One cruise ship, six passengers, no escape . . . As a freelance food consultant, Ruth Morgan travels Britain, advising restaurants, cafes, and hotels on their menus and recipes. So when she’s hired to work on board the Ocean Odyssey, she looks forward to gaining her sea legs. However, when someone throws the captain overboard on the first night, Ruth and five other mysterious passengers discover they’ve sailed into a death trap, and it’s clear the killer won’t stop. On a ship now adrift in the middle of the ocean, with no way to call for help, the dire situation forces Ruth to dust off her amateur sleuthing skills. She wants to help her fellow guests survive through the next three days, but can she unmask the killer before she becomes their next victim? The first in a series of absorbing whodunnits with a fun amateur sleuth. A perfect escape for fans of British Cozy Mysteries and female detectives, plus authors like M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin, and Richard Osman.

A quaint village, a missing artist, a deadly secret… An unexpected detour forces Ruth Morgan, food consultant extraordinaire, to spend a few days in a picturesque village, and although she’s keen to get moving again, she sets out to enjoy some quality downtime. However, when a young artist goes missing, and the landlady of the local bed and breakfast tumbles down a flight of stairs to her death, Ruth suspects foul play. With the stakes rising quicker than the bistro’s pastries, and the mysteries piling up, Ruth must embrace her amateur sleuthing skills. She hopes to locate the missing artist before he becomes the latest victim, but has she bitten off more than she can chew? The second in a series of absorbing whodunnits with a fun amateur sleuth. Another light-hearted escape for fans of modern British mysteries and female detectives, plus authors like M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin, and Richard Osman.

Obsessed by Agatha Christie? Curl up in your comfiest chair and escape to an idyllic—but deadly—windswept Scottish island, in this utterly addictive murder mystery packed with red herrings. Ruth Morgan tried retirement. It didn’t stick. Now she solves murders. It’s not like she looks for dead bodies. The sixty-five-year-old former police officer would rather focus on her new career advising restaurants on their menus—and spoiling her pampered pedigree cat, Merlin. But when Ruth’s wealthy sister summons her to her mansion—on a tiny, remote island off the Scottish coast—the last thing she expects is to find the butler in the book-lined study, lying dead on the floor. Did the loyal servant fall from the balcony, or was he pushed? Ruth’s old police instincts are instantly awakened . . . and the death is far from the only mystery on the isolated island. Someone on the island is a killer. And if the butler didn’t do it—for obvious reasons—the question who did? The Ruth Morgan Mysteries are perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Veronica Heley, Fiona Leitch, Simon Brett, The Thursday Murder Club, MC Beaton’s Agatha Raisin and Clare Chase — and anyone who wished they could be Nancy Drew when they grew up. Please note this was previously published as Murder on Ivywick Island, and contains light editorial revisions. Readers LOVE The Scottish Island Murder: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this book, it kept me guessing all the way through to the end. The clues were ingenious. Can't wait for the next book in the series.’ Chrisabel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this story. Reminded me of an amusing version of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. A couple of murders, red herrings and riddles. Just very good.’ Mark ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute must-read. Its intricate plot, charming setting, and lovable characters make it a standout in the genre.’ The Sassy Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Addictive. I couldn't put this down. So many twists and turns but all with a purpose. It kept me guessing right until the end.’ Freda F. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm enjoying reading this series! Had a hard time figuring out who the murderer was, which was good!!’ Alison L. MEET THE SLEUTH Former police officer turned caterer Ruth Morgan is well aware that sixty-five is when most sensible people put their feet up. She tried that, and discovered—well, she’s not most sensible people. Now she spends her days travelling across Britain in her motorhome, eating delicious food and telling restaurants how to make their menus even better. Ruth is owned by Merlin—a Burmese cat of impeccable taste and terrible manners—and has recently been joined on her travels by her nineteen-year-old grandson Greg.

One steam train, a clever murder, twelve improbable suspects . . . When an old acquaintance invites Ruth Morgan and her grandson to take a working trip on board the Finsbury Flyer—a modern steam train with Victorian charms—Ruth is excited to look over the chef’s menu and give advice where needed. However, before she’s had the chance to step foot inside the kitchen, a murder derails the relaxing getaway and turns it into a tragedy. It’s clear there’s a sinister plan in full swing. With Ruth’s reputation threatening to veer off the tracks, she must use her amateur sleuthing skills to solve several puzzling conundrums: How did the killer reach the victim unseen? Who is the most likely suspect? And why has a seemingly innocent person copped to the crime? The fourth in a series of absorbing whodunnits with a fun amateur sleuth. A light-hearted escape for fans of modern British mysteries and female detectives.