Author: ritterames

A town wide picnic is all fun, food, & games—until Kate McKenzie stumbles onto another body… forward to beginning this tradition. Things start off terrific, with the kids competing for great prizes, and the parents getting all the picnic eats ready. Until a bit of discourse enters the scene and disturbs the family-friendly vibe of the day.Things seem to settle down again, thankfully, and everyone returns to their previous high humor. However, as everyone drifts toward an after-lunch spectacular show, Kate stumbles onto a different kind of spectacle—a dead body. And this time she and Keith find themselves slapped into…

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Melissa Eller looks for ways to save people money. She never wanted to find a dead body… charge of the case is someone Lissa made fun of in high school—because he made fun of her—and he holds more leverage than just the threat of getting her sent to detention. Her boys don’t need a mom in prison!She should never have moved back home. Who said small towns were safer?Frugal Lissa Finds a Body is the first title in the new cozy Frugal Lissa Mysteries series from USA TODAY bestselling author Ritter Ames. BONUS: Along with solving the crime, Lissa finds ways to save her blog subscribers…

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Here comes the fifth globetrotting adventure in the fast-paced Bodies of Art Mystery series from USA TODAY bestselling author Ritter Ames.A masterpiece swapped for a forgery, a murder victim left behind, and a relentless game of hide and seek keeps Laurel Beacham and Jack Hawkes on the run. They are racing to find answers despite roadblocks at every turn. The chase crisscrosses the Atlantic as … they pursue threads to murders and thefts that extend from the current day and back several decades.A startling forgery points toward an unexpected new nemesis, and the team pursues a Paris forger for additional…

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A weekend family getaway. Another dead body… be the prime suspect. Or the next victim.Can they get off police radar and stay out of the killer’s crosshairs in time to keep their families safe?WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ORGANIZED FOR S’MORE DEATH“This was one of the best books in the series. Once again, Kate gets involved in a murder mystery and it was fun to read, from finding the body to picking up clues along the way. And the camping tips at the beginning enhanced my reading pleasure. Ritter knows how to tell a story that captivates…” Dru’s Book Musing“LOVED…

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“This author is sheer perfection when it comes to using descriptions and locations that are richly done and offering sharp details throughout the entirety of the story.” – Suspense MagazineWhen art recovery expert Laurel Beacham’s personal and professional worlds collide, she learns no good theft goes unpunished. Incomplete intel and a missing source compel her to make a huge mistake, and she’s … and she’s left with a divided team. Every retrieved masterpiece has a price—and the cost of forgeries can be deadly. This time Laurel could lose not only her best lead, but also her most trusted ally. The…

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A twisting whodunit from a USA Today bestselling author: Art recovery expert Laurel and her handsome colleague, Jack, investigate a massive heist that soon points to forgeries, kidnapping, and murder…

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Laurel Beacham made working solo a habit and a personal success story. The world’s leading art recovery expert, she is known for her nerve, instincts, and the ability to do whatever it takes to bring each masterpiece back safely. Museums applaud her while thieves admire the cunning way she operates. No matter the odds against her, she listens to her instinct when challenges mount. Right now, … those instincts are screaming a warning. Laurel’s last job landed her the head position over the London branch of the Beacham Foundation. All well and good, except bringing one case to a close…

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USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR“This fast-paced, action-filled whodunit was enjoyable and hard to put down. The mystery was good, the characters are likeable and it was fun to watch all the pieces come together in this well-written drama. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.” – Dru’s Book Musings“Funny, fast paced and just a smidge of romance. What more could you ask for? Bring on … What more could you ask for? Bring on the next one!” – T. Sue Versteeg, Author of My Ex-Boyfriend’s Wedding“A high-octane, fast-paced thrill ride of a mystery adventure that will definitely leave…

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