Off the Rails by Susan Count follows two middle school aged boys through the snowy landscape of Montana. Will the boys get to safety before they freeze? Their adventure starts with a train ride from Spokane, Washington, into Montana, where they will meet their grandparents. Well, the train stalls, and the boys decide to get […]
Mummy’s Locket Series: Mallory Grayson Mysteries #1 Author: Nan S. Russell Genre: Cozy Mystery Setting: New York State Release Date: May 25, 2026, by Next Chapter Pages: 308 Summary: The truth doesn’t stay buried forever. After losing everything, Mallory Grayson retreats to a quiet town, hoping a vintage shop and a fresh start will help […]
Masked Intentions Series: Camera Club Mystery #2 Author: Kara Lacey Genre: Cozy Mystery Setting: Vermont Release Date: January 27, 2026, by Indie Christian Writers Pages: 184 Summary: It’s autumn in Vermont, and the mountains are ablaze with color, just in time for Stonebridge’s annual harvest festival. The village is swarming with leaf-peeping tourists, and the […]
Fire at the Track by M.J. Evans takes place at a horse racing arena and stables. I adore books with horses in them. Will Callie uncover who set the fire and why? Callie Oaks Callie Oaks works as an insurance investigator who was only picked to handle this case because of her background in this […]
Murder at the Waterfront Series: Academic Mom Mystery #3 Author: Jacque Rosman Genre: Traditional Mystery Setting: Washington D.C. Release Date: May 19, 2026, by Speaking Volumes, LLC Pages: 230 Summary: She’s mastered the art of work-life balance—until murder tips the scales. Assistant professor Cara Knight juggles raising two preschoolers, teaching social work, and chasing tenure, […]
The Mango Murders by Lucy Burdette is a fast-moving mystery filled with secrets and hurt feelings. Will Hayley figure out which family member is in a killer’s sights? Hayley & Family Hayley’s work is throwing a party on a boat as part of their move into real news in the Keys. Janet and Hayley’s stepdad are […]
Voted Most Likely to Murder Author: Lacey Moone Genre: Cozy Mystery Setting: Nova Scotia, Canada Release Date: May 12, 2026, by Crooked Lane Books Pages: 304 Summary: A high school reunion comes to an abrupt end when the dead body of the class jock shocks the school’s gymnasium in this cozy mystery debut, perfect for […]
Dreidels and Dead Ends Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries #19 Author: Nancy J. Cohen Genre: Cozy Holiday Mystery Setting: Place here Release Date: June 23, 2026, by Orange Grove Press Pages: 246 Summary: A daring holiday heist at the local history museum sends hairstylist Marla Vail on her most tangled case yet. When salon owner […]