“Moving at a blistering pace, the plot keeps you hooked with its unexpected twists and turns, and you can’t help but turn the pages in eager anticipation of what’s to come… Any reader who enjoys westerns or a well-written murder mystery will find The Great Loveda Brown a thoroughly entertaining reading experience.”
– Readers Favorite
“I found the writing to be exceptional. It grabs you and takes you on an adventure that can be both humorous and perilous. I felt transported back to 1912 to this tiny town in the west. Will I seek out the rest of this series to read? That’s no mystery. You bet I will.”
– Historical Fiction Co.
“I was so happy to discover your books. I really like them and can relate to the area, having lived there. I have a cousin who lives in Idyllwild. I am an avid reader and your writing grabbed me from the get go, I must confess I read two books in one all day and night setting. You really are that good.”
– Annie in RI
Hello and thank you for stopping by!
Don’t you love a good mystery? I flavor my historical whodunnits with the turn-of-the-century Wild West and add a pinch of poppycock to keep you guessing, gasping, and galloping to the last page. Cozy up with a cuppa and enjoy these mountaintop mysteries with a feisty small-town community, hidden villains, and the unsinkable Loveda Brown.
I have three exciting things for you today:
First, claim a free book when you…
Boston Burglar is the murder mystery that Loveda Brown solves before she leaves her hometown of 1911 Boston forever, and an introduction to the heroine of The Idyllwild Mystery Series.
And hey, I’ve been told (by my 10,756 Subscribers) that the newsletter is pretty fun all on its own. 😁
Second…
Mrs. Kelly’s dreams of reinvention as a mail-order bride in 1882 San Francisco become nightmares when her charming Irish husband is murdered on their wedding night and she confronts his carefully guarded secrets.
Why did he tell no one about their wedding? Why is a Chinese assassin looking for him? And why does irritating police detective Max Fisher keep turning up like a bad penny?
When the killer strikes again and threatens her new in-laws, Mrs. Kelly races to untangle a web of lies, corruption, and betrayals.
And the jade pendant over her heart—all that’s left of her husband’s pledge—becomes a ticking bomb that will destroy Chinatown.
Shadows in Chinatown, releases: June 9th
Death at the Wharf, releases: July 16th
Murder at the Palace Hotel, releases: September 8th
Third, mark your calendars and get ready to rumble…
- Friday, June 6: 4pm Book Signing Jane and Evie’s Used Books in Oceanside
- Friday, June 13: 2pm Global Zoom Launch Party Link Here! 🎉
- TBD: Helen’s Bookmark, Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido
- September 3-7: Bouchercon World Mystery Convention
- Saturday, September 13: Idyllwild Author Faire
- Saturday, September 27: Once Upon a Book Fair in Carlsbad
Find me at author events during the year, leading writer workshops, zooming interviews, chatting on podcasts, and speaking with book clubs and library groups. Maybe yours!
And last, but not least…
Welcome to my bookshop. Shop direct from me and find all of my books for sale, reviews, first chapters, merch, audio, and even a corner for the cat. I think you’re going to love it.
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Contact me any time. I would love to hear from you. Happy reading and thank you so much. You are the reason I write. 🌟
☕️ Cheers,
