Rachel Woods

A scattered scribe. A fatal knot. Can she prove her detecting skills are up to scratch?St. Mateo, the Palmchat Islands. Sophie Carter is treading water. Despite closing a killer story on her last assignment, the aspiring investigative journalist still fears becoming yesterday's news if she doesn't impress her boss soon. But when she's tasked with a fresh feature, she's dismayed to learn the macabre break headlines a young woman who's been strangled.Baffled by a slew of sketchy statements, the harried reporter turns to her snarky talking Calico for clues. But after the feisty feline finally tracks down a witness to the murder, Sophie's frustration grows when it ends up being a hamster... who's gone missing.Can the crime-solving pair find the furry rodent and put his statement on the front page?A Cold and Cunning Tail is the endearing second book in The Sassy Sarcastic Cat Cozy Mysteries. If you like tenacious heroines, sandy settings, and laugh-out-loud shenanigans, then you'll love Rachel Woods' head-scratching whodunit.Buy A Cold and Cunning Tail to pounce on the truth today

A celebrity target. A criminal pack. The only way to catch these perps is to go off leash...St. Mateo, the Caribbean Islands. Sophie Carter is still desperate to prove herself. Despite her track record of sniffing out killers, the aspiring reporter fears she has a high hill to climb before she hits it big. So she quickly collars the chance at a once-in-a-lifetime scoop when a famous actress's assistant is found murdered.Relying on a helping paw from her talkative feline sidekick, Sophie uncovers a dog-napping conspiracy with an astonishing tie to British royalty. But the duo's suspicions bristle when their prime suspect points them to the dead woman's diary and a freshly dug pile of shady secrets.When fate throws Sophie a bone, can she bring the culprit to heel before she writes her own obituary?A Foul and Frightening Tail is the delightful third book in the high-spirited The Sassy Sarcastic Cat Cozy Mysteries. If you like sun-kissed beaches, light-hearted humor, and companions with serious cattitude, then you'll love Rachel Woods' purrfect page-turner.Fans of Agatha Christie, Rita Mae Brown, and HY Hanna will absolutely love this laugh-out-loud humorous talking cat cozy mystery.

A deadly secret. A buzzing mystery. This duo is about to get stung by the truth...St. Mateo, the Palmchat Islands. Sophie Carter, the determined and ever-curious reporter for the Palmchat Gazette, has a nose for trouble.When a local woman is found dead on the beach, seemingly the victim of a fatal bee attack, the police are quick to close the case as a tragic accident.But Sophie's clever talking cat, Callie, has other ideas.After discovering the bees were already dead before they touched the woman, Sophie knows there's more to the story than meets the eye.As Sophie digs deeper, she uncovers whispers of a dangerous scandal at the Bee Well Medical Center, where the victim worked. With the help of the dead woman's friend and her niece, Sophie learns of the shady practices and sinister secrets hiding beneath the spa's serene surface.Determined to expose the truth, Sophie and Callie hatch a plan to go undercover at the spa, putting their lives on the line to catch a killer.Can Sophie and Callie unearth the dark deeds behind the woman's death before the killer strikes again?A Dark and Devious Tail is the purrfect new addition to the Sassy Sarcastic Cat Cozy Mysteries series. If you love beachside mysteries, witty banter, and a feline with attitude, you won't want to miss this gripping tale Fans of Agatha Christie, Rita Mae Brown, and HY Hanna will absolutely love this laugh-out-loud humorous talking cat cozy mystery.

A sinking career. A savage crime. Solving cases isn't easy when the cat's got your tongue...St. Mateo, the Caribbean Islands. Sophie Carter's head is stuck in the tropical clouds. Desperate to keep her job, the underachieving reporter's last-ditch homicide assignment turns into a nightmare when someone swipes her notebook and a scratch from an angry calico puts her in the hospital. And after she wakes from a three-day coma to discover the fussy feline can talk, they investigate the supposed thief... only to find the poor woman DOA.Shaken when she's pinned as the prime suspect, Sophie and her chatty companion vow to clear her name and write the real killer into a handcuffed headline. But in between steaming mugs of mango tea and worrying her cat conversations are a sign of insanity, a string of attacks have this amateur sleuth fearing she could end up in the obituaries.Unable to trust her mind, can Sophie catch the culprit before she's viewing paradise from behind bars?A Sly and Sinister Tail is the enchanting first novel in A Sassy Sarcastic Cat Cozy Mystery Series. If you like quirky characters, oceanfront vistas, and whiskered companions, then you'll love Rachel Woods' whimsical whodunit.Buy A Sly and Sinister Tail to get this puzzle licked today

