Sophie Katz Murder Mystery Books

Sex, Murder and a Double Latte by Kyra Davis released on Mar 28, 2006 is available now for purchase.

Sophie Katz has just offered a man $12,000 for his services… Is she desperate or just meshugeneh? Considering the kind of disasters thatusually befall the half-black, half-Jewishmystery writer, probably both. Becausethe last time Sophie saw sexy P.I. Anatoly Darinsky,he practically danced a jig when she waved goodbye—a normal reaction for a man who'd nearly bought the farm trying toprotect her from her own foolishness. What are the chances he'dagree to take incriminating pictures of her sister's philanderinghusband? Or that he'd let her tag along—you know…for research? But when her brother-in-law turns up dead and her sister becomesthe prime suspect, Sophie's priority is finding the real killer. Withor without Anatoly's help. Her brother-in-law's secret life yieldsplenty of suspects, but the San Francisco police aren't taking anyof them seriously. So Sophie does what comes naturally to her:she stirs up trouble (to lure the killer out, of course). But if her crazy plan works, will Anatoly be there to protecther this time?

Sophie Katz's relationship with the irresistible and occasionally insufferableP.I. Anatoly Darinsky is on the fritz when a friend recruits Sophie'sinvestigation skills to decode her possibly two-timing husband's strangebehavior. When Sophie shows up in a short, red cocktail dress and herfriend's hubby winds up dead, the loveable would-be sleuth can't help buttake on the job. Suddenly plunged into a crazy world of campaign mudslinging, dirt-diggingand cover-ups, Sophie begins to uncover some pretty dirty secrets indeed—involving a conservative congressional hopeful's involvement in the Furrycommunity, a group of people who dress up in mascot-size stuffed animalcostumes. Sex and politics, wouldn't you know? Way in over her head as usual, Sophie reluctantly—or not-so-reluctantly—enlists the help of her two-time sidekick and ex—Anatoly. Togetherthey set out to determine who killed Eugene and why, and in theprocess can't resist falling for each other—again?

Mystery writer and dabbling recreational sleuth Sophie Katz is head over heels in love—with a three-bedroom Victorian. She's just got to have it, despite a few drawbacks. Her slimy ex is the Realtor. The rich, creepy seller wants her to join San Francisco's spirited Specter Society. And her first tour of the house reveals, well, a lifeless body clutching a cameo with a disturbing history of its own. There's no way Sophie is going to give up the ghost on her dreams of stained glass and original woodwork, though—even when things become officially weird. A Society member is found with a slashed throat, and Sophie's house might as well be yelling, "GET…OUT!" She's hearing footsteps, lights are turning themselves off and her stuff keeps moving inexplicably. To top it off, boyfriend Anatoly thinks it's all in her head. Sophie is 99 percent sure her problems are caused by someone six feet tall instead of six feet under, but the only way to be sure is to track down the killer—before he pushes her kicking and screaming to the other side….

Overjoyed at Maryanne's engagement, amateur sleuth Sophie Katz can't wait for the wedding vows and party toasts to begin. But then Dena—best friend, bridesmaid and all-around vixen—is mysteriously shot just after the announcement. Leave this to the authorities? No way. Dena may never walk again, and Sophie vows to marry her fists with the shooter's face. Problem is, the number of suspects is off the charts—from jaded lovers to anti-free-lovers to just plain old haters. Dena's made plenty of enemies thanks to her popular sex shop—and, yes, she's no saint—but really, who deserves to be shot? With an überlogical almost boyfriend condemning her vigilante quest, and a wedding planner going vicariously bridezilla over the dream princess wedding, Sophie's barely thinking straight. But if she can keep her cool (and avoid all errant taffeta), she just might nab her man and save the (wedding) day. Big if.

Sophie Katz, bestselling mystery writer and amateur sleuth, has just discovered that Anatoly, her sexy Russian P.I boyfriend of six years is actually married to the daughter of a Russian mafia boss. Devastated by his betrayal, Sophie banishes him from their beautiful San Francisco Victorian home. Desperate to distract their friend and pull her out of her depression, Dena and Marcus spirit Sophie away to Vegas for a “fun filled weekend” at a Sex Toy Trade Show. But bigger trouble awaits in Vegas. Anatoly is there; his beautiful Russian wife is there; and so is a dead body stuffed into a closet. And to make matters worse someone has gone out of their way to implicate Sophie in the murder. Sophie’s completely over her head and when a mysterious man offers her help she’s tempted to take it. But who is he and whose side is he on? It's also clear that whoever the bad guy is he would have no problem killing Anatoly, and although she may want to kill him herself, no one else is going to hurt Sophie's man.

Nothing cures a case of the doldrums faster than a terrifying murder… Mystery writer and dabbling amateur sleuth, Sophie Katz, knows her career and her fiery love affair with P.I. boyfriend, Anatoly Darinsky can survive anything except decaf and boredom. So, when Anatoly passes up a mysterious stalker case, Sophie decides to take it on herself…just for the drama of it all. But when people involved in the case start dying under suspicious circumstances and the stalker sets his sights on Sophie what started as a recreational undertaking quickly becomes an obsession. Is art and passion really worth risking your life for? And if not, will Sophie to walk away before it’s too late? From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of JUST ONE NIGHT, and SEX, MURDER AND A DOUBLE LATTE, CHAOS, DESIRE & A KICK-ASS CUPCAKE is another stand-alone addition to the Sophie Katz series which Cosmopolitan calls a “high octane hook-up” and Detroit Free Press calls “…snappy and spine-tingling.” Don’t miss out on this latest adventure.