Jim and Ginger Cozy Mysteries

A retired librarian. A chatty orange cat. A murder in a charming seaside town full of secrets. After being fired from the library, 68-year-old Jim Butterfield decides to retire and move to Oceanview Cove to fulfill his late wife's dream of living near the ocean. But Jim never expects that he will end up in the center of a murder mystery instead of reading about one. On the second day after coming to the town, his neighbor is found dead, and Jim becomes the prime suspect. Together with Ginger, a cat with extraordinary sarcastic abilities, Jim must untangle a web of secrets and lies hidden behind Oceanview Cove's colorful facade to clear his name. Can this unlikely duo of amateur sleuths find the real killer before Jim becomes the next victim? Murder Next Door is the first book in the Jim and Ginger cozy mystery series full of twists and fun. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.

A retired librarian turned detective. A sarcastic orange cat. A missing teenager in a charming seaside town full of secrets. The Oceanview Cove Investigators, Jim Butterfield and his feline partner Ginger, are back. Their private detective agency is barely staying afloat, scraping by with small cases here and there. Just when they dream about landing a big case, a desperate father seeks their help to find his daughter. As Jim and Ginger follow a trail of cryptic clues, a common missing person case quickly turns into a complex mystery. With each revelation, they uncover Oceanview Cove's forgotten legends and long-buried secrets. Can our duo of amateur sleuths crack the case and find the missing girl before it's too late? And will their private detective agency survive its first big challenge? Lost Girl is the second book in the Jim and Ginger cozy mystery series full of twists and fun. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.

A former librarian turned private investigator. A snarky orange cat. A Christmas heist in a charming seaside town full of holiday secrets. The Oceanview Cove Investigators are back for their most puzzling case yet. When valuable items are stolen from three of their closest friends on Christmas Day, Jim Butterfield and his feline partner Ginger discover each theft comes with its own riddle – and only 100 hours to solve them all. As holiday celebrations continue, Jim and Ginger realize the stolen items are merely a prelude to something far more sinister. With time running out and the stakes higher than ever, they must uncover the thief's true plan before it's too late. Can our detective duo solve the mystery before time runs out? And could the thief be someone they've trusted all along? Christmas Heist is the third book in the Jim and Ginger cozy mystery series full of twists and fun. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.

A retired librarian turned private investigator. A witty orange cat. A death at the docks in a charming seaside town full of secrets. When a young environmentalist is found dead at Oceanview Cove's harbor, the police are quick to write it off as a tragic accident. But Jim Butterfield and his feline partner Ginger aren't convinced – the evidence just doesn't add up. As they dig deeper, they discover the victim had made enemies among the local fishing community, and a mysterious woman was seen near the crime scene that fateful night. With Sheriff Miller determined to close the case quickly, Jim and Ginger must work fast and follow their instincts to find the truth. But in this close-knit coastal community, old loyalties run deep, and not everyone wants the real story uncovered. Can our detective duo reveal what really happened at the docks that winter night before it's filed away as just another accident? Death at the Docks is the fourth book in the Jim and Ginger cozy mystery series full of twists and fun. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.

A retired librarian turned detective. A sarcastic orange cat. A dead body in a locked bar in a charming seaside town full of secrets. The champion of Oceanview Cove's first boat racing tournament barely has time to celebrate his victory before he's found dead inside the locked Salty Breeze. And like the killer who vanished without a trace, a hundred thousand dollars in prize money is nowhere to be found. For Jim Butterfield and his feline partner Ginger, this case defies all logic. As they investigate the impossible crime, each clue only adds to their confusion. They learn the champion hid his prize money after the race, but in a case where everyone has an alibi and nothing makes sense, Jim and Ginger must look beyond the obvious to discover the truth hiding in plain sight. Can our detective duo solve this locked-room mystery and recover the missing money before the killer finds it first? The Body in the Bar is the sixth book in the Jim and Ginger cozy mystery series full of twists and fun. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.