A deadly secret. A buzzing mystery. This duo is about to get stung by the truth...St. Mateo, the Palmchat Islands. Sophie Carter, the determined and ever-curious reporter for the Palmchat Gazette, has a nose for trouble.When a local woman is found dead on the beach, seemingly the victim of a fatal bee attack, the police are quick to close the case as a tragic accident.But Sophie's clever talking cat, Callie, has other ideas.After discovering the bees were already dead before they touched the woman, Sophie knows there's more to the story than meets the eye.As Sophie digs deeper, she uncovers whispers of a dangerous scandal at the Bee Well Medical Center, where the victim worked. With the help of the dead woman's friend and her niece, Sophie learns of the shady practices and sinister secrets hiding beneath the spa's serene surface.Determined to expose the truth, Sophie and Callie hatch a plan to go undercover at the spa, putting their lives on the line to catch a killer.Can Sophie and Callie unearth the dark deeds behind the woman's death before the killer strikes again?A Dark and Devious Tail is the purrfect new addition to the Sassy Sarcastic Cat Cozy Mysteries series. If you love beachside mysteries, witty banter, and a feline with attitude, you won't want to miss this gripping tale Fans of Agatha Christie, Rita Mae Brown, and HY Hanna will absolutely love this laugh-out-loud humorous talking cat cozy mystery.

A scattered scribe. A fatal knot. Can she prove her detecting skills are up to scratch?St. Mateo, the Palmchat Islands. Sophie Carter is treading water. Despite closing a killer story on her last assignment, the aspiring investigative journalist still fears becoming yesterday's news if she doesn't impress her boss soon. But when she's tasked with a fresh feature, she's dismayed to learn the macabre break headlines a young woman who's been strangled.Baffled by a slew of sketchy statements, the harried reporter turns to her snarky talking Calico for clues. But after the feisty feline finally tracks down a witness to the murder, Sophie's frustration grows when it ends up being a hamster... who's gone missing.Can the crime-solving pair find the furry rodent and put his statement on the front page?A Cold and Cunning Tail is the endearing second book in The Sassy Sarcastic Cat Cozy Mysteries. If you like tenacious heroines, sandy settings, and laugh-out-loud shenanigans, then you'll love Rachel Woods' head-scratching whodunit.Buy A Cold and Cunning Tail to pounce on the truth today

A celebrity target. A criminal pack. The only way to catch these perps is to go off leash...St. Mateo, the Caribbean Islands. Sophie Carter is still desperate to prove herself. Despite her track record of sniffing out killers, the aspiring reporter fears she has a high hill to climb before she hits it big. So she quickly collars the chance at a once-in-a-lifetime scoop when a famous actress's assistant is found murdered.Relying on a helping paw from her talkative feline sidekick, Sophie uncovers a dog-napping conspiracy with an astonishing tie to British royalty. But the duo's suspicions bristle when their prime suspect points them to the dead woman's diary and a freshly dug pile of shady secrets.When fate throws Sophie a bone, can she bring the culprit to heel before she writes her own obituary?A Foul and Frightening Tail is the delightful third book in the high-spirited The Sassy Sarcastic Cat Cozy Mysteries. If you like sun-kissed beaches, light-hearted humor, and companions with serious cattitude, then you'll love Rachel Woods' purrfect page-turner.Fans of Agatha Christie, Rita Mae Brown, and HY Hanna will absolutely love this laugh-out-loud humorous talking cat cozy mystery.

A sinking career. A savage crime. Solving cases isn't easy when the cat's got your tongue...St. Mateo, the Caribbean Islands. Sophie Carter's head is stuck in the tropical clouds. Desperate to keep her job, the underachieving reporter's last-ditch homicide assignment turns into a nightmare when someone swipes her notebook and a scratch from an angry calico puts her in the hospital. And after she wakes from a three-day coma to discover the fussy feline can talk, they investigate the supposed thief... only to find the poor woman DOA.Shaken when she's pinned as the prime suspect, Sophie and her chatty companion vow to clear her name and write the real killer into a handcuffed headline. But in between steaming mugs of mango tea and worrying her cat conversations are a sign of insanity, a string of attacks have this amateur sleuth fearing she could end up in the obituaries.Unable to trust her mind, can Sophie catch the culprit before she's viewing paradise from behind bars?A Sly and Sinister Tail is the enchanting first novel in A Sassy Sarcastic Cat Cozy Mystery Series. If you like quirky characters, oceanfront vistas, and whiskered companions, then you'll love Rachel Woods' whimsical whodunit.Buy A Sly and Sinister Tail to get this puzzle licked today

