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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.

Author Links

BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kelly-oliver

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

INSTAGRAM @kellyoliverbooks

Pinterest Kelly Oliver Books https://www.pinterest.com.au/oliver743

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Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle by Ellen Butler – Book Tour and Giveaway

21 Tuesday Oct 2025

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Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle: Ariadne Winter Mystery
by Ellen Butler

About Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle


Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle: Ariadne Winter Mystery
Historical Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting – Ireland, near the Cliffs of Moher
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Power to the Pen
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2025
Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1734365092
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FCSJ82CR
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From Paris runways to country manors, danger is always in fashion.

When intrepid journalist Ariadne Winter leaves behind the glittering cafés and haute couture of 1958 Paris for the misty hills of rural Ireland, she expects champagne toasts and countryside charm at her cousin’s engagement celebration. But amidst party prep excitement the festive mood at Ballyford Manor is shattered when a body is discovered among the ruins of the ancient castle grounds.

The local inspector suspects an accident—but Ariadne knows better.

Armed with her sharp wit and a reporter’s determination, Ariadne peels back the polished façade of the O’Connell family, uncovering simmering tensions and long-held grudges that refuse to stay buried. As she navigates a world of crumbling aristocracy, whispered scandals, and dark family legacies, Ariadne realizes someone will do anything to keep the past hidden — even if it means making her the next victim.

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Jacqueline Winspear, this stylish, atmospheric mystery captures the glamour and shadows of 1950s Ireland, blending intrigue, secrets, and a sleuth you won’t forget.

About Ellen Butler

Ellen Butler is the international bestselling author of the Karina Cardinal mystery series. Her experiences working on Capitol Hill and at a medical association in Washington, D.C., inspired the mystery-action series. Publishers Weekly called the Karina Cardinal mysteries, “intelligent escapism.” Butler also writes the Ariadne Winter historical mysteries as well as historical spy fiction. The Brass Compass has won multiple awards for historical fiction, including a Speak Up Talk Radio Firebird Book Award, Indie Reader Discovery Award, and a Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal. The second book in the duology, Operation Blackbird: A Cold War Spy Novel, is inspired by true events and won a Next Generation Indie Book Award gold medal for historical fiction.

Author Links

Website ~ www.EllenButler.net

Facebook ~ www.facebook.com/EllenButlerBooks

Instagram~ https://www.instagram.com/ebutlerbooks/

Bookbub~ https://www.bookbub.com/profile/ellen-butler

Goodreads ~ www.goodreads.com/EllenButlerBooks

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Stones River by M.F. Jones – Book Tour and Giveaway

08 Wednesday Oct 2025

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Giveaway, Historical, Historical Romance, Paranormal, Romance

Book Details:

Book Title:  Stones River: A Civil War Story of Courage, Sacrifice, and an Otherworldly Love by M.F. Jones
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 yrs +),  302 pages
Genre: Historical fiction with a supernatural love story at its heart.
Publisher:  Fieldwood Books
Release date:   Sep 27, 2025
Content Rating: PG-13 + M: The novel has a married sex scene that is intimate, though it does not have explicit details. There is no profanity in the book, except for mild curses like “damn” and “hell.”

Book Description:

When Jessie Gibbs meets Lemuel Sanders, she thinks she has finally found her ideal man—until she discovers that he is the ghost of a Civil War soldier. For 144 years, Lem has kept vigil at his unmarked battlefield grave, seeking someone to complete a personal mission so he can go to his final rest. As love grows between them, Jessie is torn. If she succeeds in fulfilling Lem’s wish, she’ll lose him when he passes into the afterlife. But if she fails and he remains in the world, she’ll never be free to find intimacy with a living man.

A riveting story of faith, passion, and selfless devotion, STONES RIVER shows the power of love to overcome all obstacles—even death itself.

STONES RIVER is Book I of The Sentinel Heart Trilogy, with Book II, SOLDIER’S JOY, coming out in 2026!

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Meet the author:

Before beginning to write full-time in 2008, M. F. (Mimi) Jones was an editor at Viking Press, where she discovered Judith Guest’s bestseller ORDINARY PEOPLE in the slush pile and became its editor. She went on to senior editorial positions at Redbook, Family Circle, and Reader’s Digest magazines. In addition to writing, she’s a devotee of reading, knitting (while listening to audiobooks), choral singing, and hiking with her rescue dog, Ruby. She lives in Tennessee with her husband, composer Douglas Hedwig.

Connect with the author:   Website  ~ goodreads


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