Irony is the opposite of wrinkly. A Load of Trouble is a fan-generated, stand-alone cozy mystery!
A Load of Trouble and a basket of suspects. Can Matty and her family iron out the wrinkled truth before she becomes the next stain? Read More…
Welcome to the cozy side of crime! Kathryn’s books blend laugh-out-loud humor, quirky amateur sleuths, and unforgettable pets with small-town mystery and crafty mischief. Whether you’re looking for a holiday-themed whodunit, a quilt-infused caper, or a fan-favorite sleuth with a furry sidekick, you’ll find it here.
Explore a growing collection of:
- Holiday Pet Sleuth Mysteries
- Standalone beach or seasonal cozies
- Anthology shorts & quilt-themed tales
- Royal capers co-written with P.C. James
- Fan-inspired favorites like A Load of Trouble
Grab your favorite blend of mischief and mayhem—stitched together with heart, humor, and a perfectly cozy endin.
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Festive Crimes
Follow festive crimes and furry companions through Kathryn’s beloved Holiday Pet Sleuth series—featuring everything from yuletide antics to beachside brouhaha.
Purrfect Perpetrator
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Short Stories
Enjoy bite-sized mysteries featured in top cozy collections. Great for quick reads, new sleuth introductions, and quilt-themed surprises.
Sassy Senior Sleuths
When Pauline and Nona travel, trouble tags along.
This collaborative series between Kathryn Mykel and P.C. James brings together two sharp-tongued, quick-witted senior sleuths as they vacation their way into one mystery after another. From cruise ship crimes to cottage-country capers, these cozy short stories feature clever twists, laugh-out-loud moments, and just enough sass to keep things lively.
Perfect for fans of:
Senior sleuth mysteries, Vacation-themed cozy short stories, Clean, clever whodunits with strong female leads
Whether they’re piecing together clues over afternoon tea or out-sleuthing the locals, these women prove that retirement is the perfect time for crime-solving.
From the creative writers: P.C. James & Kathryn Mykel
Vacationing can be troublesome. Will Pauline and Nona solve the mysteries before they become victims?
What happens when a duchess, her butler, and a corgi investigate murder in London with a trio of debutants? Absolute mayhem—and a brand-new cozy classic. Read this searies todaay!
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