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Alice Kimberly is Back as Cleo Coyle! (The Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series is Back!)

January 22, 2018

Here is some very long-in-coming, absolutely wonderful news in the Cozy Mystery world for all of us who follow Alice Kimberly‘s Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series. Penelope Thornton-McClure is slated to take up her sleuthing again this year. However, this time, the books will be released under Alice Kimberly’s Cleo Coyle persona.

For those of you who are fans of the Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series, you already know Pen has been on a type of “sleuthing sabbatical” since way back in 2009. That’s a whole lot of time to keep us waiting, but it will be worth it! I’m guessing that you are as excited as I am that Penelope (and Jack Shepard, her bookshop’s 1940s PI) will be returning to us!

That’s right! Cleo Coyle will be releasing The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller later this year. I can’t wait!

P.S. Thank you, MJ, for telling me about this great news.

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  1. Joppy says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:13 am

    Thank goodness for that. I was beginning to suffer withdrawal symptoms!

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 22, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      Joppy, pretty terrific, right?!

      Reply
  2. Noilin says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Delighted to hear this series is back. I have been missing it.

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 22, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      Noilin, lots of us join you in your sentiments of missing it…

      Reply
  3. Pat Doherty says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    So excited to hear this. I love those books.

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 22, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      Pat, I am so happy this book is finally going to be released later this year.

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Exciting news! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Margo says

      January 22, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      I’m so excited!! I love that series.

      Reply
    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 22, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      Melissa, this is the kind of news I really love sharing!

      Reply
  5. Carol Z says

    January 22, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    Great news! I discovered this series after reading about it on this blog (thank you once again, Danna) and just finished the first book. I’m glad the series is continuing!

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 23, 2018 at 1:39 am

      Carol, you’re very welcome, and I’m glad to be able to help you find series like this.

      Reply
  6. Margaret StashEmpress says

    January 22, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    So glad! I really loved this series!

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 23, 2018 at 1:37 am

      Margaret, I’ve said it before and no doubt will say it again, but I do love giving this sort of good news!

      Reply
  7. Tracey says

    January 22, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    I am thrilled and have already preordered the book! ?

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 23, 2018 at 1:38 am

      Tracey, I’m glad to be able to give such good news!

      Reply
  8. Betcei says

    January 22, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    YAY! This is wonderful news!

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 23, 2018 at 1:38 am

      Betcei, I know! It’s always a pleasant surprise when this sort of series comes back “from the grave”.

      Reply
  9. Tina Kashian says

    January 23, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Good to hear. Thank you!

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 24, 2018 at 3:33 am

      Tina, you’re welcome!

      Reply
  10. Ruth says

    January 23, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    I can’t believe it’s been 9 years but Jack Shepard is worth waiting for. The only problem is I’m 9 years older and he hasn’t aged a day. Thank goodness he has a FB page and stays in touch

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 24, 2018 at 3:34 am

      Ruth, well, isn’t that always the problem with ghosts? Hmm, I guess mystery protagonists don’t often seem to age as dramatically as we poor mortals either, though…

      Reply
  11. Glen says

    January 24, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    I have been looking and looking for this series. I am so glad she’s back! Yipppeeee!

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      January 25, 2018 at 12:43 am

      Glen, I’m glad to give you good news!

      Reply
  12. Lorraine Kennington says

    June 4, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    I’m happy to have this series back. The series is built on a great plot structure and I always figured the author couldn’t figure how to continue with the series. I take this news as a sign she has all the details for future books resolved. I’m glad to say I can’t wait to get back to reading abut Pen and Jack!

    Lorraine K.

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      June 5, 2018 at 5:29 am

      Lorraine, it’s always a wonderful surprise when an author revives a series that readers think has long since finished!

      Reply
  13. d m says

    September 12, 2019 at 5:46 pm

    I just recently found this series and LOVED
    It from the very beginning. I’ve just finished reading them and miss the whole gang?
    I hope she will continue this series for a long time
    Probably my favorite! ?

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  14. Jeff James says

    September 15, 2019 at 12:37 pm

    Try Loretta Ross “Death” (pronounced “Deeth”) and his girlfriend.

    Reply
  15. Jeff James says

    September 15, 2019 at 12:38 pm

    Not a “ghost” mystery but really fun.

    Reply

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