#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Stephanie Plum knows that something big is brewing in Trenton, New Jersey—and it could blow at any minute. “The most popular mystery writer alive.”—The New York TimesStephanie Plum might not be the world’s greatest bounty hunter, but she knows when she’s being played. Ken Globovic (aka Gobbles), hailed as the Supreme Exalted Zookeeperof the animal house known as Zeta fraternity, has been arrested for beating up the dean of students at Kiltman College. Gobbles has missed his court date and gone into hiding. People have seen him on campus, but no one will talk. Things just aren’t adding up, and Stephanie can’t shake the feeling that something funny is going on at the college—and it’s not just Zeta fraternity pranks. As much as people love Gobbles, they hate Doug Linken. When Linken is gunned down in his backyard it’s good riddance, and the list of possible murder suspects is long. The only people who care about finding Linken’s killer are Trenton cop Joe Morelli, who has been assigned the case, security expert Ranger, who was hired to protect Linken, and Stephanie, who has her eye on a cash prize and hopefully has some tricks up her sleeve. Read more

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • An economist explains five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world "A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan • "A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial TimesThroughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. It has global catastrophic effects and can be found anywhere from the world's most powerful boardrooms to your local bar. It is human stupidity. Carlo M. Cipolla, noted professor of economic history at the UC Berkeley, created this vitally important book in order to detect and neutralize its threat. Both hilarious and dead serious, it will leave you better equipped to confront political realities, unreasonable colleagues, or your next dinner with your in-laws. The Laws: 1. Everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals among us. 2. The probability that a certain person is stupid is independent of any other characteristic of that person. 3. A stupid person is a person who causes losses to another person while deriving no gain and even possibly incurring losses themselves. 4. Non-stupid people always underestimate the damaging power of stupid individuals. 5. A stupid person is the most dangerous type of person. Read more

Cozy Crime Scenes Coloring BookCute animals… cozy vibes… and a touch of crime?! This Cozy Crime Scenes Coloring Book brings you a hilariously parodic and darkly adorable collection of 40 hand-drawn illustrations featuring charming animal characters caught in the middle of unexpected (and slightly suspicious) situations.A perfect mix of wholesome and unhinged, this book is great for stress relief, true crime fans, Halloween fun, or as a quirky gift for that friend with a wicked sense of humor—but maybe not for kids!This coloring book includes:✔️ 42 hand-drawn illustrations of adorable animals in crime scenes✔️ A unique mix of cuteness and dark humor for a fun and relaxing coloring experience✔️ Large, bold, and easy-to-color designs for maximum enjoyment✔️ Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through (use a protective sheet if coloring with markers)✔️ A convenient 8.5 x 8.5-inch format for easy handling✔️ High-resolution printing for crisp, clear detailsGet ready to color some paw-sitively suspicious scenes and bring these adorable little culprits to life—one shade at a time! Read more

From the bestselling author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, a fiendishly fun locked room (train) murder mystery in the spirt of Murder on the Orient Express. With Ernest Cunningham, “Stevenson has brought a modern-day Poirot to the mystery scene”(Michelle Carpenter). When the Australian Mystery Writers’ Society invited me to their crime-writing festival aboard the Ghan, the famous train between Darwin and Adelaide, I was hoping for some inspiration for my second book. Fiction, this time: I needed a break from real people killing each other. Obviously, that didn’t pan out.The program is a who’s who of crime writing royalty:the debut writer (me!)the forensic science writerthe blockbuster writerthe legal thriller writerthe literary writerthe psychological suspense writerBut when one of us is murdered, the remaining authors quickly turn into five detectives. Together, we should know how to solve a crime.Of course, we should also know how to commit one.How can you find a killer when all the suspects know how to get away with murder? Read more

