Mavis and Hornwhistle Mysteries
Winter Wonderdach
Mavis and Hornwhistle Cozy Mysteries
Lizzy is an author on the run. Hiding from sudden fame, a failed relationship, and fake friends, she moves to the unlikeliest spot she can imagine. Harperstown, South Dakota, population 768.
Her quest: anonymity. No friends, no social obligations, and no notoriety.
Christmas is fast approaching and three days in, Lizzy is being interviewed by the police.
Within a week, she has a ghost, a new dog, three visitors, and a party invitation.
A whirlwind of activity turns Lizzy’s life upside down and places her in the middle of a murder investigation. All she wants is for life to go back to normal. Or does she?
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Gallant Guard-dach
Mavis and Hornwhistle Cozy Mysteries
When author Elizabeth “Lizzy” Hornwhistle chooses a simple life in South Dakota, away from sudden fame and the paparazzi, she faces a long and frigid winter but none of the peace and quiet she’d imagined.
The citizens of her new home, Harperstown, don’t let the weather get in their way, and soon Lizzy is busy with an obnoxious next-door neighbor, a mystery maze to plan, two pet houseguests—and a poisoner on the loose.
Luckily, Lizzy’s miniature guard dach Mavis and her best friend Holly have her back as she tries to unravel clues to the killer’s identity before they can strike again.
Camping Canine
Mavis and Hornwhistle Cozy Mysteries
“How could anything bad happen in such a beautiful place?”
Chasing warm weather on their way to Los Angeles, Lizzy and Holly stop in the small town of Serenity, Texas.
Leisurely days spent hiking and playing in the pool are just what they need after an arsonist burns Holly’s animal clinic to the ground. And Lizzy’s invitation to speak at a major writer’s convention is what she needs to conquer the fear that sent her into hiding.
What begins as a series of warm, domestic moments—shared campfire breakfasts, heartfelt conversations, and quirky escapades—gradually turns into a dangerous labyrinth of blackmail, betrayal, and murder.
Through it all, Lizzy’s spunky miniature dachshund, Mavis unearths clues and sniffs out danger in the most unpredictable ways.
The constantly shifting boundary between everyday life and illegal activity forces them to confront not only external threats but also inner turmoil. Loyalty, resilience, and determination are put to the test as they struggle to maintain a semblance of normalcy in a fractured community.
Party Pooper
Mavis and Hornwhistle Cozy Mysteries
Resentment bubbles to the surface when the author of an upcoming tell-all book attends a celebrity party.
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Hornwhistle just wants to relax and enjoy her visit with her friend and attorney, Kirk. But Kirk plans a party. And Mavis, as usual, finds the body.
Champagne flows and glasses clink. Piano music and lively voices swirl through the mansion. Lizzy feels like a party pooper. She doesn’t like noise or crowds and just wants to escape.
There’s no escape for the gliterati, however. Stranded in Kirk’s luxury home in the high desert, Lizzy must discover the killer’s identity before he or she strikes again.
Mavis, Lizzy’s quirky miniature dachshund, leads the way, as she sniffs out clues and leaves strategic little ‘accidents’ where they’re least expected.
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