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Shade of Violet

A bit of low fantasy, a bit of crime mystery, a lot of entertaining characters and dialogue. A fun, light – but also well written novel.

Residents in a retirement community are back, solving murder again. More fun, plot twists and witty dialogue than ever.

Politics religion, murder and mayhem are back in this pacey historical mystery set in London in 1641. Book 2 in the series.

Politics, religion, commerce and science collide in this intriguing, fast-paced historical mystery set in London in 1640. First of a trilogy.

Moonflower Murders is a marvelous, intriguing, page-turning, fun puzzle that’s fiendishly complex yet very readable.

Legacy of Death has all the ingredients of a 19th century sensational mystery novel, with a 21st century ethos and style. Book 2 in a series.

As The World Dies Book 1. Great story, characterization and dialogue, tense plotting and emotional impact… and the best ever opening scene.

Introspective, melancholy but ultimately uplifting exploration of the human condition after the apocalypse.

Residents in a retirement community get together to use their not-forgotten skills to solve a murder. Fun, plot twists and witty dialogue.

A voyeuristic trip to the Marshalsea Prison in the 19th century. With murder and intrigue, well written and gripping.