Helen Haught Fanick

A valuable vintage crossbow is the instrument of murder, but is it also the reason for murder? Kathleen and Andrea encounter greed, envy, and rage as possible motives when they help Sheriff Ward Sterling investigate the death of one of their relatives. When their prime suspect is shot, they must decide whether he was targeted because he killed their cousin or because he knew who did. When the sisters' lives are threatened, they know they're getting close to finding the killer and hoping they can succeed before they become targets.

Sisters Andrea Flynn and Kathleen Williamson are volunteers with the Baxter County Sheriff's Office, and they are determined to solve the murder of Lea Logan, a young waitress at the Martindale Country Club. It appears Lea might've been the mistress of a local big shot, but did that contribute to her death?The murder happened nearly five years earlier, and now the sisters must jog fading memories and scramble for clues in a case gone cold. Soon they discover the long-dead body of a second victim, but complications in the form of password-protected computer files and a bugged office prevent them from identifying the killer. Andrea and Kathleen are persistent-but can they solve the case without putting their own lives in jeopardy?

Cora Taylor disappeared 54 years ago, and no trace of her was ever found. Now her sister has enlisted the help of Andrea Flynn and Kathleen Williamson in finding out what happened to Cora. The two are known for their ability to solve cases that are puzzling the police, and Mary Taylor is confident they can uncover Cora's fate.Andrea and Kathleen are doubtful they can find the answer Mary is looking for, but they decide to try. They start researching, and the case becomes more complicated when someone who was close to Cora, a likely suspect in her disappearance, is murdered.The more the sister sleuths investigate, the more complex the situation becomes. How did expensive jewelry end up in Cora's possession? Who knew moonflowers were poisonous and stole them from Andrea's deck? Was the Mafia involved somehow, and what about the accusations against a jealous wife? And when a second suspect is murdered, are the sisters and Mary in danger, too?

Lara Benedict, a mystery writer whose career is blossoming, finds herself in the middle of a real-life mystery when her cousin, Sam Hamilton, is accused of murder. Sam insists that Jim Scott, a local handyman, died as the result of an accidental fall, but the prosecuting attorney is moving forward with the case against Sam. Lara has returned to the village of Pine Summit in order to help figure out what actually happened to Jim Scott, and she's disturbed to discover that her ex-fianc , Daniel Riley, is the assistant prosecutor who's handling the case against Sam.It's been nearly a year since the handyman died-why the unexpected murder charge against her cousin now? Does it have anything to do with the fact that Sam is married to the dead man's widow? Or are there other, more devious, circumstances involved?Jim Scott died when he fell from the tower at the corner of Lara's family home. While trying to solve this mystery, Lara discovers that the tower holds an even greater secret, one that's putting her life in danger. She'll have to uncover the truth about both of the tower's secrets in order to save Sam-and herself.

The wealthiest family in the Canaan Valley has several problems, which its members handle with discretion-or maybe secrecy is a better word. But when one of their members is murdered, their secrets are revealed as sisters Andrea and Kathleen help Sheriff Ward Sterling investigate the murder.The sisters feel it's especially important to figure out who the murderer is, since their friend, Deputy Willard Hill, is the prime suspect. They know Willard couldn't possibly be guilty, but finding out who is turns out to be difficult. Several people will profit from the death, and there are a few more who had reasons to dislike the deceased.In spite of a serious threat from the murderer, Andrea and Kathleen persist, hunting for hidden diaries, reviewing security camera records, and interviewing members of the family. Their friend Willard is scheduled to marry one of the daughters of this wealthy family, but the wedding has been postponed until the murder is solved. The sisters want Willard to be cleared so the wedding can proceed as planned. More important, they must solve the case before the killer silences them.

Anton Janak is a dedicated member of the Czechoslovakian Resistance working against the Nazis, and he values anyone who can help his efforts. But when he learns that the young spy sent by the OSS to Prague is a woman, he has misgivings about working with her. He had expected a man?a man who could handle his assignment with the help of Janak and his fellow Resistance workers. It doesn't take long, however, for Janak to realize the beautiful blonde spy has enough daring and resourcefulness to do what it takes in the occupied city. The Nazis are everywhere, but Tereza's knowledge of Czech and German allows her to fit right in.Both of them have an unspoken determination to keep their relationship professional, to keep distractions at a minimum, but is that going to be possible when every day might be their last? The bond that develops between them can only be destroyed by death, but that's a real possibility for covert activists in Nazi-occupied Prague.

Frank Novak's life is a hectic procession of events, since he's the foremost neighborhood watchdog in San Gabriel, Texas. He thinks at times that things couldn't get any worse for him, but he's wrong. His wife is finding a Holy Roller preacher way too attractive, his camping trailer is stolen, and then his real problems begin; someone is trying to kill him.The idea of escaping to a reclusive life in the Texas Hill Country begins to seem very appealing; then Monica Cruz enters his life. She works for an agency that helps neighborhoods get organized to fight crime and decay, and she's intelligent, intense, and best of all, interested in Frank.They make a good team--Frank with his determination to keep his neighborhood clear of problems, and Monica with her knowledge of what works in solving their problems--and her Taurus .38 revolver. Will all this be enough to keep them safe from the residents of the crack house on the corner or the angry man who doesn't care how much pollution he causes in disposing of hazardous waste? They're hoping that it will and that they'll have a life together in spite of the odds.

Susie is a pit bull terrier who's eleven years old, good-natured, and a fugitive from the law. Her owner, Denise Lansing, doesn't think she has a problem when the city of San Gabriel, Texas, passes a law banning pit bulls. After all, Susie has impeccable manners, and she stays indoors or in the backyard most of the time. Then the police are at the door.Denise must act quickly, but her attempts to find a new owner for Susie outside the city have been fruitless; there are no takers for an aging pit bull. So when Denise's ex-husband finds a home for Susie in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Denise feels she has no choice but to go there. A man with a large estate is willing to take the dog, and Steve Wingfield, a skillful and daring pilot, will fly them to the Yucatan.Denise could easily fall in love with Steve, but it's obvious there's something evil happening on the estate where she's supposed to leave Susie, and she's wondering how her ex and the fascinating pilot are involved. When the attempts on their lives begin, Denise and Steve have to join forces to figure out why they're being targeted.Steve is terrified of dogs due to an incident in his past, and Denise is suspicious of him because of his involvement with her ex. In spite of this, the attraction between them is growing, but before they can concentrate on each other, they must figure out how to save themselves and Susie, who just might end up saving them instead.

Maggie Flynn's simple country wedding in West Virginia's enchanting Canaan Valley is everything her aunts hoped for, and Andrea Flynn and Kathleen Williamson are looking forward to a joyful weekend celebration. Murder is the last thing on anyone's mind, but when one guest has multiple enemies present, it becomes a reality. Poison in a late-night cup of tea proves fatal, and it's obvious that plenty of family members and their friends have reason to want the victim dead.When a second murder occurs, members of the wedding party become even more certain that a killer is stalking the halls of the Alpenhof Hotel where they're staying. Andrea and Kathleen join forces with Sheriff Ward Sterling to figure out who's killing the guests in this quiet mountain resort. And there are clues-or are they just red herrings? A book of poetry, a flower garden, and artificial fingernails are among the discoveries the sisters discuss with the sheriff.They're hoping the investigation won't put their lives in danger, but security at the hotel is lax and door locks are flimsy. If the sisters can dig up enough clues, maybe they can solve the puzzle before the killer takes aim at them. However, at bedtime they're bracing their door with the back of a chair, just in case.