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Books in A Glowing Mystery, Book 1 series

  • Murder on the SS Rosa: a cozy historical mystery - a novella

    Lee Strauss

    Paperback (La Plume Press, Sept. 24, 2018)
    “Another deftly crafted mystery by the master of the genre…” Midwest Book Review“Clever and entertaining, you’ll love this charming Golden Age mystery series. And the fashion is to die for!” - Molly C. Quinn, actress, CastleMurder's a pickle.It's 1923 and young war widow fashionista Ginger Gold makes a cross-Atlantic journey with her companion Haley Higgins to London, England, to settle her father's estate. When the ship's captain is found dead, Ginger is only too happy to lend her assistance to the handsome Chief Inspector Basil Reed.The SS Rosa delivers a convincing array of suspects - the wife, the mistress, a jealous crewmate. To Ginger's dismay, her name has been added to the list!With a little help from Ginger's dog Boss, Ginger and Haley navigate the clues (those wartime operative skills come in handy). They must solve the case and clear Ginger's name before they dock - and oh, whatever shall she wear?A fascinating introduction to a character that will rival Miss Fisher in the cozy genre set in the period between world wars.
  • In the Hall with the Knife: A Clue Mystery, Book One

    Diana Peterfreund

    Paperback (Amulet Paperbacks, Sept. 15, 2020)
    A murderer could be around every corner in this thrilling YA trilogy based on the board game CLUE! When a storm strikes at Blackbrook Academy, an elite prep school nestled in the woods of Maine, a motley crew of students—including Beth “Peacock” Picach, Orchid McKee, Vaughn Green, Sam “Mustard” Maestor, Finn Plum, and Scarlet Mistry—are left stranded on campus with their headmaster. Hours later, his body is found in the conservatory and it’s very clear his death was no accident. With this group of students who are all hiding something, nothing is as it seems, and everyone has a motive for murder. Fans of the CLUE board game and cult classic film will delight in Diana Peterfreund’s modern reimagining of the brand, its characters, and the dark, magnificent old mansion with secrets hidden within its walls.
  • Havoc at the Haunted House

    Pamela Traynor, Maaz Farzaan

    Paperback (PAAT Productions, Dec. 2, 2019)
    Glowing Mystery Series, Book 3 The Glowing Mystery Series is perfect for fans of the Magic Treehouse Books! He's back! Hector McGreevy, the ghost that haunts the old Mayville School library is back to cause trouble! This time he wants to destroy the Haunted House. Fright Fest will never be the same. Halloween could be ruined forever! Can Jason and Beth track down another missing book and return it to the old library before the Haunted House is demolished? Fortunately, the glow will give them the clues they need to solve this ghostly mystery.
  • Fiasco at the Fair

    Pamela Traynor, Maaz Farzaan

    Paperback (PAAT Productions, Feb. 21, 2019)
    A Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Review Selection“This book has all the elements of a page turner.”Leat Regwan, owner MagicBeans BookstoreIf you had the power to stop a trouble-making ghost, would you?Jason and Beth have a secret ---¬ and a mission. Their world is changed forever when they discover a mysterious glow in the old school library. Can a dangerous search for a missing book help them defeat a ghost?SUMMER’S BIG EVENT, THE TOWN FAIR . . . SHUT DOWN!Jason and Beth are bummed their favorite game at the fair isn’t working. But when more trouble starts, they wonder if the fair is cursed. The cousins quickly connect the clues and discover a revenge-seeking ghost has stolen a book from the old school library. Jason and Beth must track down the book and return it to its glowing spot on the shelf OR the town fair will be shut down --- forever!“The clues are perfectly placed and the plot is well-paced, picking up in intensity and raising goosebumps.”Diana Perry, reviewer, Story Monsters Ink Magazine“This fast-paced chapter book is action-packed, funny and scary, but in the nicest possible way for young children.” (5 Star)Louanne Piccolo, reviewer, Reader’s Favorite
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  • Mayhem at the Movies

    Pamela Traynor, Maaz Farzaan

    Paperback (PAAT Productions, May 25, 2019)
    Book 2 of THE GLOWING MYSTERY seriesJoin Jason and Beth on the next Glowing Mystery Adventure!Can a missing library book really cause that much trouble? Jason found a glow in the old school library. With help from his cousin Beth, he discovers the glow is linked to a missing book. Is the library haunted by a vengeful ghost? Is the missing book causing problems at the local movie theater? Can Jason and Beth track down the book and get it back on the shelf before it’s too late? You’ll see inside . . . Mayhem at the Movies: A Glowing Mystery.
  • Keepsake Crimes

