Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-N-Craft Mysteries Books

Every scrapbook tells a story. Memories of friends, family . . . and murder? Mousy housewife Kiki Lowenstein has two great loves: scrapbooking and her young daughter, Anya. But her happy family album is ruined when her husband, George, is found naked and dead in a hotel room. As Kiki tracks down George's murderer, she discovers his sordid secret life. Cruel taunts by George's former flame compel Kiki to spout an unwise threat. When the woman is murdered, Kiki's scissor-sharp words make her the prime suspect. She could be creating scrapbook keepsakes for the rest of her life-behind bars. Supported by her loyal friends, along with a little help (and a lot of stomach flutters) from the dashing Detective Detweiler, can Kiki cut the true killer out of the picture and design a new life for herself and Anya? Includes expert scrapbooking tips and techniques, and a coupon for free Snapfish photos!

Creative Revenge All it took was one scone. When the hot-tempered (and widely hated) hobbyist Yvonne Gaynor eats a tainted pastry at Kiki's scrapbooking crop party, it triggers an allergy that leads to Yvonne's death. Even worse, the police suspect foul play when they realize that someone tampered with the treats and swiped the victim's allergy medication. An expert at stealing design ideas, Yvonne had enough enemies to fill a memory album. Soon, the scrapbooking community pins her murder on Kiki's friends and our ace scrapper finds herself dealing with anti-Semitic threats at the shop, a quarrelsome pre-teen daughter at home, a meddlesome mother-in-law, and constant financial pressure. Despite help from the handsome yet annoyingly coy Detective Detweiler, Kiki has her work cut out for her in solving the crime. Includes innovative scrapbooking tips. Praise: "Kiki's second outing is a nicely crafted cozy full of amusing moments, real-life insecurities and scrapbooking tips."― Kirkus Reviews "Slan fulfills all the promise of her first novel ( Paper, Scissors, Death , 2008) with this second entry in the Kiki Lowenstein scrapbooker series. Her writing is much more assured this time out, and the book is filled with characters who we care about."― Booklist "Slan has written another enthralling, interesting, fast-paced mystery. I look forward to the further adventures of Kiki and her crew."― Reviewing the Evidence

Old money and tradition are the hallmarks of the St. Louis prep school that Kiki Lowenstein's daughter Anya attends. But the elite academy is stamped with scandal when Anya finds the dead body of teacher Sissy Gilchrist in its elegant theatre. Even worse, Anya might have seen the killer. Pegged as a shameless flirt and a lousy teacher, Sissy would've made everyone's "least popular" scrapbook page. Especially for those who were seeing red over Sissy's mixed-race romance with a colleague. Fearing her daughter is in danger, Kiki sifts through the school community's many shocking secrets to pin down the murderer, while doing all she can to avoid starring in her own memorial album. Includes scrapbooking tips and a special offer from the sponsors of Spotted Canary! Acclaim for the Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-N-Craft Mystery Series Agatha Award finalist: Paper, Scissors, Death , the first Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-N-Craft mystery "A nicely crafted cozy full of amusing moments, real-life insecurities, and scrapbooking tips."- Kirkus "This [series] should quickly become a favorite." -Booklist "Settle in for a fast-paced adventure . . ."-Emilie Richards, bestselling author of Beware False Profits

Dumpster diving for her lost paycheck is definitely the low point of Kiki Lowenstein's day―that is, until she finds a severed leg thrown in with the trash. Who'd toss a body part in the garbage outside the scrapbook crafts store where Kiki works? Accompanying the grisly "gift" is a creepy computerized voice message, a warning to the store's "rich and snotty" female shoppers. Kiki soon discovers that the leg belonged to Cindy Gambrowski, a customer with a tyrannical and violent husband―who's now harassing Kiki. Combing through Cindy's scrapbook projects for hidden clues, Kiki tries to find the killer. Was it a crime of marital malice, or did someone else beat Cindy's husband to the punch? Includes holiday-themed projects and recipes! Praise: “The characters are so well developed that each installment leaves the reader yearning for the next." ― Kirkus Reviews "This author's craft mysteries are topically relevant and chock-full of side stories. Compare with Clare O'Donohue's Someday Quilts series for women's empowerment topics."― Library Journal "There are chuckle-out-loud moments as well as wonderful scrapbooking tips and recipes scattered throughout the book."― RT Book Reviews