Starting a new life in Florida means year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, and balmy breezes. For most people, anyway.But not for thirtysomething Piper and her grandmother, former members of a motorcycle gang in Oregon.For them, it means entering the witness protection program and moving to Bitter End in the Sunshine State. Yes, to Bitter End. It doesn’t get much more ironic than this.But hey, it’s better than rotting in jail for getting busted with tax evasion and money laundering, and infinitely better than getting killed by said gang for testifying against them.Needless to say, they both have difficulties adjusting to life in Florida. Moving into a retirement community and dealing with all those quirky characters? Wearing flip-flops instead of biker boots? Where do you even hide your gun if you’re wearing those godawful muumuu dresses? Not to mention, they’re supposed to keep everything on the right side of the law now? Ugh!Oh, and there’s that dead body in their neighbor’s front yard. Instead of laying low, Piper and her Gran somehow get sucked into that murder mystery.When they realize they’re in too deep and their cover is almost blown, they have no other choice but to find the killer before it’s too late.Unique characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and of course, a hot PI guy await for you in this fast and funny romp!COMING IN HOT is perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Jana DeLeon, Gemma Halliday, Liliana Hart, and JB Lynn. Read more

If it reeks of mayhem, it’s either a pitcher of margaritas…or trouble.Jake’s Bar is more than just a piece in Madison Westin’s business portfolio. It’s a Tarpon Cove institution where the margs never stop flowing, and today’s special comes with an aromatic side of…dead body?Madison and her bestie, Fabiana Merceau, have no idea who would leave this particularly gruesome (and smelly) calling card. But if the goal is to ruin business, the culprit is clearly clueless about the siren song of crime scene tape. Jake’s will be packed to the rafters before the crime scene cleaners are a cloud of dust on the horizon.The girls and their hottie husbands, Creole and Didier, tap into their extended network of shady friends (and owed favors) to dig for clues. But before Madison can unearth who is out to steal everything she holds dear, she could run into a very, very dead end. Read more

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"I have read every book written by Margaret Lashley. Her Florida humor is spot on and she leaves you laughing and wanting more!" Amazon Review"Val Fremden never fails to entertain!" Amazon ReviewA Smashing Idea?Most start-up businesses fail within five years. But with Geraldine Jiggles as her new partner, Val’s smashing new concept for “retail therapy” might not last five minutes. Has Val signed a pact with the she-devil herself?Maybe ...Just exactly who is that sharp-tongued demon in polyester pantaloons, anyway? When Val starts investigating Geraldine’s past, what she discovers threatens to tear a hole the very fabric of reality itself—or at list rip it one heck of a new unseemly seam.It appears that Geraldine’s caustic wit may not be her only lethal weapon. And when somebody takes a long walk off a short pier, both women find themselves up to their necks in hot water. This unlikely duo is going to have to learn how to synchronize swim before they both sink faster than a lead toad in a busted fishbowl.Come along for the hilarious ride as Val discovers that when you go digging around in someone else's ancient history, you could end up in ruins yourself.Love Val Fremden? Doreen Diller? Freaky Florida Investigations? You're in luck! You never know which of your favorite characters might drop by in The Devil Wears Stretch Pants, the fourth book in the brand-new series, Val Fremden Strikes Again. It's loaded with the kind of wacky characters and events that can only happen in the Sunshine State! Read more

Ian Fleming. John le Carré. Len Deighton. Mick Herron. The brilliant plotting of Herron’s twice CWA Dagger Award-winning Slough House series of spy novels is matched only by his storytelling gift and an ear for viciously funny political satire. “Mick Herron is the John le Carré of our generation.”—Val McDermid At MI5 headquarters Regent’s Park, First Desk Claude Whelan is learning the ropes the hard way. Tasked with protecting a beleaguered prime minister, he’s facing attack from all directions: from the showboating MP who orchestrated the Brexit vote, and now has his sights set on Number Ten; from the showboat’s wife, a tabloid columnist, who’s crucifying Whelan in print; from the PM’s favorite Muslim, who’s about to be elected mayor of the West Midlands, despite the dark secret he’s hiding; and especially from his own deputy, Lady Di Taverner, who’s alert for Claude’s every stumble. Meanwhile, the country’s being rocked by an apparently random string of terror attacks.  Over at Slough House, the MI5 satellite office for outcast and demoted spies, the agents are struggling with personal problems: repressed grief, various addictions, retail paralysis, and the nagging suspicion that their newest colleague is a psychopath. Plus someone is trying to kill Roddy Ho. But collectively, they’re about to rediscover their greatest strength—that of making a bad situation much, much worse.   It’s a good thing Jackson Lamb knows the rules. Because those things aren’t going to break themselves. Read more

