A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology Series

Discover ten captivating stories surrounding the national bird of the Bahamas. From flocked towns to angry neighbors, everyone has strong feelings about this shrimp loving feathered misfit. But love them or hate them, you'll have a flocking good time reading how they become the focal point for 8 different mysteries. A Flock of an Alibi, a flamingo themed cozy mystery anthology, from ten flocking good authors. A Bird-Brained Scheme by Connie B. Dowell Poppy Ashfield, gardener and the new Town Witch, just wants to relax and guzzle coffee on Saturday morning when a talking flamingo arrives with a strange proclamation. Now she's got to change out of her pajamas and try to stop a murder before the sun sets. The Case of Flamingo Fakery by S. Newell When Mandy wakes up to a town covered in flamingos, she assumes it's just another over-the-top town celebration, but the town decorating committee denies any responsibility. With tensions on the rise among the shopkeepers and flamingos coating every surface, Mandy must find the source before her best friend, Samuel, has a meltdown over the fact that he forgot to make flamingo cupcakes. The Only Witness by Mary B. Barbee Margaret Green and her pet flamingo, Fiona, are an inseparable pair, but their close relationship comes to a sudden end when Margaret's lifeless body is found lying next to Fiona's pool. In this compelling small town mystery, Margaret's oldest daughter finds herself faced with the challenge of solving the crime and consoling poor Fiona, the only witness. Red Herrings and Pink Flamingos by Brittany E. Brinegar This afternoon I received an invite to the reading of Uncle Al's last will and testament. The problem? I don't have an Uncle Al. The mysterious stranger left me a ceramic flamingo with a hidden message. Turns out my fake uncle was murdered. Becky Robinson is on the case. Big Birds and Burglary by Rune Stroud When a music producer is killed, it'll take the witness statement of a flamingo to tie the killer to the crime. Pink Flamingos and the Witch by J. J. Justice Everyone loves a pool party! And this is especially true when the Lobelia Falls Resort throws a movie night at the pool to screen John Waters' "Pink Flamingos." But when a guest turns up dead, Meg Leisler (a new witch and COO of the resort) helps the town sheriff get to the bottom of the mystery. Azure and the Case of the Flocked Yards by Verena DeLuca Salutations, I'm Azure your local dragon. Shh, it's a secret but I can trust you, right? My human is an amateur sleuth—newsflash I'm better. Join me as I outsmart the vile plastic pink bird plaguing our town. Whole Lawn of Love by Zoey Chase When Thea learns that her good friend, Hennie, has a difficult day ahead, she plans a flamingo surprise to cheer her up. But Thea's cute idea turns into a pink plastic nightmare when a vandal strikes. Thea must bring the culprit to justice, while finding a way to comfort Hennie through a troubling day.