AS MANY SECRETS AS THE PILES OF STUFF—IN A HOARDER’S HAVEN A BODY IS HIDDEN…The phrase “hostess with the mostest” takes on a whole new meaning when crafty amateur sleuth Kiki Lowenstein finds herself smack in the middle of a hoarder’s crime scene. But proceed with caution: this one’s as littered with surprises as it is clutter. Craft maven Kiki happens to be a card-carrying Episcopalian—but she respects the power of intuition. So when she has a “bad feeling” on the way to Marla Lever’s house for a crafting party, she heeds her instincts. Something is definitely wrong. Marla’s nowhere to be seen, although her car’s in the garage—buried under a heap of garbage and lawn furniture. Sadly, that mess is the tip of the iceberg. Because the potential horror of a party in a hoarder’s paradise pales in comparison to the body that’s found in Marla’s freezer . Marla’s nearly dead herself—passed out from heat stroke, no thanks to the suffocating aroma of her 101 feline friends. Or so it seems… But the hoarding and the human popsicle aside, something about Marla’s circumstances just doesn’t seem right to Kiki, a woman whose insatiable curiosity and endearing persistence make her an ace amateur sleuth. For one, w hy would Marla turn off her A/C in the thick of a heat wave when she’s expecting company? Kiki digs deep into a treasure trove of clues—from Marla’s semi-estranged children to her barely-touched inheritance. Kiki meticulously glues these puzzle pieces together. But it’s only a matter of time until Kiki’s curiosity sends her down a path even more treacherous than one of Marla’s hallways. To say that Ink, Red, Dead i s a page-turner is an understatement. You will fall in love with Kiki—whose fearlessness would make her intimidating, were she not so adorable. Plus, her delectable romance with Detective Chad would provide a delightful relief—if it weren’t so steamy. The duo's tension heats up ever-so subtly. Fans of feel-good cozy mysteries, especially funny ones with animals or hobbies, will enjoy this book if they love authors like Alexander McCall Smith, Hope Callaghan, Amy Vansant, CeeCee James, Cindy Bell, Diana Orgain, Tonya Kappes, Brianna Bates, Lois Winston, and Mollie Cox Bryan. FREE gift--Get your copy of Bad, Memory, Album (full-length digital book) by going here: https://bit.ly/BadMAlbum

With bills piling up and a brassy new partner at her scrapbooking shop, the last thing Kiki Lowenstein needs is a surprise visit from her browbeating mother. But when shots fired into the crowd narrowly miss Kiki at her daughter’s May Day pageant, it’s another mother―St. Louis’s wealthiest matriarch―who winds up dead. While creating a memorial album for the murdered beer heiress, Kiki becomes bait in a dangerous trap as threats from her old foe mount against her. With help from friends in high and low places, including hunky beau Chad Detweiler, Kiki finds herself facing a grave ultimatum: catch the killer or be cropped out of her own family album. Praise: "Enjoyable first-person account of a single mom . . . Crafters will enjoy the project instructions peppered throughout." ―Booklist "Slan’s scrapbook mysteries are most valuable for the well-developed characters and the issues they raise." ―Kirkus Reviews

Police detective Chad Detweiler is overjoyed to learn he’s having a baby with Kiki Lowenstein. But when his estranged wife, Brenda, is found shot to death with bullets from his revolver, the proud papa-to-be finds himself up the creek without a lawyer. Meanwhile, Kiki and Dodie Goldfader are in for a surprise when an unidentified young woman bursts into their craft store claiming to have killed Dodie’s son. Embarking on a memorial scrapbook project as a ruse to unravel the facts, Kiki can’t stop herself from wondering if the man she loves is tangled up in murder.

An Agatha Award Winning Finalist for Best First Novel ( Paper, Scissors, Death ) "This [series] should quickly become a favorite. ” - Booklist "Topically relevant and chock-full of sides stories." - Library Journal "One of the things I like most...is the engaging characters whether they are the good bad, or in-between people in the story." - An Avid Reader The wedding should have been perfect. Kiki Lowenstein certainly did her part to make everything just right for her mother-in-law Sheila's special day. But the discovery of a corpse can put a damper on any festivity. Why did somebody want to cut a retired plastic surgeon out of the big picture. If you like to be entertained, inspired, and educated, Joanna Campbell Slan writes the sort of books you'll love! See why fans call Kiki their "new best friend." This series is a sure thing for fans of Clare O'Donohue, Elaine Viets, Diane Mott Davidson, Brianna Bates, Laura Childs, Lois Winston, and Mollie Cox Bryan. Grab your copy today!

