James J. Cudney

After 40 years of marriage, Olivia's husband unexpectedly passes away. But when Ben's will reveals a life-altering secret, she suffers a blow no widow should ever experience. Olivia learns that she gave birth to a baby who later died in the nursery. Instead of telling his wife what happened, Ben switched the child with another. And as if that's not enough, Ben's will doesn't reveal which of their five sons is truly not hers. Olivia visits each of her sons to share a final connection before facing the truth that will change their family, and discovers that each of them has been harboring a painful secret, just like their father. But will the secrets destroy their family, or bring them closer together?

Watching Glass Shatter

When Kellan Ayrwick returns home for his father's retirement, he finds a dead body in Diamond Hall's stairwell. Unfortunately, Kellan has a connection to the victim, and so do several members of his family. Soon after, the college's athletic program receives mysterious donations, a nasty blog denounces his father and someone attempts to change students' grades. Someone is playing games on campus, but none of the facts add up. With the help of his eccentric and trouble-making nana, Kellan tries to stay out of the sheriff's way. But who is behind the murder? Praise for Academic Curveball: ★★★★★"Fantastic writing and witty dialogue... Awesome." - Literary Dust Review ★★★★★"An exciting cozy mystery." - Kathryn A. DeFranc, Amazon Review ★★★★★"Highly recommended." - Jessica Rachow, Amazon Review

Academic Curveball

It's Halloween, and excitement is brewing in Braxton. While others carve jack-o'-lanterns, go on haunted hayrides, and race through the spooky corn maze at the Fall Festival, Kellan is moving into a mysterious old house. When a ruthless ghost promises retribution, our fearless professor turns to the eccentric town historian and an eerie psychic to communicate with the apparition. Meanwhile, construction workers discover a fifty-year-old skeleton after breaking ground on the new Memorial Library wing. While Kellan and April dance around the chemistry sparking between them, a suspicious accident occurs at the Fall Festival. Soon, Kellan discovers the true history and dastardly connections of the Grey family. But can he capture the elusive killer - and placate the revenge-seeking ghost? Praise: ★★★★★ - "If you like cozies, you're sure to enjoy this charmer." ★★★★★ - "A real halloween treat!" ★★★★★ - "The perfect combination of suspense and thrills to the reader. The hilarity and heartwarming relationships of family, plus the drama of small town living makes for a fun read."

Death At The Fall Festival

Haunted House Ghost

A winter blizzard barrels toward Wharton County with a vengeance. Madam Zenya predicted the raging storm would change Kellan's life, but the famed seer never could've prepared him for all the collateral damage. After Nana D disappears, one of her patients turns up dead and a second body is discovered beneath the snowbanks, Kellan must face his worst fears. Between finding Nana D and solving the scandalous murder of another prominent Braxton citizen, Kellan and April's worlds explode with more turmoil than they can handle. Unfortunately, neither one of them knows what to do about the psychic's latest premonition. Can Kellan find Nana D - and who is the killer terrorizing the town?

Frozen Stiff Drink (Braxton Campus Mysteries Book 6)

Flower Power Trip

Cozy YA Mystery

Mistaken Identity Crisis

Didi Oviatt

Abigail has always struggled with the voices. From the relentless tyranny a woman faces on an antebellum plantation to the unknown prison camps in America during World War II, our heroine discovers the past in a way that changes her future. Moments from the past serve as guiding posts for the country's growth, and also mark the transitions for Abigail's own personal history. Her best friend, Margaret, partners with Abigail to discover the identity of the mysterious voices, while focusing on her passion and quest to become a United States senator. Through it all, a serial killer torments the country, romance blossoms between people they meet during the journey, and long-buried secrets come to light in devastating ways. As elements twist, numbers align and spiritual powers connect, no one will be the same again.

