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Peculiarities at the Picnic

August 1931 Deloris Markham finds herself embroiled in another murder mystery, but this time it is at her hometown of Jameson, Missouri and it happened fourteen years earlier. Interviewing the good people of Jameson isn’t as easy as she thought it would be either, but even she wasn’t ready for the twist at the end.


Miss Markham Mysteries has a little truth and a lot of fiction. Can you tell the difference?

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Deborah Dilks

 Now Available - A New Mystery Series!  


I am coauthoring a new mystery series set in 1930s Kansas City. Our detective is loosely based on Doris Markham. 


Book 1, Murder Among Friends was published in January 2024.


The short story, Mystery of the Missing Heirloom was published as part of a Halloween cozy mystery collection in October 2024.


Book 2,  Deadly Peculiarities at the Jameson Picnic will be coming soon.


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https://MissMarkhamMysteries.com/

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Mystery of the Missing Heirloom

Just in time for Halloween, six of today’s most beloved cozy mystery authors have teamed up to create an enchanting anthology that promises to deliver chills, thrills, and plenty of cozy vibes. Each of the six authors brings their unique voice and flair to the anthology, crafting tales filled with charming sleuths, eerie atmospheres, and puzzling mysteries. While individually captivating, the stories share a common thread of Halloween intrigue, making this anthology the perfect addition to any mystery lover's bookshelf during the spooky season.

Sharon E. Buck - "Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun"
Bellamina Court - "Murder at the Manor"
Kristen Elizabeth - "Love, Lies, and Lavender"
Juliet E. Sidonie - "Mystery of the Missing Heirloom"
Lily Stirling - "Holt Jacobs and the Halloween Splash"
Victoria L.K. Williams - "Harry's Haunted Halloween"

The six authors are donating all sales proceeds of the "Six Spooky Stories: A Halloween Cozy Collection" are being donated to Reach Out and Read, an organization focusing on giving age-appropriate books to children in low-income families. Get your copy today and help us to bring the job of reading and owning a book to children.

Murder Among Friends: A Miss Markham Mystery (Book 1)

 Deloris Markham, a recent high school graduate from a small farming community, moves to Kansas City to experience the big city, but there might be more excitement than she bargained for.

Robbery, hoodlums, and murder aren’t enough to stop Miss Markham. Deloris won’t rest until she’s solved the case, even if it involves telling fibs to the police and standing on toilets to gather information. 

From World War II to the Run of the Year

"From World War II to the Run of the Year" describes the life and times of Benny Scott as he serves during World War II, and then enters college in Arkansas, where he found love and fame by running 125 yards for the 1949 Run of the Year. 

Miss Kansas City Kitty

Doris Markham's story takes you back to Kansas City in the 1930s and 1940s as well as rural Missouri living at the turn of the twentieth century. Join Doris on her escapades through three marriages and a dozen boyfriends.

Mrs. Kansas City Kitty

This book is a continuation of  stories in the life of "Miss Kansas City Kitty."  As the book opens, Doris is married to her third husband, Martin Swinney, and has a ready-made family. There will be highs and lows, good  times and bad in Doris's life as the years go by.

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