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Kelly’s son Cash is running for the Oregon Senate with the blessing of Senator Johnson. But when the senator dies, long-held secrets come out, even some about people who were threatening to blackmail him. And was he really murdered? Could it have been suicide? Only his wife knows, but she’s become mentally incapacitated. Kelly and Mike never planned to get involved in this case, but sometimes, you just have to do the right thing.

The war hero returns home with his dog, Wicked. Both have been injured. Their welcome should be pretty straightforward, but not everyone likes a war hero. Maybe Kelly’s son, Cash, should have stayed in Afghanistan. At least there he knew who the enemy was! All Kelly and Mike want to do is help Cash recuperate from his injuries. They never planned on becoming involved with a kidnapping. Good to have guard dogs when you need them.

When a man falls overboard and dies in the bay, people have to ask if it was an accident or a calculated murder motivated by a changed inheritance? Unfaithful spouses? Revenge? When the dead man is Sheriff’s Mike oldest friend and one of the heirs is his goddaughter, he has to find out what happened. Good thing he has Kelly and a big boxer to help him.

A desperate call from a Sonoma County sheriff Kelly and Mike have helped before leads them to a winery guest house in Sonoma and then on to the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado, searching for that connection. Good thing they took their boxer dog, Rebel, with them. He’s a master at preventing murders.

When Kelly finds the murdered body of Chef Jessup in the walk-in refrigerator at the historic Gearhart Hotel, she fills in as the head chef at the prestigious James Beard Dinner. Join Kelly, Sheriff Mike, and their dog, Rebel, on a vacation that turns into a hunt for a killer.

When a daughter that Kelly’s best friend gave up for adoption at birth is accused of murder, Kelly has no choice but to see what she can do to help. But there are several things that present major problems. A sheriff who just wants a quick conviction, a woman who has a history of embezzling, an errant husband, looking for a way to escape from what life has dealt him, a jealous competitor, and a frustrated employee. So just who was the murderer? And what about that red-headed judge? Could he inadvertently preside over a murder trial where his daughter is the accused killer?

An elderly spinster murdered. Thirty dogs in the house. Shelter overwhelmed. Help! When Maggie Ryan, a retired schoolteacher, is murdered, and over thirty dogs are discovered living in her home, the Cedar Bay Animal Shelter is stretched beyond its meager resources. Join Kelly, the owner of Kelly's Koffee Shop, and her husband Sheriff Mike, along with a bulldog puppy named Max, and Sanyu, an Akita guard dog, as they literally have to sniff out the murderer before they become the next victims.

A woman's murdered. Her cuckolded husband is the prime suspect. But a jury’s verdict is not guilty. How can that be? It was no secret that Sophia Reilly had lovers, a lot of them, and always had. Her husband, Eric, decided to go to a remote fishing shack to decide what to do about his marriage and while he was gone, she was found murdered in their home. Was he responsible for her murder? Or was it one of the other men in her life? Sheriff Mike and the Beaver County District Attorney are convinced that Eric’s the murderer, but the jury finds him not guilty. Is that the beginning of the ...

When a woman reveals her plan to murder Nikki Rice in the confessional booth, Father Brown is faced with an impossible dilemma. As a Catholic priest, he is bound to keep her confession a secret, yet he cannot stand by and do nothing. With the help of Kelly's husband, Sheriff Mike, Father Brown must race against time to stop the murder from taking place at the upcoming baptism. If you enjoyed Agatha Christie's classic mystery novel And Then There Were None, then you will love this suspenseful thriller. Buy now before the price changes!

Zora Flynn, a 50-something local newspaper publisher, and Rocco, her pampered prince of a poodle, are faced with a mini-crime wave. Not one but two victims have surfaced in the bustling cottage country town. A secret underground casino, kickbacks and bribes, an explosion, and a business-savvy granny are the least of Zora’s worries. The clock is ticking. If the case isn’t solved quickly, she could be homeless by Christmas.

A lifeless body, brought onto shore by the shifting tides. A tranquil setting disguising the darkness behind a puzzling death. While the nature of the world seems undisturbed. And billions continue living. There is one that carries with her the memory of the dead. She has no choice but to replay the very beginning.

Dan Armstrong hasn’t done much retiring since moving to Tuscany, and with his new career as a successful private investigator taking off, it seems murder seems to follow him. He’s hoping a much-needed trip to beautiful Portofino will give him the break he needs and quality time with girlfriend Anna. Portofino is a celebrity paradise, and holidaying on a nearby superyacht is a group of British media stars, all famous for being infamous. Dan isn't impressed by their status or wealth, but when he overhears an argument between two of the group, he suspects something fishy could be going on…

The last thing I expected to find in my friend’s flower shop was a dead body. Surrounded by scattered flowers and shattered vases, Mr. Spruce, the former shop owner, lay sprawled on the floor—the fatal gunshot wound unmistakable. Rachel Kelly, the current owner and one of my best friends, is missing. And when Detective Bennett warns me to stay out of the investigation, I know I should listen. But when your friends lives are on the line, walking away isn't an option. With my rescue dog Sherlock’s nose for trouble leading the way, suspects and secrets are popping up like daisies all ...

