Author: christybarritt
Something deadly is bursting in air . . . An explosion rattles Serena Lavinia from her morning ice cream route. When she catches a friend abruptly leaving Lantern Beach, her suspicions rise. Could there be any connection between his departure and the pipe bomb? As Serena races to find answers, she’s caught in a quandary far bigger than chocolate or vanilla. She must decide which is more … than chocolate or vanilla. She must decide which is more important—exposing the truth or maintaining her loyalty. With the island’s Fourth of July celebration looming, Serena and her trusty dog Scoops must…
When ice cream lady Serena Lavinia’s best customer doesn’t show up to buy his daily treats, she has no choice but to find out if he’s okay.She didn’t expect to find him lying dead amid the wrappers of her wares.As an investigation begins and all the evidence points to Serena, she has no choice but to clear her name. With the help of her trusty dog Scoops and her new frenemy Webster Newsome, she’s … Webster Newsome, she’s determined to find the bad guy before her life gets the ultimate shake up and she spends the rest of her days…
A new mystery series from USA Today Bestselling author Christy Barritt! As if participating in a lip-synching competition wasn’t bad enough for Elliot Ransom, things take a turn for the worse when a dead man is found backstage with Elliot’s name and photo in his pocket. Desperate for the truth, the apprentice PI digs into what happened. Was the man’s death somehow connected with Elliot’s … somehow connected with Elliot’s upbringing in South America? Could her father’s clandestine enemies now be targeting her? As danger rises, Elliot must find answers and protect those she loves. But this murder might have…
USA Today bestselling author Christy Barritt takes readers to the mysterious, quirky island of Lantern Beach, North Carolina, in this charming cozy series! It all started with a runaway dog. Meet Serena Lavinia: part-time ice cream truck driver, part-time reporter, and full-time woman of mystery. She never expected to find a cute little terrier while on her morning ice cream route on the island … route on the island of Lantern Beach. Nor did she expect the dog to be carrying a bloody shoe. When a dead body is discovered floating in a nearby pool, Serena becomes fully immersed in…
She’s determined to work this case—with or without permission . . .Investigator-wannabe Elliot Ransom doesn’t have much clout with the PI firm that recently hired her. When she meets a woman whose “riffraff” sister has gone missing, Elliot can’t resist the urge to help—despite her boss’s stern warning to stay away. But her snooping may prove as dangerous as the jungle she left behind.As Elliot … behind.As Elliot digs deeper, the underbelly of wealthy Storm River bubbles to the surface. Following the advice found in her father’s old journal, Elliot tracks the killer. But the more she uncovers, the more…
From a USA Today bestselling author and Carol Award finalist: Newly hired as the assistant to a private investigator, missionary’s daughter Elliot is plunged into her first murder investigation! Her gift for eavesdropping could help her crack the case — but it also puts her in unexpected danger…
From a Carol Award finalist: Cracking cold cases is Gabby St. Claire’s business — but some mysteries are harder to solve than others! Follow along as Gabby searches for clues and culprits in this entertaining collection of Christian reads.
The thrilling conclusion to the Lantern Beach Blackout series is here!A FORMER SEAL UNDER SCRUTINYBenjamin James knows there’s a traitor within his former command. The rest of his team might even think it’s him. As danger closes in, he must clear himself and stop a deadly plot by a dangerous terrorist group.A WOMAN CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIREAll CJ Compton wanted was a new start after her career … Compton wanted was a new start after her career ended under suspicion. Working as the house manager for private security group Blackout seems perfect. But there’s more trouble here than what she…
When Holly Anna Paladin’s fourteen-year-old foster daughter, Sarah, disappears, Holly senses something is terribly wrong. The teen has a life-threatening disease, and if circumstances don’t harm Sarah, running out of her medication will. Holly turns to the one person she knows can trust—Chase Dexter. He’s one of the city’s finest detectives, but he’s also her ex-fiancé. Can the two work together … work together to find answers and rescue Sarah? Or is the history between them too great an obstacle?With every minute that passes and every new lead that’s found, the urgency to find Sarah escalates and Holly’s outrage grows.…
Jaxon Wilder didn’t plan on returning home to Fog Lake, Tennessee, following his tour of duty in Iraq. But after a gut-wrenching failure during his stint in the Army, he now faces a new challenge: his family. Abby Brennan always did her best to be the good girl and to live by the rules. When a wrong decision changes her entire life, she tries to hide from the world. However, a madman known as the … known as the Executioner is determined to find her and enact his own brand of justice. When Jaxon and Abby are thrown together in…