy mysteries, amateur sleuth, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, book club recommendations, small town and

“A RAUCOUS AND ADDICTING READ”For fans of romantic comedy mysteries like Meg Cabot's SIZE 12 IS NOT FAT and Stephanie Bond's BODY MOVERS, The Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Larissa Reinhart, brings her fans the first in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series, 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 series.Three 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 a private detective—the person she played during the happiest days of her life? Maybe because…First: She's got 10 days to get and keep the job.Second: She has to convince the only private investigator in town to hire her.Third: She lost the client's wife on the first day. (And the woman may be dead…)Fourth: She just might be falling in love with her new boss. And she just might have lost him his business.But what has she got to lose, other than imprisonment, her dignity, and possibly, her life?Start the Wall Street Journal bestselling series and download 15 MINUTES today! "A great mix of Hollywood with Southern charm.”"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.“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 BabbleRelated 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 MINUTES16 MILLIMETERSNC-17A VIEW TO A CHILL17.5 CARTRIDGES IN A PEAR TREE18 CALIBER (2020)Books in the Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series:A PIG’N A POKE (prequel, subscriber-only short story)THE CUPID CAPERTitle TBA (2020)Books in the Cherry Tucker Mystery Series:A CHRISTMAS QUICK SKETCHPORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUYSTILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEWHIJACK IN ABSTRACTDEATH IN PERSPECTIVETHE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE (novella)THE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPEA COMPOSITION IN MURDERA VIEW TO A CHILLA MOTHERLODE OF TROUBLE (2020)

Frank the frog and Mikey the mouse are off on another fun-filled adventure! This time they are pretending to explore the jungle when they come upon what looks like a real tiger. Suddenly the tiger is snatched up and carried off in the jaws of another animal! Mikey just wants to run away, but Frank persuades his friend to jump onboard for a wild ride to rescue the tiger!

"Chaos, Criminals, Catastrophic Weather, and a Whole Lot of Crazy.” From Wall Street Journal bestselling mystery author, Larissa Reinhart. The seventh in the award-winning Cherry Tucker Southern Cozy Mystery series and the third in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series.“It was fun watching Maize and Cherry do what they do best, helping each other, indirectly, along the way in this engagingly entertaining drama. I look forward to more adventures together or separately with these lovable characters.” —Dru Ann Love, Dru’s Book Musing May Your Days Be Cherry & Albright…When Halo's most notorious artist, Cherry Tucker, thinks she sees a crime through her bedroom window, her feverish claims are ignored by her family. Trapped in bed, influenza is the least of her problems. Deputy Luke Harper can't be found. She can’t tell fevered dream from reality. And a very bad Santa knows Cherry’s spotted his Christmas killing. It's going to take a Christmas miracle for Cherry to recover.Meanwhile, ex-celebrity and #WannabeDetective Maizie Albright’s determined to help an elderly woman find her missing granddaughter despite her private investigator boss (and not-so-secret crush) Wyatt Nash’s claims that the grandmother’s annual plea is nothing but a dangerously wild goose chase. This holiday, Maizie’s search takes her away from her family and Nash to Halo, Georgia, where a storm threatens her nerves and her quest. When a deviant Santa learns Maizie’s looking for the granddaughter, he put Maizie on his naughty list. This Santa may get his holly jollies from murder.“If you love southern settings with plenty of sweet tea and eccentric characters, the meetup of these two heroines is epic. Not only did I race through the pages, but I immediately headed over to Amazon to download the first book in the series.” — Barb Taub, humor writer and author of the Null City series“I love the characters Cherry Tucker and Maizie Albright and this mystery brings the two of them together in the same book. Everything I love about both series is here. If you've read either of the two series, I highly recommend this one.” — Michelle, Michelle’s Romantic Tangle"A quick read, but it has laughs and reflections on life and the holidays. Well-written. Although pulling the main characters from two series, this is easily read as a stand-alone mystery. Enjoyed it.” — Christa Nardi — Christa Reads and WritesFirst published in The 12 Slays of Christmas Related subjects include: 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, Christmas, mystery novella, short story (single author), novella, small town and rural.Books in the Cherry Tucker Mystery series:A CHRISTMAS QUICK SKETCHPORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW HIJACK IN ABSTRACT DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE THE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPE THE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE (novella)A COMPOSITION IN MURDER A VIEW TO A CHILL A MOTHERLODE OF TROUBLE (2020)Books in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series:15 MINUTES16 MILLIMETERSNC-17A VIEW TO A CHILL 17.5 CARTRIDGES IN A PEAR TREE18 CALIBER Other mystery series by Larissa Reinhart:A Finley Goodhart Crime Caper seriesPIG'N A POKE (only available through Larissa's VIP Readers club)THE CUPID CAPER

