“My mother-in-law, Alberta Dolan, did not have an enemy in the world the night she was stabbed to death.”
“Monster”
Best American Mystery and Suspense 2024
“Downhill”
Black Cat Weekly #209, August 2025
When sabotaged scooter brakes cause the death of teacher Eloise Wintour, Detective Ferrante develops a lesson plan of his own—one that he hopes will teach Eloise’s killer the true meaning of Labor Day.
“Old Maid”
The Most Dangerous Games, August 2025
Danielle will inherit twenty-million dollars if she can win her great-aunt’s version of the “Old Maid” card game. All she has to do is not get married until after her sisters have done so. But each sister finds it awkward to explain to potential mates why they can’t wed yet, and when someone realizes that funerals can end the game as effectively as weddings, Danielle discovers what a truly dangerous game “Old Maid” can be.
“Sherlock in Texas”
Trouble in Texas, April 2025
When Kirby’s mystery-loving great aunt dies, and there are millions of dollars missing from her estate, Kirby thinks she knows how to find the money. But playing Sherlock in Texas may be tougher than she ever expected.
“Broken”
Black Cat Weekly #183, March 2025
When the death of Ashley’s marriage is followed by the death of someone she once loved, she is forced to confront the consequences of something—or someone—being broken.
“Missing”
Black Cat Weekly #176, January 2025
When Chief Deputy Miller gets a call from a tourist saying that her mother, Marguerite, is missing from the local B and B, he soon realizes the question may not be where Marguerite went—it’s whether she was ever there at all.
“Monster”
Best American Mystery and Suspense 2024
Elizabeth believes that her mother-in-law, Alberta, did not have an enemy in the world the night she was stabbed to death. But if that is true, then who killed Alberta—and what do they want now?
“Beware the Bunnyman”
Black Cat Weekly #161, September 2024
When a woman reports she shot a burglar dressed like the county’s infamous Bunnyman—a six-foot tall axe–wielding rabbit—Detective Sutcliffe will soon learn that it’s easier to kill a man than an urban legend.
“The Penny Drops”
Black Cat Weekly #147, June 2024
Lily is suspected of murdering her husband. Her unconventional sister-in-law, Nadia, believes she can solve the crime—but the cost of getting answers may be both their lives.
“Dead Drop”
On Spec Magazine #128 (Vol. 34, No. 2), 2024
A spaceship’s artificial intelligence has three major problems:
It was programmed to be curious.
The sole human aboard is up to no good.
Only of them must operate by the rule that “thou shalt not kill.”
“Race to the Bottom”
Three Strikes—You’re Dead, 2024
When her aunt demands that Marie arrange an event to raise money for the local animal shelter, Marie organizes a zorbing race. But, unbeknownst to her, a killer has different plans for this special day.
“Bitter Cold”
Notorious in North Texas, 2024
When a Canadian pilot trainee is strangled to death at Camp Taliaferro during World War One, American Major Evans must solve the crime fast. Because death stalks the camp in the bitter cold—and it’s not done yet.
“Pot o’ Gold”
Black Cat Weekly #133, March 2024
When Nora arrives at her uncle’s annual St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt and finds he’s missing, she searches for answers—but she’ll need the luck of the Irish if she’s going to catch a killer.
“A Tail of Justice”
Black Cat Weekly #114, November 2023
Fluffy has simple goals—devour catnip, drink fresh water, and avenge the murder of his human caretaker. But the killer has ambitions of his own, and woe betide the pesky cat who tries to get in a murderer’s way.
“The Codicil”
Fantastic Detectives, 2023
PI Jesse Morgan considers his ability to see ghosts a distinctive advantage when getting justice for murder victims. But solving the death of Ed Scoggins is going to require him to use a different skill set altogether—and the ghost of Ed Scoggins may not like the result.
“The End of the Road”
Black Cat Weekly #103, August 2023
Mike thinks nothing ruins a nice day in the woods with your wife like her stumbling over a fresh corpse—until the cops show up, they ID the victim, and it turns out he and his wife both had a motive to kill the guy. Can Mike solve the crime before the killer takes another victim?
“Monster”
Reckless in Texas, 2023
Elizabeth believes that her mother-in-law, Alberta, did not have an enemy in the world the night she was stabbed to death. But if that is true, then who killed Alberta—and what do they want now?
“Research”
Hook, Line, and Sinker, 2023
Phony psychic Becca thinks she has the perfect scam, relying on research to make sure all her “visions” will be proven true. But Becca’s not the only player in the game, and the cost for making a mistake is life and death—possibly hers. Can Becca turn the tables before it is too late?
“Bone Deep”
ParABnormal Magazine, September 2023
When Janelle receives a bone transplant, she isn’t expecting its last owner to come along for the ride. He makes it clear that the only way either of them are going to get any peace is if Janelle solves his murder, but soon she is faced with the crucial question: how far will a killer go to keep from getting caught?
“It’s Not Tennis”
Black Cat Weekly #52, August 2022
When Laura’s husband asks her to play tennis with her old nemesis from high school, Laura agrees that a simple game won’t kill her. . . but what if she’s wrong?
“The Perfect House”
Fantastic Detectives, 2022
When Jane buys a Victorian house to fulfill her dream of running an inn, she hears rumors that it is haunted by a vengeful ghost with a nasty habit of pushing people down the stairs. To her, the solution seems obvious—use it as a marketing tool. Come stay in the haunted house! However, Jane is not the only one making plans, and murder is timeless.
