The Mystery Blog

Murder, She Taught: Games, Characters, and Costumes in the Classroom with Shelly Jones on Release Day!

Murder, She Taught: Games, Characters, and Costumes in the Classroom with Shelly Jones on Release Day!

When I’m not writing murder mysteries, I’m teaching (or grading…) mostly first generation college students. To keep my classes engaged and interactive, I incorporate a lot of different games into my lessons. Anything from Jenga to Clue to some more obscure games like...

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Cozy Up with a Good Mystery — It’s Mystery Month at Tule!

Cozy Up with a Good Mystery — It’s Mystery Month at Tule!

There’s a crispness in the air, pumpkins on porches, and just the slightest chill that says: it’s time to curl up with a good book. And what better companion than a cozy mystery full of clever clues, charming towns, and sleuths who always follow their instincts? This...

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5 Signs You Might Secretly Be a Phoebe Halliwell Witch (and Just Forgot)

5 Signs You Might Secretly Be a Phoebe Halliwell Witch (and Just Forgot)

A Halloween checklist for the magically suspicious Waking up with no memory is rough. Waking up with no memory, a talking cat and psychic visions of murder? Your next thought might: Maybe I’m a witch!  That’s ✨classic✨ Halloween chaos and exactly what happens to...

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