Poe Baxter Mysteries

Some books are meant to be read. Others are worth killing for. When Poe Baxter ditches academia for the thrill of rare book hunting, she expects adventure-but not a deadly one. A trip to Edinburgh should be the perfect start to her new career, but when questions about a mysterious book draw dangerous attention, Poe and her best friend Beattie find themselves tangled in a plot far darker than any novel. Can they uncover the book's secrets before they become the next chapter in a deadly tale? Fatalities and Folios is a clever and fast-paced cozy mystery perfect for fans of bookish sleuths and international intrigue.

She came for the books and the Northern Lights… but a killer had other plans. On her first trip to Iceland, Poe Baxter is eager to soak in the scenery, explore the culture, and track down a rare book. But what should have been a quiet literary adventure takes a dangerous turn when she and her best friend Beattie find themselves entangled in a deadly mystery. Will their bookish getaway turn into their final chapter? Massacre and Margins is a thrilling bookish mystery filled with atmospheric charm, unexpected twists, and a dash of danger.

A rare book, a breathtaking view… and a mystery they never saw coming. It's not every day you get to sit on pristine blue water holding a beautiful, first edition Nadine Gordimer novel and wonder if you'll survive the day. Poe Baxter has always wanted to visit Cape Town, and when she hears that a rare book by a famous South African novelist has come on the market, she jumps at the chance. But as she and her best friend Beattie begin tracking down the literary treasure, they stumble into a far more dangerous mystery-one that puts them directly in harm's way. What is a rare book worth? A human life or two? Butchery and Bindings is a gripping bookish mystery brimming with adventure, intrigue, and an unforgettable setting.

Some books hold history. Others hold deadly secrets. Traveling to Syria isn't always the safest choice, but for Poe Baxter, the real danger isn't political-it's tied to her latest book acquisition. When she hears of a rare 1st-century codex hitting the market in Damascus, Poe and her best friend Beattie jump at the chance to acquire it. But the moment they arrive, it's clear there's far more at stake than an ancient manuscript. Someone is willing to kill to keep its secrets buried. Can centuries of mystery be unearthed safely? Or should some stories remain lost to time? Monograph and Murder is a thrilling bookish mystery packed with history, suspense, and international intrigue.

Sometimes the demons of stories take on human faces. When Poe Baxter and her friend Beattie travel to Lima, Peru, to hunt down a rare collection of Peruvian folktales, the two women find themselves mixed up in a game of deceit that echoes the legend of the Chullachaqui. Soon, they're having trouble telling truth from lie, even when their lives are at stake. Can Poe and Beattie discern what is real from what is myth before it's too late? Spines and Slaughter is a thrilling bookish mystery steeped in folklore, deception, and danger.