Blood Ties by Julie Collins is the first book in her mystery series. It introduces us to PI Julie Collins who is investigating the murder of a wealthy businessman, Richard Stiles. The victim's wife, Elizabeth, has been accused of the crime and it seems like there are no other suspects. However, as Julie delves deeper into the case, she discovers that Richard had many enemies and that his death may have been motivated by one of them. The book is well-written with a fast pace and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. Julie Collins is a strong and determined protagonist who will stop at nothing to solve her cases. Overall, Blood Ties is an excellent start to the Julie Collins mystery series. It sets the stage for future books and leaves readers eagerly awaiting more from this talented author. Shallow Grave by Julie Collins is the third book in her mystery series. In this installment, Julie is investigating a murder that took place at a remote cabin in the woods. The victim was found with his throat slit and there are no signs of forced entry or struggle. As Julie delves deeper into the case, she discovers that the victim had been involved in some shady business dealings and that he may have made enemies during his time in the woods. The book is well-written with a fast pace and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. Julie Collins is a strong and determined protagonist who will stop at nothing to solve her cases. Overall, Shallow Grave is an excellent addition to the Julie Collins mystery series. It continues to build on the characters and plot established in previous books while also introducing new elements that keep readers engaged. Snow Blind by Julie Collins is the fourth book in her mystery series. In this installment, Julie is investigating a murder that took place during a snowstorm at a remote cabin in the woods. The victim was found dead with no apparent signs of foul play and there are no other suspects. As Julie delves deeper into the case, she discovers that the victim had been involved in some shady business dealings and that he may have made enemies during his time in the woods. The book is well-written with a fast pace and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. Julie Collins is a strong and determined protagonist who will stop at nothing to solve her cases. Overall, Snow Blind is an excellent addition to the Julie Collins mystery series. It continues to build on the characters and plot established in previous books while also introducing new elements that keep readers engaged. Maggie and the Inconvenient Corpse by Carita Cove is a cozy mystery book set at a bed & breakfast in Maine. The story follows Maggie, who runs the Teaberry Farm Bed & Breakfast with her husband, Jack. When one of their guests dies under mysterious circumstances, Maggie becomes involved in the investigation and discovers that there may be more to the case than meets the eye. The book is well-written with a fast pace and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. Maggie is a strong and determined protagonist who will stop at nothing to solve her cases. Overall, Maggie and the Inconvenient Corpse is an excellent addition to the Carita Cove mystery series. It continues to build on the characters and plot established in previous books while also introducing new elements that keep readers engaged. Trouble at TeaFest by Carita Cove is a cozy mystery book set at a tea festival in Maine. The story follows Maggie, who runs the Teaberry Farm Bed & Breakfast with her husband, Jack. When one of their guests dies under mysterious circumstances during the tea festival, Maggie becomes involved in the investigation and discovers that there may be more to the case than meets the eye. The book is well-written with a fast pace and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. Maggie is a strong and determined protagonist who will stop at nothing to solve her cases. Overall, Trouble at TeaFest is an excellent addition to the Carita Cove mystery series. It continues to build on the characters and plot established in previous books while also introducing new elements that keep readers engaged. Hallowed Ground by Julie Collins is the second book in her mystery series. In this installment, Julie is investigating a murder at a cemetery where several people have been found dead under mysterious circumstances. As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that there may be more to the murders than meets the eye and that they are connected to an ancient legend about the cemetery. The book is well-written with a fast pace and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. Julie Collins is a strong and determined protagonist who will stop at nothing to solve her cases. Overall, Hallowed Ground is an excellent addition to the Julie Collins mystery series. It continues to build on the characters and plot established in previous books while also introducing new elements that keep readers engaged. The Julie Collins Series: Books 1-4 by Julie Collins is a collection of four mystery novels featuring PI Julie Collins. The series follows Julie as she investigates various murders and mysteries around Maine. Each book builds on the characters and plot established in previous books while also introducing new elements that keep readers engaged. The series is well-written with a fast pace and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. Julie Collins is a strong and determined protagonist who will stop at nothing to solve her cases. Overall, The Julie Collins Series: Books 1-4 is an excellent collection of mystery novels featuring PI Julie Collins. It continues to build on the characters and plot established in previous books while also introducing new elements that keep readers engaged. Who Died In Here? by Carita Cove is a cozy mystery book set at a bed & breakfast in Maine. The story follows Maggie, who runs the Teaberry Farm Bed & Breakfast with her husband, Jack. When one of their guests dies under mysterious circumstances, Maggie becomes involved in the investigation and discovers that there may be more to the case than meets the eye. The book is well-written with a fast pace and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. Maggie is a strong and determined protagonist who will stop at nothing to solve her cases. Overall, Who Died In Here? is an excellent addition to the Carita Cove mystery series. It continues to build on the characters and plot established in previous books while also introducing new elements that keep readers engaged. Dead Flowers/Baited by Julie Collins is a mystery novel featuring PI Julie Collins. The story follows Julie as she investigates a murder at a flower farm where several people have been found dead under mysterious circumstances. As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that there may be more to the murders than meets the eye and that they are connected to an ancient legend about the farm. The book is well-written with a fast pace and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. Julie Collins is a strong and determined protagonist who will stop at nothing to solve her cases. Overall, Dead Flowers/Baited is an excellent addition to the Julie Collins mystery series. It continues to build on the characters and plot established in previous books while also introducing new elements that keep readers engaged. The Farm: A gripping serial killer crime thriller with a twist by Daley Whetstone is a psychological thriller featuring a serial killer who targets farmers in Maine. The story follows Detective Mike Harrow as he investigates the murders and discovers that there may be more to the case than meets the eye. The book is well-written with a fast pace and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their stories. Mike Harrow is a strong and determined protagonist who will stop at nothing to solve his cases. Overall, The Farm: A gripping serial killer crime thriller with a twist is an excellent addition to the Daley Whetstone mystery series.