Mystery
The Last Ride in the Bumblebee Jacket, by Spencer Kope
The Last Ride in the Bumblebee Jacket, by Spencer Kope When Darius Alexander buys a run-down old Plymouth convertible to restore in his uncle’s body shop, he discovers a pristine inscription in the trunk that presents a compelling mystery. With the help of his lifelong friend, Spider, Darius reaches out to Dr. Jenny Morgan from…
Read MoreSuspension of the Rules, by Don Stuart
Suspension of the Rules, by Don Stuart Politically active Yakima Valley dairy farmer, Fortis Henry, is found floating face down in his brand-new livestock waste lagoon. All six of the visitors present at the Henry Dairy on the day of the man’s death had intensely disliked him. All of them had powerful motives to see…
Read MoreGrave Disturbance, by Martha Crites
Grave Disturbance, by Martha Crites It is the rainiest year in memory when a homeless man, and a filmmaker are found murdered on the banks of the Snoqualmie River. Mental Health Evaluator, Grace Vaccaro, determines when a person is a danger to self or others and needs hospitalization. She just assessed the first man and…
Read MoreLeap of Faith, by Rachel Bukey
Leap of Faith, by Rachel Bukey When Seattle Times reporter Ann Dexter investigates the suspicious death of a wealthy widow, she is determined to expose the woman’s relationship with a psychic medium who stands to inherit everything. Ultimately Ann’s search for the truth reveals the killer while challenging her core beliefs about love, life and…
Read MoreNotes from Hell, by Rachel Bukey
Notes from Hell, by Rachel Bukey Seattle Times Reporter Ann Dexter’s interview with Franco Albanese, internationally renowned superstar, begins like most interviews but turns into something much more. While Ann leads Franco on a tour of Seattle, she becomes charmed by him even as she scoffs at his notorious reputation. Don Giovanni in art, Don…
Read MoreDeath Trap, by Sue Henry
Death Trap, by Sue Henry Recovering from knee surgery that will cause her to miss the upcoming dogsled racing season, champion “musher” Jessie Arnold feels empty and bored—so she grabs an opportunity to fill her days manning the Iditarod booth at the Alaska State Fair. But murder becomes an attraction here as well—an especially brutal…
Read MoreBeneath the Ashes, by Sue Henry
Beneath the Ashes, by Sue Henry In the lingering chill of the early Alaskan spring, famed “musher” Jessie Arnold confronts the charred remains of a favorite local pub, destroyed by a suspicious blaze that claimed an innocent, unsuspecting life. This lull between racing seasons is meant to be a time of grueling training and conditioning…
Read MoreAll Along the Watchtower, by Curt Colbert
All Along the Watchtower, by Curt Colbert The Vietnam war is long over. Or so Seattle PI Matt Rossiter thought. Thirty years later, it’s back with a vengeance, slapping him in the face at every turn. Somebody is killing the members of his old platoon and Matt is increasingly reminded of his own actions during…
Read MoreDeadfall, by Sue Henry
Deadfall, by Sue Henry Iditarod musher Jessie Arnold is being stalked and terrorized by an anonymous enemy. First, one of her sled dogs is badly injured in a steel trap and an ominous note leaves no doubt that the trap was set with malicious intent. Threatening phone calls and unsigned messages follow—pressing Alaska State Trooper…
Read MoreMurder on the Yukon Quest, by Sue Henry
Murder on the Yukon Quest, by Sue Henry Jessie and her team of dogs are competing in the toughest dog sled race in the world—the Yukon Quest. Alone in the vast white wilderness, she’s suddenly facing a danger worse than anything Nature has to offer. A young novice racer she met at the start of…
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