Bøger af Christa Nardi

Wine tasting, murder and more.A murder and a toxic substance in a vineyard would spell doom for the manager of any winery. And when that manager is a woman, a rarity in the wine industry, people are quick to place the blame on her shoulders. Even though Sheridan's husband, Brett, and his partner are already on the case, the amateur sleuth, is quick to jump in. In her search for clues, Sheridan and her friends explore the offerings at several nearby vineyards, where they discover more than great wine.Join Sheridan for a trip from your favorite chair, filled with friends, fun, and two mysteries.

A touch of nostalgia, a murder, and good friends. When a former colleague is implicated in his neighbor's demise, Sheridan Hendley returns to Cold Creek to prove his innocence. Annoying as Max can be, she can't imagine the quirky professor is capable of murder. Unfortunately, not everyone shares her opinion. Of course, it doesn't help that Max threatened his neighbor in a public place soon before the man was murdered. Or that the victim's drug shipments had a habit of turning up on Max's doorstep.

The high school art teacher's murder leads Sheridan to a piano bar and danger. Sheridan Hendley, amateur sleuth, wants nothing more than a return to routine following their family vacation. The last thing she needs is to find herself involved in another murder investigation. But that's precisely what happens when the victim is one of Maddie's favorite teachers at the high school. While Sheridan's trying not to sleuth, the high school principal assures everyone Sheridan will find the killer. Despite an abundance of people wanting to share their thoughts on the teacher, Sheridan and the police are stymied. An artist and music buff, Alyssa Drake was last seen alive at the Old Thyme Piano Bar. As Sheridan starts to put the pieces together, she realizes the victim may have uncovered funny business at the piano bar that led to her death. Now the killer, sure Sheridan knows more than she does, is after her. Join Sheridan, Brett, and their friends as they enjoy the piano man and uncover the killer.

Starting over in a new town has its challenges, even murder. A murder isn't the best way for Sheridan Hendley to start her new life as wife and step-mom. When her step-daughter and friend are framed for theft and murder, Sheridan is determined to prove the teens' innocence. New to the community, she's at a disadvantage as she learns about the powerful Buchanan family. Sheridan must uncover the truth before the person calling the shots takes her and her step-daughter out of the picture. Only Sheridan asks too many questions and is in danger. Enjoy a cozy mystery and story of new beginnings Sheridan Hendley, as she finds herself involved in a murder investigation. This is the first in a new series, a spin-off of the Cold Creek Cozy Mysteries, where Sheridan Hendley established herself as an amateur sleuth, precipitated by her marriage and move to a new place.

A domineering co-worker, a flirtatious neighbor, and a dead body make for many questions and awkward situations.As HR Specialist and trauma counselor, Stacie Maroni is used to dealing with difficult situations. When her night out is derailed by the discovery of a body outside a local watering hole, she's glad she's not involved. But when the police investigate and close friends are cast as potential suspects, Stacie will do whatever it takes to identify the true culprit, even if it creates waves with the men in her life, her father included. The suspect list is slim and she's grasping at straws.

Stacie Maroni's pending divorce comes to a screeching halt when her soon-to-be-ex is murdered. Stacie Maroni is an HR specialist and trauma counselor, but she's never been a suspect in a murder or dealt with police officers. As she deals with threats and break-ins, and her in-laws continue to foster the idea that she's responsible. Stacie goes through her husband's effects and discovers she didn't know him very well, other than his passion for technology, his love of dogs, and his stance against domestic violence. Stacie also discovers many possible motives for Ted's murder. Soon it becomes clear someone is after her or something she must have. Unfortunately, neither she nor the police know why. Thankfully, she has good friends and her Maltese, Jasper, as she navigates her rocky new beginnings and tries to avoid being the next victim. A fun mystery with twists and turns, small town feel, and a quirky character or two. First in series.

Who knew chicken salad could be deadly?Amateur sleuth, Sheridan Hendley, jumps at the chance to work with the defense when a favorite waitress is arrested for the murder of her ex-husband. He disappeared 15 years ago under mysterious circumstances. Now, he's returned and dead. Zoe's in jail, her attorney asks Sheridan to help, and nobody will talk about the man. Personalities clash and Zoe's family closes ranks as Sheridan attempts to unlock the carefully kept secrets of the family that owns and operates the Grill.Only asking questions can be hazardous to her health. The closer she gets to finding the truth, the more her own life might be in danger. Sheridan's self-defense classes are put to good use as she eliminates suspects. Only her involvement strains her increasingly serious relationship with Detective Brett McMann. Are some secrets better left untold? Join Sheridan and her friends as they search to prove Zoe's innocence and identify the killer, who is determined to stop them.

