"People can be passionate about food. In Cooked to Death that passion is whipped into a murderous froth. Each story revolves around some aspect of food: its origin, preparation, consumption and, in some cases, its convenience as a murder weapon. Appetizers, entrees, salads, desserts--they're all here. It's a delectable menu, served up by some of the region's finest crime and mystery writers, including Anne Frasier, Carl Brookins, David H ..."
"The Silence of the Loons In this collection of 13 short stories from Minnesota?s top crime writers, you?ll be treated to an array of whodunits. Featured writers include Ellen Hart, Judith Guest, William Kent Krueger and Carl Brookins. This is a must-have for mystery buffs. Full description"
Small Sacrifice(Reprint) (Jane Lawless Mystery, A) by EllenHart Paperback, 238 Pages, Published 2009 by Bella Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59493-165-9, ISBN: 1-59493-165-8
"When Cordelia Thorn ventures to Summer Green, Wisconsin, for a reunion with some old college friends, she finds trouble in paradise. Twenty-plus years have definitely changed things. Soap opera star Diana has become an alcoholic. Curt and Annie's marriage is falling apart. Orson is hostile and surly. And Theo, the most passionate of them all, suddenly dies -- of an apparent heart attack.Alarmed, Cordelia sends for her old friend Jane La ..."
A Small Sacrifice(Updated) A Jane Lawless Mystery by EllenHart Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 1996 by Women's Press Ltd,The ISBN-13: 978-0-7043-4479-2, ISBN: 0-7043-4479-3
A Small Sacrifice(Reprint) (A Jane Lawless Mystery) by EllenHart Paperback, 254 Pages, Published 1995 by Fawcett ISBN-13: 978-0-345-39113-1, ISBN: 0-345-39113-6
"When Cordelia Thorn ventures to Summer Green, Wisconsin, for a reunion with some old college friends, she finds trouble in paradise. Twenty-plus years have definitely changed things. Soap opera star Diana has become an alcoholic. Curt and Annie's marriage is falling apart. Orson is hostile and surly. And Theo, the most passionate of them all, suddenly dies -- of an apparent heart attack.Alarmed, Cordelia sends for her old friend Jane La ..."
"His fellow teaching assistant was Hailey Piper, petite and pretty, with long blonde
hair, pointed features, and full, pouting lips. “Hailey's local,” Madison whispered. “
Poor thing lost both parents to cancer a couple of years ago.” My heart gave a ..."
Twisted at the Root A Jane Lawless Mystery (Jane Lawless Mysteries) by EllenHart Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2019 by Minotaur Books ISBN-13: 978-1-250-30842-9, ISBN: 1-250-30842-9
"Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Ellen Hart’s intimate storytelling returns in Twisted at the Root, where Hart’s latest mystery shows the importance of finding the truth.Everyone thought Rashad May and Gideon Wise were happily married. That is, until Rashad was convicted of his husband’s murder.Four years later, Rashad’s brother contacts Ray Lawless – Minnesota private investigator Jane Lawless’s father and the original defense at ..."
Twisted at the Root A Jane Lawless Mystery by EllenHart 320 Pages, Published 2019 by Minotaur Books ISBN-13: 978-1-250-30843-6, ISBN: 1-250-30843-7
"Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Ellen Hart’s intimate storytelling returns in Twisted at the Root, where Hart’s latest mystery shows the importance of finding the truth."
"It's his coworker Dr. Sandra Wells.” “What happened?” I had visions of walls
caving in or perhaps an accident with a pickax. Digs were always dangerous
because the method of removing the soil also allowed for cave-ins and mistakes."
A Whisper of Bones A Jane Lawless Mystery by EllenHart 320 Pages, Published 2018 by Minotaur Books ISBN-13: 978-1-250-08866-6, ISBN: 1-250-08866-6
"Fans of Jane Lawless new and old will be fascinated by newly minted Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Ellen Hart’s latest intricate puzzle in A Whisper of Bones."
