Catherine Mack

Ten days, eight suspects, six cities, five authors, three bodies . . . one trip to die for. "Quick, captivating, and oh-so-much-fun! This delicious mystery is as spellbinding as Knives Out."—Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of the Finlay Donovan series All that bestselling author Eleanor Dash wants is to get through her book tour in Italy and kill off her main character, Connor Smith, in the next in her Vacation Mysteries series—is that too much to ask? Clearly, because when an attempt is made on the real Connor’s life—the handsome but infuriating con man she got mixed up with ten years ago and now can't get out of her life—Eleanor’s enlisted to help solve the case. Contending with literary competitors, rabid fans, a stalker—and even her ex, Oliver, who turns up unexpectedly—theories are bandied about, and rivalries, rifts, and broken hearts are revealed. But who’s really trying to get away with murder? Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies is the irresistible and hilarious series debut from Catherine Mack, introducing bestselling fictional author Eleanor Dash on her Italian book tour that turns into a real-life murder mystery, as her life starts to imitate the world in her books.

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Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies

'The most fun you'll have between the pages of a book!' - Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal 'A zany, madcap murder mystery' - Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid Attending your best friend’s wedding should be a piece of (wedding) cake, but not for bestselling mystery author Eleanor Dash. Because murder seems to follow her every time she goes on holiday – and is her uninvited plus-one to this special occasion . . . Eleanor’s best friend, Emma, is starring in a movie alongside her co-star and fiancé, Fred. As filming wraps, they invite the whole cast and crew to their wedding at nearby Catalina Island. There may be a storm headed their way – because of course there is – but nothing will stop their nuptials. That is until Emma receives a note that says: Someone is going to die at the wedding. Eleanor is practically a professional detective at this point, and she’ll do everything she can to uncover the murderer. But will this be a destination wedding to die for in more ways than one? Praise for Catherine Mack: 'I couldn’t put this down and you won’t either. Take it on your next vacation!' - Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mrs Parrish 'Wildly fun, completely addictive and an absolute must-read!' - Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage 'Gleefully pokes fun at genre tropes while evoking Eleanor’s zany world . . . hilarious' - The New York Times Book Review 'Funny and smart and full of ginger' - The Globe and Mail

A Hilarious and Whip-smart Beach Read Featuring a Delicious Murder, Perfect for Summer 2025

No one was Supposed to Die at this Wedding

Everytime I go on vacation someone dies 

Ten days. Eight suspects. Six cities. Five authors. Three bodies. One trip to die for. Eleanor Dash, bestselling author of the Vacation Mysteries series, is on a book tour along the gorgeous Amalfi Coast when life starts imitating art as her ex-boyfriend (and book protagonist) Connor Smith is targeted by a killer. Eleanor’s sleuthing skills are about to be put to the ultimate test as – among literary rivals, rabid fans, a crazed stalker and another ex-flame on tour with her – suspicions are flying faster than paperbacks off a bestseller shelf. But who is really trying to get away with murder? Eleanor Dash will return in the next book in the Vacation Mysteries series from Catherine Mack, No One Was Supposed to Die at this Wedding. PRAISE FOR CATHERINE MACK: 'An absolute delight! I whizzed through it in a day' Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal 'A zany, madcap murder mystery' Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid 'This book is fabulous! A hilarious and fun romp' - Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs. Parrish 'Quick, captivating and oh so much fun!' - Elle Cosimano, author of Finlay Donovan is Killing It 'A madcap Italian odyssey' - Jessa Maxwell, author of The Golden Spoon

Escape to the Amalfi Coast in the summer’s freshest, sharpest and funniest mystery

'The most fun you'll have between the pages of a book!' - Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal 'A zany, madcap murder mystery' - Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid _____ 'Till death do us part' is about to take on a new meaning . . . Bestselling mystery author Eleanor Dash is getting ready for her best friend Eleanor's wedding on Catalina Island. There may be a storm headed their way - because of course there is - but nothing will stop the nuptials. That is until Emma receives a note that reads: 'Someone is going to die at the wedding.' Eleanor will do everything she can to uncover the murderer - but will this be a destination wedding to die for in more ways than one? _____ Praise for Catherine Mack: 'Gleefully pokes fun at genre tropes while evoking Eleanor's zany world . . . hilarious' The New York Times Book Review 'Funny and smart and full of ginger' The Globe and Mail 'I couldn't put this down and you won't either. Take it on your next vacation!' Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mrs Parrish 'Wildly fun, completely addictive and an absolute must-read!' Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage

A Funny and Escapist Murder Mystery That Will Keep You Guessing!

