In this second Lighthouse Inn Mystery, innkeeper Alex Winston discovers a new attraction at the county fair: a corpse. "Myers cultivates the North Carolina scenery with aplomb and shows a flair for character." (Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel)
After his ex-girlfriend is found dead, Harrison Black, owner of At Wick's End, finds out just how hot old flames--and a ruthless killer--can burn.
On Founder's Day, Harrison Black, owner of At Wick's End, has a stand near Gretel Barnett. When she's killed in the middle of the festivities--and folks start suspecting Harrison--he must figure out who extinguished his biggest rival.
When soap-making queen Contessa New Berne is murdered in Ben Perkins' family-owned custom soap shop, he discovers his girlfriend had a history with the Contessa-and a reason to want her dead.
Hatteras West Inn owner Alex Winston hosts an inn full of suspects, when his uncle is murdered right before a scandalous will reading.
When the power goes out in Harrison Black's candle shop, he finds his tenant electrocuted. Now Harrison will burn the candle at both ends to catch a killer as the tenant's death starts to look shockingly like murder.
Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the Hatteras West Inn and Lighthouse. Innkeeper Alex Winston watches over the cozy getaway, and guests count on him to take care of everything from basic repairs to breakfast. But he also has to take care of the occasional murder case, t...
The Agatha Award-nominated series continues-featuring Alex Winston and his inland lighthouse getaway. When two of Alex's friends announce that they're finally tying the knot, Alex will have to tie up a few loose ends after the bride-to-be's ex shows up dead on the inn's property.
Upon his Great-Aunt Belle's death, Harrison Black inherits her candle shop. When he begins to suspect foul play in her death, he does a bit of sleuthing. But it looks like he's playing with fire-because somebody wants Harrison to mind his own beeswax...
Jennifer Shane is stunned when she's named Businessperson of the Year, but she's even more shocked when, at the presentation ceremony. Chamber of Commerce President Eliza Glade, over-dressed, over-made-up, and over-the-top, is killed. Jen and her sister Sara Lynn were among her worst enemies, so ...
Even though I knew I’d just left them, I had to be sure that Sara Lynn, Lillian and Savannah were all right. There was bedlam throughout the room—everyone was out of their seats and trying to all talk at once—but I managed to catch sight of Lillian holding onto Sara Lynn. That left Savannah, and ...
I couldn’t face listening to them, though. I grabbed a jacket and headed up the secret hatch tucked away in my closet. As I climbed the rungs to the roof, I was glad no one else in the world had access to my hideaway. With twilight fading, the air was shifting from brisk to downright cold on the ...
Has something else happened?” “Not that I know of. It’s a good thing, too; I’ve got enough to deal with as it is. You wanted to know more about that girl who was murdered last night. I finally got in touch with her parents, so I feel a little better talking to you about it now.” I could tell it m...
I said, “George is going to get jealous if you keep popping up here like this,” I said. “Oh posh, he’s too busy to notice. I hope you haven’t made any lunch plans.” “Is that an invitation? Now I’m starting to get ideas.” Millie blushed. “Can’t a person do something nice for another? Of course, yo...
He looked at me like I’d stabbed him in the heart. “Jennifer, I’m not going to let you get cold feet. We’re going, and that’s final.” “You don’t understand,” I explained. “I’ve got a meeting here tonight, and I need to prepare for it. It won’t be over till ten, and I know how you hate to eat that...
From the look of the sky, we were in for more before the storm system was through with us. At least I wouldn’t have to go back on the river anytime soon. I’d enjoyed my time with Erin on the water, but I wasn’t in any real hurry to repeat it. Maybe some day. I’d take the kayak out again on my own...
She shook her head when she saw me. “You’re making a habit of this, aren’t you?” “I thought you were in court,” I said. “After he saw me waiting to testify, Frank Jordan decided to take the plea bargain he’d been offered before. It was a smart move. I was getting ready to nail him.” Molly approac...
I choked the telephone in my hand and tried to hide my impatience. “What other kind of news do lawyers ever have? And I told you before, my name’s Harrison.” After we’d gone through the introductions and pleasantries, I’d waited for the real reason this man was calling me. I had a few leads to fo...
I’ll be down in a minute.” Alex did as she asked, and he found Sheriff Armstrong standing there with his hand on the front door. “Here I am,” Alex said. “I was about to give up on you.” “Rooms need to be cleaned and chores have to be done, no matter what else is going on around here,” Alex said. ...
Is anybody out there?” Alex called out into the darkness, not expecting a response, but he heard something crashing through the woods ahead of him. From the sound of the footsteps, it was a little too big for a chipmunk or a squirrel. When he flashed the light in the direction of the sound, thoug...
Alex asked, dreading to hear the answer to his question. “It’s Emma. She just turned herself in for killing her ex- husband.” The broom in Alex’s hand fell to the floor, sending a crashing echo through the lobby. “I can’t believe that.” Mor said, “You can’t? How about me? I’m in shock.” Alex said...