A Halloween scrapbook "crop" turns into a nightmare-- And Kiki is left with blood on her hands! Newly revised and enhanced version of Book #9 in the ongoing 13-book cozy mystery series featuring ace scrapbooker and crafter, Kiki Lowenstein. A Halloween charity crop planned by Kiki Lowenstein is chopped short when her employee is attacked by a knife-wielding assailant. A very pregnant Kiki connects the dots and quickly discovers that she has been clueless far too long. Closely held secrets point to a web of deception, one that has Kiki tied in knots. But the spunky scrapbooker refuses to lie down and die. Bumping her snooping skills up a notch, Kiki whittles down her suspect list. Meanwhile, on the home front, she's stabbed in the back by someone she trusted. Will our intrepid crafter survive the unkindest cut of all? SPECIAL BONUS #1: Preview excerpt of Handmade, Holiday, Homicide: Book #10 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series . SPECIAL BONUS #2: Email away for your FREE gift of three recipes and a craft project that accompany this book!

The Holidays Prove Ho-ho-homicidal--Forget being Santa’s helper! Kiki has to play amateur sleuth…or else she might wind up behind bars.Newly revised and enhanced version of Book #10 in the ongoing 13-book cozy mystery series featuring ace scrapbooker and crafter, Kiki Lowenstein. Super-crafter Kiki Lowenstein is cramming as much into the ho-ho-holiday season as she can. But Kiki’s ambitious plans come to a crashing halt when her student, Eudora Field, drops dead at the start of one of Kiki’s community center classes. An overeager security guard is convinced that Eudora didn’t make her transition without help. Now it’s up to Kiki to determine who was nice, and who was very, very naughty, indeed.SPECIAL BONUS #1: Preview excerpt of Shotgun, Wedding, Bells: Book #11 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series .SPECIAL BONUS #2: Email away for your FREE gift with a baker’s dozen fabulous holiday craft projects that accompany this book!

“Till death do us part” comes way too soon for newlywed Kiki Lowenstein. Instead of church bells, gunshots ring out after Kiki says her vows. Shotgun, Wedding, Bells is the newly revised and enhanced version of Book #11 in the ongoing, 13-book cozy mystery series featuring ace scrapbooker and crafter, Kiki Lowenstein. A very pregnant Kiki Lowenstein and her fiancé Detective Chad Detweiler are trying to race the stork to the altar, when their vows are interrupted by a shoot-out. With the help of her nanny, Bronwyn Macavity, Kiki vows to track down the man who ruined her wedding and put her family at risk. The super-crafter and mousy mom is well-accustomed to playing amateur sleuth, but now she faces a new role, one that’s a stretch even for her, when she steps into the spotlight as an exotic dancer! Even a big belly bump won’t stop this intrepid amateur sleuth from pursuing justice. SPECIAL BONUS #1: Preview excerpt of Glue, Baby, Gone: Book #12 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series. SPECIAL BONUS #2: Email away for your FREE gift with recipes that accompany this book!

IN SUB-ZERO JANUARY, AN INFANT IS ABDUCTED...AND KIKI MIGHT BE THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN TRACK DOWN THE CULPRIT. The arrival of Kiki's baby is cause for celebration, but Kiki herself suffers from a severe case of post-partum blues. Her mood darkens further when she learns that her friend Bonnie's newborn infant has been stolen from a local hospital. Bonnie is too grief-stricken to help the authorities. Can Kiki pull herself together long enough to step in? Bonnie won't talk to anyone else. It's a lot to ask of Kiki, especially when the people around her don't recognize the depths of her despair. As with many post-partum sufferers, Kiki is too down to reach out and demand the help she needs. Her brave face is actually hurting her rather than helping. Since she's been typecast as "unsinkable," no one can see how badly she's suffering. With each hour that passes, t he chances of finding Bonnie's baby alive grow slimmer . And Kiki’s funk grows deeper. She’s feeling more and more isolated. Can someone turn this tragic situation around? Where's Kiki's support network when she needs it? Glue, Baby, Gone tackles the important and misunderstood problems of pre- and post-partum depression with realism and hope. Readers will enjoy the warm-hearted interaction among the female characters. See why Publisher's Weekly calls Joanna Campbell Slan's books "a cut above the usual craft-themed cozy." This series is a sure thing for fans of Clare O'Donohue, Ellery Adams, Elaine Viets, Diane Mott Davidson, Brianna Bates, Laura Childs, Lois Winston, and Mollie Cox Bryan. If you like to be entertained, inspired, and educated, Joanna Campbell Slan writes the sort of books you'll love! See why readers call Kiki their "new best friend." Grab your copy today! FREE GIFT—Download your copy of Bad, Memory, Album, a full-length Kiki Lowenstein book. Go here-- https://bit.ly/BadMAlbum

