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McKenna’s got Trouble in Paradise again! On the Take in Waikiki is here!

November 11, 2020 By Terry Leave a Comment

On the Take in Waikiki is Trouble in Paradise #10

#10 is On the Take in Waikiki

McKenna’s got Trouble in Paradise again! The tenth McKenna Mystery is On the Take in Waikiki and this time the disappearance of a Honolulu businessman pulls McKenna into a world filled with greed, lies, and betrayal. Oh yeah, McKenna’s going kicking and screaming into another adventure you won’t want to miss. Click here to order your copy at the special launch price.

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On the Take in Waikiki

The plot thickens

Honolulu philanthropist Kenji Ito has gone missing. His daughter is worried something has happened to him. So, she asks former skip tracer McKenna and his PI-wannabe sidekick Chance Logan to find her dad.

With McKenna’s wedding to Benni Kapono only a week away, he reluctantly agrees to help. But then, the unthinkable happens. Kenji’s body turns up, the victim of murder.

In addition to the murder, McKenna hears rumors about Kenji’s company. For instance, he was a ruthless businessman. Or the one about payoffs to government officials. And then there’s the supposed gang associations.

Oh yeah, McKenna’s worried. If the rumors are true, he and Chance are in over their heads. And Benni could become a widow before she’s even a bride.

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TROUBLE IN PARADISE MYSTERIES

Praise for the previous Trouble in Paradise Mysteries:

The Scent of Waikiki: “Mr. Ambrose has written a mystery that goes from simple to complex in the blink of an eye.” — Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book

Big Island Blues: “Likable characters, witty dialogue, and ample amounts of humor ensure that readers will be captivated by this Hawaiian Getaway of a mystery.” — Kings River Life Magazine

Kauai Temptations: “…a great read…” — Midwest Book Review

Want to learn about Trouble in Paradise #9? Click here for information about The Scent of Waikiki.

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On the Take in Waikiki will be here November 11

November 4, 2020 By Terry Leave a Comment

On the Take in Waikiki 7 days to launch

On the Take in Waikiki will be here in one week! On November 11, the tenth Trouble in Paradise McKenna mystery will be available. The good news is you can still take advantage of the special preorder pricing. Don’t dawdle, though because this deal will be gone soon. Preorder your Kindle copy today!

On the Take in Waikiki

What the early reviews are saying…

Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good mystery and a convoluted love story. 5/5 — Andrea S.

I loved all the twists and turns. I highly recommend this book!—Robyn


Honolulu philanthropist Kenji Ito has gone missing. His daughter is worried something has happened to him. So, she asks former skip tracer McKenna and his PI-wannabe sidekick Chance Logan to find her dad.

With McKenna’s wedding to Benni Kapono only a week away, he reluctantly agrees to help. But then, the unthinkable happens. Kenji’s body turns up, the victim of murder.

In addition to the murder, McKenna hears rumors about Kenji’s company. For instance, he was a ruthless businessman. Or the one about payoffs to government officials. And then there’s the supposed gang associations.

Oh yeah, McKenna’s worried. If the rumors are true, he and Chance are in over their heads. And Benni could become a widow before she’s even a bride. 

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TROUBLE IN PARADISE MYSTERIES

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Spotlight on A Very Merry Murder by Mary Angela

October 6, 2018 By Terry 1 Comment

 

A Very Merry Murder (A Professor Prather Mystery)
by Mary Angela

About the Book


A Very Merry Murder (A Professor Prather Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Camel Press (October 1, 2018)
Paperback: 258 pages
ISBN-10: 1603816550
ISBN-13: 978-1603816557
Digital ASIN: B07G2VLLCV

It’s December in Copper Bluff, and from hillside to hallowed hall, everyone is merry—or will be as soon as semester break arrives. Students are studying, professors are grading, and Emmeline Prather is anticipating the university-sponsored holiday concert. Friend and colleague Lenny Jenkins will be accompanying the visiting quartet, Jazz Underground, and Em can’t think of a better way to kick-start the holiday season.

But before she can say “Jingle Bell Rock,” trouble arrives at Candlelight Inn, the bed and breakfast where the quartet is staying. One of the band members dies unexpectedly, and suspicion falls on Em, whose altercation with the man ends with him on the floor. He never recovers, and now she’s worried her reputation might not either. When Emmeline starts to see parallels between an Agatha Christie novel she’s teaching and the victim, Lenny claims she’s read one too many mysteries.

As the clues unravel, so does the murderer’s patience. Em is close to finding the truth, but will the truth—or the murderer—push her over the edge? It will take a Christmas miracle to solve this case, but if there’s one thing in surplus this time of year, it’s faith.

About the Author

© Julie Prairie Photography 2016

Mary Angela is the author of the Professor Prather academic mystery series, which has been called “enjoyable” and “clever” by Publishers Weekly. She is also an educator and has taught English and humanities at South Dakota’s public and private universities for over ten years. When Mary isn’t writing or teaching, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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October 1 – A Cozy Experience – REVIEW

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October 13 – Varietats – REVIEW

October 13 – MJB Reviewers – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

October 14 – Melina’s Book Blog – REVIEW

October 14 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

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Spotlight on S’More Murders by Maya Corrigan

August 9, 2018 By Terry 1 Comment

 

S’more Murders (A Five-Ingredient Mystery)
by Maya Corrigan

About the Book

S’more Murders (A Five-Ingredient Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
5th in Series
Kensington (July 31, 2018)
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1496709196
Digital ASIN: B0776HN51M

Managing a fitness club café and collaborating on a cookbook with her grandfather are Val Deniston’s usual specialties, but she’s about to set sail into nearby Chesapeake Bay—straight into a murder case . . .