A Whisper of Bones A Jane Lawless Mystery (Jane Lawless Mysteries) by EllenHart Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2018 by Minotaur Books ISBN-13: 978-1-250-08865-9, ISBN: 1-250-08865-8
"Fans of Jane Lawless new and old will be fascinated by newly minted Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Ellen Hart’s latest intricate puzzle in A Whisper of Bones. Britt Ickles doesn’t remember much from her only visit to her mother’s childhood home when she was a kid, except for playing with her cousin Timmy and the eruption of a sudden family feud. That’s why, when she drops by unannounced after years of silence, she’s shocked when ..."
"“I thought that was you, Brendan Hart. Now that man”—she pointed to Ernie,
Hawaiian shirt torn, panting and sweating on the ground—“had a mighty bad
shock. I want to see you apologize to him and then head on home.” The teenage
boy, panting, blushed. He looked at the ground, then mumbled something that
sounded like “Sorry.” One of his friends held a phone in the air. “Got your phone.”
Brendan and his friends straightened their cloth ..."
Fever in the Dark A Jane Lawless Mystery (Jane Lawless Mysteries) by EllenHart Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2017 by Minotaur Books ISBN-13: 978-1-250-08863-5, ISBN: 1-250-08863-1
"Ellen Hart was named the 2017 MWA Grand Master, the most distinguished lifetime achievement award offered in the mystery community. In FEVER IN THE DARK by MWA Edgars Grand Master Ellen Hart, Fiona and Annie return home from their one year anniversary trip to discover that their poignant proposal video has been posted on YouTube and has garnered hundreds of thousands of hits. The video is on the verge of going viral, and there’s enormou ..."
"A Cozy Mystery Sampler Ellie Alexander, Tessa Arlen, Frances Brody, Julia
Chapman, Marla Cooper, Ellen Hart, Diane Kelly, Michelle Kelly, G. M. Malliet,
Maggie McConnon, Mandy Morton, Paige Shelton, Auralee Wallace, Tracee de
Hahn. Summary: In the third book of the laugh-out-loud Otter Lake Mystery series,
Erica Bloom has to survive stormy weather to catch a killer. Erica Bloom is home
again in Otter Lake to save her relationship w ..."
Jane Lawless Mysteries Ser. Fever in the Dark by EllenHart 320 Pages, Published 2017 by Minotaur Books ISBN-13: 978-1-250-08864-2, ISBN: 1-250-08864-X
"A Jane Lawless Mystery Ellen Hart. “Because, when I came inside after finding
Noah ... “Ms. Thorn,” he said, “we'd like to take a look at Mr. Foster's room.” “Don't
you need a search warrant for that? ... she asked Bridget. “Far as I'm concerned,
it's your decision.” Annie knitted her fingers through Fi's and held on tight. “I have
nothing to hide,” said Bridget. Vance left the house and returned a few minutes
later followed by two ..."
Taken by the Wind(Reprint) (A Jane Lawless Mystery) by EllenHart Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2015 by Bywater Books ISBN-13: 978-1-61294-059-5, ISBN: 1-61294-059-5
""Absorbing . . . unexpected twists and turns . . . and the activities of her irrepressible best friend, Cordelia Thorn (a treasure of mystery fiction), will keep the reader guessing."—Publishers Weekly"A judicious balance of long-term development and short-term storytelling; even readers who come for the ongoing characters will stay for the mystery."—Kirkus Reviews"An engrossing mystery with captivating characters"—Star Tribune (Minneap ..."
The Grave Soul A Jane Lawless Mystery (Jane Lawless Mysteries) by EllenHart Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2015 by Minotaur Books ISBN-13: 978-1-250-04770-0, ISBN: 1-250-04770-6
"Ellen Hart was named the 2017 MWA Grand Master, the most distinguished lifetime achievement award offered in the mystery community. When Guthrie Hewitt calls on restaurateur and private investigator Jane Lawless, he doesn't know where else he can turn. Guthrie has fallen for a girl-Kira Adler. In fact, he was planning to propose to her on Christmas Eve. But his trip home with Kira over Thanksgiving made him uneasy. All her life, Kira ha ..."