Heist Society Investigates

In a sea of bachelors, Penelope's dance card is a clue to murder.

Dallas 1924

In the wake of her husband's untimely demise, Penelope Van Keesler is coerced into attending a lavish ball by her meddling mother. With their family's fortune teetering on the edge of extinction, Mother is determined to secure a wealthy match for her daughter. Whether she wants it or not.

Dallas high society is crawling with eligible bachelors to save a family fortune. But when Penelope’s dance partner, a national hero pilot, drops dead outside of the speakeasy, she ignores societal norms and sets out to discover whodunit.

The pilot’s suspicious death sends shockwaves through Dallas and leaves the police department scratching their heads. Armed with her charm, infectious laughter, and a razor-sharp mind, Penelope ruffles feathers and attempts to solve the puzzling mystery from the shadows.

Will Penelope convince the skeptical authorities to accept her aid before the killer vanishes? Or will her stubborn pursuit of justice jeopardize her loved ones and their precarious fortune?

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Death by Flapper is the first installment in the Heist Society Investigates 1920s cozy mystery series.

If you enjoy the glittering world of flappers, secret speakeasies, and glamourous deceit this jazz-age whodunit is for you!

Heist Society Investigates Series Order

Book 1: Death by Flapper

Book 2: Death by Fortune

Book 3: Death by Matchmaker

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Fans of Sara Rosett, Lee Strauss, and Benedict Brown will love this American spin on a roaring twenties mystery!

Keeping up appearances takes on a deadly twist. In a house filled with whispers, Penelope's the one who listens.

Summer 1924

Decoration Day in a beachside Connecticut town is roaring with scandal when wealthy businessman Howard Sinclair's demise is suspiciously labeled a suicide. Penelope van Kessler, a stylish young widow with a penchant for detective work has her instincts screaming foul play.

With her adorable poodle sidekick, Penelope embarks on her first official case. Undercover in a world of opulence and cutthroat relatives she sets out to untangle the web of lies surrounding the Sinclair family. But in a grand house where even the servants harbor secrets, the line between friend and foe blurs.

In a family where envy is greener than money, Penelope must prove her keen eye for fashion is matched only by her sharp instincts for solving crime. Can she overcome her personal demons and societal expectations to unravel the sinister plot? Or will the dance with danger claim her as the next victim?

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Death by Fortune is the second installment in the Heist Society Investigates 1920s cozy mystery series.

If you enjoy the glittering world of flappers, secret speakeasies, and glamourous deceit this jazz-age whodunit is for you!

Heist Society Investigates Series Order

Book 1: Death by Flapper

Book 2: Death by Fortune

Book 3: Death by Matchmaker

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Fans of Sara Rosett, Lee Strauss, and Benedict Brown will love this American spin on a roaring twenties mystery!

Playing Cupid can be deadly.

Dallas, 1924

The last person anyone expects to meet their demise is Clarissa Braxton, the esteemed matchmaker with a knack for pairing Dallas' rich and famous. But when Clarissa is found stabbed in her opulent home, the city's social scene is thrown into chaos.

Against her boss’ orders, fashion-forward detective Penelope van Kessler dives into a world where society's whispers and matchmaking schemes intertwine. As she investigates the secretive lives of Clarissa's closest circle, she discovers a web of romantic entanglements, family discord, and disgruntled clients with hearts scorned.

But when Penelope’s top suspects all offer ironclad alibis, she finds herself channeling the deductive prowess of Sherlock Holmes to piece together a puzzle that shatters the police department’s open and shut case.

Will the shadowy figure be unmasked before someone else takes a dagger to the heart? Or will trusting her instincts prove to be Penelope’s antidote to heartbreak?

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Death by Matchmaker is the third installment in the Heist Society Investigates 1920s cozy mystery series.

If you enjoy the glittering world of flappers, secret speakeasies, and glamourous deceit this jazz-age whodunit is for you!

Heist Society Investigates Series Order

Book 1: Death by Flapper

Book 2: Death by Fortune

Book 3: Death by Matchmaker

Book 4: Death by Railway

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Fans of Sara Rosett, Lee Strauss, and Benedict Brown will love this American spin on a roaring twenties mystery!

Autumn, 1924

All aboard the most luxurious train route in the country. No expense is spared to pamper travelers on an enchanting ride through the snow-capped mountains. Penelope van Kessler, a stylish young sleuth, embarks on the trip with a secret agenda - find a thief who has been stealing from passengers.

But when a wealthy woman is found murdered in her lush, private compartment, Penelope’s investigation is derailed and rerouted. A U.S. Marshal takes charge and steamrolls the case with his one-track-mind approach.

With all the passengers trapped in the one-horse town of River Springs, Colorado, a cunning killer lurks among them. As tensions rise and suspicions swirl, Penelope must rely on her razor-sharp wit and keen insights to unmask the murderer before he strikes again.

Will she uncover the truth before the final whistle blows, or will trusting a new ally spell the end of the line for the Heist Society team?

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Death by Railway is the fourth installment in the Heist Society Investigates 1920s cozy mystery series.

If you enjoy the glittering world of flappers, cross-country trains, an adorable poodle sidekick, and glamourous deceit this jazz-age whodunit is for you!

Heist Society Investigates Series Order

Book 1: Death by Flapper

Book 2: Death by Fortune

Book 3: Death by Matchmaker

Book 4: Death by Railway

Book 5: Death by Midnight

Book 6: Death by Mistletoe