Mac and Millie Mysteries Series

Add 'Catch a killer’ to your Christmas to-do list! Meet Mac, a retired hero cop with writer’s block and a penchant for trouble. What holiday hijinks will he get himself into? Probably a murder investigation. Meet Millie, a local banker and former college athlete who may have a trick or two up her sleeve. What Christmas conundrum will she be brought in to solve? Again, a murder mystery. In this delightful cozy mystery set in downtown Geneva, Illinois, our sarcastic and savvy sleuths will seek justice for the untimely death of the owner of the beloved and charming retail mansion: The Tiny Wanderer. It’s time to stroll on Third street. Immerse yourself in beautiful Christmas décor. Drink some hot chocolate and help solve the Christmas Walk Caper.

Cupid’s arrow can be deadly! Mac is back at the Tiny Wanderer. Barely making any progress on his manuscript, his distraction, and procrastination prompt him to buy two tickets to an interactive dinner theater event: The Valentine Dine or Die. Will art imitate life or death? Definitely death. Millie ponders a big career opportunity at Salem Bank. After work, she joins Mac for their romantic albeit unorthodox date. Will the dinner show ease her mind and lower her stress? Not at all. From the Tiny Wanderer to the Potter House, Third Street to the Fox River, the Geneva winter makes the dead body of a prominent real estate contractor even colder. So, stick close to your Valentine, keep warm, embrace, and get cozy because your favorite conundrum cracking couple is back in The Valentine Dine or Die.

It is Summertime in Geneva and the living’s easy. Millie and Mac return to Third street to enjoy the simmering season’s marquis event, Swedish Days. Will our dynamic duo get to enjoy this Geneva event? Or, will the day’s fun lessen with murderous detriment? At this point, you know the answer. When a body bobs in the Fox River, Mac and Millie set aside their date to help solve the case of the deathly swimmer. As they examine the body, multiple downtown Geneva businesses report theft of their daily earnings. A coincidence? Perhaps. The unique shopping, delectable ice cream snacks, carnival rides, and concert vibes do little to lessen the impact when someone dies. As the evening fireworks are set to kindle, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce falls victim to the Swedish Days Swindle. FIVE STARS: This is the mark of an intelligent mystery writer who has crafted an excellently paced story. The central characters Mac and Millie are well-considered and fleshed out as heroes that readers will find endearing to follow through their exploits. Overall, I would definitely recommend The Swedish Days Swindle to mystery readers seeking an immersive story from an accomplished writer.- KC Finn for Readers' Favorite. FIVE STARS: I appreciated how the author allowed Millie, her friends, and family to shine a bit more fully in the first half of the book and loved how that expansion brought zing and dimension to the story. Michaels’ characters are complex and relatable, and his plot is a lot of fun to follow. Heck, he even manages to have a leprechaun involved in the action -- and it works a treat. The Swedish Days Swindle: A Mac and Millie Mystery, Book 3 is well-written and fun to read. It’s most highly recommended.- Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite FIVE STARS: The story was so well-written that I could clearly picture everything that was happening with every page I turned. This book is surely an excellent piece of work. Well done! - Trisha Dawn for Readers' Favorite FIVE STARS: What a magical book is The Swedish Days Swindle by JB Michaels. There’s a lot to love about a cozy mystery that is fast-paced, fun, and touched by the supernatural. Lovers of mysteries will appreciate how the caper unravels bit by tantalizing bit and how the super-couple of Mac and Millie combine their unique abilities to solve it. - Stacie Haas for Readers' Favorite. FIVE STARS: J.B. Michaels excels in writing supernatural novels; The Swedish Days Swindle is no exception to his talents. The author combines suspense with a touch of witchcraft in the lives of an adorable couple. Both Mac and Millie are well rounded and have strong deductive skills that are used to unravel this web of mystery. The author uses a bit of irony as Millie, the good witch, works at the Salem Bank. Overall, the author skillfully moves the story along at a breathtaking rate as the plot twists into an intriguing finale. It is cozy as the characters look after each other, but unusual kinks in their plans keep the reader engaged. This is a dynamic duo that takes murder seriously but each would do anything to support their partner. - Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite

The bestselling series is back with another fun-filled Fall tale! The premiere Autumnal tradition is here and Mac and Millie just want to enjoy their time at the Festival of the Vine at the Tiny Wanderer's Tent of Wine. Will they enjoy it? Or will another crime ruin their time? When a young assistant Football Coach for the Geneva Vikings is found dead on the football field in the most peculiar fashion, a night of victory becomes a night of fright. Join the hilarious mystery-solving duo in a spooky and fun-filled foray in the Fox River Valley.

ONCE UPON A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT, Mac and Millie find themselves entangled in a case of murderous fright. Trapped within the walls of the Tiny Wanderer, what danger awaits in the retail mansion’s halls? A few straggling patrons, staff members, and our favorite mystery-solving duo must learn to co-exist and cooperate as tragedy strikes during the most intense thunderstorm the charming town of Geneva has ever endured. With the power out, diminishing numbers of people, and 36 rooms to search and clear, Mac and Millie must confront their fear of the rumored and legendary Raftery’s Ghost and find the killer amongst them. Is the rumor true? Is the Tiny Wanderer haunted? Does this book feel cold in your hand? Do you feel her presence too? The mystery of Lady Raftery lies within.

Dead body found on Geneva Express! In a perfect storm of misfortune, Mac O’Malley finds himself embroiled in a whodunnit that has everyone convinced HE has done it. Mac and Millie race against time, flee from authorities both municipal and magical, and attempt to clear Mac and his good reputation from absolute incarceration.