"Delightfully Southern, Surprisingly Edgy, and Deliciously Unpredictable."A Night Owl Reviews Top Pick from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Larissa Reinhart. The second in the Sassy and Southern Cherry Tucker cozy mystery series."Reinhart's country-fried mystery is as much fun as a ride on the Tilt-a-Whirl at a state fair. Her sleuth wields a paintbrush and unravels clues with equal skill and flair. Readers who like a little small-town charm with their mysteries will enjoy Reinhart's series.” — Denise Swanson, New York Times Bestselling author of the Scumble River and Devereaux's Dime Store mysteriesCherry Tucker’s in a stew. Art commissions dried up after her nemesis became president of the County Arts Council. Desperate and broke, Cherry and her friend, Eloise, spend a sultry summer weekend hawking their art at the Sidewinder Annual Brunswick Stew Cook-Off. When a bad case of food poisoning breaks out and Eloise dies, the police brush off her death as accidental. However, Cherry suspects someone spiked the stew and killed her friend. Caught between helping Eloise’s family and an ongoing investigation, Cherry finds herself in hot water with her deputy boyfriend, who doesn’t appreciate her style of sleuthing. As Cherry calls on cook-off competitors, bitter rivals, and crooked judges, her love life steams. Meanwhile, the killer prepares to cook Cherry’s goose. Read Cherry Tucker's second caper today!"The hilariously droll Larissa Reinhart cooks up a quirky and entertaining page-turner! This charming mystery is delightfully Southern, surprisingly edgy, and deliciously unpredictable.” — Hank Phillippi Ryan, Mary Higgins Clark, Agatha, Anthony and Macavity winning author“Cherry Tucker finds trouble without even looking for it, and plenty of it finds her in Still Life in Brunswick Stew. From investigating the death of her close friend, digging up dirt on the locally transplanted Russian gangster, and trying to figure out what’s going on in her relationship with her hot boyfriend Luke—a sheriff’s deputy—this mystery keeps you laughing and guessing from the first page to the last. A whole-hearted five stars.” — Denise Grover Swank, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author“Still Life in Brunswick Stew proves beyond doubt that Larissa Reinhart and her delightful amateur sleuth Cherry Tucker will be around to entertain us for many books to come.” -- Lois Winston, author of the critically acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series“Food poisoning has never been so fun! Still Life In Brunswick Stew is a cleverly plotted, suspenseful mystery featuring a very sassy southern sleuth. The author perfectly captures the quirks of the small town setting and the story is stocked with unique and amusing characters. I can’t wait to read the next one.” -– Patricia Mason, award-winning author of In Deep ShitakeRelated subjects include: cozy mysteries, amateur sleuth, 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, small town and rural.Books in the Cherry Tucker Mystery Series:QUICK SKETCH (novella in HEARTACHE MOTEL) PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY (#1)STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW (#2)HIJACK IN ABSTRACT (#3) DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE (#4)THE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPE (#5)THE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE (novella)A COMPOSITION IN MURDER (#6)A VIEW TO A CHILL (novella)

