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Thursday, July 23, 2026

Crying in the Chapel: A Swinging Sixties Mystery by Teresa Trent ~ Historical Cozy Mystery @ttrent_cozymys

 

Crying in the Chapel: A Swinging Sixties Mystery by Teresa Trent

About Crying in the Chapel:

 

Crying in the Chapel: A Swinging Sixties Mystery

Historical Cozy Mystery

5th in Series

Setting - Texas

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Level Best Books

Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 184 pages

Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8898201678

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GS478JPF

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GRJQY14G

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It's August 1965, and Dot Morgan is finally getting married to the dashing reporter Ben Dalton. Her wedding day, August 14th, promises to be perfect—if only it didn't follow Friday the 13th. What could go wrong? Planning a wedding with the members of the Camden Chapel, Dot thinks she’s overwhelmed, but then it gets worse when a body is found on the church lawn. Dot decides to focus on her wedding to Ben, but when police reveal the victim didn't jump from the belfry—he was pushed—she can no longer look away. Her suspects aren't hardened criminals; they're the same church members who bring casseroles and ask about her family. With her wedding day fast approaching, Dot must unmask a killer hiding in plain sight, or the secrets of Camden Chapel will remain buried in the summer heat.

About Teresa Trent:

Teresa Trent has been writing and publishing mysteries since 2011 starting with the Pecan Bayou Mystery Series and followed by the Piney Woods Mystery Series. She presently writes the Swinging Sixties Mystery Series and the Henry Park Paranormal Series. When Teresa isn't writing novels and short stories, she spends her time creating narrated excerpts on her podcast, Books to the Ceiling, where she gets to use all that community theater experience from her teens and twenties along with a little audio editing she learned from her daughter. Teresa is a former English teacher, but also spent many years teaching music to preschoolers, working with children of all abilities. Teresa makes her home in Texas with her husband and son.

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July 16 – Sarah Can't Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
July 17 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW
July 17 – Sarcastically Yours, Jen – REVIEW
July 18 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
July 19 – Romance Novel Giveaways – AUTHOR GUEST POST
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Sunday, July 12, 2026

The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair (The Detection Club) by Kelly Oliver

The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair (The Detection Club) by Kelly Oliver

About The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair:

 

The Case of the Christie Wedding Affair (The Detection Club)

Historical Cozy Mystery

4th in Series

Setting- Scotland

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books Ltd

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 24, 2026

Hardcover Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1836175744

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836175742

Paperback Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1836175752

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836175759

Digital Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836175780

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F4WKHZHK

Audiobook ASIN B0GYT6TMFS

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Scotland, 1930: Agatha Christie is getting married. She invites fellow members of the Detection Club to the windswept Isle of Skye for a quiet break while the banns are read. But tranquility proves elusive when the formidable Lord Blackwood, leader of a hunting party sharing their lodge, vanishes from the moors.

Sharp-eyed assistant to the Detection Club secretary, Eliza Baker, suspects foul play as the strange occurrences pile up: a mysterious grave in the churchyard, a missing rifle, and late-night excursions across the rugged island. There may be no body—yet—but someone at Dunmara Lodge is hiding a deadly secret.

As a storm cuts them off from the mainland, Eliza and her friend Theo must navigate lies, half-truths, and a treacherous landscape... but can they uncover the killer in the stalking grounds… or will the moors keep their secrets forever?

Head to the remote Isle of Skye in this delightful and gripping golden-age mystery series, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright and T. E. Kinsey.

About Kelly Oliver:

Kelly Oliver 

Kelly Oliver is the Agatha award-winning and bestselling author of four mystery series: The Jessica James Mysteries, The Pet Detective Mysteries, The Fiona Figg Mysteries, and The Detection Club Mysteries. The Fiona Figg Mysteries have been on the most anticipated list of Mystery Magazine and won the Mystery and Mayhem Award and the Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical Mystery. And The Case of the Christie Conspiracy, Detection Club Mystery book one, is currently nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Historical Mystery. Kelly is Past President of Sisters in Crime National, current Education Coordinator for SinC Guppies, and a Distinguished Emerita Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University. To learn more about Kelly and her books, go to www.kellyoliverbooks.com. 

