Tranquil Tales from Death’s Doorstep
Sleep stories for lovers of cozy mystery fiction.
Episodes
Tonight’s story is brought to us by the lovely Molly MacRae author of the Haunted Shell Shop Mysteries. On an island off the coast of North Carolina, Maureen Nash sells exquisite seashells to locals and tourists alike—with Bonny the shop cat and the ghost of a Welsh pirate for company. Tonight she introduces us to the gorgeous corner of the world known as Ocracoke Island.
Find Molly at the links above and check out Molly's newest s...
Just in time for those Sunday Scaries, a sleep story from Peggy Ehrhart, author of the Knit & Nibble mystery series. A wonderfully meditative baking tale that will have you craving pie for breakfast!
Find Peggy and her wonderful Knit & Nibble books at https://peggyehrhart.com
Click here to order Book 1 in Peggy’s new series the Quilt Whis...
Tonight's sleep story is a delightful excerpt from author Maddie Day's novel A Poison Pour, the latest in the CeCe Barton Mystery series. Widowed single mom, CeCe, is owner of the Vino y Vida wine bar, a classic car enthusiast, and a part time sleuth along side her twin sister Allie. Click on the link above to check out the full story! Maddie also brings us the Cozy Caper Book Group Mysteries, and the Dot and Amelia Mysteries. Find...
Tonight's episode of Tranquil Tales is a special trip down memory lane! Snuggle up under your cozy blankets and get ready to nurture your inner child!
Tonight’s sleep story is brought to us by L.A. Chandlar, the award-winning author of the Lane Sanders MYSTERY SERIES set in 1930s New York City. Her stories shower readers with vivid historical detail, Jazz Age intrigue, and a fearless heroine who lights up the city that never sleeps. From glittering ballrooms to shadowy speakeasies, Lane normally navigates danger at every turn, but tonight we are treat...
Welcome to the official launch of Tranquil Tales!!
Tonight's story welcomes us into the home of retired anthropologist Harry Lancaster as he takes a peaceful meander down memory lane. Harry is one of the protagonists in Michelle Cullen's amazing debut novel A Field Guide to Murder. Book two in the series A Field Guide to Death and Deceit hits the shelves September 15, 2026. For more information on Michelle and her books visit our w...
Tonight’s sleep story is from Melinda Mullet, author of the Whisky Business Mystery series, set in Scotland, and the Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder a cozy mystery set on a houseboat along the Regent’s Canal in London. The first of her stories takes us to the village of Balfour in rural Scotland where night is falling on the distillery. To find out more about Melinda’s books click on the links above or fi...
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