A Reporter Roland Bean Cozy Mystery Series

When reporter Roland Bean turns the big three-oh, his wife throws him, and his fraternal twin sister Robyn, a huge birthday bash.   The festive occasion is lively and fun until a fight between his sister and her boyfriend ends the night on a sour note.   Beanie decides to console Robyn but almost hits a man staggering in the road as he drives to her townhouse. A man who turns out to be Robyn's boyfriend and what's worse, he's been shot.   The boyfriend's dying words shake Beanie to his core: Robyn ... shot ... me.   Refusing to believe his twin sister killed a man, Beanie vows to use his investigative skills to prove her innocence. He discovers plenty of suspects as he delves into the doctor's dirty dealings, but can he solve the case before the killer makes him the next victim?   Happy Birthday Murder is a cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end!

Can you figure out who the killer is before the guilty culprit is revealed?   During an Easter egg hunt, Roland "Beanie" Bean and his two-year-old son Evan are searching for eggs when they find a woman sprawled in the dirt beneath a hibiscus bush.   Little Evan thinks the lady is just sleeping, but Beanie knows better. The woman is dead.    As an investigative reporter at the Palmchat Gazette, Beanie is the perfect person to cover the story, considering that he found the victim.   Narrowing down the field of suspects, Beanie finds out the victim had plenty of enemies. Not only was she unfaithful to her husband, but she was blackmailing her lover and cheating her business partner and may have been involved in a scam with a vicious island cartel.   As Beanie continues to investigate, he uncovers sinister secrets and devious motives among those who were closest to the victim. Racing to discover the killer, he ends up the target of a diabolical murderer who won't hesitate to kill again.   Easter Egg Hunt Murder is a contemporary whodunit murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end! Get your copy today!

Who shot Santa Claus?    During a trip to see Santa Claus, journalist Roland "Beanie" Bean and his young sons Ethan and Evan are shocked when Old St. Nick is shot!   Beanie is anxious to cover the story of Santa's shooting, but his editor at the Palmchat Gazette has other plans for him. Beanie has to investigate the grisly murder of a victim found dead in a car that had been set on fire.   After he learns the man died of a gunshot wound and that the car was torched to cover up the crime, Beanie searches for more information, but his efforts are hampered by the detective on the case, a man who tried to ruin Beanie's life.   Putting aside his animosity for the homicide cop, Beanie continues to investigate and uncovers a bizarre connection between the gunshot victim and the attack on Santa.   Racing to discover the truth, Beanie is derailed when he's taken hostage, but the kidnapper's gruesome demise reveals a new mystery, one that will pit Beanie against a ruthless killer determined to make sure the truth stays hidden.    Merry Christmas Murder is a contemporary whodunit murder mystery novel in the Reporter Roland Bean Cozy Mystery Series but can be read as a standalone. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end! Get your copy today!

Trick or Treat?    Palmchat Gazette reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean is excited to take his kids, Ethan and Evan, trick-or-treating, but his excitement turns to concern when he discovers a human finger among the candy the boys collected!   Days later, Beanie learns that the finger belongs to someone he knows—Joshua Howard, a missing student who was interning at the Palmchat Gazette before he disappeared.   Beanie plans to find the intern, but soon he's assigned to a shocking murder--a dead body in the jungle. Beanie heads to the crime scene and realizes he recognizes the victim as his new neighbor, Ivan Volkov.   As Beanie looks into the death of Volkov, he uncovers a strange connection between his neighbor and the missing intern.   Racing to discover the truth, Beanie is stunned when he learns the missing intern and his dead neighbor are linked to a heinous serial killer known as The Fury. But when he comes face to face with the murderer, Beanie must outwit a deranged maniac determined to make sure that secrets buried long ago stay hidden.    Trick or Treat Murder is a contemporary whodunit murder mystery novel in the Reporter Roland Bean Cozy Mystery Series, but can be read as a standalone. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end! Get your copy today!