Weathering Old Souls

Books 5-8 in James J. Cudney's Braxton Campus Mysteries, now available in one volume. Set in a cozy, secluded Pennsylvania village full of quirky, sarcastic and nosy residents, this series will be a delight to anyone who loves a good mystery! Haunted House Ghost: It’s Halloween, and excitement is brewing in Braxton to carve jack-o’-lanterns, go on haunted hayrides, and race through the spooky corn maze at the Fall Festival. While Kellan and April dance around the chemistry sparking between them, a suspicious accident occurs at the Fall Festival. But can Kellan capture the elusive killer - and placate a revenge-seeking ghost? Frozen Stiff Drink: A winter blizzard barrels toward Wharton County with a vengeance. After Nana D disappears after visiting a patient, a trail of confusion is left behind. Between locating Nana D and solving the scandalous murder of another prominent Braxton citizen, Kellan and April’s worlds explode with more turmoil than they can handle. It seems like the suspicious deaths happening around town aren't going to end anytime soon. Legally Blind Luck: Someone has discovered a cursed talisman, and a rogue government agent will stop at nothing to retrieve the heirloom. Unfortunately, it has already changed hands and found its way on campus. Moments before Braxton’s controversial art exhibition opens, Kellan stumbles upon another murder victim, and it appears he might be next on the avenger’s list. Can Kellan protect the talisman's true heir and prevent the killer’s nefarious plan? Sleigh Bell Tower: After a hotel magnate is found dead during the campus holiday party, long-lost family members seem to be anxious to keep their secrets, complicating Sheriff Montague's ability to determine the murderer’s true motive. Even Kellan is forced to cast doubt on his friends and colleagues. But is it possible that one of them committed the ultimate crime?

Braxton Campus Mysteries Collection - Books 5-8

A winter blizzard barrels toward Wharton County with a vengeance. Madam Zenya predicted the raging storm would change Kellan’s life, but the famed seer never could’ve prepared him for all the collateral damage. After Nana D disappears, one of her patients turns up dead and a second body is discovered beneath the snowbanks, Kellan must face his worst fears. Between finding Nana D and solving the scandalous murder of another prominent Braxton citizen, Kellan and April’s worlds explode with more turmoil than they can handle. Unfortunately, neither one of them knows what to do about the psychic's latest premonition. Can Kellan find Nana D - and who is the killer terrorizing the town?

Frozen Stiff Drink

Όταν γίνεται διαθέσιμο ένα επιπλέον εισιτήριο για να παρακολουθήσει την πρόβα του Βασιλιά Ληρ, ο Κέλαν έρχεται μαζί με τη Γιαγιά Ντι και τα φιλαράκια της. Αλλά όταν μία από αυτές πεθαίνει από προφανή καρδιακή προσβολή στη μέση της δεύτερης πράξης, η Γιαγιά Ντι ζητά από τον Κέλαν να το ερευνήσει. Με τα μέλη της οικογένειας να έχουν χρέη και τις μυστικές συναντήσεις, ο Κέλαν μαθαίνει ότι οι Πάντινγκτον μπορεί να μην είναι τόσο καθαροί όσο νομίζουν όλοι. Μπορεί ο Κέλαν να βρει τον δολοφόνο της Γκουέντολιν ή θα παγιδευτεί από το δικό του τρακ;

Ραγισμένη Καρδιακή Προσβολή

Εκπληκτικά νέα μέλη της οικογένειας. Ένα κρυμμένο φυλαχτό. Θανατηφόρες κατάρες. Φόνος. Μήνες μετά την τραγική απώλεια ενός αγαπημένου προσώπου, ο Κέλαν μαθαίνει ότι ο θάνατος του συγγενή του δεν ήταν ατύχημα. Κάποιος ανακάλυψε ένα καταραμένο φυλαχτό και ένας απατεώνας κυβερνητικός πράκτορας δεν θα σταματήσει μπροστά σε τίποτα για να ανακτήσει το κειμήλιο. Δυστυχώς, έχει ήδη αλλάξει χέρια και έχει βρεθεί στην πανεπιστημιούπολη. Λίγες στιγμές πριν ανοίξει η αμφιλεγόμενη έκθεση τέχνης του Μπράξτον, ο Κέλαν πέφτει πάνω σε άλλο ένα θύμα δολοφονίας και φαίνεται ότι μπορεί να είναι ο επόμενος στη λίστα του εκδικητή. Μπορεί ο Κέλαν να προστατεύσει τον πραγματικό κληρονόμο του φυλαχτού και να αποτρέψει το μοχθηρό σχέδιο του δολοφόνου; Δεδομένου ότι όλοι οι ύποπτοι έχουν δεσμούς με επιφανείς πολίτες του Μπράξτον, δεν είναι σίγουρος ποιον να εμπιστευτεί. Μαζί, ο Κέλαν και η σερίφης Έιπριλ είναι αποφασισμένοι να λύσουν το μυστήριο - με νόμιμα μέσα ή με τυφλή τύχη.

