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Hello and welcome! I’m Kay DiBianca, award-winning mystery author. If you enjoy clean mysteries with complex plots, interesting characters, and elements of faith, you’ve come to the right place.
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IT’S HERE! The second middle grade mystery in the Reen & Joanie Detective Agency series, KNIGHTS IN MANHATTAN, follows the young sleuths as they chase crooks in one of the world’s most iconic cities.
Hamsters, secret passageways, and a seven-year-old genius named Miles all contribute to this fun and fast-paced romp through the streets and famous landmarks of Manhattan. Click the image to go to the Amazon book detail page.
In the first book of the R&J Detective Agency, spunky ten-year-old Reen and her shy nine-year-old cousin, Joanie, go in search of a hidden treasure. Following clues and solving problems, they turn their quiet university town upside down in their quest for the loot. But in the end, they discover the value of friendship and the rewards of persistence may be more important than the treasure.
LACEY’S STAR, BOOK #1 IN THE NEW LADY PILOT-IN-COMMAND MYSTERY SERIES
2024 EDITOR’S PICK – BOOKLIFE REVIEW
2024 SILVER MEDAL – READER VIEWS LITERARY AWARDS
2024 GRAND PRIZE FINALIST – ERIC HOFFER AWARDS
2024 HONORABLE MENTION – ERIC HOFFER AWARDS
2024 TOP PICK – KILLER NASHVILLE SILVER FALCHION AWARD
2024 BRONZE MEDAL – READERS’ FAVORITE AWARDS
Kirkus Reviews calls Lacey’s Star “an engaging and expertly paced mystery.”
GET IN, SIT DOWN, BUCKLE UP, AND HANG ON!
“DiBianca launches her Lady Pilot-in-Command series with a spectacular tale of decades-old murder mystery, human drama, and a hint of romance… Filled with unexpected plot twists, humor, and anticipation, this is a surefire winner.” –Prairie Book Reviews
THE WATCH MYSTERIES
BOOK #1 – THE WATCH ON THE FENCEPOST
Eric Hoffer Grand Prize Award Finalist
Eric Hoffer Award Honorable Mention (Mystery/Crime)
Illumination Award Bronze Medal (General Fiction)
A WATCH THAT TELLS MORE THAN THE TIME …
“I started it and … I couldn’t stop. Nice job!” — Will Shortz, New York Times crossword puzzle editor.
BOOK #2 — DEAD MAN’S WATCH
Silver Falchion Award Finalist (Cozy Mystery)
SAVING ONE LIFE IS LIKE SAVING THE WHOLE WORLD
“A must-read for mystery lovers.” — Susan Reichert, Retired Editor-in-Chief of Southern Writers Magazine.
BOOK #3 — TIME AFTER TYME
Silver Falchion Award Finalist (Cozy Mystery)
Memphis Libraries Richard Wright Literary Award (YA Fiction)
WITH TIME ALL THINGS ARE REVEALED
“An engaging crime tale with four appealing sleuths.” — Kirkus Reviews
THE WATCH SERIES EBOOK BOX SET
Enjoy all three books in the Watch Mysteries when you purchase this convenient ebook set.
DOWNLOAD A FREE E-BOOK COPY OF THE SHORT STORY THAT STARTED THE LADY PILOT-IN-COMMAND SERIES.
Cassie Deakin is a talented and experienced private pilot who loves being in the air. But when she agrees to fly a handsome stranger to a meeting in the Nevada desert, she lands in the middle of a drug bust gone wrong, and she’s the only one who can save the day. Fight or flight?
Get in, sit down, buckle up, and hang on!
Download a free copy of “Lady Pilot-in-Command” here.
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