Made in the Woods by Babs Emodi Not anyone can run a bridal dressmaking business from a campground picnic table but Hazel Rollings does just that. The question is, can she solve a mystery too? With her business, her family's reputation, and a wedding on the line she has to. Can this seamstress from Nova Scotia find her way around Austin Texas fast enough to solve a crime, or will a clever opponent force her to pack up her scissors and thread and head back home in defeat? Bushwhacking & Backstabbing by Brittany E. Brinegar Becky Robinson intended to spend her long weekend learning to camp, hike, and fish - all that outdoorsy stuff. But the relaxing getaway filled with sore feet and bug bites is interrupted when she stumbles over a man with amnesia lost in the woods. Rather than a trip to the hospital, the man insists she locate his missing duffle bag. Does Becky believe his farfetched story? Or is something more sinister at play? Marshmallows and Missing Hounds by Rune Stroud Autumn and her raven familiar, Simon, are camping when a call for help comes in. They head into the woods to help an old friend find a missing pet. Simon uses the opportunity to earn extra marshmallows, his new favorite treat. Bones of Contention by Sydney Blake A murder among bones. . . Dr. Charlotte "Charly" Banks and her team are on a dinosaur dig in a remote area of Wyoming when one of the professors is murdered. As the evidence mounts against her best friend and colleague, Laura Jensen, Charly is on the case. Determined to exonerate Laura, she uncovers evidence that one of four dedicated and hard-working graduate students may be a murderer. It's up to Charly to set a trap and expose the real killer. A Grim Inheritance by Kathryn Mykel Halloween costumes and a Woodstock-like event. Can Detective Lawson unmask a killer in this Grim tale? Social butterflies, lumberjacks and an internet full of amateur sleuths have a lot in common: what happens in Wicked Woods…ends up on SmirkBook. Read A Grim Inheritance today to find out what the detective and his two sidekicks discover at the annual Haunted Halloween Camp Out. Demise Under the Skies by Patty Joy Kelly Green's first time as a state park camp host is off to a rocky start. A Tattletale is damaging the reputation and has roped Kelly into doing his dirty work. Can she figure out who it is before someone does some final damage? Azure and the case of the Clueless Hiker by Verena DeLuca I'm going to level with you human—camping is the worst! This dragon will never sugar coat the truth. You may find yourself asking, why would I torture myself with camping for a second time? Well, the bonding experience makes us dragons unusually weak to the desires of our protectors. Join me as I take part in a laughable search for a lost teen hiker. I promise it will be worth the read. Unfriendly Persuasion by Hillari DeSchane Hannah MacLamore's upscale horse camping expeditions offer the 'Four Cs'—cowboying, camping, comfort, and cognac. On this trip, someone just added a fifth 'C'—for corpse. Carson Cornwell, billionaire real estate developer, has fixed his sites on the ranch. Hannah's desperate ploy: take him horse camping to see the beauty his development would destroy. When he's found dead, Hannah must use all her ingenuity and some real horse sense to corral the real killer to protect the innocent—including herself! Little does she know she'll get some help from the most unlikely sources—her faithful horses and her courageous dog.

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble. Discover six spine-tingling Halloween themed cozy mysteries; brewed with everything from murder to town histories. Test your skills against six different sleuths; Solve the mystery to discover the truths. A Cauldron of Deceptions, a Halloween themed cozy mystery anthology, from six bewitching authors. Kicked the Cauldron by Kathryn Mykel Will an inheritance turn out to be a blessing for Katherine and Cole, or do familial roots run too deep to overcome the town's boiling family feuds? Potts, Arkansas, is a town rich in characters and history, but will our newlyweds find adventure and wealth or a cauldron of deceptions? The Witch's Brew by Elle Hartford As leaves fall and the seasons turn, travelling alchemist Red is about to make her dream come true: a potions shop that's all her own. That is, until a dead witch and an overzealous police officer start haunting Red's every move! Red's about to find out that life in small town Belville isn't all fairy tales and potions . . . especially on All Hallow's Eve. The Vanishing Witch by Connie B. Dowell New witch Poppy Ashfield is worried about bringing her potion to the October witches' potluck... and it goes even worse than she fears when someone switches the potions and a witch vanishes! Can Poppy find the culprit and the disappeared woman? Corpse in the Cauldron by Heather Huffman Life has been a series of misadventures ever since Nora Jones inherited her uncle's bookshop. Just when she thinks things are finally settling down, a corpse is found in a neighbor's shop, a witchy store called The Cauldron. Samara may be a witch, but she's no murderer, so Nora sets out to solve the case—with the help of her greyhound Margo and her best friend August, of course! Azure and the Case of the Cauldron of Lies by Verena DeLuca Since you have been deemed trustworthy—only seven other humans know I'm a dragon parading around as a black cat. I've decided to reward you with the most delicious contents of this cauldron, you're going to gag with delight. Join me as I sniff out the person brave enough to leave a dead body at a trunk or treat event. Cauldron Caper by Rune Stroud When a cauldron goes missing from an old witch's shed, witch Autumn and her raven familiar, Simon, go on the hunt. But when they find it, will they find more than they bargained for?

