A Sandie James Mystery Series

Winner of the 2023 BookFest Award "Tessa Kelly has me hooked! The depth of her characters is amazing and the story is so interesting. I was surprised at the outcome." —Vicki W Something borrowed. Something blue. Someone's dead.   For Sandie James, working at her sister's bakery is a way to pay off college debt while her literature degree collects dust. But when she accepts a last-minute wedding booking, she doesn't expect the chaotic night to end in murder.   When a guest is found dead, and her father is standing over the body with the murder weapon, Sandie will stop at nothing to prove her dad's innocence. Especially if she can get a little help from Marlowe, the family's springer spaniel, who is all too eager to leap into the action.   With rumors breeding fear and the killer still on the loose, it's a race against time to clear Dad's name and find the killer before the killer finds her.   If you enjoy the thrilling mystery of Agatha Christie's novels, you'll love this suspenseful, fast-paced cozy mystery.   Get your copy now and start the adventure!

From the Award-Winning Author of FIRST EDITION MURDER,   "A fascinating cozy mystery with fabulous characters. I love Sandie and her love interest. This book is a perfect blend of mystery with a touch of romance and is well-written with plenty of twists to keep me guessing to the end. I am looking forward to the next book by this author." ~ Dr. Patricia Eroh     In the world of art, some would kill to get to the top.    An influential art curator is found dead at the local gallery. When Sandie's friend becomes the prime suspect, he implores her to put her sleuthing skills to the test once again. Sandie's cop brother is against her sticking her nose in his case, but how can she refuse when the man she might be falling for needs her help?    But the deeper Sandie digs, the more confusing seems the case. Is this a meticulously planned murder, or a crime of passion?    Worst off all, is the man she is trying to save really innocent?     If you love intelligent female sleuths, quirky characters, and a proper 'whodunit' mystery, this book is for you!

From the Award-Winning Author of First Edition Murder,     A missing teenager. A lost puppy. Is there a connection?   Christmas Eve is around the corner, and Sandie James is stranded in Seattle. Far from home, she's facing a lonely Christmas in a strange city. Until she meets Hans, a bon vivant backpacker on a trip around the world.   Exploring a quaint village on one of Seattle's many islands, they're accosted by a stray puppy and Marty, a boy searching for his missing older brother. Clues link the teen and the puppy, causing Sandie to think that the teenager is in serious danger. As Christmas draws near, Sandie and her new friends must save the boy and bring him home, before the unthinkable happens.   The Sandie James Cozy Mysteries:   Prequel—Missing in Seattle: A Christmas Story   Book #1—First Edition Murder   Book #2—The Deadly Art   Book #3—Don't Rock the Boat!   Book #4—The Deadly Art   Book #5—A Lovely Kind of Murder   Book #6—Murder on the Playa

From the Award-Winning Author of FIRST EDITION MURDER,     "Tessa is a new to me author, and I'm so glad I found her. This is the first book I've read of hers and I was not only pleasantly surprised with this book but I'm going back to read the others!" ~ J. Johnson   A missing sailboat, an I do, and a dead body.   Sandie James, aspiring author and part-time cake decorator, couldn't be more thrilled when her two dear friends, Geraldine O'Hara and Henry Edwards, invite her to their island wedding at the lovely Sand Reed Hotel. The only thing that would make the weekend even better is if Sandie's boyfriend would get the time off work to share the happy occasion with her.   But under the sunny smiles, tensions are churning. The signs are there, and soon Sandie begins to fear someone in the wedding party arrived on the island with murder in their heart. When a guest turns up dead, the local sheriff is all too eager to declare the death an accident, but Sandie is sure there's been foul play.    With more than one person warning her off the investigation, can Sandie find the killer before someone else goes belly up, or will she be next?  

From the Award-Winning Author of FIRST EDITION MURDER,     "First page and I was already fully immersed in the story. Great style, great wording, great mystery. I thought it was very clever and I love that! Another winner by Ms. Kelly!" ~ Nadine Vrijhof   A pending divorce. A struggling bakery. A winning plan. Two dead bodies?   Sandie's sister needs help. If she can't come up with a hefty chunk of change to save her struggling bakery, her wish for a fair settlement with her soon-to-be ex-husband will be dashed.   When Sandie devises the perfect plan—a competition to save the bakery, all the pieces come together fairly quickly. Sandie believes she's done something that can help Kathy keep her business and finalize her divorce relatively unscathed. But her plan goes awry when not one but two bodies are discovered.   Now Sandie has a real mess on her hands and little time to solve this baffling case, as well as find her suddenly MIA father, deal with the irate cat lady who's taken up residence in his house, and somehow pull off a successful competition. Can she do it or is her grand plan dead on arrival?   Click the BUY button and get your copy of this fun and fast-paced story now!  

