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The Shakespearean hamlet is bursting with fresh spring energy. Fragrant lilacs and the sweet aroma of vanilla cake fill the air as everyone in town gathers at Lithia Park for the celebration of the year—Thomas and Kerry’s wedding. It’s a picture perfect day. Guests gather on picnic blankets in front of the bandshell to watch Kerry walk down the aisle and wed Ashland’s favorite detective in training, Thomas.

Wurstwaren sind natürlich nicht ganz dasselbe wie abgerissene Knöpfe. Trotzdem steht für Frau Helbing außer Frage, dass sie Herrn Aydin - der Arme hat Magen-Darm - in seiner Änderungsschneiderei vertreten wird. Schließlich kennt sie sich in den Räumlichkeiten im Hamburger Grindelviertel bestens aus: Früher war dort nämlich ihre Fleischerei untergebracht. Frau Helbing fühlt sich pudelwohl, die meisten Kundinnen kennt sie noch von früher.

Fiete, der alte Seebär! Als Frau Helbing ihre demenziell erkrankte Nachbarin Frau Paulsen im Pflegeheim besucht, begegnet sie dort zufällig einem alten Angelfreund ihres verstorbenen Mannes. Früher ist Fiete Jacobsen von Hamburg aus als Kapitän um die halbe Welt gefahren, jetzt hockt der Arme buchstäblich auf dem Trockenen. "Gift ja nix hier", beschwert er sich. Dem bringe ich mal eine Portion Labskaus vorbei, sagt sich die pensionierte Fleischereifachverkäuferin. Allerdings eröffnet ihr Fietes Betreuerin Frau Fischer unter geheimnisvollen Andeutungen, Herr Jacobsen werde bald umziehen.

Unpacking her belongings in her new hometown of Portland, Oregon, herbalist and reformed alchemist Zoe Faust can't help but notice she's picked up a stowaway. Dorian Robert-Houdin is a living, breathing three-and-half-foot gargoyle - not to mention a master of French cuisine - and he needs Zoe's expertise to decipher a centuries-old text. Zoe, who's trying to put her old life behind her, isn't so sure she wants to reopen her alchemical past... until the dead man on her porch leaves her no choice.

Dorian Robert-Houdin, the three-and-a-half-foot gargoyle chef who fancies himself a modern-day Poirot, is slowly turning into stone, and it's up to Zoe Faust to unravel the alchemical secrets that can save him. When they discover that a long-lost stone gargoyle with a connection to Dorian has reappeared in Europe, the stakes are even higher. From Portland to Paris, Zoe searches for the hidden knowledge she needs, but a cold case that harkens back to 1942 throws her off course.

Thanks to a series of unfortunate events - and one backstabbing frenemy - home is exactly where I'm headed. Back to Winterspell Lake, where magic runs rampant and humans are outlawed. Faster than you can say hocus pocus I'm unpacking my bags and settling into the guest room of my parents' house, trying to ignore the creeping sensation that I'll never break free again. The one thing Winterspell has going for it is the sweets shop in the center of town, a bakery filled with magical creations designed to enchant the taste buds and charm even the pickiest of connoisseurs.

Portland is famous for its rain, hipsters, craft beers...and coffee. Sage Caplin has high hopes for her coffee cart, Ground Rules, which she runs with her business partner, Harley - a genius at roasting beans and devising new blends. That's essential in a city where locals have intensely strong opinions about cappuccino versus macchiato - especially in the case of one of Sage's very first customers. Sage finds the man's body in front of her cart, a fatal slash across his neck.

Death at a beauty pageant turns Tita Rosie's Kitchen upside down in the latest entry of this witty and humorous cozy mystery series by Mia P. Manansala. Things are heating up for Lila Macapagal. Not in her love life, which she insists on keeping nonexistent despite the attention of two very...

Über den Moseldörfern liegt der Zauber der Adventszeit. In Niedermühlenbach duftet es nach Glühwein und Weihnachtsgebäck, und der Krimi-Club freut sich auf besinnliche Tage. Doch dann bringt ein Mord die festliche Stimmung jäh zum Erliegen. Für die pensionierte Kommissarin Clarissa von Michel beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit.

Für Linn könnte Halloween in diesem Jahr kaum stressiger sein: Tagsüber kämpft sie mit einem ungeliebten Mathekurs und Personalmangel in der Bäckerei Hansel & Pretzel, abends arbeitet sie mit ihrer Collegegruppe an einem Gruselraum für ein großes Halloween-Event. Doch bei der Generalprobe wird aus der geplanten Horror-Show plötzlich tödlicher Ernst: Studentin Daisy bricht zusammen und schwebt wenig später in Lebensgefahr. Schnell steht fest, dass es kein Unfall war.