A priceless jewel heist. A poisoned cookie. And a Christmas soaked in secrets. Gallery owner Sadie Stewart wanted peace on Earth and good will toward men—not missing sapphires, poisoned pastries, and a murder investigation with her name on the naughty list. When a client’s priceless jewels vanish and another client keels over dead mid-cookie, Sadie’s perfectly planned holiday turns into a festive fiasco. Determined to clear her name, she dives into Chicago’s art scene with her Doberman sidekick, Solomon. But things take a darker turn when Solomon is kidnapped and creepy notes from a...

A staged museum heist. A body left behind. And a secret someone will kill to protect. After barely surviving her last investigation, art gallery owner Sadie Stewart swears she is done chasing crime. But when a celebrated Irish museum is robbed during Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the carefully orchestrated stunt turns into a very real murder. The man behind the hoax insists it was meant to be harmless. Now he is desperate. If the police uncover the truth about the fake heist, his career is over. If Sadie does not find the real killer first, someone else may die. What begins ...

Al despertarme, solo sé tres cosas: me llamo Emma, alguien intentó matarme y no puedo recordar quién. La única forma de mantenerme a salvo es recuperar las respuestas enterradas en lo más profundo de mi mente. Pero mientras hablo con los que me visitan —escuchando las voces amables de los médicos y las enfermeras, agradecida por el cuidado de mis amigos y familiares—, empiezo a descubrir las mentiras que contradicen lo que recuerdo de mi vida. Dicen que solo es mi memoria rota.

A consecuencia de un turbio incidente con el hijo de un poderoso político, Rocco Schiavone, subjefe de la policía de Roma, ha sido «desterrado» a una pequeña ciudad del valle de Aosta, en los Alpes italianos. Para un romano sofisticado y amante de la buena vida, no es la mejor noticia. El frío, las botas de nieve y el provincianismo de los autóctonos estimulan la natural tendencia de Rocco a las malas pulgas, así que, visto el panorama, un caso difícil le vendría de maravilla.

Los misterios de la taberna Kamogawa es una de las novelas más apetitosas que vas a escuchar jamás. Una historia llena de ternura sobre una pareja de detectives formada por el padre y la hija del Kamogawa Shokudo, un restaurante escondido en Kioto, que siempre está lleno. El éxito entre la clientela radica en que este dúo singular se ha especializado en preparar exactamente el plato que el público anhela y recuerda de su pasado y no es capaz de reproducir o encontrar.

Dirigió Alemania con mano firme. Ahora no le temblará el pulso para resolver un caso de asesinato. Angela Merkel se retiró hace seis semanas y acaba de mudarse con su esposo, el guardaespaldas y su perrito Putin a una despoblada pero encantadora región del interior de Alemania. Acostumbrada a una vida turbulenta que le llevó a enfrentarse a duros líderes mundiales, situaciones límite y unos tres mil banquetes de Estado, ahora tiene dificultades para concentrarse en la tranquilidad del campo. Dedicarse sólo a hacer pasteles y senderismo va camino de convertirse en un soberano aburrimiento.

Agatha Raisin se lía la manta a la cabeza y decide marcharse de Londres para saborear las mieles de una jubilación anticipada en un tranquilo pueblo de los Cotswolds, donde no tarda en aburrirse como una ostra. Desplegar su talento para la alta cocina en el concurso gastronómico de la parroquia tendría que convertirla, por fuerza, en una celebridad. Sin embargo, al primer bocado de su exquisita quiche, el juez del concurso cae desplomado y Agatha se ve obligada a confesar la amarga verdad: la quiche letal era comprada.

Este libro tan fascinante como misterioso fue escrito en 1975, cuando Enrique Vila-Matas vivía en París. Allí descubrió que a Unamuno se le había ocurrido la idea de escribir una novela "criminal" en aquella ciudad… y que con ella mataría a sus lectores. Cuando Vila-Matas expuso sus...

Un robo absurdo en un supermercado, el encarcelamiento un tanto estrambótico de un capo de la mafia, un asesinato cometido durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Sin embargo, a pesar de la firme determinación con que Montalbano afronta la resolución de estos casos, su auténtica pasión es descifrar el contenido simbólico que encierran. «Todo crimen conlleva un mensaje, la cuestión es conocer el código de quien lo ha escrito», le recuerda un excéntrico sacerdote al comisario.

Un misterioso anuncio de una sola línea en una revista culinaria, sin número de teléfono ni dirección: ¡quienes deseen visitar la taberna Kamogawa tienen que confiar en un toque de magia para llegar hasta ella! Solo los asiduos y los curiosos, guiados por el destino, encuentran el camino hasta el pequeño edificio escondido entre las callejuelas de Kioto.

¿Puede haber algo más emocionante que encontrar un cadáver en un callejón? El Club Cotilla piensa que no: encontrar un muerto permite fisgonear y, a pesar de la tragedia, es muy divertido. A pesar de que nuestras adorables ancianitas quieren investigar, el inspector de policía no las quiere a menos de un kilómetro de la comisaría. Pero ellas, tan ingeniosas y entrañables como siempre, harán todo lo posible por meterse de cabeza en el caso. El Club Cotilla ha abierto una agencia de detectives, se ha puesto a estudiar en la universidad, y quiere mantenerse a la cabeza del cotilleo ...