High Desert Mystery Books

Could you commit murder to complete an antique set? Looks like someone did! Marty's a recently divorced antique and art appraiser who moves from the Midwest to live with her sister in High Desert, California, just outside of Palm Springs. Since their early childhood days, her sister has always possessed unexplained psychic abilities that often enable her to predict future events. An antique appraisal in the home of a recently murdered woman puts Marty at the center of a search for the killer. Who did it? The woman’s son? The well-known collector of antique Meissen china? A professional art and antique thief? The owner of Mai Tai Mama’s Restaurant? And just what part did the collection of Meissen china Monkey Band figurines play in the murder? Detective Jeff Combs is just as determined to develop a relationship with Marty and her dog Duke as he is to solve the crime. Will the psychic abilities of Marty’s sister help her find the killer? This is the first book in what has become a bestselling series by a two -time USA Today Bestselling Author. Download now by scrolling up this page and clicking the Buy or Borrow button.

What price do you put on a collection that can only be sold on the black market? Was the old desert rat murdered for his?Randy Jones had a secret collection of Native American artifacts he needed to be appraised immediately. But how do you put a price tag on an illegal collection? That’s the dilemma Marty Morgan finds herself in when she meets Randy. It’s a meeting that involves murder – Randy’s.Join Marty, her boyfriend Detective Jeff, her psychic sister, Laura, and her black Labrador, Duke, who wears pink booties on the desert floor, as they search for the killer before he murders Marty.This is the second book in the popular High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author. Download it now by scrolling up this page and clicking on the Buy button.

Were mollies and Fireball whiskey to blame for the celebrity chef's murder at the country music festival held outside of Palm Springs, California? The suspects at the top of the sheriff's list are Marty’s friends John, the owner of The Red Pony food truck, and his assistant, Max.This fast-paced cozy mystery gives the reader a behind-the-scenes look at music festivals and food trucks. As always, there's lots of food, recipes, and a black Labrador retriever who refuses to give up his pink booties!You can download this popular cozy mystery from a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author now by scrolling up this page and clicking the Buy or Read For Free button.

Antiques, polo, and relationships. What do they have in common? Murder!Why was the Palm Springs polo club owner's fiancée, Pia, murdered? Old relationships, Mafia vendettas, and inheritances all play a part in this cozy mystery. Jack, the owner of a world class polo club in Palm Springs hires Marty, an antique appraiser, to evaluate his collection of art pottery and Pia's collection of art glass. When Marty and her husband, Jeff, a Palm Springs police detective, attend a cocktail party at the polo club, they find themselves in the middle of a murder mystery.Join Marty, Jeff, and their dog in this page-turning cozy mystery by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author. Download it now by scrolling up this page and clicking on the Buy or Borrow button. Enjoy!

Could you murder your plastic surgeon if your facelift surgery didn’t turn out the way you hoped it would? What if a number of women who went to the same doctor all ended up looking very similar after their surgeries?Someone in the wealthy Palm Springs area murdered the plastic surgeon, but who? Was it one of his former patients, disappointed with the result of her facelift? An associate, jealous of the doctor’s success, and who wanted more money so he could buy a bigger yacht? His administrative assistant, who had spent the last twenty years of her life hopelessly in love with the doctor? His wife, because he’d decided to divorce her?With so many persons of interest, what’s needed in this case is a psychic, and fortunately the police detective’s sister-in-law, Laura, is one of the best. Join Police Detective Jeff Combs, his wife, Marty, who happened to be in the process of appraising the doctor’s antique Shaker furniture collection when he was murdered, and Laura, as they try to determine who killed the doctor.This is the 5th book in the popular High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by USA Today Bestselling Author and seven time Amazon All-Star, Dianne Harman. As always, there’s plenty of dogs, food, and mouth-watering recipes.

