In Book 1 of the MURDER IN MARIN Mysteries: Warren Bradley, renowned as the local gadfly In the picture-perfect community of Sausalito, California, is esteemed by his admirers and despised by his detractors. But for love of his caramel chicken and cherry fudge brownies, everyone has a story to share regarding their fellow citizens— Stories that too often find their way into his weekly gossip-filled newspaper column, "Heard About Town." When the great chef and his admirers, the Sausalito Ladies of Liberty, take offense to a newly arrived Manhattan power couple, their insular world of tasty sauces and stinging insults leads to deadly results. Everyone has their own theory about who killed Warren. But it takes the combined efforts of Rob Timmons, the local newspaper publisher, and Eddie Austin, his childhood friend and Marin County's top detective, to unravel this tale of delicious dishes and malicious deception.

In Book 3 of the MURDER IN MARIN Mysteries: Michael Marks, the community-spirited volunteer photographer for the picture perfect town of Mill Valley, always has a smile on his face and a camera ready to capture his adopted hometown’s many community events. Not only is Michael one of Mill Valley’s most popular citizens, he’s also a source of wonder to his neighbors. How can this camera store clerk, who lives year-round in sweatshirt and sweatpants, afford to dine in the town’s most expensive restaurants? His sudden death puts Mill Valley’s rumor mill into overdrive. Was he just a generous eccentric with a particular passion for pleasing others? Or, was there another side to Michael Marks: a side that only his victims ever have the chance to see?

In Book 2 of the MURDER IN MARIN Mysteries: Like everyone else, newspaper publisher Rob Timmons, his childhood friend Sheriff’s Detective Eddie Austin, and their sidekick Holly Cross are baffled by the disappearance of Marin County California’s newest celebrity resident: Willow Adams—best known to the world as the super-model with her own signature scent, Willow Wisp. When Belvedere’s most eligible widower, billionaire William Adams, marries Willow, society’s grand dames are dismayed. Their cautious welcome becomes chillier when they become suspicious of her stated good intentions. After all, actions speak louder than words. Willow’s murder comes with a long list of suspects. Could it be one of her past—or for that matter, present—lovers? Could it involve her obsessive need for money and fine jewels? Or was it her cuckolded husband, who learned only too late that his ultimate trophy wife came with a wicked past?