Candice Holladay Cozy Mysteries: Books 1-4
(2024)(A book in the Candice Holladay Cozy Mystery series)
An omnibus of novels by Carla Crowe
This four book set follows detective Candice Holladay, and her German Shepherd, Chowder, into their retirement. Having left the big city police force, they live in the small town of East Black Oak, where surprisingly, murder is a frequent visitor. A cast of local characters lend charm and ingenuity to Candice’s penchant for solving crimes which has followed her dangerously into retirement.
Keeled Over (Book 1)
Candice opens her dream bookstore only to have a guest at her grand opening drop dead from a drug complication, or was it murder.
Candice, her friend Gracie, and ex police dog Chowder find evidence of legal and illicit pharmaceuticals combined with delivery irregularities implicating the town’s long time pharmacist.
Candice receives threats to stop investigating what may be going on, but having partnered with reporter Christopher, she cannot quit.
Dead in the Roses (Book 2)
The Barrington Bed & Breakfast stood as a beacon of charm and hospitality until its owner, Elna Hutchins, is found dead among her prized roses.
Candice suspects foul play, despite Chief Sterling's insistence on suicide,
As Elna’s granddaughter Lorna contemplates her inheritance of the Barrington, Candice and her sleuthing friends navigate a web of murder, money, and family secrets.
But with each revelation, they realize that the path to the truth is fraught with danger—and that some secrets are worth killing for.
Double Intrigue (Book 3)
As East Black Oak faces its grim reality, there are two of everything: murders, detectives, and suspects.
Candice has chosen East Black Oak for her retirement after working there before on an arson and murder case.
Now she is pulled into a more challenging murder case before she even arrives at her new house.
No one knows that escapees from an asylum are walking among the townspeople. Even Chowder is not safe.
No one, including Candice, is safe unless the murderers are caught.
The Old Mine (Book 4)
Lenny's peaceful life as a gardener comes to a tragic end when he's found murdered near the old copper mine.
A young farmer confesses to the crime, but for Candice, something doesn't add up.
Meanwhile, alarming reports of missing dogs pique Candice's curiosity, especially after a warning from Chowder's veterinarian.
As Candice and her investigative allies navigate a dangerous landscape of greed and deception, they realize that solving Lenny's murder might be the key to unraveling a much larger conspiracy—one that threatens not only human lives but the safety of their beloved canine companions.
Genre: Mystery
Keeled Over (Book 1)
Candice opens her dream bookstore only to have a guest at her grand opening drop dead from a drug complication, or was it murder.
Candice, her friend Gracie, and ex police dog Chowder find evidence of legal and illicit pharmaceuticals combined with delivery irregularities implicating the town’s long time pharmacist.
Candice receives threats to stop investigating what may be going on, but having partnered with reporter Christopher, she cannot quit.
Dead in the Roses (Book 2)
The Barrington Bed & Breakfast stood as a beacon of charm and hospitality until its owner, Elna Hutchins, is found dead among her prized roses.
Candice suspects foul play, despite Chief Sterling's insistence on suicide,
As Elna’s granddaughter Lorna contemplates her inheritance of the Barrington, Candice and her sleuthing friends navigate a web of murder, money, and family secrets.
But with each revelation, they realize that the path to the truth is fraught with danger—and that some secrets are worth killing for.
Double Intrigue (Book 3)
As East Black Oak faces its grim reality, there are two of everything: murders, detectives, and suspects.
Candice has chosen East Black Oak for her retirement after working there before on an arson and murder case.
Now she is pulled into a more challenging murder case before she even arrives at her new house.
No one knows that escapees from an asylum are walking among the townspeople. Even Chowder is not safe.
No one, including Candice, is safe unless the murderers are caught.
The Old Mine (Book 4)
Lenny's peaceful life as a gardener comes to a tragic end when he's found murdered near the old copper mine.
A young farmer confesses to the crime, but for Candice, something doesn't add up.
Meanwhile, alarming reports of missing dogs pique Candice's curiosity, especially after a warning from Chowder's veterinarian.
As Candice and her investigative allies navigate a dangerous landscape of greed and deception, they realize that solving Lenny's murder might be the key to unraveling a much larger conspiracy—one that threatens not only human lives but the safety of their beloved canine companions.
Genre: Mystery
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