Mystery author Dorothy St. James was born in New York but raised in South Carolina. She makes her home on an artsy island community in South Carolina with her husband, two crazy dogs, and fluffy cat. Though writing has always been a passion for her, she pursued an undergraduate degree in Wildlife Biology and a graduate degree in Public Administration and Urban Planning. She put her educational experience to use, having worked in all branches and all levels of government including local, regional, state, and federal. She even spent time during college working for a non-profit environmental watchdog organization.
Genres: Cozy Mystery
Series
White House Gardener Mystery
1. Flowerbed of State (2011)
2. The Scarlet Pepper (2012)
3. Oak and Dagger (2013)
1. Flowerbed of State (2011)
2. The Scarlet Pepper (2012)
3. Oak and Dagger (2013)
Southern Chocolate Shop Mystery
1. Asking for Truffle (2017)
2. Playing with Bonbon Fire (2018)
3. In Cold Chocolate (2018)
4. Bonbon with the Wind (2019)
1. Asking for Truffle (2017)
2. Playing with Bonbon Fire (2018)
3. In Cold Chocolate (2018)
4. Bonbon with the Wind (2019)
Beloved Bookroom Mystery
1. The Broken Spine (2021)
2. A Perfect Bind (2021)
3. A Book Club to Die For (2022)
1. The Broken Spine (2021)
2. A Perfect Bind (2021)
3. A Book Club to Die For (2022)
Dorothy St James recommends
Bayou Book Thief (2022)
(Vintage Cookbook Mystery, book 1)
Ellen Byron
"Ellen Byron is taking us on a trip to the Big Easy with her new Vintage Cookbook Mystery series. Not only do we get to experience delicious cuisine, a rich variety of characters, and a pair of naughty peacocks, THE BAYOU BOOK THIEF offers layers of mysteries that kept me guessing until the very end. Bravo!"
Death of a Red-Hot Rancher (2021)
(Love is Murder Mystery, book 1)
Mimi Granger
"What’s not to like? Mimi Granger gives us a romance-themed bookstore, intrigue, and a cast of delightful characters to make Death of a Red-Hot Rancher a winner of a cozy mystery. Lizzy Hale, owner of her bookstore, Love Under Covers, is both smart and vulnerable as she figures out who in town killed off their most eligible bachelor. It’s a superb start to a series that will thrill readers for years to come!"
Furbidden Fatality (2021)
(Catskills Pet Rescue Mystery, book 1)
Deborah Blake
"Furbidden Fatality has everything a cozy mystery reader is looking for a clever heroine, a puzzling mystery, and a collection of adorable animals. Deborah Blake writes with passion and charm. She’s a new mystery writer to watch."
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