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Homefront Sleuths
Series · 4 books · 2024-2025

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#1

The Blackout Murders

2024

Five unlikely friends. One quaint village. A killer hiding among them. It’s 1941, and the village of Crofter’s Green has grown quiet since the Cozy Cup tea shop closed its doors. But when Evie Harris—granddaughter of the shop’s late owner—returns to the village, gossip swirls about her exploits as a London air raid warden. Could she reopen the Cozy Cup? Or is she back for good? Before anyone can find out, the local air raid warden turns up dead, and the village is left reeling. With the police preoccupied by the war, Evie and four eccentric neighbors form an unlikely team to solve the Alice A sharp-tongued herbalist who sees everything. Blake A schoolteacher whose wit is as sharp as his mind. Harry A retired detective called back into the game. Dotty Baker: A nosy mum with instincts sharper than her sewing needles. Together, they uncover secrets that could shatter their little village—and reveal a killer hiding in plain sight.
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#2

The Spectre of Hawthorne Manor

2025

Ghostly whispers, shocking secrets, and a Pomeranian on the loose … England, 1941: Evie Harris doesn’t believe in ghosts—not even when she spots a glowing figure outside her bedroom window in the quiet village of Crofter’s Green. But when the same eerie spectre is seen by Lord Hawthorne, tied to a long-buried family scandal, even Evie starts to wonder if the past is haunting Hawthorne Manor. Before she can investigate, Lord Hawthorne is found dead at the bottom of his grand staircase. An accident? Not likely. When the glowing figure begins tormenting Lady Gwendolyn, Evie rallies the Homefront Sleuths to unravel the manor’s secrets. As the sleuths dig deeper, the twists keep A furious daughter returns for the reading of the will.Priceless antiques vanish from the estate.And Lady Gwendolyn’s strange behavior hints at dangers far beyond ghostly hauntings.With hidden passageways, family feuds, and wartime schemes at every turn, the sleuths must race to uncover the truth. Is the danger truly from the dead—or the living? The Spectre of Hawthorne Manor is a delightfully cozy mystery full of ghostly intrigue, village charm, and sly surprises. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and T.E. Kinsey - scroll up and One-click now!
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#3

The Spitfire Murders

2025

Spies, secrets, and a splash of tea—another mission for the Homefront Sleuths! England, 1941: When a factory security guard dies under suspicious circumstances and a Spitfire test flight ends in disaster, the quiet village of Crofter’s Green is abuzz with questions. With the local police stretched thin by the war effort, it’s up to the \Homefront Sleuths\ to uncover the truth. Leading the charge is Evie Harris, village tea shop owner and amateur detective, who bravely goes undercover at the aircraft factory—despite a cryptic warning from a shadowy German spy. Watching out for her 🔎 Harry Jenkins – A retired detective with a sharp eye for trouble. 🌿 Alice Greenleaf – A no-nonsense herbalist with a knack for noticing what others miss. 📚 Blake Collins – A clever schoolteacher who sees patterns no one else does. 💡 Dorothy Baker – A quick-witted young mother whose instincts never fail. As they untangle a web of sabotage and secrets, another worker turns up dead. Can they uncover the saboteur before disaster strikes again? The Spitfire Murders is a heartwarming historical cozy mystery, brimming with intrigue, camaraderie, and wartime resilience. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Rhys Bowen, and Carola Dunn! Scroll up and one-click now!
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The Judas Monk Murders

2025

A spy missing. A village full of secrets… and one very persistent Pomeranian. The peaceful village of Crofter’s Green buzzes with questions when a young commando trainee is found dead at the ruins of St. Swithin’s Abbey. The military calls it an accident—but is it? And what does it have to do with the legend of the Judas Monk, a tale of betrayal that has haunted the abbey for centuries? Harry Jenkins and the Homefront Sleuths must untangle a web of wartime deception before the truth is buried for good. As the investigation unfolds, each of the Sleuths has their own challenges to face. Evie faces a new threat from an old enemy, while Alice must find a way to delve into a murder mystery dating back to the middle ages. Harry must press on with his investigation despite a military commander determined to stop him at all costs. Dorothy and Tom are busy with the renovations of their cottage—and Blake… well, let’s just say Blake may have the biggest adjustment of all. Meanwhile, Bonzo the Pomeranian is about to prove that sometimes the best detective work is done on four paws. With danger lurking in the shadows and secrets hidden beneath the ruins, Harry and his friends must navigate military red tape, hidden tunnels, and village gossip to uncover the truth—before some very, very serious damage is done. A delightful mix of cozy mystery, wartime intrigue, and village charm—perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Carola Dunn, and The Mitford Murders. Scroll up and One-click now!

Authors

Anna Elliott
Anna Elliott
Author · 51 books

Anna Elliott is an author of historical fiction and fantasy. She enjoys stories about strong women, and loves exploring the multitude of ways women can find their unique strengths. She was delighted to lend a hand with the Sherlock & Lucy series, and thrilled to begin a new spin-off series featuring Becky and Flynn. Her first series, the Twilight of Avalon trilogy, is a retelling of the Trystan & Isolde legend. She wrote her second series, The Pride & Prejudice Chronicles, chiefly to satisfy her own curiosity about what might have happened to Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, and all the other wonderful cast of characters after the official end of Jane Austen’s classic work. Anna lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and four children.

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