Meet The Author
Whether writing as Valerie Burns, V.M. Burns, or Kallie E Benjamin, Valerie is always most at home spending time with her beloved poodles, Kenzie and Chloe (who are often featured in her cozy mysteries).
Valerie Burns is a prolific writer of cozy mysteries, and an Agatha, Anthony, Edgar, and Next Generation Indie Award finalist.
As V.M. Burns, she is the author of the Mystery Bookshop Mystery, Dog Club Mystery, RJ Franklin Mystery, and Baker Street Mystery series.
As Kallie E. Benjamin, Valerie also writes the Bailey the Bloodhound Mystery series.
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A Prologue to Murder
It’s not the kind of killer wedding Samantha Washington had in mind for herself, but when murder makes an uninvited appearance, the Michigan bookshop owner and historical mystery writer doesn’t hesitate to get involved . . .
Sam knows a thing or two about plot twists. Still, with only two days till her wedding, this surprise takes the five-tier cake. The Avenue Hotel has suffered a plumbing disaster, and Sam and her beloved Frank urgently need a new reception venue. Thankfully, Sam’s stepfather finds an alternative that’s a decided step up: superyacht Siren of the Seven Seas. The wedding and reception proceed, including a visit from the governor himself, and all is wonderful—at first . . .
Shockingly, a shot rings out on deck, and suddenly Sam, Frank, and her ever-feisty Nana Jo are helping Detective “Stinky” Pitt with a confounding murder case. The Hawaiian honeymoon will have to wait while Sam not only wades through suspects, but questions whether the victim was really the intended target. She alleviates some stress by working on her latest novel in which wartime espionage has infiltrated Wickfield Lodge—but could there be strange parallels to this modern-day crime? And can Sam uncover a killer in time to set sail on her own happily ever after?
Murder at First Slice is #5 in the Baker Street Mystery series. As Maddy’s wedding day approaches, friends and family descend on the little town of New Bison, Michigan, to celebrate. When Miss Hannah is found standing over the body of her cousin with a bloody rolling pin in hand, it’s up to Maddy to catch the killer before she cuts the cake . . .
Prologue to Murder is #12th in the Mystery Bookshop Mysteries series. It’s not the kind of killer wedding Samantha Washington had in mind for herself, but when murder makes an uninvited appearance, the Michigan bookshop owner and historical mystery writer doesn’t hesitate to get involved . . .
Hounding a Killer, is #2 in the Bailey the Bloodhound series. It’s chaos in Crosbyville when someone tries to swindle a large inheritance, but as Pris and Bailey start digging for the missing money, they uncover the wrong kind of bones….