A former librarian turned private investigator. A witty orange cat. A priceless Easter egg stolen from a museum in a charming seaside town full of secrets. During Oceanview Cove's annual Easter Fair, the town's prized artifact – a jewel-encrusted golden egg – vanishes from the museum. Deleted security footage, a disabled alarm system, and a mysteriously indisposed guard point to a meticulously planned heist. Jim Butterfield and his feline partner Ginger face their most sophisticated case yet. As they discover a drone part at the scene, they realize this theft connects to their previous investigation at the boat racing tournament. But when a mysterious ship appears in Oceanview Cove's harbor and Sheriff Miller offers his usual minimal assistance, Jim and Ginger must act quickly. Fortunately, some old friends with a knack for finding hidden treasures arrive in town just in time for the Easter celebration. Can our detective duo catch the thief and recover the stolen artifact before it's lost for good? Easter Egg Theft is the seventh book in the Jim and Ginger cozy mystery series full of twists and fun. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.

A retired librarian turned private investigator. A snarky orange cat. A murder at a cat's birthday party in a charming seaside town full of secrets. When Jim Butterfield throws a birthday celebration for his feline partner Ginger, he expects cake, presents, and friends enjoying themselves. What he doesn't expect is finding a dead guest in his bedroom after the party's over. With their home declared a crime scene and Sheriff Miller convinced of Jim's guilt yet again, the crime-solving duo must uncover the truth while dodging small-town gossip that spreads faster than wildfire. Temporarily housed with a crystal-obsessed friend, Jim and Ginger soon learn that the victim had been digging into the town's hidden secrets, and someone at the party clearly decided those secrets were worth killing to protect. As they investigate further, they discover that several party guests have been living years-long lies. But which party attendee is hiding blood on their hands? Can our detective duo solve the case before the killer adds them to the birthday body count? Birthday Murder is the eighth book in the Jim and Ginger cozy mystery series full of twists and fun. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.

A former librarian turned detective. A clever orange cat. A family vacation interrupted by murder in a charming seaside town full of secrets. Jim Butterfield is cherishing every moment with his daughter Sarah and her family during their long-awaited visit to Oceanview Cove. Between lazy days at the beach, exploring local attractions, and evening board games, the vacation is everything the family had hoped for – even as Ginger endures the non-stop attention from Jim's enthusiastic grandchildren. But their peaceful family reunion crumbles when a body turns up at the newly opened Oceanarium, and all evidence points to Sarah's husband Tom. With Sheriff Miller eager to wrap up the case quickly, Jim, Ginger, and the entire family find themselves reluctantly drawn into the investigation. As they uncover layers of secrets, they expose business rivalries, hidden affairs, and an unexpected connection to a tech company from their past cases. Can our detective duo – now with the help of junior investigators – solve the case before Tom's vacation becomes a permanent stay in Oceanview Cove's jail? Vacation Murder is the ninth book in the Jim and Ginger cozy mystery series full of twists and fun. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.

A retired librarian turned detective. A chatty orange cat. A murder at an anniversary celebration in a charming seaside town full of secrets. Mayor Thompson's thirtieth wedding anniversary party transforms from elegant celebration to crime scene when his longtime rival is found dead outside the venue. With all evidence pointing directly at the Mayor, Sheriff Miller wastes no time making an arrest, convinced he has his culprit. Jim Butterfield and his feline partner Ginger are drawn into what might be their most challenging case yet. Complicating matters, Victor Sterling – the businessman Jim and Ginger helped put away – has been unexpectedly released from prison and returned to Oceanview Cove. Sterling's presence in town adds a troubling dimension to an already complex investigation, especially given his chilling prison visit warning to Jim: "I'll be coming for you." Can our detective duo solve the case and determine whether Sterling's ominous return is connected to the murder, or if it signals the beginning of something far worse? Anniversary Murder is the tenth and final book in the Jim and Ginger cozy mystery series full of twists and fun. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.

A former librarian turned detective. A clever orange cat. A mass poisoning on Valentine's Day in a charming seaside town full of secrets. When a Valentine's Day celebration at a local bakery ends with one dead and others poisoned, all evidence points to the bakery owner who hosted the festive event. But Jim Butterfield and his feline partner Ginger find the case isn't as simple as it appears. As they investigate, they discover fake receipts, missing security footage, and a mysterious figure following their every move. With each passing hour bringing more troubling discoveries, Jim and Ginger must race against time to uncover what really happened. But in Oceanview Cove, where everyone has something to hide, the truth might be more bitter than sweet. Can our detective duo expose who really poisoned the Valentine's Day treats before another victim falls to someone's deadly recipe? Valentine's Poison is the fifth book in the Jim and Ginger cozy mystery series full of twists and fun. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.