She picked the winning numbers. She won millions. Is that why she was murdered?And are the rich really that much different than you and me?When Marty’s wealthy new appraisal client is murdered, things get messy. Marty's husband is the lead detective on the case, and he needs her to help him solve the murder. Can Marty’s psychic sister help? How does Patron, her young boxer dog, seem to sense when she’s in danger? And what about the ghost her sister sees? Could she really be the murder victim’s mother?Another page-turning cozy mystery from a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author. Download now by clicking on the Buy or Borrow button at the top of this page.

Her property was prime desert land. A lot of people wanted it. The Tortoise Lady, the Mafia investors, and the Indian tribe. Camille’s son and daughter-in-law wanted her millions. Makes for a lot of motives and suspects in a murder. Detective Jeff’s busy with two other murders, and definitely needs his wife’s help. Good thing Marty has a psychic sister and a psychic dog to help! This is the seventh book in the popular Midwest Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author.

An aging American idol.A murder. A dog with paranormal abilities. Who knew walking to the mailbox could be so deadly?Join Marty and her dog, Patron, as they eliminate suspects in the murder of a beloved rock star in Palm Springs, California. This is book number eight in the bestselling High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by two-time USA Today Bestselling Author Dianne Harman. Enjoy!

A botched murderAt a very exclusive clubChief of police – case closedSeriously?Marty’s discovery leads her to do the “right thing,” seek out the would-be murderer. Revenge, greed, hate, love, and vices provide plenty of motives. But just which one was strong enough for someone to want to commit murder?And what about that little Maltipoo with the wardrobe and jewels?This is the 9th book in the popular High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by two-time USA Today Bestselling Author, Dianne Harman.

Ever consider betting $25,000 on a poker hand? High rollers at an exclusive card room in a Palm Springs casino doAnd when the same person wins too oftenThat person becomes a threat to their livelihoodA threat that needs to be taken care of – like in murderJoin Marty and her husband, Detective Jeff, as they investigate the lives of the casino high rollers to find out which one was the murderer.And if you like dogs, you must meet Miss Olive and Miss Simone!This is book number 10 in the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author.

Everyone thinks their dog is special. But special enough for someone to commit murder? Dog show judge Deidre Rogers had enemies, a lot of enemies, and someone hated her enough to kill her. And it wasn’t only the dog show people who hated her. When a woman’s as rich as Deidre and feels entitled to have whatever she wants, including other women’s husbands, it’s not surprising she had a long list of people who would like to see her dead. When Marty begins to investigate her murder, she finds a trail of people with motives ranging from revenge to greed, not to mention bruised egos. Don’t miss this cozy mystery page-turner from a USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star. This is the 11th book in the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series.

Joe was born in poverty, But he married well. And he was smart. Smart enough to become the darling of Wall Street. But something was missing, And the Desert Ashram, a spiritual refuge, provided it for him. Too bad his wife didn’t agree. Too bad his brother didn’t agree. Too bad his father-in-law didn’t agree. Too bad Joe was murdered. Was it out of greed, revenge, or just plain jealousy? Lots of players. Lots of suspects. And it’s up to Detective Jeff, with a little help from his wife, Marty, and their psychic dog, Patron, to figure it all out. This is the 12th book in the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star.

The famous cowboy movie star Had become the dearly beloved mayor of Palm Springs. Too bad he was murdered. But who could have done it and what was their motive? Greed? Political rival? An environmental extremist? Son? Stepdaughter? Ex-wives? And what about his present trophy wife? Then there’s that pesky proposed desert windmill turbine project. They kill a lot of birds, And the Desert Bird Sanctuary members were certainly Against the proposal. The mayor’s vote was needed to approve it. Maybe he was going to vote against it. Was that why Monty Madsen was murdered? And maybe Monty wasn’t the only person in Palm Springs Who wanted to be the mayor! There’s a colorful cast of characters, But only one of them is a murderer. Join Marty, her husband, Detective Jeff Combs, and their psychic boxer dog, Patron, as they determine not only who had the motive, but also who had the means. This is the 13th book in the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

