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Sofie Kelly

A pseudonym used by Darlene Ryan

Sofie Kelly is the pseudonym of young adult writer and mixed-media artist, Darlene Ryan. Sofie/Darlene lives on the east coast with her husband and daughter. In her spare time she practices Wu style tai chi and likes to prowl around thrift stores. And she admits to having a small crush on Matt Lauer.

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery

New and upcoming books

September 2024

Furever After
(Magical Cats Mystery, book 16)

Series

Magical Cats Mystery
   1. Curiosity Thrilled the Cat (2011)
   2. Sleight of Paw (2011)
   3. Copycat Killing (2012)
   4. Cat Trick (2013)
   5. Final Catcall (2013)
   6. A Midwinter's Tail (2014)
   7. Faux Paw (2015)
   8. Paws and Effect (2016)
   9. A Tale of Two Kitties (2017)
   10. The Cats Came Back (2018)
   11. A Night's Tail (2019)
   12. A Case of Cat and Mouse (2020)
   13. Hooked on a Feline (2021)
   14. Whiskers and Lies (2022)
   15. Paws to Remember (2023)
   16. Furever After (2024)

Collections

Two Tall Tails (2016) (with Sofie Ryan)

Sofie Kelly recommends

Sniffing Out Murder (2023)
(Bailey the Bloodhound Mystery, book 1)
Kallie E Benjamin
"Kallie Benjamin has created a warm, relatable heroine and a welcoming small town setting. Add in a friendly bloodhound, a spot-on supporting cast of characters, an intriguing mystery plus emergency pie(!) and you get a charming tale that cozy readers will savor. The Bailey the Bloodhound mysteries are just plain fun!"

The Crime that Binds (2022)
(Bookmobile Cat Mystery, book 10)
Laurie Cass
"Fans of cozy mysteries-and cats-will want to add this to their must-read lists."

In the Company of Witches (2021)
(Evenfall Witches B&B Mystery, book 1)
Auralee Wallace
"This is the perfect blend of mystery, magic, and mayhem."

Killer Content (2021)
(Brooklyn Murder Mystery, book 1)
Olivia Blacke
"Killer Content puts together all of my favorite things: an intriguing plot, a great cast of supporting characters, and a vivid setting. Huckleberry the dog even won over this cat-lover! Odessa has an unconventional, appealing voice and she’s no shrinking violet. I laughed out loud in places. Killer Content is a killer read!"

To Fetch a Felon (2020)
(Chatty Corgi Mystery, book 1)
Jennifer Hawkins
"Two paws up! First in a wonderful new series....Take one smart—albeit somewhat reluctant—amateur sleuth, Emma Reed, add an idyllic English village setting, colorful characters, a puzzling mystery, and a talking corgi...and you get the perfect mix of all things cozy."

A Deadly Inside Scoop (2020)
(Ice Cream Parlor Mystery, book 1)
Abby Collette
"What do you get when you put together a tight-knit, slightly quirky family, a delectable collection of ice cream flavors, and an original mystery? A tasty start to a new cozy series. A Deadly Inside Scoop is a cleverly crafted mystery with a relatable main character in Bronwyn Crewse."

Mimi Lee Gets a Clue (2020)
(Sassy Cat Mystery, book 1)
Jennifer J Chow
"Mimi Lee is feisty, determined, and lots of fun."

The Bodies in the Library (2019)
(First Edition Library Mystery, book 1)
Marty Wingate
"The Bodies in the Library has all the best elements of a classic cozy; a charming British setting, a beautiful Georgian house, a collection of aspiring writers with a love of Agatha Christie's novels, a dead body in the library and a reluctant--but resourceful--amateur sleuth in Haley Burke. Engaging characters, a clever plot and yes, there's even a cat! What more could a mystery-lover ask for? Marty Wingate's new series is off to an entertaining start. I'll be watching for the next book!"

No Farm, No Foul (2016)
(Farmer's Daughter Mystery, book 1)
Peg Cochran
"A fun whodunnit with quirky characters and a satisfying mystery. This new series is as sweet and sharp as the heroine’s cranberry salsa."

Murder Most Howl (2015)
(Paws and Claws Mystery, book 3)
Krista Davis
"Davis has created another charming series."

Crushed Velvet (2015)
(Material Witness Mystery, book 2)
Diane Vallere
"An engaging new series."

By Book Or By Crook (2015)
(Lighthouse Library Mystery, book 1)
Eva Gates
"By Book or By Crook is a smart whodunit. Assistant librarian Lucy, is a likeable heroine among an engaging cast of supporting characters."

Crime Rib (2014)
(Food Lovers' Village, book 2)
Leslie Budewitz
"A delicious new series."

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