A Prequel to the Mystery Series that has won the hearts of fans all over the world!As the mother of an active toddler and the wife of an often absent husband, Kiki Lowenstein already has both hands full. But when the Lowensteins move into their new house on the same day the construction crew leaves, Kiki must learn to juggle boxes, baby, and big expectations. Her determination to be a good neighbor hits a serious roadblock when she angers the Nordstroms, the couple who live next door. Then Sven Nordstrom dies under mysterious circumstances, and Kiki is forced into the one role she never planned on playing: amateur sleuth.

After learning that their nanny isn’t the person they thought she was, Kiki and her husband Detweiler must face tough decisions about childcare. And then the drive-by shooting of a forgettable woman changes everything. How far is Kiki willing to go to protect her children--and the children of a woman she’s never met?

An epidemic of teenager suicides leaves a rural community grieving—and the death toll keeps rising. Can Kiki Lowenstein go undercover as an art teacher at a local high school to help? She shouldn’t… It’s NOT her problem. Metro-St. Louis, Missouri. To clear her calendar, Kiki must juggle multiple obligations and make a tough decision: Can she trust her in-laws (including her alcoholic mother-in-law) to take an out-of-state vacation with her kids? To make everything work, Kiki must move in with her OTHER mother-in-law and that’s enough to make Kiki want to commit suicide. Meanwhile, Kiki suspects these are not just copycat deaths. There’s another dynamic at work. Could it be that someone is encouraging vulnerable young adults to take their own lives? Who would orchestrate something so evil? As the body count rises, Kiki finds herself enmeshed in a high school culture full of secrets and crushed dreams. Can Kiki figure out who is ordering the kids to die in time to save another teen’s life? Or will she be the next victim on this cunning killer’s hit list? Grand, Death, Auto is a fast-paced, ripped-from-the-headlines book that will remind you that even the meekest among us can make a difference. If you like books that make you think, feel, and cheer, you’ll love the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series. As an added bonus, crafters will enjoy listening in as Kiki teaches paper-piecing skills! Buy Grand, Death, Auto and escape to a world where a mom with passion, kindness, and love in her heart is a SUPER hero you can relate to!

THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY DIVORCE…YOURS AND THE JERK’S. In this case, there’s Clancy’s side and then there’s the JERK ‘s side. Of course, Kiki sides with Clancy because they’re BFFs (Best Friends Forever). As for the JERK, well, the poor guy can’t make up his mind. The JERK has left and come back to Clancy once before. Now he’s fed up with his young girlfriend and wants to come back to Clancy yet again. Or does he? Then JERK drives over a bridge in a low-lying area known for flash floods. Wouldn’t you know it—his car is swept away and he’s found unconscious. As he lies in his hospital bed fighting for his life, Clancy and his girlfriend are waging warfare, and it ain’t pretty. One secret after another tumbles out. Kiki is there for Clancy to lean on, but Kiki has problems of her own. Another divorce has her attention, as does the corpse Kiki finds in a car. Kiki’s hunky husband is dealing with police department problems. Her bi-racial son is being picked on. Her daughter’s Hebrew tutor is decidedly against mixed marriages. And Kiki needs to hire more help at her store, Time in a Bottle. If you love clean books (no graphic sex or violence) with a touch of crafts, a lot of female friendship, rescue animals galore, a pinch of family drama, plus a heroine you'll want as a BEST FRIEND, you'll love Kiki Lowenstein. Scroll down and grab your copy today! Perfect for readers of Tonya Kappes, Dianne Harman, Amy Vansant, Laura Child, and Mollie Cox Bryant. Buy this book and escape to a world where a mom with passion, kindness, and love in her heart is a SUPER hero you can relate to. See why Publisher's Weekly calls Joanna Campbell Slan's books "a cut above the usual craft-themed cozy."Joanna Campbell Slan writes the sort of books you'll love! See why readers call Kiki Lowenstein their "new best friend." Grab your copy today! FREE GIFT: Get your copy of a full-length Kiki Lowenstein book. Go here-- https://bit.ly/BadMAlbum