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Monday, July 6, 2026

Holmes Away From Home (An Althea Adler Mystery) by Samantha Larsen ~ Historical Cozy Mystery

Holmes Away From Home (An Althea Adler Mystery) by Samantha Larsen

About Holmes Away From Home

 

Holmes Away From Home (An Althea Adler Mystery)

Historical Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - London, 1911

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn House

Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2026

Hardcover Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1448322405

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448322404

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Introducing Althea Adler, accomplished thief and daring heroine with a mysterious link to Sherlock Holmes.

A heart-racing game of wits, murder and romance is about to commence . . .

London, 1911. Althea Adler receives a mysterious postcard with just four words, ‘Holmes away from home.’ Surely her mother, notorious thief and opera star Irene Adler, is instructing her to break into Sherlock Holmes’s safe? But when she does, Althea makes a shocking discovery . . .

Still reeling from events at 221b Baker Street, Althea accepts an invitation to a party at Twickenham Towers, the ancestral home of Lord Slough, where a murder throws her into further turmoil―as does handsome fellow guest William, the Marquess of Sheffield, who has been tasked with staking out Slough by the British Government.

Althea and William form an unlikely alliance as they set about catching a killer. But can they trust each other when they both have something to hide?

An addictive new cozy mystery trilogy featuring a super smart, lively heroine, a dashing lord and a fiendishly good whodunnit, perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes's classic mysteries, Deanna Raybourn's Veronica Speedwell Mysteries, and Netflix's The Residence.

About Samantha Larsen:

Samantha writes cozy mysteries under Samantha Larsen and historical romances under Samantha Hastings. She met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, eating popcorn, having tea parties, and chasing her four kids. She has degrees from Brigham Young University, University of North Texas, and University of Reading (UK). She's the author of: The Last Word, The Invention of Sophie Carter, A Royal Christmas Quandary, The Girl with the Golden Eyes, Jane Austen Trivia, The Duchess Contract, Secret of the Sonnets, The Marquess and the Runaway Lady, and A Novel Disguise. Learn more at: www.SamanthaHastings.com

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Friday, June 26, 2026

Deadly Ruse: A World War II Mystery (Deadly Series) by Kate Parker ~ Historical Cozy Mystery

 

Deadly Ruse: A World War II Mystery (Deadly Series) by Kate Parker

About Deadly Ruse:

 

Deadly Ruse: A World War II Mystery (Deadly Series)

Historical Cozy Mystery

14th in Series

Setting - England

Publisher ‏ : ‎ JDP Press

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2026

Number of Pages ~300 Digital

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8993886442

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GYQCS43C

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As the war's outcome shifts, deception is an art--and survival depends on who's painting the picture. When British spy Olivia Redmond is summoned again by her elusive spymaster, she's expecting danger--not an invitation to teach drawing to captured German generals at Trent Park House. But beneath the genteel cover of sketches and civility lies a deadly ruse: the lavish POW mansion is wired for sound, every whispered secret a weapon in Britain's intelligence war. Among the prisoners is Oberst Bernhard, a conflicted German officer from Livvy's past. When murder, stolen jewels, and a suspected plot among the prisoners ignite within Trent Park, Livvy must decide whom she can trust--and how far she'll go to expose a truth wrapped in loyalty and lies. From the candlelit salons of wartime espionage to the shadows of betrayal, Deadly Ruse is a gripping historical mystery where every stroke of trust could be fatal.

About Kate Parker:

Kate Parker has long wanted to build a time travel machine. However, after several false starts, she gave up and created time travel by going back in time inside her books. Since she’s fond of murder mysteries, it is probably best that all of her travel is inside books or police from various ages would be hunting her. When not recreating old time buildings and fashions, she can be found with a modern computer and modern air conditioning in North Carolina with her daughter and a 115 lb. puppy who could just crash through any time barrier.

