A Purr-fect Relic Cozy Mystery series
What’s in the Purr-fect Relic Cozy Mystery series?
- an immortal, talking cat who was once Cleopatra’s pet
- a millennial bookworm and jilted bride-to-be who needs a fresh start
- a long-lost grandfather who holds the secret to a century-old family mystery
- dangerous Egyptian artifacts wreaking havoc (and possibly murder) on an unsuspecting public
- an attractive but exasperating detective
- a Southern California town known for antique shops and its old-fashioned charm
- a neighborhood full of quirky characters
- a murder investigation with satisfying, page-turning twists
Paws, Claws & Curses
A Purr-fect Relic Cozy Mystery Book 1
What are cursed artifacts, a talking cat, and a dead body doing in the sweet little town of Citrus Grove? That’s what spirited shopkeeperRebecca Cuthbert wants to find out, and she had better do it fast because she’s the prime suspect in the murder of the town’s shadiest antiquities dealer.
It’s a troubling start to her reunion with her long-lost grandfather and a far cry from the Southern California vacation she was expecting. So far, nothing in Citrus Grove is quite what it seems. Not her grandfather, who suspiciously disappears at the strangest times, not his curious antique shop, which has more secrets than customers, and certainly not the oddball neighbors, with their hidden motives and questionable connections.
As Rebecca races against time with her new feline friend to uncover the truth behind a mysterious murder, she finds herself tangled in a web of danger and deceit as captivating as Queen Cleopatra herself. With help from unexpected allies and an often-exasperating, yet undeniably handsome detective, Rebecca must outwit the cunning killer before she becomes the next victim.
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A Purr-fect Relic Novella 1.5
First dates have never been Rebecca Cuthbert’s forte, but when she stumbles upon a dead body during her romantic dinner with Detective Nick Devon at Citrus Grove’s hot new supper club, their special evening becomes a captivating murder mystery.
Things take an even curiouser turn when Aneksi, Rebecca’s immortal talking cat, sniffs out a connection between the social-influencer victim and an Egyptian artifact called the Osiris Spyglass. As Rebecca and Aneksi embark on a quest to retrieve the her family’s heirloom, they uncover a labyrinth of intrigue and danger.
While Detective Nick questions the restaurant’s staff—including an irritable celebrity chef, a jilted lover, and a fame-seeking colleague—Rebecca cooks up her own clandestine investigation. Determined to crack the case and safeguard her newfound home from an ancient curse, she navigates the perilous situation with her trademark with and boundless determination.
Will it be enough to unmask the killer and reclaim the lost treasure before she becomes the murderer’s second course?
Tuck into this delicious cozy mystery filled with quirky characters, clever clues, and the purr-fect blend of suspense and charm.
Hisses, Hexes & Homicide
A Purr-fect Relic Cozy Mystery Book 2
Join Rebecca and Aneksi in this engaging and humorous cozy mystery as they unravel a tale of murder, mystery, and mayhem while discovering more secrets in Citrus Grove.
Rebecca Cuthbert, no stranger to false accusations, rushes to defend her baker best friend when she’s accused of murdering Citrus Grove’s Elvis-loving mayor with a deadly petit four.
But Rebecca recognizes the real clue: this death is the work of the Emerald Scarab, one of the cursed artifacts she vowed to track down after it was stolen from her grandfather’s quirky antique shop.
Now she must navigate a peculiar maze of clues and enchantments, aided by her grandfather’s wise counsel and the scattered recollections of an immortal talking cat, Aneksi, who once encountered the scandalous scarab in Cleopatra’s court. With each revelation, her search becomes a frantic race to find the killer and the amulet before they can hurt anyone else.
But her meddling puts her in the killer’s path, and Rebecca must rely on her fledgling investigative skills to save her friend from jail and herself from becoming the sleepy Southern California town’s latest murder victim.
Furballs & Felonies
A Purr-fect Relic Cozy Mystery Book 3
What’s worse than a murder victim on your doorstep?
For Rebecca Cuthbert, it’s finding a cursed Egyptian charm tucked into the dead woman’s pocket. The ominous discovery propels the fearless shopkeeper and her immortal, chatty cat on a perilous hunt for the killer and another piece of the missing magical collection.
Unfortunately, Citrus Grove’s annual summer festival is tying up police department resources—including Rebecca’s new beau, Detective Nick Devon—which leaves Rebecca, her grandfather’s wisdom, and Aneksi’s mystical powers to crack the case.
As her investigation delves into the amulet’s eerie peculiarities and the deceased’s shocking connections with a menacing foe, as well as an unwelcome old flame from Rebecca’s past, Rebecca doesn’t know who to trust. Can she rely on her newfound friends in her adopted hometown, or will deadly revelations turn her into the killer’s next target?
Prepare to journey through unexpected twists, ancient mysteries, and a dash of romance in this cozy mystery that will keep you guessing till the very end!
Crime and Cat-astrophes
A Purr-fect Relic Cozy Mystery Book 4
Did the professor get what he deserved, or is murder on the prowl in small-town California?
As a late-summer heat wave scorches the sleepy town of Citrus Grove, the suspicious death of a notoriously unpopular professor puts Rebecca and her talking cat, Aneksi, hot on the trail of another cursed artifact and a killer.
Police Detective Nick Devon, her dashing new flame, is following the rulebook in his investigation, but the Cuthbert Exotic Antiques manager is trusting her instincts as she follows the clues. With her grandfather distracted by an unexpected visitor—who may not be what he seems—and Aneksi rekindling a bond with a long-lost sibling, Rebecca knows she’s on her own to search for the ancient scepter that may hold the key to the dead professor’s medical miracle…and the reason behind his demise.
In this twisty tale of hidden motives, intensifying danger, and a dash of magic, Rebecca must rely on her wits—and, hopefully, Aneksi’s sharp claws—to solve the case before she becomes the cunning murderer’s next victim.