It's been a hard year, and these sleuths have earned a vacation. But what's a vacation with out a case to wreck it? Relax into these vacation themed mysteries, as the sleuths do their best to solve their latest case! Will they get it solved in time to get in a bit of self care for themselves?   Murder Glazed Over by Kathryn Mykel Will a box full of suspects get a rise out of Katherine and Cole, or will their knead to get in the mix make things sticky?  Alice Springs, Washington is proofed in confections and furry friends, but will our vacationing couple find a sweet adventure or a vacation of mischief?   Flint and Steal by Patty Joy Kelly Green's beach vacation day becomes burnt when a thief runs amok in her campground. Can she stay cool enough to catch the crook before tensions broil over?   Azure and the case of the Rouge Rides by Verena DeLuca Tona's double date derails, while Azure and Shadow ensnare the culprit sabotaging the theme park's grand opening event.   Beaches and Bloody Hands by Rune Stroud Autumn's raven, Simon, is up to his old tricks again, this time stealing treats from tiny dogs on leashes. But when the woman who owns the dog goes missing, what will Autumn and Simon find when they go searching for her?   Hitchcock's Perfect Murder by Brittany E. Brinegar Clarice Hitchcock planned to turn back the clock for her 100th birthday with a cross-country train ride.  But a cozy family vacation isn't all it's cracked up to be. Especially when someone tries to kill the guest of honor in her sleep. Can Becky put her persistent nosiness to use and catch the culprit before the trip goes off the rails?   Pedicures and Perpetrators by Sue Hollowell A girls' getaway to a swanky spa quickly turns dire. Will they solve the mystery with the help of their new celebrity friend? Or be hauled off to jail for murder?

Swimming with the fishes takes on a new meaning as our sleuths find themselves in deep water with their latest culprits. From fish tanks to aquariums, murder knows no bounds when it comes to getting revenge. Enjoy eight flopping wet mysteries from the comfort of your chair. An Otter Disgrace by Kathryn Mykel The Toledo Aquarium is reef with strange happenings. Join Katherine and Cole along with their friend Becks for another unusual case. Does an employee's transgression cause an otter disgrace? Find out if our amateur sleuths sea their way in, or tank the investigation? Clownfish & Corruption by Verena DeLuca Exotic animals, small-town murder, and romance. What more can a girl ask for? I love animals. It's why I opened an animal sanctuary. But when the sheriff called me to identify a fish, I had no idea it would lead to an investigation into the death of a college freshman. Why in the world would he swallow a clownfish? Snorkel with me as I paddle through the evidence. Spines of Omission by Elle Hartford A traveling aquarium has come to Belville, and Red and her friends are thrilled to get a private tour. But not everyone in town is as excited, and unexpected dangers lurk beneath the surface appearance of colorful fun. When a murderer strikes, Red will have to explore the aquarium's hidden depths to find the truth. Turtles and Terrible People by Rune Stroud Rescue is her life. After rescuing a sea turtle from its kidnappers, Rune thinks that she'll have a leisurely dinner and head to the hotel. The threads of fate aren't done with her, though, and she soon meets a pair of grandmothers who let her in on a little secret. She's needed to rescue one more animal, this time a human. Sweeping with the Fishes by Casey Jones Fletcher's Bay Aquarium hosts exotic wildlife, lovely treasures, and one soaking dead body. Sona Lahiri just tied up her last loose end with murder… but she's not in safe waters yet. She has a plan, a prize to claim, and a problem: her custodian, Leonard Lake. The nosy janitor keeps prodding with endless questions — and the police aren't far behind. Sweeping with the Fishes is the first Leonard Lake Mystery from Casey Jones. If you like Columbo, a splash of cozy noir, and a cracking reverse-whodunit, you'll love this twisting maze of discovery and deception. Hook, Line & Stabbed by Patty Joy Something's fishy on Kelly Green's last weekend at the campground. When a competitor kicks the bucket in full view of everyone, Kelly trawls into the tributaries of the fisherman's world. As tensions run hot, can she muckrake through all the alibis before she's tangled in the killer's net?

