Women Sleuths category: 16954 books

“Exciting and suspenseful.” – Publishers Weekly (on Nun Too Soon) “Giulia is a sympathetic, well-drawn character who has built a full life for herself after leaving the convent, but appealing touches of the former nun remain.” – Booklist “Loweecey’s characters are colorful...

Lune bleue – Roman court La perspective d’un dîner chic tombe à l’eau pour Kat et son petit ami Jace lorsqu’elle découvre que Fiona, sa voisine âgée, a installé un ex-détenu chez elle comme pensionnaire. Le programme de jardinage organisé bénévolement par Fiona à la prison...

Jake O’Hara and her colleagues are looking forward to a complimentary weekend in Manhattan’s swanky Plaza Hotel, the venue for the Greater New York Crime Writers’ Conference. The conference kicks off on St. Patrick’s Day, making the atmosphere a bit more festive—and chaotic—than usual....

“Lila Maclean is one of my new favorite detectives. She’s smart, she works hard, and she just solves a crime when it’s needed.” – BookStuffed When Professor Lila Maclean is sent to interview celebrated author and notorious cad Damon Von Tussel, he disappears before her very eyes....

“A page-turner! Smart, fast-paced and surprising.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan, Mary Higgins Clark Award-Winner, Author of Say No More Freshly minted college graduate Maggie O’Malley embarks on a career fueled by professional ambition and a desire to escape the past. As a pharmaceutical researcher,...

“Giulia is a sympathetic, well-drawn character who has built a full life for herself after leaving the convent, but appealing touches of the former nun remain.” – Booklist When terrified Elaine Patrick knocks on Driscoll Investigations’ door and insists her house is haunted, Giulia...

“The Red Carpet Catering series delivers a buffet of appealing characters, irresistible movie-industry details, and tantalizing plot twists. As delicious as a gourmet meal—and leaves you hungry for more!” – Susan O’Brien, Agatha Award-Nominated Author of Finding Sky Small Town. Big...

“Gordon strikes a harmonious chord in this enchanting spellbinder of a mystery.” – Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of Lowcountry Book Club With few other options, African-American classical musician Gethsemane Brown accepts a less-than-ideal position turning a group of rowdy...

“It is not easy to combine humor and murder, but Cindy Brown does it effortlessly.” – Rhys Bowen, New York Times Bestselling Author of Malice at the Palace There’s a new sheriff in town—and she can sing! When Gold Bug Gulch’s actor-gunslinger Mongo winds up shot for real, actress...

“Sparkles like the South Florida sunshine...Kate Kennedy is a warm and funny heroine.” – Nancy Martin, Author of the Blackbird Sisters Mysteries “Miss Marple with a modern twist...[Wald] is a very funny lady!” – Donna Andrews, Author of the Meg Langslow Mysteries “A stylish...

“[Wald] writes with a light touch.” – New York Daily News “The author keeps the plot airy and the characters outlandish.” – South Florida Sun-Sentinel Manhattan ghostwriter Jake O’Hara has been meaning to get her so-called love life—and her career—back on track. But,...

“[Wald] writes with a light touch.” – New York Daily News “The author keeps the plot airy and the characters outlandish.” – South Florida Sun-Sentinel Jake O’Hara has a lot to celebrate. Not only will she be her mother’s maid of honor at her forthcoming wedding, but she...

“Dashofy has created a charmer of a protagonist in Zoe Chambers. She’s smart, she’s sexy, she’s vulnerably romantic, and she’s one hell of a paramedic on the job.” – Kathleen George, Edgar-Nominated Author of The Johnstown Girls A relaxing trail ride turns tragic when Paramedic...

“Kait Carson’s Florida is dead on in this action-packed mystery! The enviable setting, compelling characters, and the author’s expertise on diving make for a fresh plot and an intriguing story masterfully woven into a satisfying conclusion.” – Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author...