Ditching her fiancé at the altar, Alice Hartford bolts to her childhood hometown to reconnect with the last, happy remnant of her past: her mom's old bookstore.
But the bookstore is falling apart. And when a handyman working there falls to his death, the local chief of police insists it's an accident. Alice knows better and must put her detective skills to the test — before a determined developer destroys her last chance at a new beginning.
So begins the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Series, twisty, feel-good cozy mysteries that celebrate books, friendship, and the courage to start anew.
But the bookstore is falling apart. And when a handyman working there falls to his death, the local chief of police insists it's an accident. Alice knows better and must put her detective skills to the test — before a determined developer destroys her last chance at a new beginning.
Join Alice in book 1 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Series for a twisty, feel-good cozy mystery that celebrates books, friendship, and the courage to start anew.
A true crime podcaster claims to know who did it. But what about the victim's estranged brother? And is there really a "wild man" living in the depths of the woods? Alice is determined to solve the mystery on her own. But this time, her self-reliance might prove her biggest weakness — and the killer's biggest advantage.
Join bookstore-owner Alice and her friends in book 2 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Series to see if she can unravel another bookish cozy mystery while learning to embrace her friendships and community.
Now Alice must summon all her detective know-how to catch the ghostly killer. But can she do it before more blood is spilled?
Join bookstore-owner Alice and her friends in book 3 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Series for a cozy mystery that celebrates books, friends, and the fun side of Halloween.
But that's not all: What's the former owner of Blithedale Books doing back in town? And who's the secret Santa gifting books to people in town? These mysteries turn out to be more tangled than a string of Christmas tree lights.
Join bookstore-owner Alice and her friends in book 4 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery series for a holiday cozy mystery that celebrates books, friendship, and the joys of Christmas.
Why would the killer brazenly commit murder in a room full of people? Who’s sending poison-pen postcards? And what role did Alice’s mom play in the decades-old scandal that sent the local minister and his family packing?
Alice must dig deep to catch the killer. And face the horrifying possibility that her mom may be to blame for Blithedale’s greatest injustice.
Welcome back to Blithedale! Join Alice and her friends in book 5 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery series for a tangled mystery—and an ode to small-town friendships.
What readers say about this cozy mystery series:
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★★★★★ “Super cute and cozy book. Easy to read but also had good twists.”
★★★★★ “I had so much fun. It got me out of my big reading slump.”
Why would someone want to poison one of Candy's hairstylists? And is the murder related to the new development project that the local conservation society wants to kill?
Alice longs to curl up with a good book, but she's got a killer to catch. And with the victim's boyfriend turning detective – and judge and jury – the situation soon gets hairy.
Join Alice and her friends in book 6 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery series for a twisty mystery – and an ode to small-town friendships.