As the reporter for the Tri-Town Times, Tilly Bordeaux is tasked with reporting on the murders in the area… not solving them. But when the clues present themselves, she has to follow them… right? Include all four books in the Tri-Town Murders: News and Nectarines She's trying to report on the facts, but someone is framing her for murder. A local nectarine orchard burning to the ground is front page news, and as the only reporter for the Tri-Town Times, Tilly is determined to uncover the facts and find out who started the fire. That is, until she finds the main suspect with a knife in his chest, taking his dying breaths. News and Nachos Is her best friend a murderer? When the owner of the local Mexican restaurant is found dead face down in a plate of nachos, Tilly is on the job. News and Nutmeg Was it death by donut or something far more sinister? Drama ensues when the president of the Oak Peak knitting club is found dead, a half-eaten donut at her side. When the death is ruled a murder, reporter Tilly Bordeaux is tasked with writing the story. News and Noodles What happens when an alligator crashes a wedding? Tilly’s special day is ruined when not only does a gator make an appearance, but the sound system goes down, it rains, the caterer delivers the wrong meal… and is later found dead. Some of Tilly’s family were the last ones to see the woman alive, and law enforcement believes one of them is the murderer. Dive into this complete cozy mystery series today! complete cozy mystery series, female sleuth cozy mystery series, cozy mystery romance, small town cozy mystery, amateur sleuth cozy mystery

On June 16, 1944, the State of South Carolina executed 14-year-old George Stinney Jr., found guilty of killing 11-year-old Betty June Binnicker in the Clarendon County town of Alcolu. Betty June Binnicker and her 7-year-old companion, Mary Emma Thames, went missing on March 23, 1944. Searchers discovered their bodies early the next morning. Binnicker's bicycle, and its detached front wheel, had been placed on top of them. Deputies charged George Stinney Jr. with killing both girls. However, for reasons unknown, Stinney was tried only for the murder of Binnicker. 83 days after the deaths, with no appeals, George Stinney Jr. was electrocuted by the State of South Carolina. Rumors about Stinney's innocence or guilt began the day of his arrest. Since the original trial, a fictional book, movie, and several video productions loosely based on the George Stinney Jr. story added to those rumors, and some eventually came to be touted as fact. In December 2014, a judge vacated George Stinney Jr.'s conviction, ruling he did not receive a fair trial in 1944. Although the judge's ruling did not exonerate Stinney, it fed rumors that the girls may have been killed by someone else. This book is an attempt to separate fact from fiction, and an effort to give readers available information pertaining to the case. Guilty or innocent, George Stinney Jr. will forever be the youngest person executed in the United States during the Twentieth Century.

Is her best friend a murderer? When the owner of the local Mexican restaurant is found dead face down in a plate of nachos, Tilly Donner, the reporter for the Tri-Town Times, is on the job. As she dives into the life of the deceased, she uncovers seedy behavior, lies and fraud. Even though the list of those who wanted the man dead is long, the sheriff, up for reelection, is focused exclusively on Tilly’s best friend, Carla. Tilly has no choice but to search for the true killer herself… before her friend is sent to prison for a crime she didn’t commit. small town cozy mystery, cozy mystery pets, cozy mystery humor, cozy mystery romance, cozy mystery series, free cozy mystery, cozy mystery and suspense, cozy mystery book 1, cozy mystery audiobook, cozy mystery dogs, cozy mystery cats

In the summer of 1937, with the Depression deep and World War II looming, a California triple murder stunned an already grim nation. After a frantic week-long manhunt for the killer, a suspect emerged, and his sensational trial captivated audiences from coast to coast. Justice was swift, and the condemned man was buried away with the horrifying story. But decades later, Pamela Everett, a lawyer and former journalist, starts digging, following up a cryptic comment her father once made about a tragedy in their past. Her journey is uniquely personal as she uncovers her family's secret history, but the investigation quickly takes unexpected turns into her professional wheelhouse. Everett unearths a truly historic legal case that included one of the earliest criminal profiles in the United States, the genesis of modern sex offender laws, and the last man sentenced to hang in California. Digging deeper and drawing on her experience with wrongful convictions, Everett then raises detailed and haunting questions about whether the authorities got the right man. Having revived the case to its rightful place in history, she leaves us with enduring concerns about the death penalty then and now. A journey chronicled through the mind of a lawyer and from the heart of a daughter, Little Shoes is both a captivating true crime story and a profoundly personal account of one family's struggle to cope with tragedy through the generations.

A dancer is found dead. The killer will go to great lengths to avoid apprehension. Deputy Jordan Branson is accused of murder in order to cover up a departmental investigation into his questionable behavior. He asks former Hollywood starlet, Sam Jones, to help him find the real killer. The problem? Sam isn’t sure she believes in his innocence. She dives into the case anyway, but unfortunately, all clues lead directly back to Jordan. Once Jordan’s arrested and proclaims his innocence once again, Sam’s determined to catch the real killer and continues to prod and question the rest of the suspects. But will she uncover the truth before the real killer gets to her next?