Telling someone that the antique they paid a lot of money for is a fake isn't always welcome news to the owner, or for that matter, the dealer who sold it to them. Is that why Carl, the owner of the Palm Springs Antique Shop, had his life threatened? Or maybe someone thought dressing his dog in silks and jewels was ridiculous? Or maybe it was telling his adult daughter, a daughter he didn't know he had, and who wanted to have a relationship with him, that he wasn't interested. Our pasts have a way of catching up with us. Maybe it was just Carl's time. Fortunately, his friend Marty has solved a lot of mysteries, and being married to a Palm Springs Police Detective, she hopes she can help him before it's too late. And it sure is nice to have a guard dog who seems to have psychic powers help out! This is the 14th book in the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

It seemed like any other routine appraisal. But that was before Marty found out about the theft, the illegal gambling and other questionable activities, and then there was the note in the book. A note that resulted in twenty police officers putting their lives on the line to arrest those responsible. When Marty’s hired to do an appraisal at a storage unit and the residence of the wife of a Palm Springs detective, she had no reason to think that there would be a problem with it. The appraisal looked pretty run-of-mill with its small antique items and furniture, but that was before Marty discovered that all of the antiques she’d appraised in the storage unit had been stolen. And then several hours later her friend, Carl, who was appraising the antique books at the client’s residence, found the note. The note that caused an all-points bulletin to be issued for a man who was going to be murdered. When Marty’s client decided to stay at a spa for a few days while the appraisal was taking place, a spa for a total mind, body, and spirit rejuvenation, who knew that meant she wouldn’t be able to be contacted. But when her husband is about to be murdered, rejuvenation is no longer an issue, locating him and saving his life takes precedence. And Marty had no idea that Patron, her psychic boxer guard dog, would end up on the Palm Springs police force. But since he’d saved her husband Jeff’s life, she’d be the first to say that Patron deserved it! This is the 15th book in the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series written by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

Alan Woolsham was at the top of his game. He was an acclaimed television star in England and had come to New York to film four special TV shows dealing with British antiques. The shows were to be taped at the Whitney Museum, and Alan hoped to open up a whole new viewing audience for his wildly successful show. But things didn’t go as planned. Murder does have a way of changing things. So much for stardom in the States. Marty and her husband, Jeff, were in New York City for what the hype promised to be a television and museum extravaganza about British antiques. Marty, an art and antique appraiser living in Palm Springs, California, had come to learn, but she hadn’t planned on the show’s presenter and the television idol, Alan, being murdered. Becoming involved in a murder case in New York was definitely not in her vacation plans. However, when your husband’s a police detective, even if it is with a police department on the other side of the United States, you’re an expert in antiques, and Jeff knows the New York detective who’s in charge of the murder investigation, there’s no way Marty could have avoided getting involved. A rabid fan, an unethical antique dealer, a jealous director, and an ambitious assistant are a lot of people with motives for murder. But finding out which one is the killer proves difficult. Even Barney the Beagle is called in to help. Join Marty and Jeff as they try to solve the case while they take in the sights and great food of New York City! This is the 16th book in the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

A murdered woman. An antique Art Deco necklace. A reason to celebrate And a reason to mourn. The future couldn’t have been brighter now that Joan had sold her business and had planned an around the world trip with her husband. With the sale completed, she had the money and the time to do exactly what she’d always wanted to do. Along with her husband, family, ex-business partner, and several friends, she attended an outdoor concert to celebrate the sale. It was the culmination of everything she’d ever wanted. When she briefly left the concert at intermission, she decided to walk away from the crowds so she could look at the stars. As she was gazing up into the magical night sky, she recognized the person who walked up behind her and felt no fear. She also never felt the knife as it was plunged into her body. Fortunately, her death was sudden and swift. Detective Jeff Combs has the case, and as she has so many times before, his wife, Marty, agrees to help. Neither of them could have foreseen the consequences that changed their life. This is the 17th and final book of the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.