Classical Reads

An Almost Purrfect Murder
Series: Frankie Chandler, Pet Psychic, Book 3. Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 79,040. Language: English. Originally Published: October 13, 2017 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
"A delightfully intriguing murderer mystery." "A fun, fast and hilariously funny mystery." A wedding cruise, dangerous secrets, and a troupe of performing cats. What could go wrong? When Frankie Chandler boards an Alaskan cruise ship, she's hardly a cheerful advertisement for sailing the ocean blue. Her best (and only) friend is getting married, which means the end of impromptu girl's nights...
Special Delivery
Series: Wilder Women. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,310. Language: English. Originally Published: April 12, 2011 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
When someone strangles the life out of cantankerous postal employee Abigail Watts, Deanna Wilder is certain that an odd phrase uttered by the victim on the day of her death holds the key to solving Abigail's murder. Unfortunately for her daughters, Roxanne and Vanessa, Deanna turns the investigation into a family affair.
Collared
Series: Short Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 13,440. Language: English. Originally Published: January 18, 2018 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
Bowers and Frankie are about to experience their first St. Valentine's Day as a couple. With her favorite steak awaiting her at La Hacienda Chop House, what could go wrong? When a service dog walks through the door giving off very bad vibes, Frankie's sure the evening isn't going to go as planned.
Barking Mad at Murder
Series: Frankie Chandler, Pet Psychic, Book 1. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 84,200. Language: English. Originally Published: August 18, 2018 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
"Clever humor; fabulous characters." "The flip side of Spencer Quinn." A murdered woman, a frightened dog, and a fake pet psychic who is in for the surprise of her life. Frankie Chandler is a charlatan. Though she promotes herself as a pet psychic, her profound revelations come from animal behavior books and her ability to interpret the owner's body language. Then an appointment with a new...
Bad Behavior
Series: Harlow Brothers Mystery, Book 2. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 103,690. Language: English. Originally Published: March 21, 2020 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
"Vick can inject humor into a death scene while simultaneously providing an important clue." Join the Harlow Brothers for another romp through murderous suspects, romantic possibilities, and the ever-present sibling rivalry. It drives Nicholas Harlow crazy that his brother, Edward, the secret author of the Aunt Civility etiquette books, refuses to attend publicity events, instead opting to give...
Deadly Decorum
Series: Harlow Brothers Mystery, Book 3. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 89,540. Language: English. Originally Published: May 19, 2021 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
"Murder and jealousy wrapped in charm and wit, the novel is a delightful read!" Mistaken identities, romantic rivals, and a host of misunderstandings. The Harlow Brothers are back at Inglenook resort, and not just because Edward is missing his long-distance love, Claudia Inglenook. The former college linebacker turned ghost writer of the Aunt Civility etiquette books is the guest of honor at a...
Trouble with Turkeys
Series: Short Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 14,840. Language: English. Originally Published: November 14, 2017 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Holiday, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
Bowers and Frankie are finally dating, but they are about to hit their first real obstacle--Thanksgiving dinner. Can their new relationship hold out against a handsome farmer, a turkey infatuated with ducks, and the horror of candied yams? Not to mention a toy store riot and the mysterious happenings at the Good Morning Bakery? Only time will tell.
An Unhealthy Attachment
Series: A Father McAllister Mystery, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 68,750. Language: English. Originally Published: October 31, 2018 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Traditional British, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
Question: What could possibly scare an exorcist? Answer: A school filled with teenage girls, a murdered co-worker, and a demonic attachment that refuses to leave. After the exorcism in Cherry Valley goes terribly wrong, Father Gerald "Mac" McAllister is left with bad memories and a secret he doesn't dare reveal--a demonic attachment that he can't seem to banish. Pulled off his exorcist duties...
What the Cluck? It's Murder
Series: Frankie Chandler, Pet Psychic, Book 4. Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 74,150. Language: English. Originally Published: November 24, 2020 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
"A Most Entertaining Read." "Meeting the family turns into a clustercluck!" A broody hen. A dead body. The ultimate test of a relationship. Pet psychic Frankie Chandler finally (and reluctantly) agrees to meet Detective Martin Bower's family. All she has to do is impress the pack of sisters who raised him. Not difficult, right? The only thing at stake is her relationship with the man she loves...
A Scaly Tail of Murder
Series: Frankie Chandler, Pet Psychic. Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 90,360. Language: English. Originally Published: November 30, 2021 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
"A fresh, entertaining read with snappy dialog and plenty of well-rendered action." "A cracking fun read!" A new fiancé, an old boyfriend, and a murder that will change everything. Frankie Chandler is finally at peace with her life. She's engaged to Detective Martin Bowers, her pet psychic business is booming, and she's overcome the emotional residue of a past relationship that destroyed her...
Kitty Christmas Caper
Series: Short Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,340. Language: English. Originally Published: December 1, 2012 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
A Frankie Chandler, Pet Psychic short story. It's Frankie's first Christmas in Arizona, and holiday cheer is proving evasive. She misses her family, she misses snow, and with best friend Penny taking part in a production of "Scrooge", she's forced to attend rehearsals to offer morale support. When she finds an abandoned kitten on the doorstep of U Behave, her animal behavior business, Frankie...
A Scape Goat for Murder
Series: Frankie Chandler, Pet Psychic, Book 6. Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 89,310. Language: English. Originally Published: October 11, 2021 by Classical Reads. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
"Great characters, fun plot, and snappy dialogue!!" "A witty mystery…" A gourmand goat. A mysterious woman. A phone call that will change Frankie's life. Frankie Chandler's upcoming nuptials suffer a devastating setback when her fiancé, Detective Martin Bowers, is injured on the job. How badly injured? The doctors are mum on his condition, and his colleagues are just as evasive, telling her...