Pine Grove Mysteries

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The Missing Mayor (Book 1)

Peter Myers has just returned home to Pine Grove. He’s barely had a chance to settle in when he finds a lady’s bracelet on the edge of his property and decides to investigate. With the help of his new canine friend, Peter unravels a plot the likes of which he hadn’t seen coming.

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Dead Man Dalton (Book 2)

When old man Dalton turns up dead, Pine Grove’s finest seem to think that Peter is responsible. The last time anyone saw Dalton was after Peter nearly ran him over with his car. Now it’s up to Peter, and Sam, to unravel this mess before he winds up behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit.

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The Feline Caper (Book 3)

 Verna Timms is in trouble. A lover of cats, she might have a rather generous amount of felines roaming her property. But they’re well-taken care of and she’s never had a problem with the neighbors about them before. Now, suddenly, her cats are disappearing and she’s desperate for help.

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The Deadly Chili (Book 4)

Peter discovers his dad’s old chili recipe in time for the great chili cookoff. He doesn’t expect to compete against his old pal Marconi, who seems to have adapted to life in the country very quickly. Too quickly. When one of the other contestants for the chili cookoff is murdered, Peter is left wondering just how far the mafia don would go to win. Or is someone else out for the grand prize

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Best Man Down (Book 5)

 When the best man is nearly drowned in the lake the morning of the wedding, it looks like the whole weekend is destined for disaster unless Peter can unravel the case quickly. The problem? It seems someone is ready to kill to keep a certain secret, and the best man doesn’t have any idea just what that secret is.

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Brush with Death (Book 6)

Seeking a quiet hobby, Peter takes up painting at a local art class, only to find himself entangled in another mystery when an artist dies under suspicious circumstances. As he delves into the life of the deceased, he discovers a world of hidden rivalries, secret pasts, and one missing masterpiece. Peter soon realizes that everyone in the class has something to hide—and that the killer may be closer than he expected.

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Frozen with Fear (Book 7)

In the icy grip of February, Pine Grove hosts its annual Winter Carnival, complete with ice sculptures, skating, and a snow maze. But festivities are cut short when a local ice sculptor is found frozen within one of his own creations. As Peter investigates, he discovers that the artist had ties to an environmental protest group—and a few enemies in town. Navigating slippery clues and frosty locals, Peter must piece together a chilling mystery before the killer strikes again.

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Luck Runs Out (Book 8)

March brings St. Patrick’s Day festivities to Pine Grove, where the town’s popular Irish pub, O’Hara’s, is bustling with preparations. The celebration takes a dark turn when the pub’s owner, Connor O’Hara, is found dead after the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Initial signs point to an accidental fall, but Peter uncovers clues suggesting foul play—possibly connected to a family inheritance and old grudges. With town rumors running wild, Peter must unravel a web of lies to find out who’s hiding a dark secret behind their lucky charms.
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Pretty Deadly Blooms (Book 9)

As April showers bring new blooms to Pine Grove, the town’s annual Garden Club competition is underway, with residents vying for the top spot. Tensions flare when an exotic plant display turns deadly, and a well-respected gardener is found poisoned by her own flowers. Peter’s investigation reveals that the victim was involved in a controversial land dispute with another club member, and there’s no shortage of suspects among the club’s elite. As Peter digs deeper, he uncovers a series of betrayals that put him on a thorny path to justice.

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May Day Murder (Book 10)

As Pine Grove welcomes May with a traditional May Day festival, the joyful atmosphere is shattered when the event’s beloved organizer, Eleanor Hadley, is found dead under the festival’s maypole. Known for her strict management style, Eleanor had made quite a few enemies over the years. Peter suspects that her death is connected to her efforts to revive an old local legend involving a hidden treasure. Racing against time, Peter follows clues left in Eleanor’s cryptic notes and unearths secrets buried deep within the town’s past.

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Pine Grove Mysteries: Volume 1

Includes Books 1-5
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Pine Grove Mysteries: Volume 2

Includes Books 6-10
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