From bookstores to libraries, mischief and murder is on the rise. Follow 30 sleuths as they tackle the ultimate case, to catch a bookworm red-handed. Will their love of books solve the case before it's too late? Spend the next month solving a mystery a day from the best cozy mystery authors in the industry. In Order of Appearance: Murder in the Stacks by Verena DeLuca Blood Orange Latte by NAK Baldron (Paranormal) Dead-End Weekend by Denise Jaden Rats and Rapscallions by Rune Stroud (Paranormal) Lurker in the Library by K.L. Montgomery Under the Gun by Lise McClendon A Cat's Tale by MK Scott Seed You Later by Lisa Bouchard (Paranormal) A Novel Thief by Jessica Baker (Paranormal) A Book to Die For by Jennifer S. Alderson Blood on the Books by Elle Wren Burke (Paranormal) The Littlest Book Thief by ACF Bookens The Library Attic Attack by Iris March Ghostwriters and Gravediggers by Brittany E. Brinegar Reading into the Root of the Problem by Elle Hartford (Paranormal) Scarlet Letters by Alicia Ellis Catheter Cliffs by Mary Lucal A Wisp of Murder by Kathryn Mykel Claws, Paws and Secret Doors by Polly Holmes (Paranormal) Primary Source by Kelly Brakenhoff Stacked by Stella Bixby Book Nook Murder by C. Farren A Mystery for the Books by Angela K. Ryan Poodle Versus the Superhero by Anne Shillolo A Page Before Dying by Julie Anne Lindsey A Cat Catalog Catastrophe by Krista Lockheart Cookbook Caper by Nicolette Pierce Blank Pages and Spilled Ink by Mary B. Barbee The Menace of By Adriana Licio

Teachers, Tricks & Time Capsules by Brittany E. Brinegar   Summer is officially coming to an end with the annual Back to School Festival. To kick off the festivities, the class of 1976 is opening their time capsule. Buried among the disco records and roller-skates is a list of predictions for the future.  When all the predictions turn out true, three best friends vow to find the truth. Is it a hoax or a stroke of luck? Or is a time traveler hiding in Lake Falls, Texas? Sugar and Spice Sabotage by Mary B. Barbee Eliza just opened the Me Oh My Pie Shop and summoned the courage to enter her most popular pie in the Stillson County Fair Baking Competition. But suddenly, everything is going wrong! Is it just a mixture of coincidence and bad luck, or is someone trying to sabotage her? Lost in Lewis & Clark by Patty Joy It's the 150th anniversary of Missouri State Parks, and Kelly Green is reporting in for her second year as a camp host. As night falls on a long Saturday of hikes and fun in the sun, two boys are declared missing. Lost among the skunks, bears (no tigers), oh, my, Kelly Green must work hard to tabulate sightings and figure out where their directions went wrong. Can she and the rangers remedy the predicament before they receive a catastrophic prescription? Azure and the Case of the Chili Caper by Verena DeLuca I, Azure Rune, a chili aficionado, will win the chili cookoff this weekend. My human protector might doubt me, due to the "disgusting anchovies" I add each year. But she is mistaken. My new secret ingredient is just the game changer I need—if I can find it. Join me in my search for the perfect chili, and enjoy the recipe for yourself! Sweet Treats and a Stiff by Rune Stroud Simon heads to the Halloween Festival with Autumn, and smells a favorite treat. Deep fried twinkies. When he escapes his witch to get one, however, he gets more than he bargained for when he finds a dead body. Will he do the right thing and tell his witch's cousin, the deputy? Or will the draw of that fluffy fried treat be too much to fight? Gems and Omens by Elle Wren Burke Sitting at coffee shops with your long-lost aunt is supposed to be nice and calm, right? For psychic sleuth Alara Beatty, it turns out to be anything but when her aunt has a shocking vision of the Gem Show across the street. Gem and mineral enthusiasts don't exactly scream violent and dangerous, but one of them is about to become a murderer. Can Alara and her aunt find the killer before the sun sets on the day and the victim's life? She Deserved Butter by Kathryn Mykel In this short story, She Deserved Butter, our amateur sleuths find more than just quilts and berries at the annual blueberry festival. After traveling to Pye, Maine to see Katherine's giant blueberry quilt, the bake tasting event quickly proves deadly. Katherine and Cole will need to sharpen their skills in order to help an old friend solve this murder mystery.  Will a new invention save the event or will the judge be hypersensitive to the daily fares. Shortest Night, Longest Case by Elle Hartford It's Midsummer Night in the fairy tale town of Belville, but the festival is no dream for amateur sleuth Red and her friends. When the local witch finds a skeleton in his basement, Red gives up a night of listening to ancient stories and celebrating with her friends around a bonfire to help investigate the skeleton's past. What she never suspects is that the skeleton's unfortunate demise and the festival going on outside her town might be more connected than she thinks!

