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August 2021 New Book Releases

A Death at Candlewick Castle (Jemima Jago Mystery #2)

Off the coast of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly are a balmy haven with never-ending beaches and aqua-blue sea. But unbeknown to the happy tourists and cheerful locals, someone is about to commit a terrible crime…

Librarian Jemima Jago’…

A Familiar Hex (Oxford Magic Kitten Mystery #3)

My name’s Astra, and since arriving in the quaint magical village of Witch Hollow in Oxford with my demon kitten familiar, Satan, I’ve faced murders, curses, and even cold coffee. But today is my scariest challenge yet: a visit from my fierce…

A Scone of Contention (Key West Food Critic Mystery Series #11)

A murderer's out to spoil Hayley's honeymoon in national bestselling author Lucy Burdette's eleventh Key West Food Critic Mystery.

Key Zest food critic Hayley Snow and her groom, police detective Nathan Bransford, chose Scotland for…

A Wrinkle in Thyme (Pancake House Mystery #8)

Murder is on the menu in the latest Pancake House Mystery, as a treasure trove of old letters spurs a killer to take some unsavory action. . . .
 
This summer, Wildwood Cove is hosting a special event, Wild West Days, to celebrate the…

Be My Ghost (Haunted Haven Mystery #1)

Maureen Doherty and her golden retriever Finn have taken possession of a charming old inn—only to discover that it’s already possessed by tenants whose lease on life already ran out . . .
 
Maureen’s career as a…

Cajun Kiss of Death (Cajun Country Mystery #7)

In Pelican, Louisiana, Valentine's Day has a way of warming the heart, despite the February chill. But the air at Crozat Plantation B&B turns decidedly frigid when celebrity chef Phillippe Chanson checks in. And when the arrogant Phillippe--…

Coached in the Act (Life Coach Mystery #3)

As East Hampton’s go-to life coach, Cat Cooper and her BFF, Gilley, delve into the exclusive personal lives of the rich and infamous. But with local gossip growing vicious, knowing too much information can be a death sentence . . .

Cons & Quinces (Spicetown Mystery #8)

Although Mayor Cora Mae Bingham planned a peaceful summer of self-improvement while ensuring all the sidewalks in Spicetown were in tip top shape, the new Farmers Market presented special challenges that required her attention.

With…

Danger at the Cove (Island Sisters Mystery #2)

In Danger at the Cove, the second book in a delightful cozy series by Hannah Dennison in which a surprise visitor makes an appearance on the island—and murder ensues.

Renovations on Tregarrick Rock Hotel are coming along, and Evie…

Deadly Delivery (Mail Carrier Mystery #7)

There's more than mail being delivered in the small, southern and cozy town of Sugar Creek Gap.

Discover the southern life of Bernadette Butler, along with the eccentric and lovable citizens, along with all the fur babies, who live in…

Death and Sensibility (Jane Austen Society #2)

Bookstore owner Erin Coleridge seeks the scoundrel who silenced a conference's keynote speaker in Elizabeth Blake's second charming Jane Austen Society mystery.

When the quaint English town of York hosts a Jane Austen Society…

Death in Castle Dark (Dinner and a Murder #1)

Actor Nora Blake finds her dream job when she is cast in a murder-mystery troupe that performs in an imposing but captivating old castle. When she stumbles upon a real murder, things take a nightmarish turn in this first book in an exciting new…

Double Chocolate Cookie Murder (A Cook-Off Mystery #5)

Sherry Oliveri is used to competing in cook-offs, but this time she’s serving as a judge. The upside is that she gets to taste all the contestants’ cookies. The downside is that one of the bakers will wind up dead . . .
 
It’s the…

Dust to Dust (Ivy Nichols Mystery #2)

A puzzling murder at a historic Beaux Arts hotel sets the stage for a mesmerizing mystery, tailor-made for fans of Louise Penny.

The opulent furnishings and period theming of Hotel 1911 invite guests to experience the charm of the…

Dying for Gold (Gold Digger Mystery #1)

In the historic town of Golden, not everything that glitters is gold…

Frannie Peterson is on the verge of getting everything she's always wanted. A promotion at her beloved family's souvenir shop, a proposal from the love of her life…

Fame, Food and Murder (Dune House Cozy Mystery #21)

Suzie and Mary are excited to be hosting cooking classes by a famous chef. Dune House, the majestic B&B on the beach, is all ready for the arrival of the chef and students. Mary is particularly looking forward to her daughter joining them for…

Halloween Party Murder (3 Halloween Stories by Leslie Meier, Barbara Ross & Lee Hollis)

Small town traditions are celebrated throughout Maine during the holiday season. But when it comes to Halloween, some people are more than willing to reap a harvest of murder . . .
 
