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The Case of the Christie Curse by Kelly Oliver – Book Tour and Giveaway

02 Monday Mar 2026

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The Case of the Christie Curse: (A Detection Club Mystery)
by Kelly Oliver

About The Case of the Christie Curse

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The Case of the Christie Curse: (A Detection Club Mystery)
Historical Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Setting – Mesopotamia
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2026
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books
Digital
Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836175681
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F4W1D5Z6
Other formats will be available
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Mesopotamia, 1930: When Agatha Christie invites fellow members of the Detection Club to witness the famous excavations at the ruins of Ur, Dorothy L. Sayers, her quick-witted assistant Eliza Baker, and Theo Sharp expect ancient wonders – not fresh corpses.

But when an archaeologist is found dead in the sand, whispers of a deadly curse sweep through the camp. Eliza suspects something far more dangerous than superstition. Amid glittering artifacts and fragile alliances, every guest harbors secrets: the Woolleys, whose marriage is shadowed by tragedy; a journalist hungry for scandal; even academic Max Mallowan, whose loyalties are not what they seem.

As theft, forgery, and coded messages surface, the line between archaeology and espionage blurs. And when Eliza and Theo find themselves in danger, they must face not only the truth about the murder – but also the truths they’ve long denied about each other. Can they uncover the killer before the desert claims another victim? Or will this dig unearth secrets too dangerous to survive?

About Kelly Oliver

Kelly Oliver

Kelly Oliver is the award-winning and bestselling author of four mystery series: The Jessica James Mysteries, The Pet Detective Mysteries, The Fiona Figg Mysteries, and The Detection Club Mysteries.

Kelly is the Past President of Sisters in Crime National, current Education Coordinator for SinC Guppies, and a Distinguished Emerita Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University.

To learn more about Kelly and her books, go to kellyoliverbooks.com.

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Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Oliver/e/B001HN3HCM/

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Just Desserts and Murder by Lucinda Race – Book Tour and Giveaway

27 Friday Feb 2026

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Just Desserts and Murder: A Temperance Matthews Cozy Mystery
(Little Bakery Cozy Mystery Series)
by Lucinda Race

About Just Desserts and Murder


Just Desserts and Murder: A Temperance Matthews Cozy Mystery
(Little Bakery Cozy Mystery Series)

Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – New England
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2026
Print length ‏ : ‎ 378 pages
Hardcover
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8277721698
Paperback
Print length ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1966424434
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1966424437
Digital
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1966424420
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FS82ZNXX
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In Oak Hollow, every recipe comes with a dash of mystery…

Temperance Matthews thought opening her dream bakery in Oak Hollow—with her mini dachshund, Hank, at her heels—would be a sweet start to her new life. Instead, her shop goes up in flames, and a body is found among the ashes.

When her quiet assistant Louise shows up bruised, with twigs in her hair, and missing a shoe, Temperance’s data-analysis skills from her FBI days suddenly feel like the only hope of untangling the mystery. But the plot thickens: Jonah, the bakery’s former owner, is stabbed while trying to reach Temperance. The frosting on the cake? Louise’s boyfriend is the victim of the fire. Surveillance footage shows him entering through a locked back door—yet only three keys exist, and Louise doesn’t have one.

With threats mounting and the police closing in on a suspect, Temperance must follow a trail of half-baked clues before the real culprit turns her cozy little town into a crime scene… and who becomes the next target.

Just Desserts and Murder is book 1 in the exciting new Little Bakery Cozy Mystery Series featuring Temperance Matthews. Each book can be read as a standalone.

About Lucinda Race

Award-winning and best-selling author Lucinda Race is a lifelong fan of fiction who fell in love with cozy mysteries and romance novels as a young girl.

Though her writing journey began with nonfiction, her passion for storytelling never wavered. She returned to her true calling—creating the beloved McKenna Family Romance series and the Paranormal Cozy Nook Bookstore Series—writing the kinds of stories she loves to read. Whether she’s weaving a heartwarming romance or a cozy mystery, her fingers practically fly across the keyboard.

Lucinda lives in the rolling hills of western Massachusetts with her little dog— a shih tzu mix rescue—who is always by her side. When she’s not immersed in writing mystery, suspense, or romance, she’s wandering in her garden or curled up with a book, devouring everything she can get her hands on.

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Facebook Page Link – https://facebook.com/LucindaRaceAuthor/

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Amazon Author Profile Link – https:// www.amazon.com/Lucinda-Race/e/B00Q0MMNUM

Barnes and Noble Profile Link – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Lucinda%20Race%22?Ntk

Google Play Profile Link – https:// play.google.com/store/info/name/Lucinda_Race?id=11c1npx6xq

Kobo Profile Link – https:// www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=lucinda+race

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Dying to Live Here by Shelley Marsh – Book Tour and Giveaway

22 Sunday Feb 2026

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Dying to Live Here (Estate Sales Mysteries)
by Shelley Marsh

About Dying to Live Here

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Dying to Live Here (Estate Sales Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Florida
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fawkes Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 10, 2026
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1957529516
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GFNR9XDT
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When tech burnout Emma Stewart follows her best friend’s advice to view a quaint beachside home in Harbor Shores, Florida, she expects palm trees, sea breezes, and maybe a fresh start. What she doesn’t expect is to stumble into a murder scene—and become a prime suspect.

With the HOA president lying in a pool of blood and her bestie splattered with the evidence, Emma suddenly finds herself knee-deep in neighborhood secrets, rivalries, and a suspiciously missing knife. Armed with nothing but her dry wit, a talent for digital sleuthing, and an adorable bulldog named Hopper, Emma must navigate a world of nosy neighbors, passive-aggressive happy hours, and one dangerously charming lawyer.

In Harbor Shores, the homes are charming—but the secrets are deadly.

About Shelley Marsh

Shelley Marsh writes laugh-out-loud mysteries set along Florida’s sun-splashed coast. Her forthcoming debut, Dying to Live Here (Feb 10 2026), launches the Estate Sale Mysteries series, pairing clever puzzles with a hint of romance. When she isn’t prowling estate sales for story fodder, Shelley combs beaches and bookstores, searching for treasure.

Website: www.ShelleyMarsh.com

Press Kit: https://writershelleymarsh.com/press-kit/

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BlueSky: @shelleymarsh.bsky.social

Purchase Link – Amazon

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February 19 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW

February 20 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW

February 20 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

February 21 – StoreyBook Reviews – CHARACTER GUEST POST

February 21 – Storybook Lady – REVIEW

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