Snakes, Birds and Lions, oh my! Someone is attempting to get away with a crime. From poison to thieves our sleuths aren't going to be relaxing with the fishes, or will they? Slither into a zoo of a mystery with these 10 must read cozy mystery stories!

A Caterer's Guide to Halloween and Havoc by Jessica Thompson When she is dragged to a Halloween party at a spooky house for the epic food, Violet never thought that mystery and havoc would haunt the party. When two people are poisoned, will Violet find the creep before the police make a terrifying mistake? Friday Night Frights by Brittany E. Brinegar Samantha Brown is a high school reporter with a nose for the truth. When she's sent to Goodnight, Texas to cover a haunted stadium on Halloween night she expects to debunk the myth. But when a football player vanishes from the field all signs point to the ghost. Can Samantha find the culprit before the scoreboard hits zero? Or will the ghostly twelfth man secure a spooktacular victory? Azure and the Case in Haunted, Texas by Verena DeLuca Dragons are talented, resourceful, and irresistible. Humans and Supernaturals need my talents more than they will admit. Discover my latest adventure in lending a talon to a necromancer. All while keeping my Hailey in the dark that other magical fun exists. A Fright to Remember by Casey Jones It's Halloween! Margot Parish is visiting her first Haunted House… and it's going to be her last. Her fun, spooky night takes a grisly turn when the host is found dead! It'll take more than tasty cupcakes to get to the bottom of this one! A killer hides in the smoky halls of Hader's House of Horrors! No two rooms are alike, and the place is packed with suspects… and motives for murder. The last thing Margot wants is another mystery to solve, but with the doors locked and the killer loose, she doesn't have any choice! Hellbenders and Haunted Mills by Rune Stroud Beast witch, Autumn, heads out to investigate a supposedly haunted old mill with her cousin, Ivy. When they get there, however, they're met not by a ghost, but by a fugitive holding a gun. Can Autumn and Ivy stay alive long enough for Ivy's deputy brother to rescue them? Or will they have to rescue themselves? Graveyard Shift by Kathryn Mykel Farmer PF Kin pours pride and joy into his work–a pumpkin farm so fruitful that it spills into the neighboring property, and he will stop at nothing to purchase the land before his dreams of sweeping the county fair are squashed. Will PF solve the mystery before it's too late, or will his gourds be gored? Rougarous and Babysitters by Jann Franklin Mel's mother sabotages her Saturday night by hiring her out as a babysitter. Mel is less than pleased, but rallies to beat the clock and protect the household from a monster. Is the creature really a dark family secret, or an act of revenge? Potions and Pocketknives by Patty Joy Kelly Green's sleuthing skills are put to the test as a killer strikes at friends and coworkers in Eagle Point State Park, leaving festively gruesome displays in their wake. Why would anyone target the park rangers? Can she find whodunit before she loses her new love? Enjoy Kelly Green's newest adventure, with colorful characters and memorable murders, that will have you at the edge of your camp chair.

Fun in the sun, a body in the sand, with a drink in hand! record scratch Wait what? Body in the . . . there goes this sleuths vacation. Join these sleuths as they try and salvage their day with another case solved. They'll need a beach vacation after these salty culprits.