No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding

The second in a witty, USA Today bestselling series following author Eleanor Dash as she goes from wedding guest to murder mystery investigator at her best friend’s wedding on Catalina Island. Attending your best friend’s wedding should be a piece of (wedding) cake, but not for Eleanor Dash, bestselling author of the Vacation Mysteries series. Because murder seems to follow her every time she goes on vacation and is definitely her uninvited plus-one to the special occasion. Emma Wood, Eleanor’s best friend since childhood, is starring in the movie adaptation of When in Rome, Eleanor’s first novel. Emma is also marrying Fred Winters, a major movie star and Emma’s co-star, who just happens to be playing Connor Smith, Eleanor’s ex and leading man of the series. Filming wraps and they invite the whole cast and crew to their wedding at nearby Catalina Island. There may be a storm headed their way—because of course there is—but nothing will stop their nuptials . . . that is until Emma receives a note that says “Someone is going to die at the wedding.” Eleanor is a professional at this point, and she’ll do everything she can to uncover the murderer so true love can prevail . . . before it’s too late for her and the rest of the storm-trapped wedding party.

The third in the witty and captivating series following bestselling author Eleanor Dash, who once again has to swap her sun hat for her detective hat, when a body is found at a murder mystery writing conference in the Bahamas. Eleanor Dash can never catch a break. Not only has she had to solve two real-life murder plots in the past year, but both times it was when she was meant to be on vacation. Now she’s finally got a ticket to a relaxing weekend—an all-inclusive resort at the Bahamas where she’s speaking at a conference for murder mystery writers—but she arrives to find a body on the floor of her hotel room. Because of course she does. With plenty of familiar faces at the resort, any one of them could have been the intended target or the culprit behind it all. Was it Oliver Forrest, Eleanor’s dashing boyfriend who’s in danger of getting dropped by his publisher because his sales are dwindling? Or Connor Smith, Eleanor’s infuriating ex-lover-turned-bestselling-rom-com-author with a sordid past of his own? Or her sister Harper, whose own stilted writing career has been a sore point for years as Eleanor’s has soared? Perhaps it’s one of the other writers also in attendance, as friends, frenemies and foes from Eleanor’s past all seem to be invited to the island. Surrounded by mystery writers who know all too well the many ways to craft the perfect crime, Eleanor is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and do whatever it takes to get out of this weekend alive.

This Weekend Doesn't End Well for Anyone

Eleanor Dash can never catch a break. Not only has she had to solve two real-life murder plots in the past year, but both times it was when she was meant to be on vacation. Now she's finally got a ticket to a relaxing weekend - an all-inclusive resort at the Bahamas where she's speaking at a conference for murder mystery writers - but she arrives to find a body on the floor of her hotel room. Because of course she does. With plenty of familiar faces at the resort, any one of them could have been the intended target or the culprit behind it all. Was it Oliver Forrest, Eleanor's dashing boyfriend who's in danger of getting dropped by his publisher because his sales are dwindling? Or Connor Smith, Eleanor's infuriating ex-lover-turned-bestselling-rom-com-author with a sordid past of his own? Or her sister Harper, whose own stilted writing career has been a sore point for years as Eleanor's has soared? Perhaps it's one of the other writers also in attendance, as friends, frenemies and foes from Eleanor's past all seem to be invited to the island. Surrounded by mystery writers who know all too well the many ways to craft the perfect crime, Eleanor is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and do whatever it takes to get out of this weekend alive . . .

This Weekend Doesn't End Well for Anyone: Vacation Mysteries Book 3

'More than a masterclass in cosy crime, it's probably the most fun you'll have between the pages of a book!' - Janice Hallett Attending your best friend's wedding should be a piece of (wedding) cake, but not for bestselling mystery author Eleanor Dash. Because murder seems to follow her every time she goes on holiday - and is her uninvited plus-one to this special occasion . . . Eleanor's best friend, Emma, is starring in a movie alongside her co-star and fiancé, Fred. As filming wraps, they invite the whole cast and crew to their wedding at nearby Catalina Island. There may be a storm headed their way - because of course there is - but nothing will stop their nuptials. That is until Emma receives a note that says: Someone is going to die at the wedding. Eleanor is a professional at this point and she'll do everything she can to uncover the murderer so true love can prevail. But will this be a destination wedding to die for in more ways than one? Praise for Catherine Mack: 'Gleefully pokes fun at genre tropes while evoking Eleanor's zany world . . . hilarious' The New York Times Book Review 'Funny and smart and full of ginger' The Globe and Mail 'I couldn't put this down and you won't either. Take it on your next vacation!' Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mrs Parrish 'Wildly fun, completely addictive and an absolute must-read!' Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage

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