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June 29 – Boys' Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT
June 30 - Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
June 30 - Sarcastically Yours, Jen - SPOTLIGHT
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Thursday, June 4, 2026

A Necessary Death by Terri Karsten ~ Terri Karsten ~ Historical Cozy Mystery

 

A Necessary Death by Terri Karsten

About A Necessary Death:

 

A Necessary Death

Historical Cozy Mystery

Setting - A tavern in Colonial Pennsylvania (1764)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wagonbridge Publishing 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2025

Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages

Paperback ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1953444202

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1953444202

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1953444219

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FLDWVCJW

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With Penelope Corbitt in the kitchen, the tavern will never be the same.

Penelope Corbitt can turn a lump of meat and a bit of flour into a mouth-watering pie or make a tasty meal of cabbage and vinegar. But all her skill can’t save her family in the spring of 1763, when she loses everything to pay off her missing husband’s debts. Walking a tightrope between the freedom of poverty and the confines of propriety, she must accept her stingy brother-in-law’s reluctant charity to keep her family fed and her children close. The miserable journey north from Philadelphia is interrupted when the coach crashes in the mud. Penelope and her children are stranded at a run-down tavern. Penelope doesn’t think things can get worse.

Then she finds a dead man.

About Terri Karsten

Living in the shadow of the Mississippi River bluffs, Terri Karsten has been a writer and educator for many years. She grew up in sunny San Jose, California, playing amid the cherry orchards that soon gave way to houses. In her search for education and adventure, she lived in Iowa and Wisconsin, Mexico and France, before settling into a hundred-year-old house in Winona, Minnesota. She spends most days in her tiny office, surrounded by books, papers, and good memories.

With more ideas than time, Terri writes a bit of everything, ranging from historical fiction novels to picture book folktales to dozens of short stories and articles in magazines, encyclopedias, and newspapers.

When she is not writing, Terri loves poring over old cookbooks and recreating dishes from long ago, especially medieval, Renaissance, and colonial foods. Always ready for the next adventure, she enjoys camping, hiking, and traveling. Her latest goal is to visit National Parks in every state. Only 13 states to go!

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Murder Under A Bitter Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Historical Cozy Mystery by Abigail Keam ~ #CozyMystery #HistoricalCozyMystery

 

Murder Under A Bitter Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Historical Cozy Mystery by Abigail Keam

About Murder Under A Bitter Moon:

 

Murder Under A Bitter Moon

A 1930s Mona Moon Historical Cozy Mystery

Historical Cozy Mystery

15th in Series

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Worker Bee Press

Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2026 

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F92Y5XB7

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Mona Moon adores Kentucky Derby week, enjoying all the festivities. She is hosting a ladies’ tea and a Derby breakfast herself. The celebration at Moon Manor will include her former professor and mentor, Dr. Beryl Farris. Mona is delighted to have an old friend visit, but is concerned when Dr. Farris confesses that someone has been threatening her. Worried, Mona assigns Pinkertons to protect the professor.

The night before the Kentucky Derby race, Mona is preparing to attend Ed Bradley’s famous Derby Ball. The entire Mooncrest Farm is aflutter with excitement and gaiety for the upcoming event. Celebrities, politicians, and prominent citizens will be enjoying shrimp grits, burgoo, cornbread, country ham, and mint juleps while dishing the latest gossip at this yearly event. Mona’s anticipation is dashed when she discovers Dr. Farris is missing! And Mona fears the worst!

About Abigail Keam:

 

Award-winning author Abigail Keam writes the Mona Moon Mystery Series—a rags-to-riches 1930s mystery series, which weaves real people and events into the story. “I am a student of history and love to insert historical information into my mysteries. There is an addendum at the end of the mystery to give more information. My goal is to entertain my readers, but if they learn a little something along the way—well, then we are both happy.” Miss Abigail currently lives in a metal house with her husband and various critters on the Palisades bordering the Kentucky River. 

