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Wheels Up, Aviator Down: Miss Markham Mysteries Book 4

What do you get when you have female friends who are aviators, a backyard still, buried treasure, and a family secret in 1932 Kansas City? You get MURDER! Was it a crime of jealousy, passion, greed, revenge, or self-preservation? Find out how Deloris Markham and her friends work through the clues to find the buried treasure and how Deloris is surprised to learn who the murderer is. Experience the trials and tribulations of a wagon train traveling through 1856 Missouri, and so much more in this book. Wheels Up — Aviator Down. 

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Mystery of the Kern's Estate: Miss Markham Mysteries Book 9

Mystery of the Kern's Estate: Miss Markham Mysteries Book 9

In May 1937, Deloris Markham and her friends went on an adventure to California to find a missing heir to Mrs. Kern's estate in Kansas City when they came across a mysterious woman with a dangerous past. Is she running from gangsters, her husband, or someone else? What has Deloris involved herself and her friends in this time? Join them o

In May 1937, Deloris Markham and her friends went on an adventure to California to find a missing heir to Mrs. Kern's estate in Kansas City when they came across a mysterious woman with a dangerous past. Is she running from gangsters, her husband, or someone else? What has Deloris involved herself and her friends in this time? Join them on Santa Fe's new Super Chief train as they maneuver hatboxes, luggage, and more.

Deloris Markham, a self-proclaimed sleuth, has solved murders all around the Greater Kansas City area and even solved one that was a cold case from fourteen years before. This book is a continuation of the book Murder at the Pickwick Hotel by Juliet E. Sidonie in the Miss Markham Murder Series.

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Murder at the Pickwick Hotel: Miss Markham Mysteries Book 8

Was it suicide or murder at the Pickwick Hotel in Kansas City? In 1936, Valentine's Day didn't end up the way Deloris Markham thought it would. She didn't believe her friend, Dr. David Kerns, had killed himself. She was going to prove it and find his murderer. Deloris has a knack for landing in the middle of murders and mysteries then wor

Was it suicide or murder at the Pickwick Hotel in Kansas City? In 1936, Valentine's Day didn't end up the way Deloris Markham thought it would. She didn't believe her friend, Dr. David Kerns, had killed himself. She was going to prove it and find his murderer. Deloris has a knack for landing in the middle of murders and mysteries then works to solve them. Can you figure out this convoluted mystery and discover the guilty person or persons before Deloris does? Follow Deloris Markham as she unravels the truth about her friend, Dr. David Kerns and solves more than one murder in the process. Miss Markham Mysteries are one part fact and two parts fiction set in the 1930s with real locations in Kansas City. 

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Killing the Kansas City Shuffle: Miss Markham Mysteries Book 3

 

In Kansas City on Columbus Day 1931, Deloris Markham, amateur sleuth, discovers the body of Slick Sam Sloan, a grifter, a conman, and a lady's man. His favorite game was the Kansas City Shuffle, but did he go too far? Who stabbed Sam? Was the murderer one of his shuffle victims? Was it the Mafia upset he was running a con on their turf a

 

In Kansas City on Columbus Day 1931, Deloris Markham, amateur sleuth, discovers the body of Slick Sam Sloan, a grifter, a conman, and a lady's man. His favorite game was the Kansas City Shuffle, but did he go too far? Who stabbed Sam? Was the murderer one of his shuffle victims? Was it the Mafia upset he was running a con on their turf and on their people? Was it because he wasn't being square with one of his gangster friends? Was it the owners of the Italian restaurant he may have told the G-men about their illegal hooch and had them raided? Or was it one of his ex-wives or jealous girlfriends? Step into 1930s Kansas City with its underworld of crime, good food and actual locations.

Miss Markham Mystery books are one part fact and three parts fiction merged into a cozy historical murder mystery. Can you figure out which is which and "Who Done It" before Deloris does?

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

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Peculiarities at the Picnic: Miss Markham Mysteries Book 2

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.


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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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Murder Among Friends: Miss Markham Mysteries 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. 

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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 

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.

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. 

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Miss Kansas City Kitty: Doris Markham's Story

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.

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Mrs. Kansas City Kitty: Doris Swinney and Her Family

Mrs. Kansas City Kitty: Doris Swinney and Her Family

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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