New Release: "Hellbenders and Haunted Mills" by Rune Stroud in A Haunting of Revenge (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)

 Congratulations to Rune Stroud on her paranormal mystery short story "Hellbenders and Haunted Mills" in the A Haunting of Revenge (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)

A Haunting of Revenge (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)
November 2, 2022
by Verena DeLuca, Kathryn Mykel, Patty Joy, Rune Stroud, Casey Jones, Brittany E. Brinegar, Jann Franklin, Kate Darroch, Jessica Thompson
Did you hear that? The creak in the stairs?
Is it the escaped convict? Or is it a ghost?
Snuggle in for these frightful tales from your favorite cozy mystery authors!
Can these sleuths over come their fears, and solve the case?

A Caterer’s Guide to Halloween and Havoc by Jessica Thompson
When she is dragged to a Halloween party at a spooky house for the epic food, Violet never thought that mystery and havoc would haunt the party. When two people are poisoned, will Violet find the creep before the police make a terrifying mistake?

Friday Night Frights by Brittany E. Brinegar
Samantha Brown is a high school reporter with a nose for the truth. When she’s sent to Goodnight, Texas to cover a haunted stadium on Halloween night she expects to debunk the myth. But when a football player vanishes from the field all signs point to the ghost.

Can Samantha find the culprit before the scoreboard hits zero? Or will the ghostly twelfth man secure a spooktacular victory?

Azure and the Case in Haunted, Texas by Verena DeLuca
Dragons are talented, resourceful, and irresistible.
Humans and Supernaturals need my talents more than they will admit.

Discover my latest adventure in lending a talon to a necromancer.
All while keeping my Hailey in the dark that other magical fun exists.

A Fright to Remember by Casey Jones
It’s Halloween! Margot Parish is visiting her first Haunted House… and it’s going to be her last. Her fun, spooky night takes a grisly turn when the host is found dead! It’ll take more than tasty cupcakes to get to the bottom of this one!

A killer hides in the smoky halls of Hader’s House of Horrors! No two rooms are alike, and the place is packed with suspects… and motives for murder. The last thing Margot wants is another mystery to solve, but with the doors locked and the killer loose, she doesn’t have any choice!

Hellbenders and Haunted Mills by Rune Stroud
Beast witch, Autumn, heads out to investigate a supposedly haunted old mill with her cousin, Ivy. When they get there, however, they’re met not by a ghost, but by a fugitive holding a gun.

Can Autumn and Ivy stay alive long enough for Ivy’s deputy brother to rescue them? Or will they have to rescue themselves?

Graveyard Shift by Kathryn Mykel
Farmer PF Kin pours pride and joy into his work–a pumpkin farm so fruitful that it spills into the neighboring property, and he will stop at nothing to purchase the land before his dreams of sweeping the county fair are squashed.

Will PF solve the mystery before it’s too late, or will his gourds be gored?

Rougarous and Babysitters by Jann Franklin
Mel’s mother sabotages her Saturday night by hiring her out as a babysitter. Mel is less than pleased, but rallies to beat the clock and protect the household from a monster. Is the creature really a dark family secret, or an act of revenge?

Potions and Pocketknives by Patty Joy
Kelly Green’s sleuthing skills are put to the test as a killer strikes at friends and coworkers in Eagle Point State Park, leaving festively gruesome displays in their wake. Why would anyone target the park rangers?

Can she find whodunit before she loses her new love?

Enjoy Kelly Green’s newest adventure, with colorful characters and memorable murders, that will have you at the edge of your camp chair.

Granny’s Halloween Tricks by Kate Darroch
At Halloween, Màiri Maguire's recently deceased and much beloved Granny comes back to haunt her through a mirror. Granny is playing Tricks on Màiri. Are Granny's Tricks well intentioned? Can Màiri solve the Puzzle Granny has set her, with the clock fast ticking down to disaster? Or will this Halloween be a tragic day for Màiri, Lianna, and Lianna’s brother Andy?

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Rune has been telling tall tales since the age of five. Ghost stories and other paranormal tales are her favorites, especially if they’re funny.

When she was a child, she had an invisible friend. Now that she’s gotten older, she collects weird characters and odd people, both in her books and in real life. She’s a veteran, a mom, and a grandma. She’s also trainable. As proof, the squirrels have trained her to refill the bird feeder on command, and a local stray cat trained her to feed him even though he rewards her with hissing and won’t let her pet him.

