Part of Series
A fun cozy mystery series starts with newcomer Michael as the main murder suspect."This was such a funny cozy! Michael, Ellie and Olivia have the greatest sense of humor and the offbeat jokes and one liners are too much! The bad guys were just everywhere and one was going after the other, it was crazy! Lots of fun and I recommend reading this one."Michael West’s new life in Lana Cove seems perfect, except for one little He’s the prime suspect in a murder investigation.He just purchased an amazing home facing the ocean in a small North Carolina town, and has finally won over the hearts of the locals. He befriended a beautiful woman named Ellie and her best friend Olivia, owners of the Bitter Sweet Café. And he is finally living his dream, writing his first mystery novel. His past life, his loveless marriage, his backbreaking corporate job, is now a distant memory. What could possibly go wrong? A body is found in Michael’s backyard, and suddenly he’s the main suspect. His life is turned upside down. He left Boston to get away from the madness. Just as things begin to work themselves out, there’s another murder with all the clues leading back to Michael. His life is in chaos, the locals are turning against him, he’s a murder suspect, and now, he may lose the house of his dreams. Can Michael along with his new friends, Ellie and Olivia, solve the murders and clear Michael’s name? Follow along as these amateur sleuths work through the clues to find the killer. Based in a cozy beach town off the coast of North Carolina, A Garden to Die For is a fast-paced mystery filled with laughter, unfaltering friendship, murderous mayhem and an affable main character whose flaws and self-deprecation make him instantly likable. If you enjoy characters like Richard Castle, then you will enjoy the wit and charm of Michael West. First book in "The Coffee House Sleuths" series, buy A Garden to Die For today and follow the clues of this lighthearted cozy mystery! Praise for "The Coffee House Sleuths" "Hard to put down. Wanted to know what was going to happen next." "It kept me smiling the whole way through! Clever and addictive." "This has a great storyline that hooked me immediately and lots of twists to keep me guessing." "This was a good quick murder mystery with really enjoyable characters that make you laugh, groan (especially Michael lol) and keep you on your toes with who you think the killer is."
Author
You can blame my 7th grade English teacher, Mr. Ownby. I began writing mysteries in middle school, with gripping titles like, The Secret in the Swamp and The Ghost of Hollow Lake—Mr. Ownby, would kindly read them, and then encourage me to keep writing and reading the classics. His words, "Some day I'll be reading your mysteries with the rest of the world," inspired me. Forty years later, I was able to fulfill my dreams and become a full-time writer. When I began writing, I decided that my books would be a safe-haven from the real world. My children's series, which I write under Thomas Lockhaven, all have strong messages of perseverance, thinking outside the box, friendship and loyalty. I have a daughter, and as I work through my manuscripts, I always try to imagine what I can say to inspire and entertain at the same time. For my cozy readers, I spent much of my life traveling to small coastal towns in North Carolina and then later in my life to the coastal towns in New England. I've always loved the idiosyncrasies of the locals, and I've always wanted to bring them to life in a book series. My Coffee House Sleuths stories are just that. And just like my children's books, I endeavor to write stories that are clean, with very little violence and no profanity. I do my best to help people disappear from the craziness of life, even if just for a little while. I currently live in Boston, but my dream is to move to a small coastal town, stare out over the ocean, and to let the words flow. I have an incredible wife who constantly inspires and encourages me, and an amazing daughter who is my most harsh, but loving critic. As I said earlier, my passion is to write and to continually improve and perfect my craft. For those of you who read my books, I humbly thank you. For those of you who have never read my books, I welcome you with open arms.