Thirtysomething Piper Harris and her grandmother, former members of a motorcycle gang, are struggling to adjust to their new life in Bitter End, Florida, after being relocated there at a retirement complex as part of the witness protection program.Let’s just say Gran laundered money so well, she washed away their freedom.It’s crucial for Piper and Gran to lay low, but how can they do that when they get involved in another murder investigation?Lloyd and Tammy Feldman are financial managers, offering investments to the seniors of the Bitter End retirement community.But when Tammy turns up dead and Lloyd becomes a fugitive, their business is exposed as a fraud. Now, the seniors are searching for answers, for Lloyd, and for their money.And Piper searches as well. Nobody messes with her tribe. Yes, okay, it takes some convincing from her mischief-loving next-door neighbor, Edie, but what else is new?Will Piper blow the lid off the swindle, or will she blow her own cover?Fool Me Once is perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Jana DeLeon, Gemma Halliday, Liliana Hart, and JB Lynn. Read more

Get ready for another Piper Harris adventure! Book 5 is coming out March 1, 2024! Read more

The hilarious new novel from the bestselling author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It and The Murder After the Night Before'I was rooting for Kitty even as she killed more men (oops!). Funny and twisty in the best of ways' Tasha Coryell***********************************************My name is Kitty Collins and I’m a serial killer.I don’t want to kill. It’s just so hard to resist. Some men really, really deserve it.Men like Blaze Bundy, an anonymous influencer spreading misogyny online. He’s making it very hard for me to control my murderous urges.Meanwhile I’m in the South of France to watch my mother marry a man I’ve never met. I should be drinking cocktails and focusing on my tan, not plotting a murder.But a woman’s work is never done. Surely one more teensy little kill wouldn’t hurt, would it?*********************************************'Brent is brilliant at cutting right to the (literal) heart of misogyny, using her trademark acerbic humour' Amy Beashel'Darkly hilarious… Come for the sharp-tongue prose and pitch-black comedy, stay for the careful dismantling of toxic masculinity' Laurie Elizabeth FlynnFans of How to Kill Your Family and Bad Sisters will love this deliciously dark, hilariously twisted new novel. Readers are obsessed with Kitty Collins:‘I literally couldn’t put this book down, I was just so engrossed in Kitty and what the heck she was going to do next!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book has got to be my favourite so far this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘There are just so many good things I could say about this book. I absolutely tore (pun intended) through this read. Everyone needs to go read it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Being a man I really shouldn't like this book. Well I didn't like it. I loved it! Oh I just couldn't stop reading this.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘How to Kill Men was an absolute treat to read, sending out American Psycho and Promising Young Women vibes.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘AMAZING!!! Where has Kitty been all my life?’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is one of the most clever books I have read in quite a while.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A well-rounded cast of characters, quick pace, and thrilling twists make this one of my favourites of the year!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Cozy Crime Scenes Coloring BookCute animals… cozy vibes… and a touch of crime?! This Cozy Crime Scenes Coloring Book brings you a hilariously parodic and darkly adorable collection of 40 hand-drawn illustrations featuring charming animal characters caught in the middle of unexpected (and slightly suspicious) situations.Each page masterfully blends cuteness and crime in the most entertaining way. A perfect mix of wholesome and unhinged, this book is great for stress relief, Halloween fun, or as a quirky gift for that friend with a wicked sense of humor—but maybe not for kids!This coloring book includes:✔️ 40 hand-drawn illustrations of adorable animals in crime scenes✔️ A unique mix of cuteness and dark humor for a fun and relaxing coloring experience✔️ Large, bold, and easy-to-color designs for maximum enjoyment✔️ Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through (use a protective sheet if coloring with markers)✔️ A convenient 8.5 x 8.5-inch format for easy handling✔️ High-resolution printing for crisp, clear detailsGet ready to color some paw-sitively suspicious scenes and bring these adorable little culprits to life—one shade at a time! 🕵️♂️🎨🔎 Read more