Νομικά Τυφλή Τύχη

Ποιος σκότωσε τον παράξενο άνδρα που έμενε στο πανδοχείο Ρορκ και Κόρες; Σε έναν χορό μεταμφιέσεων για τη συγκέντρωση χρημάτων για την ανακαίνιση της βιβλιοθήκης Μεμόριαλ, ο Κέλαν βρίσκει ένα πτώμα ντυμένο με στολή του Δρ. Κακού. Λίγο αργότερα, ένας διώκτης βάζει στο στόχαστρο την πρόεδρο του σχολείου Ούρσουλα. Με μια ειδική έκθεση λουλουδιών στην πόλη και την άφιξη παράξενων επιστολών, ο Κέλαν δεν μπορεί να αποφασίσει ποιο μυστήριο στη ζωή του πρέπει να έχει προτεραιότητα. Κάθε στοιχείο φαίνεται να οδηγεί στους Στόνταρντ: μια νέα οικογένεια που μετακόμισε πρόσφατα.

Το Ταξίδι της Λουλουδένιας Πάουερ

Μια χειμωνιάτικη χιονοθύελλα κατευθύνεται προς την κομητεία Γουάρτον με σφοδρότητα. Η Μαντάμ Ζένια προέβλεψε ότι η μανιασμένη καταιγίδα θα άλλαζε τη ζωή του Κέλαν, αλλά η διάσημη μάντισσα δεν θα μπορούσε ποτέ να τον προετοιμάσει για όλες τις παράπλευρες απώλειες. Αφού η Γιαγιά Ντι εξαφανίζεται, ένας από τους ασθενείς της εμφανίζεται νεκρός και ένα δεύτερο πτώμα ανακαλύπτεται κάτω από τους μικρούς λόφους χιονιούς, ο Κέλαν πρέπει να αντιμετωπίσει τους χειρότερους φόβους του. Ανάμεσα στην εύρεση της Γιαγιάς Ντι και την εξιχνίαση της σκανδαλώδους δολοφονίας ενός άλλου επιφανούς πολίτη του Μπράξτον, οι κόσμοι του Κέλαν και της Έιπριλ εκρήγνυνται με περισσότερη αναταραχή απ' όση μπορούν να διαχειριστούν. Δυστυχώς, κανένας από τους δύο δεν ξέρει τι να κάνει με το τελευταίο προμήνυμα του μέντιουμ. Μπορεί ο Κέλαν να βρει τη Γιαγιά Ντι - και ποιος είναι ο δολοφόνος που τρομοκρατεί την πόλη;

Κατεψυγμένο Σκληρό Ποτό

A blackmail letter arrives at an inopportune moment, and the recipient's name is blurred out. Who is the ruthless missive meant for? In the powerful sequel to Watching Glass Shatter, Olivia is the first to read the nasty threat. When the mysterious letter falls into the wrong hands, her sons try to figure out who's seeking revenge on them. Across the span of eight hours, members of the Glass family contemplate whether to confess their hidden secrets, or find a way to bury them forever. Some didn't learn an important lesson last time, and as each hour ticks by, the family has to come to terms with what happened in the previous months. Their lives are about to shatter into pieces once again, and this time the stakes are even higher. This is the large print edition of Hiding Cracked Glass, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

