Ruth Morgan Cosy Mysteries Series by Peter Jay Black

One cruise ship, six passengers, no escape . . .As a freelance food consultant, Ruth Morgan travels Britain, advising restaurants, cafes, and hotels on their menus and recipes. So when she’s hired to work on board the Ocean Odyssey, she looks forward to gaining her sea legs.However, when someone throws the captain overboard on the first night, Ruth and five other mysterious passengers discover they’ve sailed into a death trap, and it’s clear the killer won’t stop... moreOne cruise ship, six passengers, no escape . . .As a freelance food consultant, Ruth Morgan travels Britain, advising restaurants, cafes, and hotels on their menus and recipes. So when she’s hired to work on board the Ocean Odyssey, she looks forward to gaining her sea legs.However, when someone throws the captain overboard on the first night, Ruth and five other mysterious passengers discover they’ve sailed into a death trap, and it’s clear the killer won’t stop.On a ship now adrift in the middle of the ocean, with no way to call for help, the dire situation forces Ruth to dust off her amateur sleuthing skills. She wants to help her fellow guests survive through the next three days, but can she unmask the killer before she becomes their next victim?The first in a series of absorbing whodunnits with a fun amateur sleuth. A perfect escape for fans of British Cozy Mysteries and female detectives, plus authors like M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin, and Richard Osman. less

A quaint village, a missing artist, a deadly secret…An unexpected detour forces Ruth Morgan, food consultant extraordinaire, to spend a few days in a picturesque village, and although she’s keen to get moving again, she sets out to enjoy some quality downtime.However, when a young artist goes missing, and the landlady of the local bed and breakfast tumbles down a flight of stairs to her death, Ruth suspects foul play... moreA quaint village, a missing artist, a deadly secret…An unexpected detour forces Ruth Morgan, food consultant extraordinaire, to spend a few days in a picturesque village, and although she’s keen to get moving again, she sets out to enjoy some quality downtime.However, when a young artist goes missing, and the landlady of the local bed and breakfast tumbles down a flight of stairs to her death, Ruth suspects foul play.With the stakes rising quicker than the bistro’s pastries, and the mysteries piling up, Ruth must embrace her amateur sleuthing skills. She hopes to locate the missing artist before he becomes the latest victim, but has she bitten off more than she can chew?The second in a series of absorbing whodunnits with a fun amateur sleuth. Another light-hearted escape for fans of modern British mysteries and female detectives, plus authors like M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin, and Richard Osman. less

A remote island, an impossible riddle, a determined killer . . .Ready for some family catch-up time before her next food consulting job, Ruth Morgan arrives at Ivywick Island. But no sooner does she step foot off the boat, than her sister asks for help locating a missing will. Without it, Margaret and her husband are about to lose their home and everything they’ve worked for... moreA remote island, an impossible riddle, a determined killer . . .Ready for some family catch-up time before her next food consulting job, Ruth Morgan arrives at Ivywick Island. But no sooner does she step foot off the boat, than her sister asks for help locating a missing will. Without it, Margaret and her husband are about to lose their home and everything they’ve worked for. Ruth agrees, not only out of loyalty, but for the chance to atone for past mistakes where she put her love of solving mysteries before family.However, there’s far more at play than a simple document, and things take a nasty turn when Ruth finds their beloved butler murdered.With a riddle obscuring the will’s hiding place, and every choice Ruth makes bringing her family closer to danger, can she solve the puzzles before the killer strikes again?The third in a series of absorbing whodunnits with a fun amateur sleuth. Another light-hearted escape for fans of modern British mysteries and female detectives, plus authors like M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin, and Richard Osman. less

One steam train, a clever murder, twelve improbable suspects . . .When an old acquaintance invites Ruth Morgan and her grandson to take a working trip on board the Finsbury Flyer—a modern steam train with Victorian charms—Ruth is excited to look over the chef’s menu and give advice where needed.However, before she’s had the chance to step foot inside the kitchen, a murder derails the relaxing getaway and turns it into a tragedy. It’s clear there’s a sinister plan in full swing... moreOne steam train, a clever murder, twelve improbable suspects . . .When an old acquaintance invites Ruth Morgan and her grandson to take a working trip on board the Finsbury Flyer—a modern steam train with Victorian charms—Ruth is excited to look over the chef’s menu and give advice where needed.However, before she’s had the chance to step foot inside the kitchen, a murder derails the relaxing getaway and turns it into a tragedy. It’s clear there’s a sinister plan in full swing.With Ruth’s reputation threatening to veer off the tracks, she must use her amateur sleuthing skills to solve several puzzling conundrums: How did the killer reach the victim unseen? Who is the most likely suspect? And why has a seemingly innocent person copped to the crime?The fourth in a series of absorbing whodunnits with a fun amateur sleuth. A light-hearted escape for fans of modern British mysteries and female detectives. less

When someone invites Ruth Morgan and her grandson to a spooky experience at Hadfield Hall, little do they expect the fun to turn deadly.The fifth in a series of absorbing whodunnits with a fun amateur sleuth. Another light-hearted escape for fans of modern British mysteries and female detectives.