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When Applewood’s quilting guild gathers, laughter and friendship usually fill the room—but this season brings more than fabric and stitches. Pastor Mary finds herself pulled into three tangled mysteries: Toni, a beloved church leader, is left battered and without memory after a violent carjacking. Karl’s one-of-a-kind wood carvings vanish from his locked office without a trace. And Nessie, a longtime guild member, disappears on what might be the most reckless adventure of her life. As Mary pieces the clues together, her “Mary bells” begin to ring, nudging her toward truths hidden ...

Step into a world where laughter meets mystery and a touch of wonder lingers in the air. In this enchanting collection, Liz Alter blends the cozy humor of small-town life with the sharp edge of intrigue found in her Hardway Mysteries—tales written in the fast-paced, hardboiled spirit of Mickey Spillane. From a violin gone missing under suspicious circumstances to gnomes who come to life beneath a summer moon, every story brims with wit, heart, and a dash of unexpected magic. Whether it’s mayhem in the kitchen, mischief in the garden, or mystery in the shadows, Mirth, Mayhem, and Magic ...

Emily Carter came to Sunshine Shores hoping for a quiet new beginning. A pediatrician still healing from loss, she never expected to find herself pulled into a world of laughter, love—and a mystery that leaves more than footprints in the sand. With the watchful eyes of three mischievous gnomes and the loyal company of a striped cat named Luna, Emily discovers that second chances come wrapped in unexpected forms. And when her path crosses with Dan Hartwell, the town’s dedicated wildlife rescuer, she finds her heart daring to hope again. But Sunshine Shores holds secrets, and magic often ...

Oh, what delightful mischief awaits! Millicent Applespice—better known as Millie, an Angel-in-Training—arrives the day after Thanksgiving, right in the middle of Pastor Mary’s tree-trimming. Only eight inches tall, curly-haired, and brimming with joy, Millie’s mission is a heavenly secret, but that doesn’t stop her from turning Mary and John’s home upside down with her playful pranks and sparkling antics. Even Gracie, Mary’s sweet little poodle, is transformed into a galloping Christmas steed, carrying Millie through the skies on magical adventures. With laughter, wonder, and ...

Wasserman County’s mayor, Eileen Bratton, disappeared while sitting in her car outside the sheriff’s office. With the support of the entire sheriff’s department, Sheriff Rebecca Anderson searches for any clues that could lead to the mayor's rescue. In the midst of the countywide search, a twelve-year-old girl has been brutally attacked. A senior team of detectives is on the case to track down her attacker. Another mysterious case arises as a second group of senior detectives investigates the murder of a wealthy individual in an exclusive active retirement community. There are plenty ...

Sheriff Rebecca Anderson stands as a beacon of brilliance, wielding her expertise and sharp acumen to safeguard the lives of its inhabitants alongside her legion of over two hundred deputies. With the ominous shadow of a devastating cyber onslaught looming over their power grid, the Sheriff's Department and county officials buckled down in a frenzy of defensive strategies. As they mobilize in anticipation of this encroaching danger, an unnerving murder, cloaked in bizarre intrigue, stirs the county to its core.

Pastor Mary and her husband John, live in the picturesque community of Applewood, Indiana. Mary ministers to her congregation in a lovely community church. A local software manager discovers that an attempted software hack has occurred. It was perpetrated by a director in his company. Since he doesn’t know how many others in the company are in cahoots, he hides the proof inside a toy cat’s eye. When he is found murdered, Pastor Mary becomes embroiled in helping to figure out all the twists and turns that ensue. Including the fact that the cat’s eye, is missing.

Living in the quaint town of Applewood, Indiana, Becky and Kara Mackinaw are living their very best lives. Happiness and joy abound in their home. That is until the unthinkable happens, exploding their very existence into horribly painful, fragmented shards. The entire community of Applewood is suffering from a dark cloud that looms over them. Burglaries of homes in their town are leaving behind not only the loss of valuables, but indescribable devastation to their once idyllic homes. Pastor Mary becomes involved in trying to unravel the complex cases that ultimately lead to multiple ...

This is a delightful, warm, wonderful collection of short stories to be enjoyed while snuggling up in your favorite chair with a cup of tea and cookies. There are mysteries, fantasy, heart warming tales and even a sports story.

In the sultry heat of July, Pastor Mary, her husband John, and two other couples embark on an idyllic vacation in the rugged mountains of Montana. But their blissful getaway takes a sinister turn when a horseback riding excursion ends in tragedy. Meanwhile, back in Pastor Mary's hometown of Applewood, Indiana, high school senior Stephanie Callow is plagued by an eerie sensation of being followed. As her unease grows, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets that will unravel over the course of months. In a gripping narrative that spans two timelines, the lives of Pastor Mary and Stephanie ...

Fourteen-year-old Callie Tanner has vanished without a trace from her middle school in Wasserman County, leaving behind only her pink camouflaged backpack and a cryptic note with the ominous word - Sunup. As Sheriff Anderson's deputies race against time to unravel the mystery of her disappearance, a lethal new drug grips the county in its deadly hold, claiming lives with every passing moment. With two fatalities already reported, the urgent hunt is on to locate the source before more lives are lost to this sinister substance. Twin sisters have been murdered one week apart. It’s looking ...

A seemingly ordinary day takes a dark and twisted turn as Sheriff Rebecca Anderson’s detectives are called to investigate a mysterious, deceased man discovered on Sunshine Springs beach. While his death was initially believed to be sunstroke, the matter turns much more lethal. What follows is a descent into the disturbed mind of a ruthless killer. Prepare yourself for the dramatic conclusion to the Rebecca Anderson Sun series, where the outrageous truth behind the twins' murders will finally be unveiled. Brace for a wild ride of suspenseful twists and turns leading to the jaw-dropping ...