The Conundrum Series
by Stacy Wilder
A Cozy Mystery with a Twist…
Join PI Liz Adams and her Labrador, Duke, as Liz races to solve the conundrum of her best friend’s murder.
– “A clever and well-constructed mystery, imbued with the tastes and sounds and smells and sights of Charleston – a feast for the senses while Liz figures out who killed her best friend, Peg.”
Charleston Conundrum
Book one of a multi-part series by Stacy Wilder
Liz Adams never imagined when she moved to Charleston with her truth sniffing Labrador retriever, Duke, that she would use her skills as a private investigator to avoid winding up on Death Row.
Liz’s life is upended when her best friend, Peg, is murdered and she becomes a suspect. Liz’s gun was the murder weapon. Tensions flare between Liz and the cops as she rises to the top of their suspect list.
At the request of Peg’s father, Liz agrees to take on the investigation. Riding a roller coaster of emotions, Liz uncovers many secrets Peg kept from her despite being best friends. The suspects include a cast of characters: the ex-husband, the boyfriend, a coworker, several neighbors and family members.
Charleston Conundrum takes the reader from Charleston, South Carolina to Paris and back in the emotional unraveling of Peg’s life and death to a killer ending. It is the first book in the Conundrum series.
Stolen Identities and Romance …
Liz Adams and her Labrador, Duke, investigate a mystery of stolen identities in Carmel By-the-Sea. Complications arise when Liz becomes romantically entangled with her hot new client, Brad.
- “I really enjoyed the first book in the series, Charleston Conundrum, with all it’s charm and the adventures of P.I. Liz Adams and her black lab, Duke. Carmel Conundrum is equally charming but with a storyline and characters that exceeded my expectations. A real page turner from the prologue to the end!!”
Carmel Conundrum
Book two of a multi-part series by Stacy Wilder
Stolen identities, a cult, a kidnapping, an attempted murder, and a budding romance . . .
Join Private Investigator Liz Adams, and her truth-sniffing Labrador, Duke, in the scenic town of Carmel By-the-Sea, as the pair investigate the mystery of stolen identities. Complications arise when Liz becomes romantically entangled with her hot new client, Brad.
Enter Apollo, a charismatic cult leader, whose mission to save the homeless has a dark twist. Why does he continue to trespass on Liz’s property? She’s compelled to uncover the answer.
Tensions mount, as the stakes become a matter of life and death. Will Liz and Duke solve both mysteries before the damage is irreparable?
Travel with Liz from Charleston, SC to Carmel, CA, and back to discover the astounding truth.
A Holiday Mystery…
Nancy Drew meets How the Grinch Stole Christmas in this delightful cozy mystery set in Charleston, SC.
– “If you're a fan of holiday mysteries or long to visit Charleston when it's decorated for Christmas, you’ll fall in love with Stacy Wilder's latest!" - JULIE MULHERN, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Country Club Murders”
A Christmas Conundrum
Book three of a multi-part series by Stacy Wilder
Who’s stealing the holiday decorations? They’re disappearing like Christmas cookies from PeggyLou Designs, and Lou’s newly launched event planning service is in trouble. He implores his neighbor and friend, Private Investigator Liz Adams, to bring the thief to justice.
The clock is ticking. It’s only ten days until the mayor’s big holiday celebration. The party that will make or break Lou’s business.
Liz’s mom, Babs, steps in to help, and the investigation becomes complicated. Suddenly the holidays are not all mistletoe and merriment when Bab’s life is threatened. Will Liz and her lie-detecting Labrador retriever, Duke, discover the perpetrator before it’s too late?
Experience Charleston in the city’s full Christmas glory in this fun fast-paced holiday story.
Danger in Paradise…
A honeymoon in Grand Cayman turns dangerous when an author vanishes. Private Investigator Liz Adams, her husband Brad, and their Labrador, Duke, race to solve the mystery, uncovering danger and deception amidst island adventures and a treasure hunt.
- “I always enjoy Stacy Wilder's books, and this one may be my favorite. I enjoyed this wild ride with all of its twists and turns and the feeling of being in a topical paradise. Looking forward to Stacy's next adventure.”
Cayman Conundrum
Book four of a multi-part series by Stacy Wilder
Cayman Conundrum
Sun-kissed sands and sinister secrets. A honeymoon in paradise turns perilous in this riveting seaside mystery.
A tropical vacation transforms into a web of danger and deception when an author and his manuscript vanish. Does his thriller about money laundering in the Caribbean come too close to the truth? With the stakes high and time ticking, Private Investigator Liz Adams and her new husband, Brad, along with their truth-sniffing Labrador, Duke, partner with the local authorities to unravel a multitude of crimes. As they search for clues, the newlyweds explore the delights of the island, including a hunt for buried treasure.
Will they unearth the clues in time, or will the honeymoon end in heartbreak? Set against the backdrop of the stunning island of Grand Cayman, this cozy mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.