Here Be Monsters. Medieval mystery you can laugh at.Multiple best-selling Howard of Warwick sends Brother Hermitage, the most medieval sleuth, on another hopeless task - this time with monsters.The previous volume seemed to go down well.5* Old friends and possibly some new. A laugh on most pages. Characters who leap off the page they are so well written. I cannot praise it highly enough. I also can't wait for the next book.5* Brilliant mayhem with a lot of the old favourite characters returning for a conclave that is cover for an ingenious murder plot.This time, there are monsters murdering people in Northantone. So said King William, so it must be true. Of course, Brother Hermitage doesn’t believe in such nonsense; it will all be some horrible misunderstanding.In which case, explain what took Hunbeorht the hunter in the night. Followed by a fully armed Norman soldier. There are enough people in Northantone who do believe in the beast to make for a very fraught investigation.And that’s before we hear about Wat the Weaver’s previous visit to town, and why he is not at all welcome.Uncovering contradictions, liars and the just plain gullible has never been Hermitage’s strength, and when he’s surrounded by them, it only adds to the confusion.Perhaps Hunbeorht had secrets? Perhaps the local Norman commander is one arrow short of a quiver? Or could the whole town be cursed and the monster is real?It’s another highly entertaining Chronicle of Brother Hermitage.Nearly a quarter of a million sales, thousands of reviews - most of them good - and a chance to discover that the people of the past were no better informed than we are. Read more

Welcome to Bitter End, Florida, where Piper and her gran, former members of an illicit motorcycle gang and current members of witness protection, are struggling to adapt and maybe stay out of solving murders for a change.But when the body of a half-naked young woman falls out of a dead dentist’s casket at his funeral,Piper gets assigned the case from the shady PI she met not too long ago. She wants to work alone, but her Gran and her mischief-loving next-door neighbor, Edie, somehow get involved too. And this time, the mischief is out of this world.As if that’s not enough, there is a senior prom night going on at the retirement complex Piper and Gran are living in, including voting for Prom King and Queen. Too bad Gran is one of the nominees because now the spotlight is on her.Between prom queen campaigns and diving into the dead woman’s life and uncovering potential ties to her former motorcycle club—not to mention dealing with the infamous foot powder at the retirement complex—Piper has a lot on her plate and something’s gotta give.Maybe Ryker, the hottest PI around town and her prom date, can ease some of that tension. Or most likely, he’ll add to it.Will Piper crack the case, or will she crack under the pressure?Closed Casket is perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Jana DeLeon, Gemma Halliday, Liliana Hart, and JB Lynn. Read more

It’s Valentine’s Day in Bitter End, Florida!A reason to celebrate love for most people—a reason to hurl for Piper Harris, the new security person at the Till the Bitter End Independent Living, her assigned location in the witness protection program, alongside her gran.Piper and Gran are only trying to survive the week-long festivities at the retirement complex: from archery, complete with a Wheel of Love and a Cupid character, to a movie night on the lawn, culminating in a Valentine’s Day party where residents dress as famous couples.Too bad Piper would rather chug a bottle of rum and wrestle gators in her biker outfit than partake in this nonsense.Also too bad when Cupid turns up dead in the archery area, shot in the chest by a crossbow arrow.With all signs pointing to murder, Piper’s new job as kinda-sorta seniors’ law enforcement detail takes on new meaning, and she needs to step in and solve the case.Between sifting through a suspect list longer than Gran’s list of complaints about Florida, and a streak of inflatable-related mishaps, Piper, Gran, and Edie leave no stone unturned in their investigation.To complicate matters, Piper finds herself increasingly drawn to Ryker, but their competing investigations get in the way of an almost-kiss that leaves Piper questioning everything. Getting involved could blow her cover, but the heart wants what it wants.Can Piper open up hers and unmask Cupid’s killer too?Be My Valentine is perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Jana DeLeon, Gemma Halliday, Liliana Hart, and JB Lynn. Read more