New Release: "Creepy Ghosts and Crazy Customers" by Rune Stroud in A Witch of a Scandal (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)

Congratulations to Rune Stroud on her paranormal mystery short story "Creepy Ghosts and Crazy Customers" in A Witch of a Scandal (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)

A Witch of a Scandal (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)
December 17, 2022
by Aconite Cafe, Kathryn Mykel, Rune Stroud, Elle Hartford, Diane Bator, Tessa Bryant, Cassandra Slaughter, PJ Tremblay, Patty Joy
It's Halloween night and a flicker across the moon catches her eye,
was it a witch or a bat? Why did this faithful sleuth leave the party so late?

Follow along as these mystery solvers find themselves in witchy tangles.
Not all of these tales are paranormal, but they will leave you in the mood for candy!

 
Creepy Ghosts and Crazy Customers by Rune Stroud
Short Story
Ivy’s got an uncooperative customer on her ghost tour. When he deliberately disappears, she’ll bring in a werewolf search party and her sheriff brother to help. Unfortunately, the angry ghost inside the old mansion has killed more than once. Will they get to him before the ghost does?

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About the Author:
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Rune has been telling tall tales since the age of five. Ghost stories and other paranormal tales are her favorites, especially if they’re funny.

When she was a child, she had an invisible friend. Now that she’s gotten older, she collects weird characters and odd people, both in her books and in real life. She’s a veteran, a mom, and a grandma. She’s also trainable. As proof, the squirrels have trained her to refill the bird feeder on command, and a local stray cat trained her to feed him even though he rewards her with hissing and won’t let her pet him.

 

New Release: "Monkeys and Mayhem" by Rune Stroud in A Zoo of a Homicide (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)

Congratulations to Rune Stroud on her short story "Monkeys and Mayhem" in A Zoo of a Homicide (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)

A Zoo of a Homicide (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)
by Aconite Cafe, Rune Stroud, Elle Hartford, Kathryn Mykel, Patty Joy, Casey Jones, Dani Simms, Naomi Muse, Hillari DeSchane, Kate Darroch Carmen Radtke
Part of: A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology (12 books)
July 9, 2023
Snakes, Birds and Lions, oh my! Someone is attempting to get away with a crime.

From poison to thieves our sleuths aren't going to be relaxing with the fishes, or will they?
Slither into a zoo of a mystery with these 10 must read cozy mystery stories!

Monkeys and Mayhem by Rune Stroud (paranormal)
While working as a keeper at the zoo, beast witch Autumn is chasing monkeys when she finds a coworker bleeding and unconscious.

Can she discover the attempted murderer and catch three monkeys before they escape the zoo property?

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About the Author:
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Rune has been telling tall tales since the age of five. Ghost stories and other paranormal tales are her favorites, especially if they’re funny.

When she was a child, she had an invisible friend. Now that she’s gotten older, she collects weird characters and odd people, both in her books and in real life. She’s a veteran, a mom, and a grandma. She’s also trainable. As proof, the squirrels have trained her to refill the bird feeder on command, and a local stray cat trained her to feed him even though he rewards her with hissing and won’t let her pet him.

New Release: "Rats and Rapscallions" in A Bookworm of a Suspect (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)

Congratulations to Rune Stroud on her short story "Rats and Rapscallions" in A Bookworm of a Suspect (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)

A Bookworm of a Suspect (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)
April 11, 2023
From bookstores to libraries, mischief and murder is on the rise.
Follow 30 sleuths as they tackle the ultimate case, to catch a bookworm red-handed.

Will their love of books solve the case before it's too late?
Spend the next month solving a mystery a day from the best cozy mystery authors in the industry.

In Order of Appearance:

Murder in the Stacks by Verena DeLuca
Blood Orange Latte by NAK Baldron (Paranormal)
Dead-End Weekend by Denise Jaden
Rats and Rapscallions by Rune Stroud (Paranormal)

Short Story
When Autumn is called to humanely remove some rodents from the witches and wizards magical book repository, the alarms sound and the entire building is shut down.

Now, not only does she have to catch the little family of rats, but when she witnesses the criminals who broke in, she feels it necessary to get involved.

