Lily Thistle

What's a new in town schoolteacher to do when she finds a body on the beach? When fifth grade schoolteacher Lily Thistle finds the body of a local womanizing garbage man washed up on the beach in her new town, she becomes suspect number one. Can this teacher turned amateur sleuth narrow down who wanted him dead and get the hot chief of police to recognize her as something other than a murder suspect? This culinary cozy mystery includes two recipes: Rose's Marionberry Muffins and Whiskey-laced Chocolate Chunks. This book is a clean read suitable for most readers who love a humorous cozy mystery set in a small town.

When Lily Thistle opens her storage unit, she finds more than just her stuff. There's a beautiful antique trunk. With a body inside. Everything points to her brother-in-law Dr. John Wisdom as the killer, but Lily knows he couldn't hurt a fly. Will she be able to find out who the real killer is and get John off the hook? This culinary cozy mystery includes two recipes: Make 'Em Your Way Muffins and Almost Omelets. This cozy mystery is a clean read suitable for most ages.