An old southern plantation, a family ghost and murder: who said retirement would be dull? Prof. Eliza Higgins' decision to renovate the old family plantation stirs up more than just dust and dry rot... Lizzie's early retirement has her looking for a new project, but she never expected it to be solving the murder that ended her retirement party. The police are convinced it was mistaken identity, and Lizzie was the intended target, but why? Lizzie is determined to find out why Sonia, her replacement at the college, was murdered in the old garden shed. With the help of her two best friends, Trisha and Kevin, and her cat, Harry, she digs into the murder. Then help comes from unusual places, starting with a note from the victim containing a code to the clues to solve the murder. Now Lizzie is convinced she was not the target and is determined to solve the puzzle left by Sonia and find justice for the woman. Questions are swirling with the dust, demanding answers… ◆What did Sonia know to get her killed? ◆Is Lizzie the killer's next target? ◆Is it possible the ghost stories she and her friends grew up with are true? Lizzie never expected retirement to be so dangerous!

Ready, Set, Murder! Get ready for another purr-fect mystery in "Catnip Caper" - the second book in the cozy mystery series set in the charming south of Florida. Lizzie Higgins is back and this time she's determined to solve the murder of Camille, a member of the new film crew hired to document the renovations at Azalea Plantation. But with each of the four crew members having a secret and motive for killing the director, Lizzie's investigation won't be easy. Starting with the young Kelly Sky; her secrets are as glaring as her pink hair, but Lizzie is determined to protect her from the fallout of the investigation. Luckily, she has the help of her friends and trusty companion Harry, her plump, inquisitive cat, to unravel the clues. As Lizzie delves deeper into the case, unexpected twists and turns arise, including the appearance of the family ghost, who not only provides protection but also adds to the mystery. Will Lizzie be able to catch the killer before it's too late? Find out in "Catnip Caper!" - a page-turning cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.