A Timely Vision

PRAISE FOR A Timely Vision

“A Timely Vision grabbed my attention on page one . . . Puzzles are unraveled and secrets spilled in a fast-paced paranormal mystery full of quirky characters you’ll want as friends.”

—Elizabeth Spann Craig, author of Pretty Is as Pretty Dies

“A delightful yarn! Few amateur sleuths are as charming as this psychic-mayor sleuth in a small coastal town where murder stalks the dunes and ghosts roam the Outer Banks.”

—Patricia Sprinkle, author of What Are You Wearing to Die?

PRAISE FOR Wicked Weaves

“Offers a vibrant background for the mysterious goings-on and the colorful cast of characters.”

—Kaye Morgan, author of Ghost Sudoku

“[A] new, exciting . . . series . . . Part of the fun of this solid whodunit is the vivid description of the Renaissance Village; anyone who has not been to one will want to go . . . Cleverly developed.”

—Midwest Book Review

“Joyce and Jim Lavene have teamed up for yet another terrific mystery series . . . A feast for the reader . . . Character development in this new series is energetic and eloquent; Jessie is charming and intelligent, with . . . saucy strength.”

—MyShelf.com

“A promising new series set at a Renaissance faire . . . Interesting juxtaposition between the present and the past and the real and the fantastic . . . Entertaining and vivacious characters.”

—Romantic Times

“I cannot imagine a cozier setting than Renaissance Faire Village, a closed community of rather eccentric— and very interesting—characters, [with] lots of potential . . . A great start to a new series by a veteran duo of mystery authors.”

—Cozy Library

PRAISE FOR THE PEGGY LEE GARDEN MYSTERIES Perfect Poison

“A fabulous whodunit that will keep readers guessing and happily turning pages to the unexpected end. Peggy Less is a most entertaining sleuth and her Southern gentility is like a breath of fresh air . . . A keeper!”

—Fresh Fiction

“A fascinating whodunit with unusual but plausible twists and plenty of red herrings.”

—Genre Go Round Reviews

“The book [has] so much . . . going for it . . . A feisty widow who exudes confidence . . . The plotting and pacing are cozy perfect.”

—Cozy Library

Poisoned Petals

“A delightful botany mystery.”

—The Best Reviews

“A top-notch, over-the-fence mystery read with beloved characters, a fast-paced story line, and a wallop of an ending.”

—Midwest Book Review

“Enjoy this pleasurable read!”

—Mystery Morgue

Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

“I cannot recommend this work highly enough. It has everything: mystery, wonderful characters, sinister plot, humor, and even romance.”

—Midwest Book Review

“Well crafted with a satisfying end that will leave readers wanting more!”

—Fresh Fiction

Pretty Poison

“With a touch of romance added to this delightful mystery, one can only hope many more Peggy Lee Mysteries will be hitting shelves soon!”

—Roundtable Reviews

“A fantastic amateur-sleuth mystery.”

—The Best Reviews

“For anyone with even a modicum of interest in gardening, this book is a lot of fun.”

—The Romance Readers Connection

“The perfect book if you’re looking for a great suspense.”

—Romance Junkies

“Joyce and Jim Lavene have crafted an outstanding whodunit in Pretty Poison, with plenty of twists and turns that will keep the reader entranced to the final page.”

—Fresh Fiction

“Complete with gardening tips, this is a smartly penned, charming cozy, the first book in a new series. The mystery is intricate and well plotted. Green thumbs and nongardeners alike will enjoy this book.”

—Romantic Times

Berkley Prime Crime titles by Joyce and Jim Lavene

Peggy Lee Garden Mysteries

PRETTY POISON

FRUIT OF THE POISONED TREE