Wilma Wade Mysteries

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Murder on the Island (Book 1)

When Miss Wilma Wade is invited to spend Christmas with her cousin, Martha Bowen, on Acadia Island on the coast of Maine, the little lady is elated at the prospect of seeing her family during the holiday season. However, on the second day of her stay, she goes for a stroll on the promontory, where she finds Martha's husband dead at the bottom of a cliff.

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Murder in the Snow (Book 2)

A blizzard covers the driveway and the front of her house, sending Wilma into a snow-shoveling frenzy as soon as she wakes up. Halfway through clearing the drive, her shovel hits a frozen corpse buried under the snow. Wilma calls the police and is shocked at how excited she is at the prospect of another mystery to unravel..

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Murder at the Inn (Book 3)

Miss Wilma Wade has brunch at the Inn with the quilting club every year on New Year's day. That’s when they have their annual cookie exchange, access the year’s work, and plan for the year ahead. When a guest is found dead in his room, Wilma and her friends are all aflutter. Who’s the stranger, and why is he dead?

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Murder on the Block (Book 4)

When Wilma Wade catches her handyman stealing from some of her neighbors, she approaches the young man’s mother with this problem. When questioned, the young man claims he was ‘given’ a jewelry box from the lady across the street from Miss Wade. The story unravels quickly as petty thievery turns into grand larceny and murder.

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Murder in the Woods (Book 5)

When Wilma Wade stumbles upon a dead llama in the serene woods of Barwick on a few days before Christmas, the town's festive spirit is jolted by mystery. Wilma joins forces with Detective Fellow to unravel a web of secrets. "Murder in the Woods" weaves a cozy tapestry of small-town charm and intrigue, where holiday warmth and dark secrets collide. Join Wilma as she unwraps the truth in this captivating yuletide tale of community, courage, and Christmas mysteries.

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Murder at the Parade (Book 6)

When Barwick’s charming Easter parade ends with a poisoned chocolate egg, retired teacher Wilma Wade finds herself once again in the middle of a baffling murder.Wilma was only meant to enjoy the festivities and read a story at the community center—but after a shocking death rocks the small town, she can’t help investigating. With the parade queen missing, cryptic threats in candy wrappers, and a suspect list that keeps growing, Wilma must unwrap the secrets before the killer strikes again.

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Murder at the Playhouse (Book 7)

When a legendary diva is found strangled backstage just before opening night, Wilma Wade steps from stagehand to sleuth. Volunteering for Barwick’s beloved spring musical seemed like a safe distraction for the retired teacher and budding mystery writer. But after a very public feud and a very private murder, Wilma finds herself piecing together a tangled web of jealousy, betrayal, and backstage secrets.With curtain time ticking and suspects in every seat, can Wilma catch the killer before the final bow?
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Murder at the Lake (Book 8)

A weekend of crafts and canoeing turns deadly when a body washes up on the shore—with a friendship bracelet Wilma Wade made just the day before.The annual July Friendship Festival at the lake should’ve been a relaxing escape for Barwick’s retired teacher-turned-sleuth. But when a young woman is found drowned under suspicious circumstances, Wilma's instincts kick in. From tangled rivalries to missing evidence, she must sort through secrets, lies, and a stolen chocolate egg that may tie to a darker plot.Can Wilma unravel the truth before the killer strikes again?
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Murder at the Party (Book 9)

A devil in disguise. A silver dagger. A party no one will forget.A Halloween costume party turns chillingly real when a masked guest ends up dead—impaled by a silver dagger on the dance floor.Retired teacher Wilma Wade was only meant to read a short story at Barwick’s mystery-themed bash. But when a local girl panics and flees, and a guest in a disturbingly lifelike devil mask collapses, Wilma can’t ignore her instincts. The killer is still in the crowd… and the clues are anything but make-believe.Can Wilma unmask the truth before the party’s over for good?

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Murder at the Manor (Book 10)

A snowy weekend getaway turns deadly when a guest is found poisoned—and every alibi has a hole.When Wilma Wade accepts a last-minute invitation to a New Year’s retreat at a grand manor house, she expects cozy fires, crossword puzzles, and a little champagne. But when a storm traps the guests and a fellow visitor dies under suspicious circumstances, Wilma is drawn into yet another mystery.With old grudges, missing medications, and secrets behind every locked door, Wilma must piece together the truth before another guest checks out—for good.

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Wilma Wade Mysteries: Volume 1

Includes Books 1-5
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Wilma Wade Mysteries: Volume 2

Includes Books 6-10
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