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Step into a world where ancient textiles whisper deadly secrets and a talking cat holds the key to a murder mystery. Dr. Eliza Bennett, a brilliant textile historian, finds her quiet academic life shattered when a renowned tango dancer collapses dead on the dance floor of Buenos Aires’s famed La Sombra Apasionada. Dismissed by police as a heart attack, Eliza’s astute feline companion, Merlin, insists it was poison, hinting at a stolen poncho and a powerful, secretive family—the de la Cruz dynasty—on the vast Argentine Pampas. What begins as a reluctant investigation to clear an ...

In the ancient, tea-scented lanes of Uji, Japan, forensic scientist Eliza Bennett arrives for a prestigious symposium. But the quiet ache of grief for her lost friend, Keiko, soon gives way to a chilling mystery. Her keen scientific eye—and the even sharper wit of her sardine-loving, theatrically opinionated feline companion, Merlin—sense that something is profoundly amiss. A cryptic message on a shrine’s prayer plaque—"The wisteria remembers the thread of the thief"—sparks Eliza’s investigation. The centerpiece of the symposium, an exquisite kimono meant to honor Keiko’s ...

Who needs a police K9 unit when you've got a cat like Merlin? This isn't your average cozy mystery. It's a high-stakes, high-desert thriller starring an academic textile expert and her talking cat. Dr. Elizabeth Bennett's world turns upside down when her presentation on ancient weaving leads to a New Mexico gallery owner's murder, exposing a massive, deadly operation of art fraud and cultural exploitation. From meticulously crafted fakes to hidden ledgers revealing millions in illegal sales, this duo navigates a world where every beautiful piece could hide a dark secret, and even a genius ...

Get ready for a thrilling adventure! Meet Eliza Bennett, a brilliant scientist with a knack for textiles, and her ever-present, ever-sarcastic orange cat companion, Merlin. Their ordinary lab days, filled with microscopes and the occasional cat hair, are shattered by an urgent discovery in the Amazon.Imagine a plant with fibers stronger than Kevlar, as flexible as cotton, and miraculously self-healing! This could revolutionize everything from clothing to medicine. But when Eliza is called to analyze this Flor de la Eternidad—Flower of Eternity—she uncovers more than just groundbreaking ...

In the heart of New Orleans, where Mardi Gras reigns and magic hums beneath the revelry, Eliza Bennett and her snarky, talking tabby, Merlin, stumble into a battle that could unravel the worlds. When the Veil Breakers, a rogue faction of Fae, steal the city’s King Cakes to collapse the barriers between human and Fae realms, Eliza discovers her cat charm holds the key to stopping them. Fueled by human belief and Merlin’s sharp wit, they face glittering chaos, dark rituals, and a cunning Fae leader in a climactic showdown on the Mississippi’s edge. Victory comes at a cost—the balance ...

Meet Eliza Bennett, a brilliant but slightly klutzy textile scientist with a passion for dressage and a penchant for solving mysteries. Alongside is her charming and incredibly smart orange tabby cat, Merlin—who just happens to talk They travel across Europe, attending conferences and riding lessons. But wherever they go, trouble seems to follow. In this delightful cozy mystery, Eliza and Merlin stumble upon yet another murder. With Eliza's scientific expertise and Merlin's uncanny sleuthing skills, this duo unravels twisted plots and uncovers hidden secrets, all while navigating the ...

In the heart of historic Prague, Eliza, a textile scientist with a knack for unraveling mysteries, finds herself embroiled in a sinister plot. With the Dressage World Championships approaching, competitors fall mysteriously ill. Suspicions arise, and Eliza, aided by her quick-witted talking cat, delves into a world of equestrian intrigue. As they uncover a plot to sabotage the competition, Eliza must outwit a determined culprit to protect the sport she loves. Will Eliza and her feline companion leap over obstacles, or will the culprit ride off into the sunset? Dive into a world of mystery ...

A Dash of Deception plunges readers back into the quirky cozy mystery world of Kick-a-me-Su, where Beth Anne Tucker’s inheritance of her Aunt Dolly's bakery comes with more than recipes—it's laced with secrets. A cryptic recipe hints at a hidden past, spectral gamblers linger with unfinished business, and a mysterious glowing bag raises more questions than answers. As Beth Anne navigates small-town quirks and uncanny encounters, this newly minted amateur sleuth discovers that baking isn't the only thing heating up. With danger looming and her aunt's past unraveling, Beth Anne must rely ...

Professor Eliza Bennett, accompanied by her sarcastic cat Merlin, embarks on a European lecture tour, her job security hanging in the balance. Their first stop, a Bavarian lodge, becomes unexpectedly entangled with a murder mystery surrounding the recently deceased Greta Hohenstein and the theft of a cursed colt. Eliza and Merlin uncover a secret society manipulating historical records and family legacies to maintain power, ultimately exposing the killer. The investigation reveals a web of deceit, including forged documents and a long-hidden family secret connected to the missing horse. ...

Eliza Bennett, a textile researcher, receives a mysterious invitation to a masquerade ball in Venice. A murder occurs at the ball, and Eliza becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving her talking cat named Merlin, cryptic notes, and a dangerous secret admirer. The investigation leads to the discovery of her father's hidden past and a valuable artifact, resulting in a thrilling chase through Venice and a dramatic climax involving a collapsing building and a whole lot of water! Once again you will relish in Merlin's arcane observations on life in this fun tale.