Can she rescue both the rats and the lawbreakers without being injured herself?
Lurker in the Library by K.L. Montgomery
Under the Gun by Lise McClendon
A Cat's Tale by MK Scott
Seed You Later by Lisa Bouchard (Paranormal)
A Novel Thief by Jessica Baker (Paranormal)
A Book to Die For by Jennifer S. Alderson
Blood on the Books by Elle Wren Burke (Paranormal)
The Littlest Book Thief by ACF Bookens
The Library Attic Attack by Iris March
Ghostwriters and Gravediggers by Brittany E. Brinegar
Reading into the Root of the Problem by Elle Hartford (Paranormal)
Scarlet Letters by Alicia Ellis
Catheter Cliffs by Mary Lucal
A Wisp of Murder by Kathryn Mykel
Claws, Paws and Secret Doors by Polly Holmes (Paranormal)
Primary Source by Kelly Brakenhoff
Stacked by Stella Bixby
Book Nook Murder by C. Farren
A Mystery for the Books by Angela K. Ryan
Poodle Versus the Superhero by Anne Shillolo
A Page Before Dying by Julie Anne Lindsey
A Cat Catalog Catastrophe by Krista Lockheart
Cookbook Caper by Nicolette Pierce
Blank Pages and Spilled Ink by Mary B. Barbee
The Menace of By Adriana Licio
The Demon's in the Details by Kate Darroch (Paranormal)

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About the Author:
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Rune has been telling tall tales since the age of five. Ghost stories and other paranormal tales are her favorites, especially if they’re funny.

When she was a child, she had an invisible friend. Now that she’s gotten older, she collects weird characters and odd people, both in her books and in real life. She’s a veteran, a mom, and a grandma. She’s also trainable. As proof, the squirrels have trained her to refill the bird feeder on command, and a local stray cat trained her to feed him even though he rewards her with hissing and won’t let her pet him.

New Release: An Aquarium of Deceit (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)

 Congratulations to Rune Stroud on the release of her short story "Turtles and Terrible People" in the cozy mystery in An Aquarium of Deceit (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology) 

An Aquarium of Deceit (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology)

by Verena DeLuca, Elle Hartford, Rune Stroud, Kathryn Mykel, Patty Joy, Casey Jones

July 28, 2022

Swimming with the fishes takes on a new meaning as our sleuths find themselves in deep water with their latest culprits. From fish tanks to aquariums, murder knows no bounds when it comes to getting revenge. Enjoy eight flopping wet mysteries from the comfort of your chair.

An Otter Disgrace by Kathryn Mykel

The Toledo Aquarium is reef with strange happenings.

Join Katherine and Cole along with their friend Becks for another unusual case. Does an employee’s transgression cause an otter disgrace? Find out if our amateur sleuths sea their way in, or tank the investigation?

Clownfish & Corruption by Verena DeLuca

Exotic animals, small-town murder, and romance.

What more can a girl ask for?

I love animals. It’s why I opened an animal sanctuary.

But when the sheriff called me to identify a fish, I had no idea it would lead to an investigation into the death of a college freshman.

Why in the world would he swallow a clownfish? Snorkel with me as I paddle through the evidence.

Spines of Omission by Elle Hartford

A traveling aquarium has come to Belville, and Red and her friends are thrilled to get a private tour. But not everyone in town is as excited, and unexpected dangers lurk beneath the surface appearance of colorful fun. When a murderer strikes, Red will have to explore the aquarium’s hidden depths to find the truth.

Turtles and Terrible People by Rune Stroud

Rescue is her life.

After rescuing a sea turtle from its kidnappers, Rune thinks that she’ll have a leisurely dinner and head to the hotel. The threads of fate aren’t done with her, though, and she soon meets a pair of grandmothers who let her in on a little secret. She’s needed to rescue one more animal, this time a human.

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About the Author:
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Rune has been telling tall tales since the age of five. Ghost stories and other paranormal tales are her favorites, especially if they’re funny.

When she was a child, she had an invisible friend. Now that she’s gotten older, she collects weird characters and odd people, both in her books and in real life. She’s a veteran, a mom, and a grandma. She’s also trainable. As proof, the squirrels have trained her to refill the bird feeder on command, and a local stray cat trained her to feed him even though he rewards her with hissing and won’t let her pet him.

New Release: "Beaches and Bloody Hands" by Rune Stroud: A Vacation of Mischief (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 4)

Congratulations to Rune Stroud on her short story "Beaches and Bloody Hands" in A Vacation of Mischief (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 4)

A Vacation of Mischief (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 4)
by Verena DeLuca, Kathryn Mykel, Patty Joy, Brittany E. Brinegar, Sue Hollowell, Rune Stroud
March 14, 2022
It's been a hard year, and these sleuths have earned a vacation.

But what's a vacation without a case to wreck it?

Relax into these vacation-themed mysteries,

as the sleuths do their best to solve their latest case!

Will they get it solved in time to get in a bit of self care for themselves?