Since catering themed events is a good way to make extra cash, Val agrees to board the Titanic—or at least cater a re-creation of the doomed journey on a yacht. The owner of the yacht, who collects memorabilia related to the disaster, wants Val to serve the last meal the Titanic passengers ate . . . while his guests play a murder-mystery game. But it is the final feast for one passenger who disappears from the ship. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg.

Now Val has to reel in a killer before s’more murders go down . . .

Includes delicious five-ingredient recipes!

About the Author

Maya Corrigan blends her love of food and detective stories in her Five-Ingredient Mystery series set in a fictional historic town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The first book in the series, By Cook or by Crook, was published in 2014. It was followed by Scam Chowder in 2015, Final Fondue in 2016, and The Tell-Tale Tarte in 2017.

Before taking up a life of crime (on the page), she taught university courses in writing, detective fiction, American literature, and drama. She won the 2013 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Unpublished Mainstream Mystery / Suspense. Her short stories, written under the name of Mary Ann Corrigan, have been published in anthologies.

When not reading and writing, she enjoys theater, tennis, trivia, cooking, and crosswords. Her website features trivia about food and mysteries.

Author Links

WebPage: mayacorrigan.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maya-CorriganBooks/305167769636032

 

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July 30 – StoreyBook Reviews – GUEST POST

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August 10 – Queen of All She Reads – REVIEW

August 11 – A Blue Million Books – GUEST POST

August 12 – The Montana Bookaholic – REVIEW

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: cozy mystery, crime fiction

Spotlight on Airships, Crypts, & Chocolate Chips

July 21, 2018 By Terry 1 Comment

 

Airships, Crypts & Chocolate Chips: A Cozy Witch Mystery (Spells & Caramels)
by Erin Johnson

About the Book 

Airships, Crypts & Chocolate Chips: A Cozy Witch Mystery (Spells & Caramels)
Cozy Mystery
6th in Series
Self Published
Publication Date: June 23, 2018
ASIN: B07DMBNCM2

A bewitched prison. A brother with a deadly request. Can a magical baker launch a jailbreak and still keep her prince in the process?

Imogen’s magical bakery is thriving and she loves the company of the Water Kingdom’s dashing prince. But she’s not so enamored with the time she’s forced to spend with his awful Royal Family. She also can’t help but worry that the increased media scrutiny could reveal her secret contact with the Royal Family’s sworn enemy: her own brother.

When her sibling shows up and demands Imogen spring his cronies out of jail, she flat out refuses. But when he threatens to hurt the ones she loves the most, she balances her allegiance to the prince with her plan for a covert prison break. Can Imogen keep up family appearances and avoid betraying the kingdom or will her pie-in-the-sky scheme become a recipe for disaster?

Airships, Crypts & Chocolate Chips is the sixth standalone book in a clever paranormal cozy mystery series. If you like crafty witches, charming romances, and fabulous French settings, then you’ll love Erin Johnson’s enchanting adventure.

About the Author

Erin Johnson is a native of Tempe, Arizona, Erin spends her time crafting mysterious, magical, romance-filled stories that’ll hopefully make you laugh. In between, she’s traveling, napping with her dogs, eating with her friends and family, and teaching Pilates (to allow her to eat more).

Website: www.erinjohnsonwrites.com.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/EJohnsonWrites.

Twitter: @EJohnsonWrites

Purchase Link – Amazon 

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July 16 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW

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July 18 – Valerie’s Musings – REVIEW

July 18 – 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, &, Sissy, Too! – SPOTLIGHT, GIVEAWAY

July 18 – A Holland Reads – SPOTLIGHT

July 19 – My Reading Journeys – SPOTLIGHT, GIVEAWAY

July 19 – Varietats – REVIEW, GIVEAWAY

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July 20 – Teresa Trent Author Blog – SPOTLIGHT, GIVEAWAY

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July 21 – Mysteries with Character – SPOTLIGHT

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July 22 – Brooke Blogs – SPOTLIGHT, GIVEAWAY

July 22 – The Montana Bookaholic – REVIEW

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Spotlight on Shadow Dancing by Julie Mulhern

June 28, 2018 By Terry Leave a Comment

Shadow Dancing (The Country Club Murders)
by Julie Mulhern

 

About the Book


Shadow Dancing (The Country Club Murders)
Cozy Mystery
7th in Series
Henery Press (June 19, 2018)
Print Length: 210 pages
Digital ASIN: B07BMJM89K

Visiting a psychic is outside the norm for Ellison Russell. Finding bodies is not. Unfortunately, the psychic’s crystal ball says she’ll soon be surrounded by death. Again.

Drat.

Now there’s a corpse in the front drive, a witchy neighbor ready to turn Ellison and her (not so) little dog into toadstools, and a stripper named Starry Knight occupying the guest room.

How did 1975 go so wrong so quickly?

Ellison must handle Mother (who’s found a body of her own), make up with a certain handsome detective, and catch a killer, or the death surrounding her might be her own.

About the Author

Julie Mulhern is the USA Today bestselling author of The Country Club Murders. She is a Kansas City native who grew up on a steady diet of Agatha Christie. She spends her spare time whipping up gourmet meals for her family, working out at the gym and finding new ways to keep her house spotlessly clean–and she’s got an active imagination. Truth is–she’s an expert at calling for take-out, she grumbles about walking the dog and the dust bunnies under the bed have grown into dust lions.

Author Links

Website – www.juliemulhernauthor.com

FB – https://www.facebook.com/juliekmulhern/?ref=hl

Twitter – https://twitter.com/JulieKMulhern

Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8573907.Julie_Mulhern

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