"DELIGHTFULLY SOUTHERN, SURPRISINGLY EDGY, AND DELICIOUSLY UNPREDICTABLE”A Night Owl Reviews Top Pick from The Wall Street Journal bestselling author Larissa Reinhart. The second in the award-winning, Sassy and Southern Cherry Tucker humorous mystery series."Reinhart's country-fried mystery is as much fun as a ride on the Tilt-a-Whirl at a state fair. Her sleuth wields a paintbrush and unravels clues with equal skill and flair. Readers who like a little small-town charm with their mysteries will enjoy Reinhart's series.” — Denise Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of the Scumble River and Devereaux's Dime Store mysteriesCherry Tucker’s in a stew. Art commissions dried up after her nemesis became president of the County Arts Council. Desperate and broke, Cherry and her friend, Eloise, spend a sultry summer weekend hawking their art at the Sidewinder Annual Brunswick Stew Cook-Off. When a bad case of food poisoning breaks out and Eloise dies, the police brush off her death as accidental. However, Cherry suspects someone spiked the stew and killed her friend. Caught between helping Eloise’s family and an ongoing investigation, Cherry finds herself in hot water with her deputy boyfriend, who doesn’t appreciate her style of sleuthing. As Cherry calls on cook-off competitors, bitter rivals, and crooked judges, her love life steams. Meanwhile, the killer prepares to cook Cherry’s goose. “The hilariously droll Larissa Reinhart cooks up a quirky and entertaining page-turner! This charming mystery is delightfully Southern, surprisingly edgy, and deliciously unpredictable.” — Hank Phillippi Ryan, Mary Higgins Clark, Agatha, Anthony and Macavity winning author“Cherry Tucker finds trouble without even looking for it, and plenty of it finds her in Still Life in Brunswick Stew. This mystery keeps you laughing and guessing from the first page to the last. A whole-hearted five stars.” — Denise Grover Swank, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author“Southern-Fried Sleuthing…If you’re a fan of Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse but could do without the “supes,” then you will love Reinhart’s Cherry Tucker!” – Fayette Woman MagazineBooks in the Cherry Tucker Mystery Series:A CHRISTMAS QUICK SKETCH (prequel)PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUYSTILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEWHIJACK IN ABSTRACTDEATH IN PERSPECTIVETHE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE (Halloween novella)THE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPEA COMPOSITION IN MURDERA VIEW TO A CHILL, A Cherry Tucker and Maizie Albright Interconnected Mystery"A MOTHERLODE OF TROUBLE" in "YEAR-LONG TROUBLE"Other mystery series by Larissa Reinhart:Maizie Albright Star Detective series15 MINUTES16 MILLIMETERSNC-17A VIEW TO A CHILL17.5 CARTRIDGES IN A PEAR TREE18 CALIBER (2020)A Finley Goodhart Crime Caper seriesTHE PIG'N A POKE (for newsletter subscribers)THE CUPID CAPERTHE PONY PREDICAMENT (2020)THE HEIR AFFAIR (2021)Related subjects include: cozy mysteries, amateur sleuth, 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, small town and rural.

"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 Examiner.com“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 Weeklybestselling 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, small town humor, Southern humor, comic (humorous) crime and mystery, small town and rural.Books in the Cherry Tucker Humorous Mystery Series:QUICK SKETCH (novella in HEARTACHE MOTEL) PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY (#1)STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW (#2)HIJACK IN ABSTRACT (#3) DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE (#4)THE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPE (#5)THE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE (novella)A COMPOSITION IN MURDER (#6)A VIEW TO A CHILL (#7)Other mystery series by Larissa Reinhart:Maizie Albright Star Detective seriesA Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series

"Sexy, Sassy, and Southern Suspense at its Best."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?From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Larissa Reinhart, the first in the Southern con artist, romantic mystery thriller, the Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series."This is as fun a novel as it is moving and at times heart-breaking, never the more so when the final page comes and readers are only left wanting more.” — Cynthia Chow, King’s River Life MagazineEx-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. 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“Action, adventure, intrigue, intellect, and just the right amount of romance. A great debut to a new series–I’m on the hook for more!” — Jenna C, Girl With Book Lungs"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 Interests"It’s sexy, sassy, and southern suspense at its best." --Devilishly Delicious Book ReviewsRelated 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.Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series:PIG'N A POKE, a Finley Goodhart prequel (exclusive to Larissa's VIP reader group, see her website for details)THE CUPID CAPEROther mystery series by Larissa Reinhart:Maizie Albright Star Detective series15 MINUTES16 MILLIMETERSA VIEW TO A CHILLNC-1718 CALIBER (2019)A Cherry Tucker Mystery seriesA CHRISTMAS QUICK SKETCH (prequel)PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUYSTILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEWHIJACK IN ABSTRACTDEATH IN PERSPECTIVETHE VIGILANT VIGNETTETHE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPEA COMPOSITION IN MURDERA VIEW TO A CHILLA MOTHERLODE OF TROUBLE