Emma Lord

Mary Daheim

When a glamorous bank bookkeeper is found strangled after a night out at a local motel, Emma can’t resist turning her curiosity into a full-blown investigation. With the help of her sharp-tongued, steadfast editor—equal parts ally and enabler—she follows a trail of secrets through the tight-knit world of the Alpine community, where appearances are deceiving and every lead has a price. As Emma digs deeper, the case tests her instincts, her loyalties, and her belief that the truth is always within reach. Blending cozy mystery charm with suspenseful twists, this novel explores themes of small-town facades, the risks of meddling, and the resilience it takes to uncover what others would rather bury.

Mary Daheim

Seeking a respite from her demanding career, newspaper editor Emma Lord travels to the serene Pacific Northwest for some much-needed soul-searching. Her plans for a quiet getaway are abruptly interrupted when she stumbles upon a chilling mystery with roots stretching back decades. As Emma delves deeper into the secrets of the past, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous investigation, forcing her to confront a hidden killer. This gripping tale explores themes of uncovering truth and the unexpected turns life can take.

Mary Daheim

When a glamorous socialite returns to the small town of Alpine, Washington, to prepare for her third wedding, the editor-publisher of the local newspaper, Emma Lord, and her staff at the Alpine Advocate, find themselves drawn into a web of intrigue. What begins as a society event quickly escalates as secrets from the past resurface, threatening to unravel the seemingly perfect facade of the town and its inhabitants. Emma must navigate the complexities of small-town gossip and hidden agendas to uncover the truth before the wedding bells toll for a potentially dangerous union.

Mary Daheim

On a sweltering midsummer night, Emma is jolted awake by fire trucks racing to a blaze at the home of newlyweds Tim and Tiffany Rafferty—only to find that the real danger may be far more personal than the flames. As the investigation unfolds, a sudden death tied to a local soothsayer turns a routine crisis into a tangled mystery of secrets, motives, and small-town intrigue. With sharp wit and a knack for uncovering what people try to bury, Emma and the people around her follow clues that point toward a killer hiding in plain sight. Blending cozy suspense with character-driven humor, the story explores themes of trust, deception, and the lengths people will go to protect their reputations.

Mary Daheim

In the charming Cascade foothills town of Alpine, the weekly bustle of The Alpine Advocate is thrown into chaos when a seemingly ordinary dispute spirals into something far more dangerous. As editor Emma Lord tries to keep her newspaper—and her personal life—under control, a fresh string of unsettling incidents forces her to dig deeper than gossip and holiday cheer. With her sharp instincts and the close-knit rhythms of small-town life, Emma uncovers clues that point to old secrets resurfacing in new, alarming ways. Mary Daheim’s cozy, character-driven style blends mystery-solving with community warmth, making this an inviting read for fans of lighthearted suspense, local intrigue, and the enduring power of persistence.

Mary Daheim

Emma Lord, the editor and publisher of the Alpine Advocate, finds her quiet life in the Washington Cascade foothills disrupted by a shocking event. When the town's editor commits suicide, Sheriff Milo Dodge suspects foul play, drawing Emma into a dangerous investigation. As she delves deeper, Emma uncovers secrets that ripple through the close-knit community, forcing her to confront the dark undercurrents beneath Alpine's picturesque surface. This mystery explores themes of community, deception, and the pursuit of truth in a seemingly idyllic setting.

Mary Daheim

In Alpine, Washington, the Burl Creek Thimble Club is preparing a festive welcome for Genevieve Bayard’s long-awaited return—until her homecoming is abruptly cut short by a sudden death that looks like an accident, but doesn’t feel right. As suspicion settles on the wrong people and a seemingly harmless quilting dispute turns personal, the town’s beloved amateur sleuth is pulled back into the investigation. With every stitch and scrap of small-town gossip, the mystery exposes hidden motives, community rivalries, and the delicate balance between tradition and truth. Mary Daheim’s cozy, character-driven style blends warm local color with a clever whodunit, making this a satisfying read for fans of quilting mysteries and suspense without the chill.