Solving a murder wasn't on the wedding planner's checklist. With so many changes in her life, sleuthing is the last thing on the mind of Cold Creek College's amateur sleuth, Sheridan Hendley. The morning run with Brett and his teen-aged daughter, Maddie, comes to a halt when the miniature Sheltie, Charlie, finds a dead body. Unfortunately, the victim was the manager of Hidden Oaks, a picturesque wedding venue and the precise location the teen wedding planner suggested for the upcoming nuptials. When Sheridan visits Hidden Oaks, she senses there is more underfoot than meets the eye. While they explore alternative locations, Sheridan and Kim investigate the not-so-friendly new manager and the family that owns Hidden Oaks. Can Sheridan put the pieces together in time to have the wedding at the perfect site? Read it to find out who's behind the murder and what the future holds for Sheridan and Brett. Murder and a Wedding is the fifth in the Cold Creek Series.

A dead body shattered the calm of the arboretum. Another murder in small town Cold Creek has tensions rising. Clive Johnson, the groundskeeper at Cold Creek College, is a convenient scapegoat for a police chief when he has the bad luck of finding the body. Although Clive helps the students on scholarship and claims innocence, he's not helping himself. Convinced Chief Barney Pfeiffe has it all wrong, Sheridan Hendley sets out to help prove Clive's innocence. Her curiosity and questions place her in danger. It's soon obvious not everyone is pleased by her enthusiastic search for the truth. More troubling, it's not clear who she can trust besides her best friend, Kim, and Detective Brett McMann. As problems escalate, Brett decides it's time for self-defense training for the women at the college, especially Sheridan. This is the second of the Cold Creek Cozy mysteries. Join Sheridan and her friends as they reveal the killer and prove Clive's innocence.

An abandoned house, an abundance of dogs. And a dead body or two. Sheridan Hendley's volunteer position at Pets and Paws takes a new turn when more than twenty malnourished dogs are found at a rundown house on the outskirts of town. When the body of an elderly woman is found amidst mountains of clutter in the house, a search of the property leads to startling revelations. And another body. While Herman Stoneham's death is deemed natural causes, his wife's is not. Where did all the dogs come from and who's responsible for Justine's untimely death? Are the two connected? With dogs and murder at stake, Sheridan can't help but get involved in the investigation.

A GORGEOUS ADDITION PLACES PLAYFUL PAWS AND ITS STAFF AT THE CENTER OF A MYSTERYIt's love at first sight when Tamar meets Rusty-the newest resident at the local shelter where she volunteers. However, the arrival of the well-trained and affectionate dog coincides with the onset of suspicious and dangerous incidents involving the shelter and its staff. Is it a coincidence or is the dog the key to solving a major crime? In this addition to the Hannah and Tamar mystery series, the sisters are determined to find out.

A SIMPLE REQUEST OPENS UP A SAVORY MYSTERYHannah never imagined her high school service project with the elderly would draw her into another mystery. Mrs. Tedesco, a lonely widow who loves to bake has just one request-that the teen retrieve her cookbook from her old house. Easier said than done. The house has been ransacked and the coveted cookbook is nowhere to be found. Eager to help the woman, Hannah and her sister, Tamar, are driven to locate the cookbook and uncover its secrets. But the teens aren't the only ones seeking the cookbook's hidden treasures, and the other side is playing for keeps.

SOCIAL MEDIA, SMOKE BOMBS, AND A SECRET SOCIETY ADD UP TO MALICIOUS MISCHIEF AT ROSEDALE HIGHWhen a popular jock senses something's up with his younger sister, he turns to local teen sleuths, Hannah and Tamar for help. At the same time, a rash of smoke bomb attacks across Rosedale has the community on edge. Are these events connected and could someone at Rosedale High be involved?Join Hannah and Tamar as they uncover malicious mischief and forge new friendships in this mystery for teens and young adults.

IT'S THE TIME AND THE PLACE,BUT IT'S NOT ALL FUN AND GAMESEmotions run high at Rosedale High as Tamar and her friends plan the junior class's year-end fundraiser-a school fair set to involve students, staff, and the community. Even when a series of puzzling incidents put a friend and their plans at risk, the teens are not deterred. They are determined to pull off a spectacular fair and help the police discover the source of all the mayhem on the midway.

TWO SISTERS, STRANGERS ON A TRAIN,AND A MYSTERY TO SOLVE...Hannah and Tamar are looking forward to spending Thanksgiving break with their grandparents. On the long ride to Vermont, the sisters are quick to offer assistance when a fellow passenger-a girl in her late teens-is hassled by a rough-looking young man. Grateful as she may be for their help, Gwen is in no hurry to make friends, not even as she thrusts a mysterious package into Tamar's hand and disappears into the Rutland train station. Puzzled by her behavior, Hannah and Tamar set out to locate Gwen and unravel the secret of the mysterious package.