In the Palmchat Islands, where the New Year ushers in hope and joy, Beanie and his family revel in a dazzling fireworks display. Little do they know that the night's festivities will soon give way to a chilling mystery.As the first light of the year graces the sleepy island, Beanie heads to the backyard to stow away the lawn chairs, only to stumble upon a strange scene.A man staggering toward him, wounded and seeking help.The victim turns out to be the wealthy owner of a loan company with lots of enemies, from an employee fired for shady business practices to an ex-partner looking for revenge after being kicked out of the company.As Beanie delves into the labyrinth of secrets, he uncovers a trail leading to a sinister scheme. The motives are tangled, the suspects unpredictable, and the danger lurking becomes palpable.With every revelation, Beanie navigates the twisted paths of betrayal and stumbles upon a startling revelation that unveils a plot that no one could have anticipated.In Happy New Year Murder, Beanie races against time to unravel the threads of deception. Can he unveil the truth before the clock strikes twelve?Cozy up with this page-turner and join Beanie on a thrilling journey where danger lurks behind every corner, and the new year brings more than just resolutions.

Make a wish for ... murder?When reporter Roland Bean turns the big three-oh, his wife throws him, and his fraternal twin sister Robyn, a huge birthday bash. The festive occasion is lively and fun until a fight between his sister and her boyfriend ends the night on a sour note. Beanie decides to console Robyn but almost hits a man staggering in the road as he drives to her townhouse. A man who turns out to be Robyn's boyfriend and what's worse, he's been shot. The boyfriend's dying words shake Beanie to his core: Robyn ... shot ... me. Refusing to believe his twin sister killed a man, Beanie vows to use his investigative skills to prove her innocence.He discovers plenty of suspects as he delves into the doctor's dirty dealings, but can he solve the case before the killer makes him the next victim? Happy Birthday Murder is a cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end

Escape to the sun-kissed Aerie Islands, where reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean has planned the perfect family vacation. But as the ocean breeze whispers through the palm trees, danger lurks in the shadows, and Beanie finds himself entangled in a chilling cozy mystery that will have you gripping the edge of your beach chair.On an idyllic drive to a picturesque sandbar, Beanie's family vacation takes a sharp turn when a swerving car nearly runs them off the road. Moments later, they discover the car abandoned, crashed into the jungle brush. Down a rocky cliff, Beanie spots a nervous trio on the beach who quickly flee the scene. But the real shock comes when a bloodied young man-none other than a lifeguard from their resort-stumbles towards Beanie and collapses at his feet.Beanie's former intern, Joshua, now a fledgling reporter for the Aerie Observer, arrives on the scene to cover the car crash. But the plot thickens when it's revealed that the lifeguard didn't die from the accident-he was poisoned by lethal snake venom. With a reluctant Beanie by his side, the dynamic duo dives into a treacherous investigation to uncover the truth behind the deadly mystery.As they peel back the layers of the lifeguard's shadowy past, Beanie and Joshua find themselves tangled in a sinister web of secrets that stretches throughout the resort staff. Could the culprit be a fellow employee with a dark motive? Or perhaps the lifeguard's vengeful ex-girlfriend, a zoo worker with access to venomous serpents?In Summer Vacation Murder, Beanie and Joshua race against the clock to unravel a tapestry of clues and red herrings that lead them deeper into danger. This charming cozy mystery will keep you guessing with twists and turns that lead to an unforgettable conclusion. Will Beanie and Joshua crack the case before they become the next victims of a devious killer? Grab your sunhat and find out in this sizzling summer page-turner

Barbecue, festive cocktails, fireworks and ... a dead body?During a 4th of July beach party, reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean enjoys the display of firecrackers exploding into the night sky - until he hears three bangs that sound more like gunshots than Roman candles.Later, when Beanie trips over a dead body in the sand dunes, he realizes he was right. Someone used the booming explosions of fireworks to cover up a murder Covering the case, Beanie discovers a slew of suspects: A dangerous bookie. A bitter ex-girlfriend. And a strange man with ominous ties to the dead man's past.Beanie is determined to get the truth even though his sleuthing makes him the target of a demented killer.Happy 4th of July Murder is a holiday cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end

Why did the host of a Thanksgiving party suddenly drop dead? At a Thanksgiving party, investigative reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean is shocked when the host drops dead. It looks like an allergic reaction, but Beanie is suspicious, especially since he'd overheard the host's wife and her secret lover plotting the man's demise. When the host's death is determined to be cold-blooded murder, Beanie covers the story and discovers a slew of suspects: The cheating wife. The bitter ex-wife. The vengeful rival. And a mysterious stranger who'd sent the dead man bizarre threats. As Beanie continues to investigate, he uncovers sordid secrets and devious motives among those who were closest to the victim. Racing to discover the killer, he ends up the target of a sadistic murderer who won't hesitate to kill again. Gobble Gobble Murder is a holiday cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end