Hiding Cracked Glass: Large Print Hardcover Edition

Όταν ο Κέλαν Εϊργουικ επιστρέφει στο σπίτι του για τη συνταξιοδότηση του πατέρα του, βρίσκει ένα πτώμα στο κλιμακοστάσιο του Ντάιαμοντ Χολ. Δυστυχώς, ο Κέλαν έχει σχέση με το θύμα, όπως και αρκετά μέλη της οικογένειάς του. Λίγο αργότερα, το αθλητικό πρόγραμμα του κολεγίου λαμβάνει μυστηριώδεις δωρεές, ένα κακόβουλο μπλογκ καταγγέλλει τον πατέρα του και κάποιος προσπαθεί να αλλάξει τους βαθμούς των φοιτητών. Κάτι δεν πάει καλά στην πανεπιστημιούπολη, αλλά κανένα από τα γεγονότα δεν ταιριάζει. Με τη βοήθεια της εκκεντρικής γιαγιάς του, ο Κέλαν προσπαθεί να μείνει μακριά από τον σερίφη και να λύσει το μυστήριο. Μπορούν όμως να βρουν τον δολοφόνο πριν ξαναχτυπήσει;

Ακαδημαϊκή Στροφή

Phillipa Nefri Clark

Barbara Venkataraman

A collection of three cozy mystery series starters by James J. Cudney, Phillipa Nefri Clark and Barbara Venkataraman, now in one volume! Academic Curveball (Braxton Campus Mysteries Book 1): When Kellan Ayrwick returns home for his father’s retirement from Braxton College, he finds a dead body in Diamond Hall’s stairwell. Unfortunately, Kellan has a connection to the victim, and so do several members of his family. Could one of them be guilty of murder? With the help of his eccentric and trouble-making nana, Kellan tries to stay out of the sheriff’s way. In the debut novel in the Braxton Campus Mysteries Series, you'll discover a cozy, secluded Pennsylvania village full of quirky, sarcastic and nosy residents. Deadly Start (Charlotte Dean Mysteries Book 1): Charlotte loves her new job at Rosie's bookshop in the small town of Kingfisher Falls. Even the snobby book club ladies can't dampen her spirits. But when a strange series of crimes casts suspicion on all the wrong people - including Charlotte - she can't stand back and watch. Charlotte begins her own investigation, and Rosie is more than happy to help. With the community divided and criminals on the loose, the annual Christmas Eve street party is about to change lives forever, and Charlotte is the only one who can prevent a disaster. So much for keeping her head down. Death By Didgeridoo (Jamie Quinn Cozy Mysteries Book 1): Attorney Jamie Quinn is on a six-month hiatus from practicing law to deal with her beloved mother's death. She shares most of her days with her late mother's cranky cat. But soon, Jamie is forced into action by a frantic call from her Aunt Peg, whose autistic son Adam is in police custody and suspected of murdering his music teacher, a once-famous rock star named Spike. The problem is, Spike seems to have had more enemies than he had friends, and Adam had confessed to the murder already. Can Jamie piece together the evidence and bring the murderer to justice before it's too late?

A Cozy Mystery Series Starter Collection

Partners In Crime

All eight Braxton Campus Mysteries by James J. Cudney, now available in one volume. Set in a cozy, secluded Pennsylvania village full of quirky, sarcastic and nosy residents, this series will be a delight to anyone who loves a good mystery! Academic Curveball: When Kellan Ayrwick returns home for his father’s retirement, he finds a dead body in Diamond Hall’s stairwell. Unfortunately, Kellan has a connection to the victim, and so do several members of his family. But could one of them be guilty of murder? Broken Heart Attack: When one of Nana D's buddies dies of an apparent heart attack during the dress rehearsal of King Lear, Nana D's suspicions rise and she asks Kellan to investigate the death. But can Kellan find the killer, or will he get caught up his own stage fright? Flower Power Trip: At a masquerade ball to raise money for renovations to Memorial Library, Kellan finds a dead body dressed in a Dr. Evil costume. Between the murder, a special flower exhibit and strange postcards arriving each week, Kellan can’t decide which mystery in his life should take priority. Did one of Maggie’s sisters kill the guest, who’d been staying at the Roarke and Daughters Inn, or does the victim have a closer connection to someone else at Braxton College? Mistaken Identity Crisis: A clever thief with a sinister calling card has invaded Braxton campus. When a missing ruby, and a body, are discovered at the campus, Kellan must investigate the killer's motive to protect his brother. And as the summer heat begins to settle in Wharton County, a couple more surprises are also in store. Haunted House Ghost: It’s Halloween, and excitement is brewing in Braxton to carve jack-o’-lanterns, go on haunted hayrides, and race through the spooky corn maze at the Fall Festival. While Kellan and April dance around the chemistry sparking between them, a suspicious accident occurs at the Fall Festival. But can Kellan capture the elusive killer - and placate a revenge-seeking ghost? Frozen Stiff Drink: A winter blizzard barrels toward Wharton County with a vengeance. After Nana D disappears after visiting a patient, a trail of confusion is left behind. Between locating Nana D and solving the scandalous murder of another prominent Braxton citizen, Kellan and April’s worlds explode with more turmoil than they can handle. It seems like the suspicious deaths happening around town aren't going to end anytime soon. Legally Blind Luck: Someone has discovered a cursed talisman, and a rogue government agent will stop at nothing to retrieve the heirloom. Unfortunately, it has already changed hands and found its way on campus. Moments before Braxton’s controversial art exhibition opens, Kellan stumbles upon another murder victim, and it appears he might be next on the avenger’s list. Can Kellan protect the talisman's true heir and prevent the killer’s nefarious plan? Sleigh Bell Tower: After a hotel magnate is found dead during the campus holiday party, long-lost family members seem to be anxious to keep their secrets, complicating Sheriff Montague's ability to determine the murderer’s true motive. Even Kellan is forced to cast doubt on his friends and colleagues. But is it possible that one of them committed the ultimate crime?