Unlocking Secrets and Ancient Mysteries: When Eliza Bennett, a textile scientist fresh off a whirlwind European conference tour, lands on the sun-soaked shores of Santorini, she’s expecting a well-earned break. But when her charming, talking feline companion, Merlin, leads her to an old friend, Caleb, their holiday takes a thrilling turn. Caleb, driven by his grandfather’s lifelong quest, reveals a discovery that could change history: the keys to Atlantis II, hidden beneath the Aegean waves. Together, they embark on a quest to unlock its secrets before the malevolent Ambrosios and his ...

Think Electraweave. Think of fabrics of tomorrow! Textile scientist Eliza Bennett attends a textile conference where she plans to present her work, accompanied by her talking cat, Merlin. Their plans are disrupted by a blackout during which Eliza's presentation banner is stolen, leading them to uncover a complex plot involving corporate espionage, a mysterious surveillance network, and a dangerous rival named Croft who seeks to weaponize Eliza's technology for his own gain. Eliza's revolutionary material called Electraweave nullifies static discharge and has potential applications in space....

Victoria Sinclair, New Orleans’ sassiest gossip columnist, thrives on the juiciest scandals. But when her pen starts making headlines literally come to life, she discovers a curse from a long-forgotten interview with a voodoo priest. Now, her words are rewriting reality—stirring up everything from city-wide chaos to a nose-diving tourism industry. With the French Quarter and Garden District teetering on the edge of madness, her three closest friends—funeral parlor queens with their own knack for drama—must join forces to stop Victoria from turning her column into a catastrophe. But ...

Dive into the heart-pounding mystery of Brewed Betrayal, the third installment in K.L. Bordeaux and Ezra DiMarco’s gripping Kik-A-Me-Su Chronicles. In the sleepy town of Kik-A-Me-Su, where coffee flows as freely as gossip, the Kick-A-Me-Su Walking Club stumbles into a deadly conspiracy when a stranger’s diamond keychain sparks a chain of chilling events. What begins as a routine morning at The Percolating Page—a quaint coffee shop and bookstore—explodes into chaos with the brutal murder of James Blackwell, stabbed with a diamond-encrusted dagger. As the club digs deeper, they ...

In the sultry, shadowed streets of New Orleans, where jazz drifts through iron-laced balconies and secrets fester beneath the Spanish moss, four extraordinary women are drawn together by fate—and a touch of the supernatural. Welcome to The Order of the Midnight Bloom , an urban fantasy series that will sweep you into a world where life, death, and everything in between blur like smoke on a moonlit night. Rose and Gail, society mavens and proprietors of their family’s historic funeral parlor, have built lives steeped in tradition—but nothing could prepare them for what lies beyond the ...

Eliza Bennett expected a quiet quilting conference in the Scottish Highlands, but Thistlewood Manor had other plans. When Eliza and her sharp-eyed cat, Merlin, stumble upon a body in the manor’s sprawling grounds, they’re plunged into a mystery that stretches far beyond the conference. With the locals acting strangely and the manor's past shrouded in secrets, Eliza must rely on Merlin’s instincts to untangle the clues. As she navigates cryptic townspeople and hidden histories, Eliza finds herself unraveling more than just quilts—she's piecing together a mystery that has haunted ...

In the small, close-knit town of Kick-a-me-su, Arkansas, a leisurely stroll along the Dogwood Trail takes a dark turn when a local walking club stumbles upon a gruesome discovery—a body lying lifeless in the woods. What was supposed to be a quiet walk among friends becomes a twisting mystery that shakes the town to its core. As suspicion mounts and secrets from the past start to surface, the members of the walking club must band together and turn into amateur sleuths. With no shortage of suspects and a killer on the loose, their investigation becomes a test of their resolve, ...

In a world where ancient traditions clash with modern ideals, join Ethan, a daring young renegade hybrid vampire, and his charismatic friend, a full-blooded vampire named Lucas, as they challenge the age-old norms of vampire society to usher in a new era. As these two unlikely friends navigate the treacherous terrain of vampire politics, they find themselves at the heart of a Romeo and Juliet saga. Ethan becomes entranced with Emily, the daughter of the most powerful vampire in North America. Into the shadows of “Vampire’s Playground,” the age-old feud between two formidable vampire ...

Textile expert Eliza Bennett heads to Amsterdam for what she thinks will be a peaceful research trip to explore the art of dyeing the color black. Accompanied by her snarky, talking orange tabby, Merlin, who moonlights as her research assistant and crime-solving partner, Eliza’s trip takes a sharp turn when a priceless unicorn tapestry vanishes from a high-profile auction. As they follow the clues, Eliza and Merlin stumble into an international web of royal secrets and hidden riches, where nothing is as it seems. Can this dynamic duo untangle the mystery before they’re caught in the ...

Eliza Bennett, textile scientist and amateur sleuth, is back for another thrilling adventure, this time in the picturesque vineyards of Italy! When Eliza travels to the renowned Calbretti's Vineyard for a fabric dye research project. She’s accompanied by her ever-faithful and paranormal orange tabby cat, Merlin. But their idyllic getaway turns sinister when a murder shatters the vineyard's tranquility. As secrets entwine with the vines, Eliza and Merlin must navigate a web of deceit and danger. Between uncovering hidden motives and evading perilous traps, the duo faces their most ...