Schnee in Portley ist selten und für den Kirchenchor von St. Peter der Auftakt zu einer Reihe unerwarteter Ereignisse. Jennifer genießt den unerwarteten Winterzauber, bis sie gemeinsam mit ihrer Tante Anne im frisch gefallenen Schnee eine Tote findet: Amanda, Sopranstimme des Chors, erfroren in einer Seitengasse, ohne sichtbare Spuren. Für die Polizei sieht alles nach einem tragischen Unfall aus, aber dann werden K.o.-Tropfen im Blut der Toten gefunden.

Der ehemalige Kriminalhauptkommissar Markus Fischer hat sich auf Gran Canaria endlich seinen Traum erfüllt: eine Bar unter kanarischer Sonne. Als im idyllischen Bergdorf Artenara eine deutsche Influencerin tot in einer Höhle aufgefunden wird, bittet Inspectora Cortadora Markus erneut um Hilfe. Gemeinsam mit seinen Freunden vom Gran-Canaria-Mordclub beginnt er zu ermitteln.

A missing person. A cryptic note. A case that turns Magnolia Grove upside down. Parker Hayes is ready to brew up a winning season at Catch You Latte, serving Spring Fling Lattes and zesty lemon tarts as Magnolia Grove gears up for one of its biggest celebrations. But when a beloved town fixture...

Another delicious installment in the Bakeshop Series set in Ashland, Oregon! As autumn settles over the charming hamlet of Ashland, Oregon, ushering in cool, crisp breezes and a stunning show of color, everyone at Torte is keeping warm by whipping up a bevy of fall treats and spicy lattes. Jules...

At Campathon, an annual eco-friendly festival held on a farm outside of Portland, fans celebrate the Pacific Northwest's music scene in quintessential PDX style-with gourmet food carts, reusable utensils . . . and lots of coffee. How else to get through three days of nonstop entertainment? Sage has scored a coveted place for her Ground Rules coffee cart thanks to her new-ish boyfriend, Bax, who's friendly with Maya, one of the musicians performing.

It's Valentine's Day in Winterspell, but not everyone appears to be feeling the love. And no, I'm not talking about my dateless self. Instead of being wooed by candlelight, I'm working in a candle shop. Cora Hearth, Winterspell's magical chandler, has teamed up with Sugar Shack to create party favors for the lucky couples, and they're counting on us to spark some magic for their special night. So, when a thief breaks into my delivery van and swipes the goodies, Cora and I-and her persnickety talking cat-have to join forces to track down the culprit in time to save Valentine's Day.

Libby Forest is hot on the trail of the killer when disaster strikes closer to home. The sudden death of an elderly volunteer at Dunster Castle rocks the Castle’s ancient calm to its core leaving members of the local History Society devastated. When the finger is pointed at a fellow volunteer...

While Robbie scrambles through breakfast orders for her expanding clientele at Pans 'N Pancakes, tempers run as high as the sticky August heat in South Lick, Indiana. Real estate developer Fiona Closs plans to build a towering luxury resort at one of the most scenic hilltops in Brown County, and not everyone can see the sunny side of the imposing proposition - including Robbie's furious Aunt Adele, who doesn't waste a minute concocting protests and road blockades. When a vocal protester is silenced forever at the resort site, Robbie ditches the griddle to catch the killer.

As December sweeps through South Lick, Indiana, Robbie's life seems merry and bright like the string lights glistening around town. But strange happenings signal a bumpy ride into the holidays. First a man raises eyebrows at Pans 'N Pancakes when he claiming to be the long-lost half-brother of Robbie's assistant. Then a fire destroys the home of a controversial anesthesiologist, exposing skeletal remains in his attic. Helplessly intrigued, all Robbie wants for Christmas is to stop her winter wonderland from becoming a real nightmare. 

Maura Amato ha quarantacinque anni, un gatto di nome Sedano che la ama moltissimo, una leggera zoppia e il conto sempre in rosso. Convive con la sindrome dell'impostore e con il suo cuore spezzato, da quando l'amore per Tony, magistrato di origini napoletane, è naufragato. Un giorno, in un cappotto preso a un mercatino vintage, trova un biglietto accartocciato in cui qualcuno confessa un omicidio avvenuto vent'anni prima. Si tratta della morte di Paul Mezzatesta, un diciassettenne ucciso durante una vacanza in un campeggio al mare, in una notte di pioggia battente.