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Dying for Dinner Rolls
Book 1
Catherine “Cat” Thompson has been held at gunpoint, stuck in a burning dumpster, chased out of a grocery store, caught impersonating a police officer, and almost run over by a wayward vehicle. How’s that for her first day as an amateur sleuth?
With her friend Annie Mae, Cat investigates the brick-paved, oak-lined streets of Savannah to catch their friend’s killer. But it’s anything but smooth sailing for these self-appointed detectives. Can they catch the killer before the killer gets them? Or will their first case also be their last?
Murderous Muffins
Book 2
Bezu is a beautiful southern belle with genteel manners. Her problems, however, are anything but.
Deep in debt, Bezu’s illegally taken in a few lodgers: A sweet stripper and her bodybuilder boyfriend, an Asian man loudly learning English through pop music, and a mysterious stranger with the most amazing blue-green eyes—and a secret. And when one of the boarders dies—with her muffins used as the murder weapon—Bezu must catch the killer before she ends up in jail…or worse.
Homicide by Hamlet
Book 3
Annie Mae has one last job before she retires from a thirty-year career in academia: one week of summer theater camp. Easy peasy—she’s worked at the camp for so many years she could run it with her eyes closed.
Until a team leader is murdered, and all hell breaks loose.
Now, everyone is a suspect and everyone has a secret. And Annie Mae must catch the killer before she becomes the next victim.
Killing with Kings
Book 4
It was supposed to be a friendly poker game. But when one of the players drops dead, Sergeant José Rodriguez of the Savannah Police Department suspects someone at the table stacked the deck against the victim.
But José faces resistance from the department as he pursues a chain of clues and growing number of angry suspects. Making matters worse, a rookie from his elite bomb squad demands to join his unauthorized investigation. Now, José must catch the killer and keep the brash young woman safe—all while protecting a secret he’s held since joining the force.
Stand Alone Novels
Liquid Lies
One dead body.
Two girls with a deadly secret.
Body count rising.
Can she find the killer before she’s the next target?
Best friends CiCi and Francesca made a decision on Francesca’s eighteenth birthday that have haunted them ever since. Now, four years later, a blackmailer threatens to expose their secret.
And as the chain of events unfolds, CiCi will have to make amends for her past to secure her future.
Coming Soon
Hello!
I’m Lois
Books are like magic portals—you open them up, and suddenly, you’re in a new world! Whether it’s a thrilling adventure, a heartfelt narrative, a mystery, or a hilarious romp, they’ve got a way of making reality just a bit more interesting. Plus, they never judge you for staying up way past bedtime to finish just one more chapter!
Reviews
5-Stars
Killing With Kings
“I enjoyed this fun cozy mystery that kept me entertained and intrigued from beginning to end with a great cast of characters, humor, southern charm and a good mystery that quickly became a page-turner. I love that all of the Georgia Coast Cozy Mysteries are standalone but you won’t want to miss any of them.”
– Pamela R. Mitchell
5-Stars
Dying For Dinner Rolls
“This is the First Book I have Read by Lois Lavrisa. She made me feel like I was right there. I could just imagine everything going on in the story. Kept me at the edge of my seat. Sure had me guessing who did it. Annie Mae and Cat make a great pair of Slueths. Jose’ had a lot of patience with them Can’t wait to read next Book. Looking forward to it. Kudos! Lois keep it up.”
– Peggy Sue
5-Stars
Murderous Muffins
Had had me from the beginning and didn’t let go! I loved the storyline and how it played out. Bezu made a great lead. Definitely not the typical loud, foul mouthed amateur sleuth story. For Bezu to be so polite and proper, she sure got herself into an interesting situation. The dialog between her and Cat was humorous. The characters were great. This is the only book I’ve read in this series, and it won’t be the last. A great add to your the list! “
– Denise G
Quick-paced, humorous romp… I can’t count how many times I laughed.
A. Chaput