    Laura Childs

    Mass Market Paperback (Berkley, May 6, 2003)
    From the author of the popular Tea Shop Mysteries comes the first in a cozy crafting mystery series!New Orleans scrapbooking shop owner Carmela Bertrand delights her customers with her stunning arrangements of their scrapbooks. But among her clients’ keepsakes she finds a tip of her own—about a murder...Business is booming and life is cozy for Carmela at her scrapbooking shop, Memory Mine. But when one of the city’s elite dies during Mardi Gras, the police name Carmela’s estranged husband as their number one suspect. Although Carmela hasn’t forgotten how he scrapped their marriage, she doesn’t think he is cut out to be a killer. And if Shamus is being framed, Carmela might be the only one who can find the pattern and solve the case in time...
  • Sobek

    Emily Argent

    Paperback (Emily Argent, Sept. 23, 2019)
    I have been chosen by the Ancient God of the Crocodiles to complete a mission. Why me? What is the mission? I must translate the Ancient Book from Egypt and lead Sobek to his destiny. Others have failed but I must succeed... or face the fate of the crocodile curse. Sobek is an exciting first person "I Mystery" adventure. It contains the first two hundred keywords and supports the KS2 National Curriculum. An adventure for children aged 7 years+.
  • Am I the Killer?: A Luca Mystery Book 1

    Dan Petrosini

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 13, 2015)
    Peter hated him……and the murder was brutal.Could he really be the killer?Peter served his country in Afghanistan. The brain injury was severe. To survive in the hospital, he kept his focus on the one thing that mattered, Mary. What he found back home, broke him.Mary was with Billy, the bully who terrorized his childhood.When the police arrested him for Billy’s murder, they had just one problem……Peter claimed he couldn’t remember what he did that night.Detective Luca’s career can’t afford another mistake. This case could be a problem, though, as the obvious suspect doesn’t remember a thing. Is Peter trying to pull a fast one?Who else could have done it?There’s more at play than meets the eye. Politics and personal demons plague him. Luca’s career and maybe his life are on the line.You’ll love this riveting book one in the Luca Mystery police procedural series, because of the unexpected plot twists.Get it now.
  • In the Hall with the Knife

    Diana Peterfreund, Khristine Hvam

    Audio CD (Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio, March 10, 2020)
    A murderer could be around every corner in this thrilling YA trilogy based on the board game CLUE!When a storm strikes at Blackbrook Academy, an elite prep school nestled in the woods of Maine, a motley crew of students - including Beth “Peacock” Picach, Orchid McKee, Vaughn Green, Sam “Mustard” Maestor, Finn Plum, and Scarlet Mistry - are left stranded on campus with their headmaster. Hours later, his body is found in the conservatory and it's very clear his death was no accident. With this group of students who are all hiding something, nothing is as it seems, and everyone has a motive for murder. Fans of the CLUE board game and cult classic film will delight in Diana Peterfreund's modern reimagining of the brand, its characters, and the dark, magnificent old mansion with secrets hidden within its walls.
  • I see you...: Cat's eyes Mystery Wild Pet Cat Perfect Size 110 Page Journal Notebook Diary

    JackJoke Notebook

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 9, 2019)
    A stylish, 110 page notebook for writing and drawing. Get yours today! Specifications: Cover Finish: Matte Dimensions: 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm)Interior: lined, White Paper, BlankPages: 110
  • Murder on the SS Rosa: a cozy historical mystery - a novella

    Lee Strauss

    Paperback (La Plume Press, Oct. 24, 2019)
    “Another deftly crafted mystery by the master of the genre…” Midwest Book Review“Clever and entertaining, you’ll love this charming Golden Age mystery series. And the fashion is to die for!” - Molly C. Quinn, actress, CastleMurder's a pickle.It's 1923 and young war widow fashionista Ginger Gold makes a cross-Atlantic journey with her companion Haley Higgins to London, England, to settle her father's estate. When the ship's captain is found dead, Ginger is only too happy to lend her assistance to the handsome Chief Inspector Basil Reed.The SS Rosa delivers a convincing array of suspects - the wife, the mistress, a jealous crewmate. To Ginger's dismay, her name has been added to the list!With a little help from Ginger's dog Boss, Ginger and Haley navigate the clues (those wartime operative skills come in handy). They must solve the case and clear Ginger's name before they dock - and oh, whatever shall she wear?A fascinating introduction to a character that will rival Miss Fisher in the cozy genre set in the period between world wars.
  • Fiasco at the Fair

    Pamela Traynor, Maaz Farzaan

    Paperback (PAAT Productions, Dec. 10, 2018)
    Can a missing library book really cause that much trouble?Jason found a glow in the old school library. With help from his cousin Beth, he discovers the glow is linked to a missing book. Is the library haunted by a vengeful ghost? Is the missing book causing problems at the fair? Can Jason and Beth track down the book and get it back on the shelf before it’s too late? You’ll see inside . . . Fiasco at the Fair: A Glowing Mystery.