If there’s one thing more dangerous than fireworks, it’s dating.Note to self: Lying facedown on the floor while my vacation home gets ransacked isn’t romantic. That break-in wrecked our simple lunch. Definitely not the date I had in mind.My only reason for spending the Fourth of July in Idaho was to try dating Brittany Asato. And now I can’t relax while expecting trouble behind every tree.I have to know who did this. But how do you juggle dating with crime-solving?There’s a reason I’ve stayed single.Holt Jacobs isn’t for everyone. He’s a sarcastic introvert who can never get quite enough coffee. Becoming a sarcastic sleuth was unexpected, but as an engineer, Holt is used to solving puzzles. Read more

Take a trip to exotic South Florida with this dark, funny book that established Carl Hiaasen as one of the top mystery writers in the game.The first sign of trouble is a Shriner's fez washed up on a Miami beach. The next is a suitcase containing the almost-legless body of the local chamber of commerce president found floating in a canal...The locals are desperate to keep the murders under wraps and the tourist money flowing. But it will take a reporter-turned–private eye to make sense of a caper that mixes football players, politicians, and one very hungry crocodile in this classic mystery that GQ called “one of the top ten destination reads of all time.” Read more

Golden Girls meets Thelma and LouiseAfter her grumpy husband dies, Sally throws out his thread-worn plaid recliner, cashes the life insurance check, and lets her spunky best friend, Pearl, drag her to Mexico for an all-inclusive vacation using their Senior Citizen’s discount.They kayak, sing karaoke, and spy on the next-door nudist resort. Sally’s not sure if it’s the sun or tequila, but she is truly having fun for the first time in her life.That is until a fellow guest turns up dead.While Sally fearfully packs her bags for home, Pearl insists they stay and get to the bottom of what’s happened.Together, they become crime-fighting seniors who refuse to let the bad guys win.Early Praise for Mexico, Margaritas, and Murder"I loved this story! Truly. I’m a mystery girl myself and felt like this was a fresh take on the typical murder mystery stories.""I’m gonna say it now; I absolutely love Pearl! If I’m not Pearl in thirty years, I’ve done it all wrong!""I really can’t wait to read more on their adventure, and I’m sure other readers will feel the same.""I didn’t realize how much I just needed to escape for a short while! I needed Sally and Pearl—and I needed Mexico! I absolutely loved it." Read more

An Edgar Award Winner for Juvenile Fiction Perfect for mystery buffs with “elements of Alex Rider, James Bond, and Sherlock Holmes,” (School Library Journal) the Framed! series continues with Florian and Margaret going undercover at an elite private school!After helping the FBI solve an art theft at the National Gallery and uncovering a DC spy ring, Florian’s finding life at Alice Deal Middle School a little boring. Then his FBI handler, Marcus, finally has a job for him. Florian can’t wait! Is it a bank robbery? Counterfeit ring? International espionage? Not even close. The mission is even more middle school. There’s been a series of pranks happening at a prestigious private school attended by the president’s daughter who may—or may not—be involved. So Florian and Margaret go undercover to see if they can use their TOAST skills to figure out what’s going on before the media gets hold of the story. However, once the crime-solving pair arrive at the school, they discover that there’s a lot more than a few pranks going on, and the conspiracy of silence reaches all the way to the top. Then things take a sinister turn when a student vanishes in the middle of a concert at the Kennedy Center! Can Florian and Margaret save the day? Or are they about to get toasted? Read more