The Saga of Laura Keene
Stories of Laura Keene in Chronological Order
Second Treasures Mysteries
Reviews
"Excellent start to a fun series!"
(Kim Heniadis, Natl Reviewer/Author)
"A mesmerizing plot!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"One of the best cozy series of mysteries I have read in a long time!"
("Avid Mystery Reader" / Amazon)
"Wonderful storyteller!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"Awesome story!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"Evans is a master at misdirection!"
(Kim Heniadis, Natl Reviewer/Author)
"A real page-turner! I was hooked! You really have no choice but to be a devoted fan!"
(Cozy Mystery Book Reviews)
"I feel like I'm right there in the story with Laura!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"Characters that are lovable and easy to relate to!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"I loved the protagonist, the mystery and the writing!"
(Kara Marks, Amazon Vine Voice)
"Always entertaining!"
(Amazon and Goodreads reviewer)
"I read the first three books and LOVED them! Can't wait to read the next book!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"Fantastic series, great character development!"
(Kim Heniadis, Natl Reviewer/Author)
"Evans's writing is a delight!"
(Anne K. Edwards, Natl Reviewer/ Author)
"Just my kind of read!"
(Mary Ann Walsh, Natl Journalist)
"A really good piece of writing!"
(Paul Lappen, Amazon Vine Voice)
"What fun! I can't wait to see what happens next!"
(Book club reviewer)
"Great characters that slip into this well-paced book!"
("Kindle Customer"/Amazon reviewer)
"[The cat] Isabella cracks me up!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"I loved all the suspense!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"The author does an amazing job of pulling us into the storyline!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"Like all well-written cozy mysteries, it's easy to escape into this book [Deadly Cost of Goods]."!"
(Kara Marks, Amazon Vine Voice)
"Anyone who loves a good mystery/cozy mystery should read this series!"
("Kindle Customer"/Amazon reviewer)
"Wow! They [the series books] have everything: Friendship, mystery, just the right amount of romance, danger and an independent mysterious cat who will steal your heart!"
(Judy Williams, Author and reviewer)
"A great finale! What a riveting read!"
("Kindle Customer"/Amazon reviewer)
Laura Keene and Her Cat,
Empress Isabella
A Trio of Holiday Novellas
Something is amiss in the Halloween Haunted Woods in Raging Ford, Minnesota. Bags of Halloween treats vanish into thin air, and whiskers tickle kids' noses, but no one is there! Laura and her fiance Connor dig into the mystery of who or what is behind it all, in Empress Isabella and the Halloween Caper!
Laura and Connor finalize their wedding plans, but when a Turkey Circus comes to town, Isabella dips in her paw, and anything can happen. Including murder! Instead of baking pumpkin pies, the townsfolk are more than a little distracted by the flock (or rafter) of wild turkeys running through town, in Empress Isabella's Disastrous Thanksgiving.
Reviews
"A great Halloween read!"
(Cozy Mystery Book Reviews)
"All the cozy elements I love and a mysterious feline one step ahead of everyone!"
(Jerri Cachero, natl reviewer)
"Another treat for cozy fans!"
(Judy Williams, Author and reviewer)
***
"Another adorable prequel to the Laura Keene mysteries. Empress Isabella is a great character!"
(Kara Marks, Amazon Vine Voice)
"I love that only Laura and her boyfriend can see Isabella. That makes for humorous adventures!"
(Jerri Cachero, natl reviewer)
"What a great holiday read...with a side of murder!"
(Cozy Mystery Book Reviews)
***
"I loved this Christmas cozy and the role the fabulous feline plays in solving crimes!"
(Jerri Cachero, natl reviewer)
"Evans sure knows how to put the words to the pages to keep you turning them!"
(Cozy Mystery Book Reviews)
"Evans makes a story exciting, a little scary, and fun all at the same time!"
(Judy Williams, Author and reviewer)
Laura Keene Cozy Mysteries
Most folks would run from 19 ghosts in a neighborhood haunted house, but not Laura Keene. Especially, when murder is center stage! A missing barrel of silver, gold, and paper money, and treasures might be hidden in that house drawing all kinds of unsavory people claiming the stash. What has she gotten herself into this time, in Barrel of Money Murder?
Coming in 2024!
One year has passed since Laura and Empress Isabella (her cat) discover old Cecil Franglethorpe's hidden Barrel of Money. But the mystery surrounding the unsolved deaths of his entire family are still open, cold cases, and Laura is on the hunt to solve more of those mysteries. She was threatened once before by the Ragged and Funny Man to stay away, but will she face him again? And is he a murderer or on his way to be another victim, in Ragged and Funny Murder?
Coming in 2024!
With more cold murder cases to solve about the ghosts in the haunted house, where does Laura turn next? Why to her mysterious cat, of course! Watch for Empress Isabella and her new, expanded role in the town of Raging Ford, Minnesota, in Just Travelin' Along Murder.
Reviews
"Evans tangles the threads of a mystery so tightly, you are on the edge of your seat to the very last page!"
(Judy Williams, Author and reviewer)
"Delightful first-in-series!"
(Laurie Buchanan, Author and reviewer)
"You cannot help but fall in love with everything in this book!"
(Cozy Mystery Book Reviews)
"An absolute must read for all cozy mystery fans!! Loved it!!!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"Fun cozy mystery. I love the way this author writes! I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more in the series!"
(Kara Marks, Amazon Vine Voice)
"If you are looking for a series with well developed characters and a detailed mystery that will leave you wanting more, then Barrel of Money Murder is a book you need to read!"
(Kim Heniadis, Natl Reviewer/Author)
Mistletoe Inn Mysteries
A Trio of Holiday Novellas
The Kovacs family uncovers secrets and mysteries galore! Join Empress Isabella and enjoy her antics as she helps to solve the mysteries. In Vol. 2, Harry Kovacs looks for his grandfather's cravat in the cellar, but he finds startling family documents, including a secret he doesn't want to share, in Isabella in the Cellar.
In Vol. 3, Laura and Connor help Will Kovacs hunt for a missing recipe and find, instead, secret wall spaces in the kitchen where the boys' parents stashed money and treasures decades ago. Can the Kovacs brothers pull together to resolve what they found out about their family history, in Isabella in the Kitchen?
Reviews
"A sweet Christmas read!"
(Kara Marks, Amazon Vine Voice)
"A captivating story!"
(Cozy Mystery Book Reviews)
"This cat is hilarious!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"A sweet and cozy novella with lots of family togetherness!"
(Kim Heniadis, Natl Reviewer/Author)
***
"Perfect short mystery to keep you entertained while you wait for those Christmas pies to bake!"
(Judy Williams/Author/reviewer)
"That cat!! She is such a little stinker!"
(Amazon reviewer)
"Isabella, the stealth kitty, only enhances the magic of this novella!"
(Kim Heniadis, Natl Reviewer/Author)
***
"Touching and unique Christmas mystery novella!"
(Kara Marks, Amazon Vine Voice)
"It was a treat to delve a bit deeper into her [Isabella's] mysterious presence!!"
(Kim Heniadis, Natl Reviewer/Author)
"A magical cat at Christmas...absolutely!"
(Cozy Mystery Book Reviews)