HALLOWEEN PARTY MURDER by…

Mosquito Bite Murder (Merry Wrath Mystery #19)

In her career as a spy, Merry Wrath had her share of camping trips—from glamping in a yurt at Oktoberfest with drug lord Carlos the Armadillo to an awkward team building campout in the backyard of a Yakuza mob boss who thought “trust falls”…

Mrs. Morris and the Vampire (Salem B&B Mystery #5)

It’s B&B owner Charlene Morris’s second Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts, and one she won’t soon forget when a self-proclaimed vampire is murdered . . .
 
Charlene’s bed and breakfast is fully booked with guests…

Murder at Wakehurst (Newport Gilded Age Mystery #9)

In the autumnal chill of Newport, Rhode Island, at the close of the nineteenth century, journalist Emma Cross discovers an instance of cold-blooded murder on the grounds of a mansion . . .
 
Following the death of her uncle,…

Murder Most Fowl (Meg Langslow Series #29)

Meg Langslow’s in for a busy summer. Her husband is directing a production of Macbeth, and most of the cast and crew are occupying spare bedrooms in their house. She also has to keep an eye on Camp Birnam, where a group of medieval…

Murder with Orange Pekoe Tea (Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #7)

In Pennsylvania’s Amish country, Daisy Swanson is serving hot tea at a fundraiser for a homeless shelter—but tempers are getting heated too . . .
 
Daisy’s orange pekoe is flowing at a fundraiser—and she’s…

Never Say Chai (Tea and Tarot #4)

It’s Halloween season in small town San Borromeo, and partners Abigail and Hyperion are determined to make their Tea & Tarot room spooktacular. But when Hyperion’s boyfriend, Detective Tony Chase, is arrested at Beanblossom’s for murder, the…

No Grater Crime (Country Store Mystery #9)

Robbie Jordan’s Pans ’N Pancakes boasts delicious eats and the best vintage cookware finds in South Lick, Indiana. And now, for a limited time, there’s a new special featured on the menu—murder!
 
Ever since meeting…

One for the Hooks (Crochet Mystery Series #14)

These are the dog days of August, but you won't catch the Tarzana Hookers crochet club napping. While Molly Pink knits together an idea for a new project, Miami Wilson busily converts a house she inherited into a rental property. But Miami is…

Partners in Lime (Seaside Café Mystery #6)

It all seems to be smooth sailing for Everly Swan. The island of Charm, North Carolina is hosting tons of fun summer events, her iced tea shop is a hit, and best of all, she's finally dating the handsome Detective Grady Hays. But their romantic…

Portent in the Pages (Inn at Holiday Bay #16)

After suffering a personal tragedy Abby Sullivan buys a huge old seaside mansion she has never even seen, packs up her life in San Francisco, and moves to Holiday Bay Maine, where she is adopted, quite against her will, by a huge Maine Coon Cat…

Railroaded 4 Murder (Sophie Kimball Mystery #8)

While planning her wedding, Sophie “Phee” Kimball gets sidetracked by the murder of a model train enthusiast . . . 
 
Phee’s marriage to Marshall Gregory promises to be the wedding of the year in Arizona’s Sun City…

Seven-Year Witch (Witch Way Librarian Mystery #2)

Finding your feet in a new job isn’t always easy. That goes double for Josie Way, who’s settling in as Wilfred, Oregon’s, new librarian—and has just discovered she’s a witch. But will her fledgling powers be enough to save her from a spell of…

Southern Bred and Dead (Southern Ghost Hunter Mystery #10)

Apple cider, bonfires, football, and—ghosts...It’s homecoming weekend in Sugarland, Tennessee and ghost hunter Verity Long is tickled to see so many souls—living and dead—back in town to celebrate. But not all reunions are happy ones, and when…

The Chocolate Raccoon Rigmarole (Chocoholic Series #18)

In this eighteenth mystery in the national bestselling Chocoholic series, a gang of crooks with a wicked sweet tooth wreaks havoc on the resort town of Warner Pier, and it's up to Lee Woodyard to rout the hungry rascals.

A frantic…

The Madness of Crowds (Armand Gamache Series #17)

You’re a coward.
Time and again, as the New Year approaches, that charge is leveled against Armand Gamache. 
It starts innocently enough. 

While the residents of the Québec village of Three Pines take advantage of the deep…

The Secret Staircase (Victorian Village Mystey #3)

Kate Hamilton is feeling good about her plans to recreate Asheboro, Maryland as the Victorian town it once was. The town is finally on her side, and the finances are coming together. Even two recent murders aren't enough to discourage her: after…

What the Cat Dragged In (Cat in the Stacks Series #14)

When Charlie inherits a house from his grandfather, he and his cat Diesel discover some old bones that lead to a shocking new mystery in this latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Cat in the Stacks Mysteries.