From the Award-Winning Author of FIRST EDITION MURDER,     "Super story! Tessa Kelly has written some intriguing murder mysteries and this latest one is really great!" ~ Margie Hager   Three female victims. One alarming similarity. Zero time to waste.   Sandie will do anything for her brother. When he is suspected of murdering not one but three young women, she is forced to show just how far she'll go to prove his innocence.   As Sandie uncovers the clues, she discovers the investigating detective may have an ulterior motive for placing the blame on Will.   Desperate to find the actual killer, Sandie enlists the help of her trusty dog Marlowe and her boyfriend. Unfortunately, time isn't on their side.   Can they root out the murderer and clear Will's name before it's too late?

From the Award-Winning Author of FIRST EDITION MURDER,     Sandy James proves yet again she's a magnet for trouble when disaster follows her to a resort in Mexico.   When asked to be the keynote speaker at a writer's conference, Sandie is both delighted and terrified. Public speaking really isn't her forte. But a few days at a swanky resort in Playa del Carmen, with her fiancé by her side? It's just too good to pass up.   Until Sandie's close friend and conference organizer is found dead.   As the local police, resort staff, and dozens of guests try to wrap their minds around this tragic event, a likely suspect emerges, but pinning him down as the murderer won't be easy. Hoping to find proof, Sandie and the conference attendees become embroiled in a real-life reenactment of a Hitchcockian mystery, wondering if what they uncover is all a ruse designed to trick them.   Will Sandie untangle this web of clues and expose the murderer, or has he set a deadly trap she can't escape?   Join Sandie James on her latest thrilling adventure in Murder on the Playa. With an irresistible combination of mystery, romance, and exotic locale, this cozy mystery is not to be missed. Order your copy today and get ready for a page-turning ride full of suspense and surprises.

From the Award-Winning author of FIRST EDITION MURDER:   Discover the captivating world of Sandie James, a literature graduate turned accidental sleuth, in this engaging three-book cozy mystery set.   Book 1: First Edition Murder Sandie James juggles her work at her sister's bakery with her literature degree until a wedding booking takes a dark turn. When a guest is found dead, and her father becomes the prime suspect, Sandie, aided by Marlowe, the family's springer spaniel, dives into a race against time. As rumors breed fear and the killer lurks, Sandie must clear her dad's name before it's too late.   Book 2: The Deadly Art When an art curator is found dead, Sandie's friend becomes the prime suspect. Despite her cop brother's objections, Sandie immerses herself in a tangled web of investigation and intrigue. But as she unravels the case, a haunting question arises: is the man she's trying to save truly innocent? With intelligent sleuthing and quirky characters, this book delivers a classic 'whodunit' mystery for aficionados of the genre.   Book 3: Don't Rock the Boat! Join Sandie James in this island wedding adventure. Amid sunny smiles and joyous celebrations lurk ominous tensions. When a guest is found dead, the local sheriff dismisses it as an accident, but Sandie suspects foul play. Ignoring warnings, she embarks on an investigation to uncover the truth before another victim falls. Will she unveil the killer's identity, or will she become the next target? Find out in this suspenseful yet charming cozy mystery series.   Embark on a journey with Sandie James as she solves mysteries, untangles conspiracies, and navigates the intricacies of life in this award-winning cozy mystery series.

From the Award-Winning author of FIRST EDITION MURDER:   Dive into the intriguing world of Sandie James as she navigates life's unexpected twists in this compelling three-book cozy mystery series.   Book 4: Written to Death Join Sandie as she concocts a brilliant plan to save her sister's bakery and secure her sister's divorce settlement. However, when two bodies turn up, Sandie finds herself entangled in a mess that includes a missing father, an irate cat lady, and a high-stakes competition. With time running out, Sandie must unravel the baffling case and salvage her grand plan from spiraling into disaster.   Book 5: A Lovely Kind of Murder When Sandie's brother is suspected of a triple murder, she embarks on a quest to prove his innocence. Racing against time, she uncovers clues that suggest a hidden agenda behind the detective's accusations. With her loyal dog Marlowe and her boyfriend by her side, Sandie strives to unmask the real killer and clear her brother's name before it's too late.   Book 6: Murder of the Playa Sandie's adventures take an exotic turn when she becomes the keynote speaker at a writer's conference in Mexico's Playa del Carmen. The thrill turns to terror when the conference organizer is found dead. Amidst a resort full of suspects, Sandie must untangle the web of clues in a real-life reenactment of a Hitchcockian mystery. Will she expose the murderer or fall into a deadly trap?   Embark on a journey with Sandie James as she solves mysteries, untangles conspiracies, and navigates the intricacies of life in this captivating cozy mystery series.