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Lethal Lesson    by Nancy Curteman
Price: $2.99 USD. 71640 words. Published on February 21, 2011. .

When Lysi Weston substitutes as school principal, she discovers two women plus one man can equal murder. Weston’s life leaps from a saunter to a sprint when she finds out teacher Jeff Green is involved in deadly extra curricular activities. The death of of a teacher catapults Weston into the role of sleuth and unwelcome assistant to Detective Molanski. Soon Weston becomes a killer's target.
Mace Of Spades    by J.A. Sprouls
Price: $0.99 USD. 82590 words. Published on February 22, 2011. .

Hell hounds, demons, superstitions and consortium men - Jo Skinner, her mother, Ava and living mummy, Hank must overcome those obstacles in order to clear Jo’s name and find the murderer of Edna Clankerton. As they run their newly opened inn, they profoundly hope that one of the guests isn’t the real murderer. That could really put a damper on future bookings.
Death Revokes The Offer    by Catharine Bramkamp
Price: Free! 69920 words. Published on March 3, 2011. .

Meet Allison Little – A Little Will Go A Long Way – Real Estate Diva, reluctant sleuth. I do not know exactly why a person is dead, I only know that when the listing agent finds a dead body in the kitchen, it's that much more difficult to sell the house, what with all the hysteria about full disclosure. Difficult, but not impossible."
Seven Cities of Greed    by Jean Sheldon
Price: $3.99 USD. 75970 words. Published on March 15, 2011. .

A hand carved leather journal purchased at a Chicago book auction promises an adventure in New Mexico for Jacqueline Tracy and her friends, a group of 'women of a certain age.' Instead, they find themselves followed by a modern day conquistador who will stop at nothing to have the book and the secrets it holds.
Peace, Love, and Murder    by Nancy Holzner
Price: $0.99 USD. 109750 words. Published on April 1, 2011. .

When police discover a body in the trunk of Bo Forrester's cab, he quickly becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name, he must track down the murderer, navigating an unfamiliar world of privilege and corruption while staying one step ahead of the cute-but-crazy female deputy who's determined to arrest him.
Time is Of the Essence    by Catharine Bramkamp
Price: $2.99 USD. 71690 words. Published on April 8, 2011. .

“I could just make out the car lights through the windows on either side of the front door, there was only one way off the mountain. I wondered if anyone considered that a problem? Stuck in traffic, no alternative routes: what a way to live. What a way to die.”
YÜ: A Ross Lamos Mystery    by Joy Shayne Laughter
Price: $2.99 USD. 81760 words. Published by Open Books Press  on June 3, 2011. .

Forbidden love, Imperial Court of the Han Dynasty, jades worth millions on the black market ...Ross Lamos, 21st Century Karmic Detective, knows that somehow the history of the 3 jades is his as well. Lamos has built his career dealing Asian art and antiquities by hiding his very useful psychic touch. When he holds the Yü, the Stone of Heaven will reveal an extraordinary story hidden 2,000 years!
Murder on the Waterfront    by Susan Cogan
Price: $4.99 USD. 78960 words. Published on June 24, 2011. .

Lady Margaret’s quest to bring a killer to justice leads her out of her art studio to a seedy all-night cafe, a Depression-era tenement, the waterfront, and eventually to the dark underbelly of Chinatown. For other works by this author go to: www.coganbooks.net
Smoky Mountain Mayhem    by Sharleen Johnson
Price: $4.99 USD. 70500 words. Published on July 15, 2011. .

A serial killer went on a five year murderous rampage and eleven innocent people ended up dead. Now, ten years later, this cold case file may finally be put to rest. Chief of Police Max Lamont wants help to clear up this troublesome matter. He doesn’t know that Jack and Jill are the consummate detectives behind Annie’s amazing mastery at crime solving
Beggin' For Murder    by R.G. Crossley
Price: $1.99 USD. 6610 words. Published by 53rd Street Publishing  on July 28, 2011. .

When the mob comes a knockin' Razor and Edge must answer. Mobster Tommy Manetti pays a visit to Staten island PI's Razor and Edge. Fear motivates him to ask Razor and Edge to kill a rival, his boss. Will they accept the job? Will this be their last case? Will they themselves die? The trickiest, most deadly case Razor and Edge have faced yet. Readers will find their other cases on Smashwords.