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The Private Investigator Annie Hudson Mystery Series
The Private Investigator Annie Hudson Mystery Series
Series · 6 books · 2024-2026
By
Valerie Brandy
Books in series
#1
Murder Behind the Gates
2024
A wealthy community. A body discovered behind locked gates. Someone on the street is a MURDERER. Private Investigator Annie Hudson doesn't see the world like everyone else. Brought on as a special crime consultant by her childhood friend—FBI Agent Ethan Beckett—Annie Hudson can solve any case that's put in front of her. Except for the case from her childhood that made her who she is. But when Annie is summoned to Aspen Lane to solve a murder, the past breaks wide open. A body has been found in the middle of this upscale enclave, and the gates were locked at the time. The murderer lives on Aspen Lane. Six houses. Even more suspects. And the killer might have a connection to Annie's mysterious past. Can Annie get to the bottom of the mystery on this exclusive street, where the neighbors keep secrets and loyalty is hard to come by? Fans of "Knives Out" and Mary Stone will love this classic, locked-door mystery in which the best of Agatha Christie meets a new detective to root in for in Private Investigator Annie Hudson.
#2
Murder in the Penthouse
2024
A penthouse apartment. A murder on the balcony. Someone in the building... is a killer. Private Investigator Annie Hudson and her sidekick, FBI Agent Ethan Becket, are at it again in this quirky, locked door whodunit! "Rowling Heights" is the most luxurious apartment building in San Diego, its opulent units overlooking the bay. Living in the building is an exquisite experience... although, the owner's son Tony might disagree, considering he was thrown over the side of his penthouse's balcony just mere hours ago. But never fear! Private Investigator Annie Hudson is on the case. She'll root through the residents' secrets, getting to the bottom of the case in this exclusive apartment building where everyone has something to hide, but nobody's talking. Only a handful of people had access to the thirteenth floor—and one of them murdered Tony in cold blood. Annie Hudson intends to find out who committed the crime, all while unravelling the secrets of her own past. Fans of "Thursday Murder Club" and "Only Murders in the Building" will love detective Annie Hudson, who doesn't believe in feelings—just facts! Unless a feeling leads her to a fact in which case... you get it.
#3
Murder on the Farm
2024
A body found in the corner store. A farm with a connection to America's history. And an alleged treasure waiting to be discovered... Quirky Private Investigator Annie Hudson and her partner FBI Agent Ethan Becket are called to Sunray, Virginia where they must solve a murder that occurred in a corner store that sits on the edge of a farm with a unique history. Only a limited number of suspects had access to the corner store. Who could have killed the victim, and why? As Annie and Ethan unravel the mystery, they get closer to solving a case from their past.
#4
Murder in the Commune
2025
A murder in the commune. A host of suspects. Can Annie Hudson solve the case? Private Investigator Annie Hudson and FBI Agent Ethan Beckett have done something strange... they've joined a commune! Only to get closer to solving a tragedy from their past, of course (but the break from reality doesn't hurt either). When their main suspect—Russel Grey—turns up dead, Annie and Ethan will dig into the secrets of a commune in the hills to find out where Russel went wrong, and how he's connected to disappearances from their childhoods.
Special note to The author often marks pre-orders a year out, but the books typically drop within as little as three months! Feel free to contact the author if you want to know where she's at in the writing process or how soon the book will be published. She loves to hear from you.
#5
Murder in the Desert
2025
Murder. A mysterious crime ring called "The Collective." And... Aliens? Welcome to Rachel, Nevada—where nothing is as it seems.
In the heart of the Nevada desert lies Rachel, a quirky town obsessed with all things extraterrestrial. But when a beloved local shop owner is found dead under suspiciously "otherworldly" circumstances, Private Investigator Annie Hudson and her FBI partner Ethan Becket are pulled into a case unlike any they've faced. As they delve into the tangled lives of Rachel's eccentric residents, the duo tries to find Russel Grey's compound, where he waged his war against a crime ring called the Collective. They intend to finish his mission. That is—if they're not abducted, first. Are the town’s alien sightings and conspiracy theories merely imaginative folklore—or could something far stranger be at play? Caught between a puzzling murder investigation and the secrets of a shadowy desert outpost, Annie and Ethan must untangle fact from fiction before they become "The Collective" hunts them down. \
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Please The author releases books much earlier than the pre-order date! If you'd like updates on when this book iswill be available, feel free to reach out to the author at the website in her bio.
#6
Murder in the Hometown
2026
A family legacy. A murder in a small town. Can Annie and Ethan fix the past... by going home?
In this final installment in the Private Investigator Annie Hudson mystery series, Annie and Ethan are called back to their hometown to solve a murder. But this time, they're not alone. The past has come full circle, and the pair will solve their toughest case to date—all while unravelling the mystery that's haunted them for years.
Author
Valerie Brandy
Author · 13 books