The Lainey Maynard Mystery Series – Laura Hern

Lainey needed a change after her husband died and the quaint town of Mirror Falls, MN, was just the ticket. But the email worried her. Why was Mary so upset about a DNA test?

Mary had done it as a lark. It might be fun to find out about her family’s history. When the DNA test came back, everything changed. Was her brother next in line for a substantial inheritance...or be setup for murder?

As a seasoned insurance investigator, Lainey had worked out more than her fair share of sinister plots, but this was different. With the help of her quirky friends, she’s determined to figure out who’s been trimming off branches of the family tree.

An intriguing and fun cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. You’ll love it because the characters are delightful and the twists will keep you turning the pages.

Everyone looked forward to it. The press swarmed the town. Who knew stink bait fishing could be deadly?

Lainey and her friends volunteered to help organize the fishing opener. It was supposed to be easy. Crowd control and a drawing of names. Nothing to it.

Things were going smoothly until the dream.

Shep had always seen things. He’d gone to the police many times over the years, until they stopped listening. The town’s people called him crazy. This time, Lainey believed him.

Her keen sense of intuition and cunning wit has served her well in the past. The more she digs, the more dirt piles up. This time, though, it may be more than she can handle. Could the town’s favorite son, a former college football star, be involved?

Mistaken identities, smuggling, stink bait, and cat burglars lie at the heart of this delightful cozy mystery.

You’ll love every page, because we all love the good guys to win in the end.

In a small town, everyone has secrets. What will they do to keep them?

Murder brought Lainey to Mirror Falls. Among the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota, where folks greet you with a smile, everything isn’t as quaint as it seems. The local police captain isn’t interested in her theories.

Lainey’s secret weapon is her brain and wit, but it’s a double-edged sword as her sassy mouth can get her in trouble. This time, though, it may be more than she can handle.

The more she digs, the uglier it gets. Could the beloved, charming, and impeccably dressed, retired bank president be involved?

Chinese smuggling, jade mining, laundered money, and a double cross lie at the heart of this delightful cozy mystery. You’ll love every page, because Lainey is clever in all the right ways.

Book 4

Sleigh rides, hot cocoa, and Santa parades make a Christmas vacation exciting.

Until visions of embezzlement, family feuds, and murder spark flames that even Smokey the Bear can't put out.

Will Caribou Cabin have more to clean up than just reindeer poop?


Lainey was looking forward to a holiday vacation and volunteering with her friends to help Shep Morton's army friend at his lodge in Northern Minnesota seemed to be the answer. She could be a Whoopee Merry Maids for a week or two. After all, cleaning a few cabins is no big deal.

But chestnuts weren't roasting on the fire once the new case assignment came in.

Reindeer Lodge had been a local favorite resort for years. People came from across the country to enjoy great food and Christmas cheer. But rumors of embezzlement and love affairs aren't the usual stories shared around the campfire. Throw in the suspicion surrounding the untimely death of a beloved young financial planner and jingle bells no longer ring merrily.

Lainey's intuition had her skin tingling from the moment she spoke with Snoops. Why was he concerned about this murder investigation?

Her keen wit, tenacity, and determination had kept her safe in the past. But will her sharp tongue and stubbornness make her the target of a killer?

Join the Whoopees as they try to solve the mystery.

When planning a murder, practice makes perfect...or does it?

Super sleuth Lainey Maynard and the Whoopee group are preparing for the bowling tournament fundraiser to save Spare Lanes Bowling Alley. Until an envelope arrived during their practice game that caused more excitement than a scored card filled with strikes. Why hadn’t Gerry Hayward been more concerned?

Spare Lanes Alley had been the hot spot where local celebrity bowlers and newbies gathered. Even framed and signed photos of professional bowlers lined the trophy wall. Now, threats of foreclosure loomed over Gerald and Phoebe Hayward, the owners, and the entire bowling community. More than bowling balls are crossing the foul line.

Gerald and Phoebe Hayward purchased the alley to start fresh after the Professional Bowling Association banned him. Past suspicions of murder, accusations of impending revenge, and enormous gambling debts don’t exactly stop the gossip mongers' embarrassing rumors.

Lainey and the Whoopee Pin-Slayers will need more than gutter bumpers, shoe covers, and shammy rags to solve the unfolding mysteries.

A fun and intriguing cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. You’ll love the delightful characters, and the twists will keep you turning the pages!

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