Travel Writer Mystery Series

Patricia may be well-traveled – but this is a mystery with a dangerous destination.   Patricia always viewed the world from the end of her pen. Her feet hop from place to place; her exotic experiences are filling the pages faster than stamps on her passport. Someday, she aspires to land a big-time publishing deal. At a stopover in Atlanta, she is shocked to discover the body of a local businessman, Peter, dumped in a camp in the outskirts of the city. For the first time, her wings are clipped as the lead detective; Brian Johnston launches an investigation into Peter's death – firmly suspecting that cause of death was murder. Patricia and Brian band together in his murder investigation, slowly uncovering leads to a shady underbelly behind Peter's flashy 'successful' exterior, and the illicit dealings he was determined to keep from prying eyes. As the details begin to piece together, someone intends to step in and silence them. By any means necessary.

There's a reason this town is deserted…   Torn away from her new assignment and sent to the creepy deserted town of Wounded Willows, Patricia McKay finds herself alone and isolated in a remote corner of Arizona. She falls in with a stranded family who are stuck waiting for someone to fix their broken car – but there's someone else lurking in this town with them.   When they discover a dead body inside a dilapidated hotel, Patricia's stay takes a darker turn. Ambushed by a disturbing killer and taken captive with her new friends, Patricia struggles to hatch an escape plan and rescue the family before the eerie town and its killer can claim more lives.   And when their killer mysteriously turns up dead, a new, much more sinister threat emerges – one that will do anything to stop Patricia from leaving. Will Patricia be able to escape Wounded Willows? Or will this ghost town claim yet another victim?

A killer is on the loose – and she's the next victim. Eager to return home after a series of unusually uneventful trips, Patricia looks forward to some quiet time with her boyfriend in their small town in Georgia. She's relieved to not any have more murder mysteries on her hands – but she has no idea what she's about to be dragged into. When a seemingly ordinary visit for some Fall-themed festivities ends with a double murder and Patricia's own close brush with death, she stumbles into an elusive mystery – and it quickly becomes clear that someone is prepared to kill her to protect it. If she hopes to unravel the murders, she'll be forced to travel to the heart of Atlanta and get into the mind of the insane killer who is stalking her every move. Locked in a deadly race against time to unmask the murderer before they can get to her, Patricia must push her skills to the limits and stay one step ahead if she wants to stay alive. Can Patricia bring the identity of her would-be killer to light? Or will she end up six feet under before her next travel assignment? Dive into a thrilling mystery with a surprise around every corner. With a dash of action and a suspenseful cat-and-mouse game that will keep you on your toes, Patricia McKay's next adventure is not for the faint of heart.

A creepy old manor, spine-chilling supernatural rumors, and a murderer stalking the shadows…   Roped into visiting the infamous Dead and Breakfast, a spooky horror-themed vacation spot, Patricia McKay is expecting a stay filled with excitement and a few good scares. But after a vicious snowstorm descends and traps the guests inside, her visit begins to take a far more sinister turn.   Stuck in a spooky old manor and sleeping in the very same room where a gruesome murder took place years ago, the horrors of the past rear their heads when a new dead body is discovered. Patricia soon finds herself caught up in a deadly murder mystery. With nobody to rely on but her strange host, she must unravel the clues and unmask the killer lurking in the shadowy halls – before it's too late.   But in the creaky old Dead and Breakfast, the rabbit hole goes deep. As she tumbles further into her investigation, Patricia must sleep with one eye open. With a murderer afoot, ghost stories are the least of her worries…   Can Patricia unmask the killer and solve this sinister mystery? Or will she wind up as the Dead and Breakfast's next victim?   Perfect for fans of warm and cozy mysteries with lovable amateur sleuths and a trail of twists and turns, Whispering Hills Murder is a spooky and enjoyable who-dun-it that makes your imagination come alive.

Paradise hides the deadliest secrets...   Patricia McKay's latest travel assignment is a dream come true: a tropical getaway where she can soak up the sun and interview a local businesswoman who's determined to transform the island into a world-class family vacation destination.   But trouble is brewing in paradise – and when a poison dart lands Patricia's interviewee in a body bag, her trip takes a sour turn... and everybody's favorite amateur sleuth is plunged into a murky murder investigation that pushes her to the brink.   After the island's only boat is stolen, Patricia finds herself stranded with a quirky cast of suspects – including a strange cowboy, a crazy cook, two lovestruck natives, a dim-witted blond on the run from a bounty hunter, and a dangerous man who isn't what he seems. With the odds stacked against her, Patricia must fight to keep her head above water as she tries to unravel a mysterious case that forces her to discard theory after theory.   Can Patricia follow the killer's tracks and emerge from the jungle victorious? Or will this disastrous vacation be the last one she ever takes?   Packed with thrilling twists and turns that will challenge even the most seasoned mystery reader, Tropical Tragedy is a fun and feel-good cozy mystery novel that will delight fans of puzzling who-dun-its and amateur sleuths.