The BIGGEST Kiki book yet! Introducing the Miss Fits, ordinary women who do extra-ordinary things! Every holiday season, Kiki Lowenstein plans 12 days of classes, her Holiday Craft Extravaganza. And every year, it nearly kills her. This year is no exception. As the holiday season approaches, Kiki over-schedules herself and winds up running herself ragged. To make life even more stressful, she must fend off a stalker, a man determined to possess the object of his affection. But that's only one problem. Kiki's ace full-time employee, Clancy, has HUGE decisions to make. How do you put aside your hurt and disappointment when you've been betrayed? Why should you upend your whole life because of another person's mistake? Is it selfish to think of yourself first? As Clancy ponders questions, Kiki stands on the sidelines, knowing this is not her choice to make. And yet...Kiki feels Clancy's agony. Meanwhile, both of Kiki's older kids are having problems with teachers. Kiki wonders, "At what point does being an involved parent tip over into being a helicopter parent?" There's also a staff shortage that leaves Kiki in the lurch, both at home and at the store. Kiki might have found an answer to that dilemma when a mysterious woman applies for a job. Her name is Nona, and she claims to be an old friend of an old friend. But is she? Nona seems too good to be true . Sadly, that might be the least of Kiki's problems with the woman. Because Nona isn't what she seems to be. Nona is a Miss Fit.

Dive into the enthralling world of Kiki Lowenstein once again, in her most suspenseful and emotionally charged adventure yet, Mask Or Raid. In this gripping tale of mystery and change, Kiki finds herself facing a daunting challenge that will test her strength, resilience, and unravel a heart-wrenching secret. When Time in a Bottle, St. Louis’s premiere craft store, is slated for demolition, Kiki is forced to confront her deep-rooted aversion to change. Reluctantly bidding farewell to her familiar surroundings, she seeks a new location for the store. But before she can move, the new building must be made ADA compliant. When a long-sealed wall is breached during renovations, a grim secret is revealed—a baby's body hidden within its confines. Determined to uncover the truth and provide closure for the innocent life lost, Kiki becomes entangled in a whirlwind investigation that spans decades. With her unyielding spirit and tenacious curiosity, she unravels a web of secrets, deceit, and heartbreak that has haunted this particular house for years. As Kiki investigates, she finds herself immersed in a poignant tale of love, loss, and the long shadow of war crimes. With the relentless approach of the pandemic, Kiki must navigate not only the mysteries of the past but also the challenges of an uncertain present, where lives are at stake and time is running out. In the midst of her pursuit for justice, Kiki finds her own personal life entangled in unexpected twists and turns. From shifting relationships to confronting her own fears, she learns that embracing change may be the key to unlocking the answers she seeks and finding the courage to forge a new path forward. Mask Or Raid is a gripping and emotionally charged page-turner, blending the intricate puzzle of a cold case with the palpable tension of a world in crisis. Join Kiki Lowenstein as she confronts her fears, uncovers long-held secrets, and strives to bring light to an abandoned home, ultimately unearthing the heart-wrenching truth behind the baby's body in the wall.

This Christmas, shop owner Kiki Lowenstein has more than holiday crafts on her mind. As she juggles family responsibilities, her thriving business, and preparations for her famous Holiday Crafting Extravaganza, a series of mysterious burglaries plagues their quiet town of Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis. Kiki soon finds herself drawn into a sinister plot that goes far beyond stolen jewelry. With the help of her loyal Great Dane Gracie, her intuitive employee Nona, and a cast of colorful local characters, Kiki must unravel a web of deceit that threatens to unravel the very fabric of her community. As Christmas Eve approaches, the stakes rise higher than ever when Kiki makes a shocking discovery that could endanger not just her family, but countless innocent lives. Can Kiki solve the mystery, keep her family together, and still spread holiday cheer? Or will this be the year that everything falls apart? Join Kiki in her 18th heart-warming, page-turning adventure as she crafts her way through love, family, and murder. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, holiday stories, and strong female sleuths who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty – with glitter, glue, or evidence! Get ready for a holiday season filled with suspense, surprises, and a touch of scrapbooking magic. "Slay,Bells, Ring" is the perfect stocking stuffer for the mystery lover in your life! Readers who love books by Ellery Adams, Leighann Dobbs, and Tanya Kappes will adore Kiki Lowenstein