Newest Short Story

Murder in the Graveyard

"Rest in Peas" - A new short story in the Fatal Food Festival Mysteries. At a Pennsylvania pea festival, Jackie Norwood discovers that a past problem and a puzzling crypt point to murder.

Murder in the Graveyard, the fifth entry in the fan-favorite Destination Murder series, invites you to take a walk among the tombstones—just watch your step. This collection of cozy mystery short stories delivers light chills, clever thrills, and a few restless spirits who may have unfinished business.

Perfect for curling up with on a crisp fall evening or anytime you're craving bite-sized mysteries with big personality, this anthology is also a great way to discover new favorite authors who know exactly how to balance the eerie with the endearing.

Dig into Murder in the Graveyard today...your next cozy mystery obsession is just six feet under.

Chapter Summaries

Get a sneak peek into the contents of the book with these chapter summaries. Each summary provides a brief overview of the key concepts and takeaways from each chapter.

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Older Short Stories

"Sugar High, Sugar Low"

Published May 21, 2024

Jackie Norwood's flight home from a murder-free Chocolate Fest takes a bittersweet turn when a fellow passenger and festival attendee slips into a fatal coma.

Included in Destination Murders Murder in the Air Anthology

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"Cruise from Helheim"

Published May 23, 2023

Former celebrity chef Jackie Norwood sets sail on a budget, Norse-themed cruise line to

judge a seafood festival. With high stakes and cutthroat competitors, it doesn’t take very long

until things get fishy.

Included in Destination Murders Murder at Sea Anthology

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"Courting Disaster"

Published in August, 2022

A story about Merlin and his manipulation of King Arthur's Court.
Included in Chesapeake Crimes Magic is Murder anthology in August 2022.

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"Follow Your Nose"

Published April 2022

Lauren Chase and her dog Tigger are learning a new sport: nose work. This allows Tigger to use his keen sense of smell to find odors like anise, clove, and birch. But this time, he needs to use his nose to find a missing teenager.
Included in Harbor Humane Big Fang anthology in April 2022.

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"One Flew Over the Cocoa's Nest"

Published on February 1, 2022

A blizzard interrupts former celebrity chef Jackie Norwood’s from judging a Hot Cocoa festival at a Utah ski resort. Murder makes it even worse. Included in Destination Murders Murder in the Mountains anthology

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"The Frog Days of Summer"

Former celebrity chef Jackie Norwood’s attempt to revive her career goes badly when murder interrupts a food festival on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. Included in Destination Murders Murder on the Beach anthology

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