Why did the host of a Thanksgiving party suddenly drop dead?    At a Thanksgiving party, investigative reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean is shocked when the host drops dead. It looks like an allergic reaction, but Beanie is suspicious, especially since he'd overheard the host's wife and her secret lover plotting the man's demise.   When the host's death is determined to be cold-blooded murder, Beanie covers the story and discovers a slew of suspects: The cheating wife. The bitter ex-wife. The vengeful rival. And a mysterious stranger who'd sent the dead man bizarre threats.   As Beanie continues to investigate, he uncovers sordid secrets and devious motives among those who were closest to the victim. Racing to discover the killer, he ends up the target of a sadistic murderer who won't hesitate to kill again.    Gobble Gobble Murder is a holiday cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end!

Barbecue, festive cocktails, fireworks and … a dead body?   During a 4th of July beach party, reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean enjoys the display of firecrackers exploding into the night sky — until he hears three bangs that sound more like gunshots than Roman candles.   Later, when Beanie trips over a dead body in the sand dunes, he realizes he was right. Someone used the booming explosions of fireworks to cover up a murder!   Covering the case, Beanie discovers a slew of suspects: A dangerous bookie. A bitter ex-girlfriend. And a strange man with ominous ties to the dead man's past.   Beanie is determined to get the truth even though his sleuthing makes him the target of a demented killer.   Happy 4th of July Murder is a holiday cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end!

A chilling cozy mystery that will have you gripping the edge of your beach chair ...   Escape to the sun-kissed Aerie Islands, where reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean has planned the perfect family vacation. But as the ocean breeze whispers through the palm trees, danger lurks in the shadows, and Beanie finds himself entangled in another mystery.   On an idyllic drive to a picturesque sandbar, Beanie's family vacation takes a sharp turn when a swerving car nearly runs them off the road. Moments later, they discover the car abandoned, crashed into the jungle brush. Down a rocky cliff, Beanie spots a nervous trio on the beach who quickly flee the scene. But the real shock comes when a bloodied young man—none other than a lifeguard from their resort—stumbles towards Beanie and collapses at his feet.   Beanie's former intern, Joshua, now a fledgling reporter for the Aerie Observer, arrives on the scene to cover the car crash. But the plot thickens when it's revealed that the lifeguard didn't die from the accident—he was poisoned by lethal snake venom. With a reluctant Beanie by his side, the dynamic duo dives into a treacherous investigation to uncover the truth behind the deadly mystery.   As they peel back the layers of the lifeguard's shadowy past, Beanie and Joshua find themselves tangled in a sinister web of secrets that stretches throughout the resort staff. Could the culprit be a fellow employee with a dark motive? Or perhaps the lifeguard's vengeful ex-girlfriend, a zoo worker with access to venomous serpents?   In Summer Vacation Murder, Beanie and Joshua race against the clock to unravel a tapestry of clues and red herrings that lead them deeper into danger.   This charming holiday cozy mystery will keep you guessing with twists and turns that lead to an unforgettable conclusion.   Will Beanie and Joshua crack the case before they become the next victims of a devious killer?   Grab your sunhat and find out in this sizzling summer page-turner!

In the Palmchat Islands, where the New Year ushers in hope and joy, Beanie and his family revel in a dazzling fireworks display. Little do they know that the night's festivities will soon give way to a chilling mystery.   As the first light of the year graces the sleepy island, Beanie heads to the backyard to stow away the lawn chairs, only to stumble upon a strange scene.   A man staggering toward him, wounded and seeking help.   The victim turns out to be the wealthy owner of a loan company with lots of enemies, from an employee fired for shady business practices to an ex-partner looking for revenge after being kicked out of the company.   As Beanie delves into the labyrinth of secrets, he uncovers a trail leading to a sinister scheme. The motives are tangled, the suspects unpredictable, and the danger lurking becomes palpable.   With every revelation, Beanie navigates the twisted paths of betrayal and stumbles upon a startling revelation that unveils a plot that no one could have anticipated.   In Happy New Year Murder, Beanie races against time to unravel the threads of deception. Can he unveil the truth before the clock strikes twelve? Cozy up with this page-turner and join Beanie on a thrilling journey where danger lurks behind every corner, and the new year brings more than just resolutions.