AWARDS:

2010 Gold Medal Award from Readers’ Favorite for Death By A HoneyBee
2011 Gold Medal Award from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Drowning 
2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By Drowning 
2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By A HoneyBee 
2017 Finalist from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Design 
2019 Honorable Mention from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Stalking 
2019 Murder Under A Blue Moon voted top ten mystery reads by Kings River Life Magazine 
2020 Finalist from Readers’ Favorite for Murder Under A Blue Moon 
2020 Imadjinn Award for Best Mystery for Death By Stalking 
2022 Finalist in Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Historical Category – Murder Under A Full Moon 
2022 Finalist the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical Category – Murder Under A New Moon 
2022 Death By Chance: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Cozy Mystery 
2022 Top Ten Mystery Novel by Kings River Life Magazine for Murder Under A Bridal Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery 
2022 Top Ten Mystery Novel by Kings River Life Magazine for Murder Under A British Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery 

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Friday, March 6, 2026

Death at the Dock: An Alyssa Chalmers Historical Mystery by Carmen Radtke ~ Historical Mystery, Historical Cozy Mystery

 

Death at the Dock: An Alyssa Chalmers Historical Mystery by Carmen Radtke

About Death at the Dock:

 

Death at the Dock: An Alyssa Chalmers

Historical Mystery

Historical Cozy Mystery

3rd in Series

Setting - Portland, Oregon, in 1862

Independently Published

Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 191 pages

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GGSRKWDK

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A sharp tongue. An even sharper mind. A Victorian sleuth criminals overlook at their peril.

1862. A new home in a prospectors’ town, a new life, and two steadfast admirers: Alyssa Chalmers’ future is secure among her friends.

But when Captain Moore sends a message, begging for her help, she can’t say no. With the doctor and the First Officer by her side, she travels to Portland, Oregon. She finds a situation worse than she feared. Two of the captain’s crew have gone missing and the local marshal is adamant they simply jumped ship. Even the discovery of a body is unable to change his mind. Captain Moore knows better. He is convinced that something sinister is going on, and he needs sharp-witted Alyssa and her sleuthing partners to figure it out. But dark secrets and vices are lurking everywhere. Alyssa needs all her wits to figure out who to trust - and how to save the missing men before there’s another murder.

Death at the Dock is the third mystery in this captivating series that transports readers back to the 1860s, with a heroine determined to make her own way in a society made for men. Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen’s Molly Murphy and Elizabeth Peters’ Amelia Peabody.

About Carmen Radtke:

Carmen has spent most of her life with ink on her fingers and a dangerously high pile of books and newspapers by her side.

She has worked as a newspaper reporter on two continents.

When she found herself crouched under her dining table, typing away on a novel between two earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, she realised she was hooked for life.

The shaken but stirring novel made it to the longlist of the Mslexia competition, and her next book and first mystery, The Case Of The Missing Bride, was a finalist in the Malice Domestic competition in a year without a winner. Since then she has penned several more cozy mysteries, including the Jack and Frances series set in the 1930s. The cozy midlife witch series featuring Bex Merriweather and her cat familiar are the latest addition to her literary output.

In real life, she’s only spilled blood once, when she swatted a fly, and even that was an accident. Although she’s a devoted cat servant, her feline companion doesn’t talk. Yet.

Carmen now lives in Italy with her human and her four-legged family.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Case of the Christie Curse: (A Detection Club Mystery) by Kelly Oliver ~ Historical Cozy Mystery

 

The Case of the Christie Curse: (A Detection Club Mystery) by Kelly Oliver

About The Case of the Christie Curse:

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The Case of the Christie Curse: (A Detection Club Mystery)

Historical Cozy Mystery

3rd in Series

Setting – Mesopotamia

Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2026

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books

Digital Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836175681

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F4W1D5Z6

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Mesopotamia, 1930: When Agatha Christie invites fellow members of the Detection Club to witness the famous excavations at the ruins of Ur, Dorothy L. Sayers, her quick-witted assistant Eliza Baker, and Theo Sharp expect ancient wonders – not fresh corpses.