A Small Town Cozy Mystery Series

Braxton Campus Mysteries Collection

When Bell Towers decides to build their newest boutique hotel in Wharton County, Braxton establishes a hospitality program as part of their university expansion. Despite the Ingram and Lynch family ties to prominent citizens, a dispute over the proposed landsite pits citizens against each other. One takes matters into their own hands and slays the hotel magnate during the campus holiday party. As the list of suspects increases, long-lost family members are anxious to keep their secrets from being revealed, complicating Sheriff Montague's ability to determine the murderer's true motive. Even Kellan is forced to cast doubt on his friends and colleagues when it becomes obvious someone he knows committed the ultimate crime. April and Kellan are also celebrating their first Christmas and Hanukkah together, exchanging gifts based on the classic Twelve Days of Christmas song. While they trim the tree, light the menorah, and experience all the traditional holiday festivities with the kids, Nana D delivers her sarcastic brand of humor and endlessly tortures the town. Among Eleanor's surprise news, Augie's new girlfriend, and Myriam's hilarious demands, Kellan's dealing with unexpected holiday drama. The poor guy simply wants to spend the merry season with his family before he's forced to trek to Scotland to fulfill his promise to the late Constance Garibaldi. What kind of quest has the psychic sent him on now? This is the large print edition of Sleigh Bell Tower, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

Sleigh Bell Tower: Murder at the Campus Holiday Gala

Surprising new family members. A hidden talisman. Deadly curses. Murder. Months after tragically losing a loved one, Kellan learns his relative's death wasn't an accident. Someone has discovered a cursed talisman, and a rogue government agent will stop at nothing to retrieve the heirloom. Unfortunately, it has already changed hands and found its way on campus. Moments before Braxton's controversial art exhibition opens, Kellan stumbles upon another murder victim, and it appears he might be next on the avenger's list. Can Kellan protect the talisman's true heir and prevent the killer's nefarious plan? Given all the suspects have ties to prominent Braxton citizens, he's uncertain whom to trust. Together, Kellan and Sheriff April are determined to solve the mystery - via legal means or blind luck.

Legally Blind Luck

Quem matou o estranho homem hospedado na Pousada Roarke and Daughters Inn? Em um baile à fantasia para angariar fundos para a reforma da Biblioteca Memorial, Kellan encontra um corpo vestido com uma fantasia do Dr. Evil. Logo após isso, um stalker escolhe como seu alvo a presidente da faculdade, Ursula. Com uma exposição de flores especial na cidade e a chegada de cartas estranhas, Kellan não consegue decidir qual mistério em sua vida ele deve dar prioridade. Cada pista parece levar ao Stoddards: uma nova família que recentemente se mudou para a cidade. O que Kellan não sabe é que o maior mistério ainda está para ser descoberto. Edição impressa grande

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