Beaches and Bloody Hands
Short Story
Autumn’s raven, Simon, is up to his old tricks again, this time stealing treats from tiny dogs on leashes.

But when the woman who owns the dog goes missing, what will Autumn and Simon find when they go searching for her?

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About the Author:
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Rune has been telling tall tales since the age of five. Ghost stories and other paranormal tales are her favorites, especially if they’re funny.

When she was a child, she had an invisible friend. Now that she’s gotten older, she collects weird characters and odd people, both in her books and in real life. She’s a veteran, a mom, and a grandma. She’s also trainable. As proof, the squirrels have trained her to refill the bird feeder on command, and a local stray cat trained her to feed him even though he rewards her with hissing and won’t let her pet him.

New Release: "Marshmallows and Missing Hounds" by Rune Stroud (A Campsite of Culprits - A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 3)

  Congratulations to Rune Stroud on her cozy mystery short story "Marshmallows and Missing Hounds" in the A Campsite of Culprits (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 3)

A Campsite of Culprits (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 3)

January 31, 2022

by Verena DeLuca, Kathryn Mykel, Barbara Emodi, Patty Joy, Rune Stroud, Brittany E. Brinegar, Hillari DeSchane, Sydney Blake

Whether you're camping in a tent, or glamping in a luxury RV the last thing you need on your outdoor adventure is murderer on the loose.

Join us in uncovering the culprit throughout each of these must-read authors!

 
Marshmallows and Missing Hounds by Rune Stroud
Short Story
Autumn and her raven familiar, Simon, are camping when a call for help comes in.

They head into the woods to help an old friend find a missing pet. Of course, Simon uses the opportunity to earn extra marshmallows, his new favorite treat.

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About the Author:
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Rune has been telling tall tales since the age of five. Ghost stories and other paranormal tales are her favorites, especially if they’re funny.

When she was a child, she had an invisible friend. Now that she’s gotten older, she collects weird characters and odd people, both in her books and in real life. She’s a veteran, a mom, and a grandma. She’s also trainable. As proof, the squirrels have trained her to refill the bird feeder on command, and a local stray cat trained her to feed him even though he rewards her with hissing and won’t let her pet him.

New Release: "Big Birds and Burglary" by Rune Stroud (A Flock of an Alibi - A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 1)

 Congratulations to Rune Stroud on her cozy mystery short story "Big Birds and Burglary" in the A Flock of an Alibi (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 1)

A Flock of an Alibi (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 1)

by Verena DeLuca, Connie Dowell, S. Newell, Mary Barbee, Brittany Brinegar, Rune Stroud, J. Justice, Zoey Chase

July 28, 2021

Discover ten captivating stories surrounding the national bird of the Bahamas.

From flocked towns to angry neighbors, everyone has strong feelings about this shrimp-loving feathered misfit. But love them or hate them, you’ll have a flocking good time reading how they become the focal point for 10 different mysteries.

A Flock of an Alibi, a flamingo-themed cozy mystery anthology, from ten flocking good authors.

A Bird-Brained Scheme by Connie B. Dowell

Poppy Ashfield, gardener and the new Town Witch, just wants to relax and guzzle coffee on Saturday morning when a talking flamingo arrives with a strange proclamation. Now she’s got to change out of her pajamas and try to stop a murder before the sun sets.

The Case of Flamingo Fakery by S. Newell

When Mandy wakes up to a town covered in flamingos, she assumes it's just another over-the-top town celebration, but the town decorating committee denies any responsibility. With tensions on the rise among the shopkeepers and flamingos coating every surface, Mandy must find the source before her best friend, Samuel, has a meltdown over the fact that he forgot to make flamingo cupcakes.

The Only Witness by Mary B. Barbee

Margaret Green and her pet flamingo, Fiona, are an inseparable pair, but their close relationship comes to a sudden end when Margaret’s lifeless body is found lying next to Fiona’s pool. In this compelling small town mystery, Margaret’s oldest daughter finds herself faced with the challenge of solving the crime and consoling poor Fiona, the only witness.

Red Herrings and Pink Flamingos by Brittany E. Brinegar

This afternoon I received an invite to the reading of Uncle Al’s last will and testament. The problem? I don’t have an Uncle Al. The mysterious stranger left me a ceramic flamingo with a hidden message. Turns out my fake uncle was murdered. Becky Robinson is on the case.

Big Birds and Burglary by Rune Stroud
When a music producer is killed, it'll take the witness statement of a flamingo to tie the killer to the crime.

