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4 stories in Mystery

Whiskers & Wards

by Hazel Whitmore

Clara expects six weeks in Whispering Falls; instead, a murder, talking cats, and failing magical wards give her a very different list to manage.

by Kris Bock

This series opener pairs a former war correspondent with a deeply personal case, blending wit, danger, and the uneasy realities of growing older…

by Teresa E. Nelson

Set in 1970s Souls River, this mystery invites readers into a close-knit town where rumor moves fast, evidence feels uncertain, and hope has to…

by Kathryn Meyer Griffith

For readers who like mystery with atmosphere, human loss, and a steadily unfolding investigation, this story opens a long-running series rooted…