But when an archaeologist is found dead in the sand, whispers of a deadly curse sweep through the camp. Eliza suspects something far more dangerous than superstition. Amid glittering artifacts and fragile alliances, every guest harbors secrets: the Woolleys, whose marriage is shadowed by tragedy; a journalist hungry for scandal; even academic Max Mallowan, whose loyalties are not what they seem.

As theft, forgery, and coded messages surface, the line between archaeology and espionage blurs. And when Eliza and Theo find themselves in danger, they must face not only the truth about the murder – but also the truths they’ve long denied about each other. Can they uncover the killer before the desert claims another victim? Or will this dig unearth secrets too dangerous to survive?

About Kelly Oliver:

Kelly Oliver

Kelly Oliver is the award-winning and bestselling author of four mystery series: The Jessica James Mysteries, The Pet Detective Mysteries, The Fiona Figg Mysteries, and The Detection Club Mysteries.

Kelly is the Past President of Sisters in Crime National, current Education Coordinator for SinC Guppies, and a Distinguished Emerita Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University.

To learn more about Kelly and her books, go to kellyoliverbooks.com. 

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February 18 – @bibliophile_foodie – REVIEW
February 19 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT
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February 20 – Boys' Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT
February 20 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT
February 21 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
February 22 – StoreyBook Reviews – AUTHOR GUEST POST
February 23 – Christy's Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
February 24 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST
February 25 – Salty Inspirations – AUTHOR GUEST POST
February 25 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT
February 26 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
February 27 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT 
February 28 – Sarandipity's – AUTHOR GUEST POST
February 28 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
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Monday, October 27, 2025

Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle: Ariadne Winter Mystery by Ellen Butler ~ Historical Cozy Mystery

 

Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle: Ariadne Winter Mystery by Ellen Butler

About Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle:

 

Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle: Ariadne Winter Mystery

Historical Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting: Ireland, near the Cliffs of Moher

Publisher: ‎ Power to the Pen

Publication Date:‎ October 1, 2025

Print length: ‎ 312 pages

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1734365092

ASIN: ‎ B0FCSJ82CR

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From Paris runways to country manors, danger is always in fashion.

When intrepid journalist Ariadne Winter leaves behind the glittering cafés and haute couture of 1958 Paris for the misty hills of rural Ireland, she expects champagne toasts and countryside charm at her cousin's engagement celebration. But amidst party prep excitement the festive mood at Ballyford Manor is shattered when a body is discovered among the ruins of the ancient castle grounds.

The local inspector suspects an accident—but Ariadne knows better.

Armed with her sharp wit and a reporter’s determination, Ariadne peels back the polished façade of the O’Connell family, uncovering simmering tensions and long-held grudges that refuse to stay buried. As she navigates a world of crumbling aristocracy, whispered scandals, and dark family legacies, Ariadne realizes someone will do anything to keep the past hidden — even if it means making her the next victim.

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Jacqueline Winspear, this stylish, atmospheric mystery captures the glamour and shadows of 1950s Ireland, blending intrigue, secrets, and a sleuth you won’t forget.

About Ellen Butler:

Ellen Butler is the international bestselling author of the Karina Cardinal mystery series. Her experiences working on Capitol Hill and at a medical association in Washington, D.C. inspired the mystery-action series. Publishers Weekly called the Karina Cardinal mysteries, “intelligent escapism.” Butler also writes the Ariadne Winter historical mysteries as well as historical spy fiction. The Brass Compass has won multiple awards for historical fiction including: a Speak Up Talk Radio Firebird Book Award, Indie Reader Discovery Award, and a Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal. The second book in the duology, Operation Blackbird: A Cold War Spy Novel, is inspired by true events, and won a Next Generation Indie Book Award gold medal for historical fiction.

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