Peculiarities at the Picnic
August 1931 Deloris Markham finds herself embroiled in another murder mystery, but this time it is at her hometown of Jameson, Missouri and it happened fourteen years earlier. Interviewing the good people of Jameson isn’t as easy as she thought it would be either, but even she wasn’t ready for the twist at the end.
Miss Markham Mysteries has a little truth and a lot of fiction. Can you tell the difference?
Six Spooky Stories
A Halloween Cozy Collection with a Miss Markham Mystery
Just in time for Halloween, six of today’s most beloved cozy mystery authors have teamed up to create an enchanting anthology that promises to deliver chills, thrills, and plenty of cozy vibes. Each of the six authors brings their unique voice and flair to the anthology, crafting tales filled with charming sleuths, eerie atmospheres, and puzzling mysteries. While individually captivating, the stories share a common thread of Halloween intrigue, making this anthology the perfect addition to any mystery lover’s bookshelf during the spooky season.
Sharon E. Buck – “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun” Bellamina Court – “Murder at the Manor” Kristen Elizabeth – “Love, Lies, and Lavender” Juliet E. Sidonie – “Mystery of the Missing Heirloom” Lily Stirling – “Holt Jacobs and the Halloween Splash” Victoria L.K. Williams – “Harry’s Haunted Halloween”
The six authors are donating all sales proceeds of the “Six Spooky Stories: A Halloween Cozy Collection” are being donated to Reach Out and Read, an organization focusing on giving age-appropriate books to children in low-income families. The authors hope to raise more than $14,000, approximately 7,000 books, sold for the organization during the month of October.
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Love the Short Story?
Try Book 1 of the series:
Murder Among Friends
A Miss Markham Mystery
Step into the glamorous world of 1930s Kansas City with amateur sleuth Miss Deloris Markham. Befriending reporters, police officers, and everyone in-between, feisty Miss Markham proves there’s no such thing as an unsolvable mystery when she’s around!
The first Miss Markham Mystery, Murder Among Friends, was released in January 2024. The second book in the series, Deadly Peculiarities at the Jameson Picnic, will be released this fall. There are many more books planned for this cozy historical mystery series. These fun-filled mysteries are inspired by true-life historical events and characters.
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