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Crime and Cat-astrophes
Releasing February 12th, 2025
Did the professor get what he deserved, or is murder on the prowl in small-town California?

Death by Deception
Releasing February 17th, 2025
Join the Shepherd sisters in solving a mystery…before it’s too late! This artful cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Krista Davis and Joanne Fluke.

Fudge and Felonies
Releasing March 10th, 2025
She just wants to share her delicious sweets. But a sticky surprise has this amateur detective dusting off her snooping skills.

A Wiener Dog Wedding

Old Habits Die Hard
COMING SOON

Murder on Display
Releasing April 16th, 2025
Art in the park leads to murder in the dark, creating another crime for the Shepherd sisters to solve.

Rolling Up Revenge
Releasing April 30th, 2025
Revenge is red.
Berries are blue.
When murder comes to the festival,
Will it be one victim or two?

Dead in the Ditch
Releasing May 5th, 2025
Wild animal removal specialist Elmo Simpson needs to act fast before the good people of Paradise Springs decide to remove him!

A Wedding and A Murder

Vanilla and Vendettas
Releasing May 19th, 2025
Stolen sparkling bling. A shocking murder. Will her single-minded sleuthing free her from a sour situation?

Blackmail and Kitty Tails
Releasing May 21st, 2025
A gala, a cursed dagger, and a killer on the loose—Rebecca and her talking cat, face their most dangerous mystery yet.

Still Life and Death
Releasing June 16th, 2025
A murder at the flower shop. An uncle suspected by the cops. The sisters are on the case to make sure no one is framed.

Bonbons & Burglars

Dropped Like a Bad Habit

A Brush with Murder
Releasing August 20th, 2025
Can Savanna Shepherd and her sisters unravel a deadly web of art and betrayal before the final brushstroke paints their doom?

Player Elimination

Whiskers and Ciphers
Releasing September 10th, 2025
Solving this puzzle may come at a deadly cost. Can she crack the case before the murderer strikes again?

The Witch Wears Prada

Candy Canes and Crimes
Releasing October 20th, 2025


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