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Rhys Bowen on G.M. Malliet’s Agatha Award-winning DEATH OF A COZY WRITER: "The traditional British cozy is alive and well. Delicious. I was hooked from the first paragraph." On England’s Jurassic Coast, an American retiree and her husband arrive in postcard-perfect Axebury Cove for a quiet “roots” getaway. When the cliff beneath an ancient oak shears away, a woman vanishes into the riptides and a stranger stands on the brink holding a child. Accident—or something else, like murder? The sardonic narrator—equal parts history teacher and human lie detector—watches masks slip: a dowager, a weak man, and a wife who will do anything to keep what’s hers. By dinner, the survivors are seated together, pearls gleaming and secrets intact. Mad About You is a taut, atmospheric story of deception, class, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. For readers who enjoy Tana French’s atmospheric tension, Lisa Jewell’s domestic twists, and Louise Candlish’s relationship-driven suspense—delivered as a razor-sharp short read you can finish in one sitting.   Look for my new historical Magdalene Duchateau tale, "The Get-Well Gift," in the latest issue of EQMM.
Now in your mailbox or on newsstands. BERNIE - A suspenseful tale of sweet romance. Romantic suspense from Agatha award-winning author G.M. Malliet Accused. Betrayed. Hunted. But not broken. When twenty-seven-year-old Bernadette "Bernie" O’Hara is blindsided by false accusations of embezzlement at the prestigious firm where she works, her life shatters in a single morning. Forced to flee Washington, D.C., she finds unexpected sanctuary in her late grandmother’s rustic cabin deep in the Virginia woods. With no electricity, no neighbors, and no one she can trust, Bernie’s days are filled with solitude and survival—and the slow, quiet rediscovery of her faith. But peace doesn’t last. When a massive, comically droopy bloodhound named Bo crashes through the woods and plants his paws on her shoulders, Bernie knows her refuge has been discovered. Behind Bo stands Gabe Shelton—a brooding private investigator with sharp instincts and quiet strength—sent to track her down. But Gabe’s presence raises more questions than answers, and his growing suspicions about her so-called crime mirror her own growing doubts about the man who accused her. Gabe never expected the woman at the center of his newest case to be anything like Bernie. Not guilty, not hardened, not hiding... but wounded. And something deep in his gut tells him the real villain may not be the woman he was paid to find, but the powerful man desperate to silence her. Tension rises as snow blankets the Virginia wilderness and Bernie’s past threatens to catch up with her. Together, Bernie and Gabe must navigate not only the tangled truth behind the accusations but also their own conflicted hearts. Will Gabe turn Bernie in—or help her clear her name? Set against a backdrop of winter woods, quiet faith, and slow-burning trust, Bernie is a clean, emotionally rich romantic suspense that explores betrayal, courage, and the healing power of love. Now in eBook and audio.  In this short story, an idyllic Hawaiian paradise sets the stage for deception, betrayal, and murder. Originally published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. A tale of domestic suspense from Agatha Award-winning author G.M. Malliet In "Maui: The Road to Hana," an idyllic Hawaiian paradise sets the stage for deception, betrayal, and murder. Geoff, a retired CEO with dwindling fortunes, plans a romantic journey along Maui’s famous Hana Highway with his seemingly devoted wife—unaware of the deadly intentions lurking beneath her carefully maintained façade. As the couple revisits the scene of their honeymoon, tensions escalate and secrets unravel, culminating in a chilling act of calculated violence. But unexpected witnesses threaten to derail even the most meticulously laid plans, turning paradise into a place of paranoia and suspicion. Darkly humorous, suspenseful, and rich with vivid Hawaiian imagery, this compelling short thriller from acclaimed author G.M. Malliet explores the sinister side of marital ambition and the dangerous lengths one will go for financial freedom. Perfect for readers who love suspenseful thrillers with sharp wit and psychological depth.  A NEW short story of #suspense from G.M. Malliet - May 2025 "Think Agatha Christie meets Ian Fleming" ―Library Journal on A DEMON SUMMER When New Orleans private investigator Lizzie Guillot checks Room 202, looking for her whistleblower client Valerie Sampson, she finds only a messy, abandoned room. But Valerie soon reveals herself as a long-lost heiress who has spent years running from the dark empire built by her family. Faking her death to escape a forced marriage and the sickening legacy of her father's powerful dynasty, Amelia is tired of hiding. Her family's vast wealth is deeply rooted in crimes including global trafficking and hijackings. Amelia’s escape triggers a relentless pursuit by her father, whose reach extends deep into the world’s darkest corners. Determined to end her nightmare, Amelia partners with the resourceful Lizzie. Together, they ignite an explosive federal investigation that stretches from East Coast boardrooms to shadowy offshore hideaways. AMELIA explores themes of identity, power, and redemption in a suspenseful race against time that spans from the bustling streets of New Orleans to the isolated beauty of coastal California. It's an unforgettable and surprising story of one woman’s battle to break free from a sinister past and reclaim her life, no matter the cost. FIND AMELIA ON AMAZON.COM #ebooks #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #books #suspense #fiction #neworleans #nola #privateeye #bouchercon #bouchercon2025  |
G.M. Malliet
.Agatha Award-winning author of the DCI St. Just mysteries, Max Tudor mysteries, standalone suspense novel WEYCOMBE, Augusta Hawke mysteries, and dozens of short stories. Books offered in all formats, including large print, e-Book, and audio.
New for 2025 - romantic suspense.
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