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Eine Kleine Murder

by Kaye George

Print ISBN: 978-1-935460-64-0

eBook ISBN: 978-1-935460-65-7

Aspiring conductor Cressa Carraway arrives at her grandmother's cabin at a rural Illinois lake resort, hoping to find some peace and quiet so she can finish composing the symphony she needs to earn her master's degree in composition. Instead, she finds her grandmother's corpse in the lake.

The authorities dismiss the death as an accidental drowning, but when Gram's best friend drowns in the exact same spot, Cressa just knows something is off-key in this idyllic setting. Convinced that her grandmother's death was anything but an accident, she fights her instinct to flee and starts looking into things herself.

There are lots of people and facts to consider, from the self-important property manager and his brow-beaten wife, to their salacious son, to the elderly widow who may be lacing her home-baked cookies with a dash of poison. As the body count rises, Cressa doesn't know which will be finished first—her symphony or her life.

“Five stars out of five! I strongly recommend putting this book on your summer reading list. It is the perfect book to read while sitting by the water.”
—Lynn Farris, Examiner.com

“Suspenseful and full of surprises! Agatha-nominated writer Kaye George seamlessly combines an engaging heroine, an unusual setting, and a suspicious set of characters to create a truly satisfying read.”
—Judy Dailey, author,
Animal, Vegetable, Murder

“Great characters. A genuine page turner.”
—Marilyn Levinson, author,
Twin Lakes Mystery
series

“
Eine Kleine Murder
immediately draws you in. Once you start reading, you'll ignore calls, texts and possibly your family until you reach the last page. The good news is that it's well worth it!”
— Laura Oles, Photo industry journalist & author

“Kaye George marries music and mystery in Eine Kleine Murder to produce an exciting, satisfying read. Brava, Ms. George!”
— Kathy Waller, Austin mystery writer

“Kaye George delivers again! Cressa Caraway, classical composer, is up to her eyeballs in music, murder, and mayhem in George's new mystery series. A rousing read.”
—Gale Albright, Austin mystery writer

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Speaking of Murder

by Tace Baker

Print ISBN: 978-1-935460-47-3

eBook ISBN: 978-1-935460-51-0

The murder of a talented student at a small New England college thrusts linguistics professor Lauren Rousseau into the search for the killer. Lauren is a determined Quaker with an ear for accents. Her investigation exposes small town intrigues, academic blackmail and a clandestine drug cartel that now has its sights set on her.

Convinced that the key to the crime lies hidden in her dead student's thesis, Lauren races to solve the mystery while an escalating trail of misfortune circles ever closer. Her department chair behaves suspiciously. A century-old local boat shop is torched. Lauren's best friend goes missing—and the unsettled relationship with her long-time lover threatens to implode just when she needs him the most.

Speaking of Murder
was first runner up for the Linda Howard Award for Excellence in March of 2012.

“Entertaining, innovative and suspenseful, this charming traditional mystery debut is just the ticket for those relishing a contemporary puzzler. Tace Baker's first novel shows remarkable polish.”
— Julia Spencer-Fleming,
New York Times
bestselling author,
One Was a Soldier

“Clever, compelling and terrifically smart, Baker's intelligent writing—and wryly wonderful sleuth—gives a hip, contemporary twist to this traditional mystery.”
—Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity winning author,
The Other Woman

“What's the recipe for a delicious mystery? A generous helping of academic politics, a dash of small town flavor, a touch of family complications, a savory handful of illegal herbs. Sweeten with a little romance, toss well until combined and then sit back and enjoy.”
—Kate Flora, Edgar-nominated author,
Finding Amy
and
Angel of Knowlton Park

“Debut author Tace Baker combines convincing, diverse characters, a vividly described setting, and a plot that picks up speed until it reaches a surprisingly intense confrontation. Who knew that linguistics professors led such interesting lives?”
—Sheila Connolly,
New York Times
bestselling author of the
Orchard Mystery
series and the
Museum Mystery
series

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