Enjoy this humorous, paranormal cozy mystery series by USA Today best selling author Carly Winter... Be careful what you wish for… it may come true. When Bernie, Adam and their friends travel to the idyllic town of Heywood, Arizona, to witness a marriage, they never expected to find the officiating minister poisoned to death. With the Heywood sheriff being a novice to murder cases, she enlists Adam’s help, and Ruby and Bernie decide to launch their own side investigation. Yet, with a near-death experience and a town populated by questionable residents with deep secrets, the killer remains elusive. A series of explosive events will change Bernie and Ruby relationship forever… if they can catch the killer before he gets to Bernie first. If you enjoy books by Jane Hinchey, Izzy Wilder, and Angie Fox, you'll love this ghostly paranormal series! cozy mystery humor, cozy mystery ghost, small town cozy mystery, cozy mystery romance, cozy mystery series, cozy mystery female sleuth, cozy mystery cat, cozy mystery murders, cozy mystery paranormal

"Petrie expertly puts details into historical context and annotates each chapter with newspaper and court documentation. Written in 2000 but even more intriguing as the 100th anniversary of the crime approaches, this thorough account will appeal to fans of true crime." --Publisher's Weekly (3-7-2016) "Petrie vividly re-creates the circumstances and aftermath of an early 20th-century murder in this true-crime book. Exhaustive detail and flawless re-creations make for real suspense in this nonfiction tale."--Kirkus Reviews (10-2-2015) This book is the non-fiction account of the events which encompassed a murder and trial at the turn of the century in Ossipee, New Hampshire. When Florence Small's smoldering body rose to the surface of the basement water, local folks immediately suspected her husband of the crime. Frederick Small was an outsider, a Boston man, who had moved to Ossipee Lake to semi-retire. There was a deep distrust of "city fellas up there behind the Ossipees," in 1916 and perhaps this suspicion was warranted. But how could Frederick have been responsible for a murder and a fire that happened 7 hours after he had left for Boston on a business trip? The sensational trial that followed was unlike any previously experienced in Carroll County. And although everybody from the Boston area to Portland, Maine, had an opinion, nobody anticipated the decision the jury would reach. The unrest on the ill-fated property remained even in 1956, when Anna Foley's unsuspecting son and daughter-in-law felt the effects of the events of 1916 one August night while vacationing on the property.

She's trying to report on the facts, but someone is framing her for murder. A local nectarine orchard burning to the ground is front page news, and as the only reporter for the Tri-Town Times, Tilly Donner is determined to uncover the facts and find out who started the fire. That is, until she finds the main suspect with a knife in his chest, taking his dying breaths. With the help of her two best friends and the local small town gossip vine, Tilly uncovers clues to help the police solve the case. But her plan backfires when the Sheriff believes the evidence leads to Tilly being the killer. Can Tilly discover who committed the murder and prove her innocence before her reputation and life are ruined? "News and Nectarines: A small town cozy mystery" dishes up mystery and mayhem with a dash of humor! Tilly Donner is every woman trying to find her way back from a failed relationship. She's stronger than she thinks she is, but that's part of her journey in this story. The mystery is light and quick with plenty of suspects. "News and Nectarines: A small town cozy mystery" will keep readers turning the page. - Ind'Tale Magazine cozy mystery free, small town cozy mystery, cozy mystery pets, cozy mystery humor, cozy mystery romance, cozy mystery series, free cozy mystery, cozy mystery and suspense, cozy mystery book 1, cozy mystery audiobook, cozy mystery dogs, cozy mystery cats

Was it death by donut or something far more sinister? Drama ensues when the president of the Oak Peak knitting club is found dead, a half-eaten donut at her side. When the death is ruled a murder, reporter Tilly Bordeaux is tasked with writing the story. As she dives into the life of the deceased, she uncovers a woman who attempted to make a stand for herself, but instead, made enemies with everyone. As the list of potential killers becomes longer, Tilly’s desire to find the murderer grows. When she confronts the killer, a shocking scandal is revealed that will set the Oak Peak gossip vine on fire and give Tilly the biggest story of her career… if she can survive. small town cozy mystery, cozy mystery pets, cozy mystery humor, cozy mystery romance, cozy mystery series, free cozy mystery, cozy mystery and suspense, cozy mystery dogs, cozy mystery cats, cozy mystery large print

What happens when an alligator crashes a wedding? Tilly’s special day is ruined when not only does a gator make an appearance, but the sound system goes down, it rains, the caterer delivers the wrong meal… and is later found dead. Some of Tilly’s family were the last ones to see the woman alive, and law enforcement believes one of them is the murderer. As Tilly rifles through the clues to find the real killer, she comes to believe someone sabotaged her wedding on purpose. But are the killer and saboteur the same dangerous person, or does she have two mysteries to solve? cozy mystery series, cozy mystery suspense, cozy mystery humor, cozy mystery romance, cozy mystery wedding, cozy mystery pets, large print cozy mystery