 

Pink Flamingos and the Witch by J. J. Justice

Everyone loves a pool party! And this is especially true when the Lobelia Falls Resort throws a movie night at the pool to screen John Waters' "Pink Flamingos." But when a guest turns up dead, Meg Leisler (a new witch and COO of the resort) helps the town sheriff get to the bottom of the mystery.

Azure and the Case of the Flocked Yards by Verena DeLuca

Salutations, I’m Azure your local dragon. Shh, it’s a secret but I can trust you, right?

My human is an amateur sleuth—newsflash I’m better.

Join me as I outsmart the vile plastic pink bird plaguing our town.

Whole Lawn of Love by Zoey Chase

When Thea learns that her good friend, Hennie, has a difficult day ahead, she plans a flamingo surprise to cheer her up. But Thea’s cute idea turns into a pink plastic nightmare when a vandal strikes. Thea must bring the culprit to justice, while finding a way to comfort Hennie through a troubling day.

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About the Author:
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Rune has been telling tall tales since the age of five. Ghost stories and other paranormal tales are her favorites, especially if they’re funny.

When she was a child, she had an invisible friend. Now that she’s gotten older, she collects weird characters and odd people, both in her books and in real life. She’s a veteran, a mom, and a grandma. She’s also trainable. As proof, the squirrels have trained her to refill the bird feeder on command, and a local stray cat trained her to feed him even though he rewards her with hissing and won’t let her pet him.

New Release: Cauldron Caper by Rune Stroud (A Cauldron of Deceptions - A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 2)

Congratulations to Rune Stroud on her cozy mystery short story "Cauldron Caper" in the A Cauldron of Deceptions - A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 2

A Cauldron of Deceptions (A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Book 2)
by Verena DeLuca, Kathryn Mykel, Elle Hartford, Connie B. Dowell, Heather Huffman, Rune Stroud, Sabetha Danes (Editor), J. Wilson (Editor)
October 25, 2021
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

Discover six spine-tingling Halloween themed cozy mysteries;
brewed with everything from murder to town histories.

Test your skills against six different sleuths;
Solve the mystery to discover the truths.

A Cauldron of Deceptions, a Halloween themed cozy mystery anthology, from six bewitching authors.

Kicked the Cauldron by Kathryn Mykel
Will an inheritance turn out to be a blessing for Katherine and Cole, or do familial roots run too deep to overcome the town’s boiling family feuds? Potts, Arkansas, is a town rich in characters and history, but will our newlyweds find adventure and wealth or a cauldron of deceptions?

The Witch's Brew by Elle Hartford
As leaves fall and the seasons turn, travelling alchemist Red is about to make her dream come true: a potions shop that's all her own. That is, until a dead witch and an overzealous police officer start haunting Red's every move! Red's about to find out that life in small town Belville isn't all fairy tales and potions . . . especially on All Hallow's Eve.

The Vanishing Witch by Connie B. Dowell
New witch Poppy Ashfield is worried about bringing her potion to the October witches' potluck... and it goes even worse than she fears when someone switches the potions and a witch vanishes! Can Poppy find the culprit and the disappeared woman?

Corpse in the Cauldron by Heather Huffman
Life has been a series of misadventures ever since Nora Jones inherited her uncle’s bookshop. Just when she thinks things are finally settling down, a corpse is found in a neighbor’s shop, a witchy store called The Cauldron. Samara may be a witch, but she’s no murderer, so Nora sets out to solve the case—with the help of her greyhound Margo and her best friend August, of course!

Azure and the Case of the Cauldron of Lies by Verena DeLuca
Since you have been deemed trustworthy—only seven other humans know I'm a dragon parading around as a black cat.
I've decided to reward you with the most delicious contents of this cauldron, you're going to gag with delight.
Join me as I sniff out the person brave enough to leave a dead body at a trunk or treat event.

Cauldron Caper by Rune Stroud
When a cauldron goes missing from an old witch's shed, witch Autumn and her raven familiar, Simon, go on the hunt. But when they find it, will they find more than they bargained for?

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About the Author:
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Rune has been telling tall tales since the age of five. Ghost stories and other paranormal tales are her favorites, especially if they’re funny.

When she was a child, she had an invisible friend. Now that she’s gotten older, she collects weird characters and odd people, both in her books and in real life. She’s a veteran, a mom, and a grandma. She’s also trainable. As proof, the squirrels have trained her to refill the bird feeder on command, and a local stray cat trained her to feed him even though he rewards her with hissing and won’t let her pet him.