A Myrtle Clover Christmas

A Myrtle Clover Christmas
Author: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2022-10-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1955395217

Someone will be getting coal in his stocking . . . It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the small town of Bradley, North Carolina. Wreaths adorn doors, halls are decked, and candles cheerfully glow in windows. Adding to the Christmas excitement, there's also a lovely local wedding with many guests to wish the couple well. The wedding becomes a bit too exciting, however, when octogenarian sleuth Myrtle discovers the bride's rather outspoken aunt, mysteriously murdered. Myrtle and her senior sidekick must find the killer before someone else doesn’t make it home for Christmas.

A Southern Quilting Cozy Christmas

A Southern Quilting Cozy Christmas
Author: Elizabeth Craig
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2024-10-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1955395373

Beatrice has more than presents to unwrap this Christmas. In the charming mountain town of Dappled Hills, Christmas is a time of twinkling lights, cozy quilts, and enchantment. This holiday season, the tight-knit community is buzzing with excitement as they prepare for the most extravagant event of the year—local socialite Arabella's legendary Christmas soirée. As the snowflakes gently fall, Arabella opens the doors of her lavish mansion. Guests arrive in their finest attire, ready to enjoy the celebration. But amidst the cheer and glittering decorations, a sudden hush descends when tragedy strikes. A mysterious death rocks the event, casting a dark shadow over the season's merriment. As Beatrice pieces together cluses and discovers secrets against the backdrop of Christmas craft fairs and festive carolers, old grudges resurface, and trust is put to the test. She must uncover the truth to bring peace and closure to Dappled Hills in time for Christmas.

Pretty is as Pretty Dies

Pretty is as Pretty Dies
Author: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2020-07-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1946227722

Bingo, bridge-and a dead body in the church sanctuary? Life in this small Southern town just got ugly . . . and exciting! No one in Bradley, North Carolina, is exactly crying into their sweet tea over the murder of Parke Stockard. Certainly not retired schoolteacher Myrtle Clover. Upon discovering the corpse, Myrtle is struck-not with grief, but a brilliant idea! Solving the crime would prove to everyone (especially her son Red, the police chief) that this eighty-something-year-old is not ready to be put out to pasture just yet. The victim, a pretty but pushy town developer, had deep pockets and few friends. Myrtle can't throw one of her gaudy garden gnomes without hitting a potential suspect. Even when another murder takes place, proud Myrtle forges on, armed only with a heavy cane, a venomous tongue, and a widower sidekick.

A Body in the Backyard

A Body in the Backyard
Author: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2012-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0983920850

It’s just an ordinary day for octogenarian sleuth Myrtle Clover - until her yardman discovers a dead body planted in her backyard. This death isn’t cut and dried - the victim was bashed in the head with one of Myrtle’s garden gnomes. Myrtle’s friend Miles recognizes the body and identifies him as Charles Clayborne... reluctantly admitting he’s a cousin. Charles wasn’t the sort of relative you bragged about - he was a garden variety sleaze, which is very likely why he ended up murdered. As Myrtle starts digging up dirt to nip the killings in the bud, someone’s focused on scaring her off the case. Myrtle vows to find the murderer... before she’s pushing up daisies, herself.

Death of a Suitor

Death of a Suitor
Author: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2021-07-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1946227870

The course of true love never did run smooth. According to Myrtle, Eloise Crane set her cap for Miles long ago. Although Miles is now dating Eloise, he doesn’t seem overly enthusiastic about it. Myrtle figures he’s simply given in after running out of plausible excuses. Eloise drives Myrtle batty, so she’s intent on avoiding her as much as possible. This isn’t easy since Eloise is determined to join in whenever Miles and Myrtle are together. When Myrtle spots Eloise at a restaurant canoodling with a different gentleman, she likes Eloise even less. And she decides that Eloise has caused no end of problems when her other suitor is found dead. With Miles a suspect, Myrtle must jump into gear to clear his name and find the killer before he strikes again.

