Pastor Mary Mysteries
Christmas Presence
Oh, what delightful mischief awaits! Millicent Applespice—better known as Millie, an Angel-in-Training—arrives the day after Thanksgiving, right in the middle of Pastor Mary’s tree-trimming. Only eight inches tall, curly-haired, and brimming with joy, Millie’s mission is a heavenly secret, but that doesn’t stop her from turning Mary and John’s home upside down with her playful pranks and sparkling antics. Even Gracie, Mary’s sweet little poodle, is transformed into a galloping Christmas steed, carrying Millie through the skies on magical adventures. With laughter, wonder, and just the right touch of holiday mystery, Christmas Presence will warm your heart—especially when you discover the enchanting reason Millie was sent to Mary’s world.
Little Mackinaw Is Missing
In the lovely town of Applewood, Indiana, with rolling hills and stunning horse ranches on its outskirts, a sense of serenity enveloped the lives of Becky and Kara Mackinaw, until a fateful event shattered their bliss. Leaving them in minuscule fractured pieces. As the tranquil facade of the town wavered, a shadow of fear loomed over its citizens, with a series of unsolved robberies that plagued their once peaceful community. But now with bodies dropping in both cases, the residents are living in fear. Amidst the turmoil, Pastor Mary finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and danger, striving to bring resolution to both gripping cases.
Death By Horseback
In the sultry heat of July, Pastor Mary, her husband John, and two other couples embark on an idyllic vacation in the rugged mountains of Montana. But their blissful getaway takes a sinister turn when a horseback riding excursion ends in tragedy. Meanwhile, back in Pastor Mary's hometown of Applewood, Indiana, high school senior Stephanie Callow is plagued by an eerie sensation of being followed. As her unease grows, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets that will unravel over the course of months. In a gripping narrative that spans two timelines, the lives of Pastor Mary and Stephanie intersect in unexpected ways, leading to a thrilling conclusion where past and present collide.
The Missing Cats Eye
Pastor Mary and her husband John, live in the picturesque community of Applewood, Indiana. Mary ministers to her congregation in a lovely community church. A local software manager discovers that an attempted software hack has occurred. It was perpetrated by a director in his company. Since he doesn’t know how many others in the company are in cahoots, he hides the proof inside a toy cat’s eye. When he is found murdered, Pastor Mary becomes embroiled in helping to figure out all the twists and turns that ensue, including the fact that the cat’s eye is missing!
Sheriff Rebecca Anderson
Sheriff Rebecca Anderson Damaged
In a chilling turn of events, the mayor of Wasserman County has vanished without a trace. Her last known location: parked in front of the sheriff's office. As an intense manhunt spirals into action, fear grips the town. Meanwhile, a twelve-year-old girl has been discovered in the city park, the haunting aftermath of a brutal assault. To add to the turmoil, a once-vibrant sixty-nine-year-old man has shockingly died from an unexpected heart attack. With tensions rising, the sheriff and her team of detectives and deputies in Sunshine Springs, the largest city in Wasserman County, Florida, are racing against time to untangle these dark mysteries and deliver justice.
Sheriff Rebecca Anderson Book one Sundown
Sheriff Rebecca Anderson stands as a beacon of brilliance, wielding her expertise and sharp acumen to safeguard the lives of its inhabitants alongside her legion of over two hundred deputies. With the ominous shadow of a devastating cyber onslaught looming over their power grid, the Sheriff's Department and county officials buckled down in a frenzy of defensive strategies. As they mobilize in anticipation of this encroaching danger, an unnerving murder, cloaked in bizarre intrigue, stirs the county to its core.
Sheriff Rebecca Anderson Book two Sunup
Fourteen-year-old Callie Tanner has disappeared without a trace, leaving behind nothing but a pink backpack containing a cryptic clue - a small yellow sticky note bearing the enigmatic word "Sunup."
Sheriff Rebecca Anderson Book three Sunstroke
The third and final book in the Rebecca Anderson Sun series will reveal who the mysterious and sinister person is behind the twins’ murders. Many more exciting twists, and turns before the final reveal. Bob Grayman will ferret out the identity of the mysterious drug lord who he has been pursuing for more than two years. The final revelation is shocking. Discovery of a rotund man lying passed out on a public beach in Sunshine Springs, Florida lead the detectives serving under Sheriff Rebecca Anderson into a dark and deeply disturbed mind of a killer.
Short Stories
Mirth, Mayhem, and Magic
Step into a world where laughter meets mystery and a touch of wonder lingers in the air. In this enchanting collection, Liz Alter blends the cozy humor of small-town life with the sharp edge of intrigue found in her Hardway Mysteries—tales written in the fast-paced, hardboiled spirit of Mickey Spillane. From a violin gone missing under suspicious circumstances to gnomes who come to life beneath a summer moon, every story brims with wit, heart, and a dash of unexpected magic. Whether it’s mayhem in the kitchen, mischief in the garden, or mystery in the shadows, Mirth, Mayhem, and Magic reminds us that even the strangest days can shine with laughter—and that sometimes, a little wonder is all we need to make sense of the chaos.
Small Treasures
In this uplifting collection, Pastor Mary makes her debut in three cozy mystery shorts, while two lovable gnomes stumble into charming mischief. Alongside these whimsical tales are moving stories of faith, resilience, and families finding healing. Small Treasures offers a heartwarming mix of humor, hope, and gentle mystery.