A Body at Book Club

A Body at Book Club
Author: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2014-03-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0989518043

This is one book club meeting that doesn’t go by the book. When octogenarian sleuth Myrtle Clover discovers Naomi Pelter’s dead body during a book club meeting, the other members seem shocked. But Myrtle can read between the lines. Naomi had riled everyone up by flirting with other people’s husbands, arguing with neighbors, and generally making a nuisance of herself. Murdering troublemakers is the oldest trick in the book. The book club members seem too sweet to be killers, but Myrtle knows better than to judge books by their covers. Myrtle’s investigation into the murder will take a more novel approach than her police chief son’s by-the-book methods. Can Myrtle and her widower sidekick uncover the killer…before he writes them off for good?

The Type-A Guide to Solving Murder

The Type-A Guide to Solving Murder
Author: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2024-04-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1955395330

Sam turns murder into her most challenging project yet. Samantha Prescott has a knack for getting things done. Whether it’s organizing a bake sale, hosting a book club, or volunteering at the local animal shelter, she always has a plan and a smile. But when she and her husband move to the sleepy neighborhood of Maple Hills, she wonders if she's in over her head. Maple Hills is a chaotic mess of barking dogs, a draconian homeowners association, and an enigmatic neighbor who's more rumor than reality. Undeterred by disorder, Sam plunges headfirst into her new community, armed with checklists and a determined smile. The chaos reaches a crescendo with the sudden demise of the HOA president at a seemingly idyllic neighborhood picnic. Armed with her keen organizational skills, Sam is determined to unravel the mystery behind the murder. Will Sam solve the murder? Or will her meddling lead her down a perilous path, jeopardizing not only her reputation, but her life?

Mystery Loves Company

Mystery Loves Company
Author: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2024-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1955395519

Truth blooms in unexpected corners. Octogenarian sleuth Myrtle Clover is caught in a bouquet of chaos on Valentine's Day. Forget chocolates and roses, she's more interested in the local florist, Teddy Hartfield, who ends up pushing up daisies instead of arranging them. When Myrtle and her trusty sidekick, Miles, venture to the flower shop for a harmless interview, they're ambushed by a bloomin' murder scene. Teddy, the mild-mannered florist, has met with foul play. Now, Myrtle must weed through the suspects, including Teddy's jealous sister, a prickly developer with a halted project, and Teddy’s former business partner with a not-so-rosy history. As they sniff out clues, the killer is determined to bury the truth deeper than a flower bulb. As Myrtle and Miles tiptoe through the tulips, the killer lurks. Will they unearth the truth or end up fertilizing the flowerbed?

The Type-A Guide to Dinner Parties

The Type-A Guide to Dinner Parties
Author: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2024-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1955395535

A party becomes perilous when murder is on the menu. Samantha Prescott, the epitome of Type-A organization, is determined to prove that hosting the perfect dinner party is a precise art form. From meticulously arranged seating to an RSVP system that could rival NASA's mission control, Sam's approach is nothing short of perfection. As she sends out invitations with embedded polls on dietary restrictions, arranges the table with military precision, and thoughtfully places cards for a seating arrangement worthy of a royal banquet, Sam believes she has anticipated every possible hiccup. Little did she know that a murder would be the unexpected guest at her rigorously planned dinner. Now, armed with her trusty lists, suspect scorecards, and a flair for deduction, Sam embarks on a quest to unmask the killer hiding among her seemingly well-mannered guests. Will she crack the case before dessert, or will her Type-A tendencies become a recipe for disaster?

Crosspatch

Crosspatch
Author: Elizabeth Craig
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2022-10-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1955395195

This crosspatch is at cross purposes with everyone. Summer, despite her cheery name, was hardly a ray of sunshine in the small town of Dappled Hills. She had a crabby personality and was constantly looking for ways to insert herself and her opinions into other people’s business. In fact, when most people saw Summer approaching, they fancifully imagined storm clouds heading in their direction. Perhaps it wasn’t much of a surprise then when Summer was discovered, dead. When one of Beatrice’s friends is suspected in Summer’s murder, the retired art curator and amateur sleuth starts nosing around to clear his name. Can she find out who killed Summer before the murderer strikes again?