E. J. Copperman

While transforming a fixer-upper into a guest house at the Jersey Shore, Alison Kerby must deal with two residing ghosts who insist that they were murdered and that they need her help in finding out who killed them. Original.

Night of the Living Deed

While investigating a case for the ghost of Scott McFarlane, who got roped into a prank that may have killed a resident, Alison Kerby, discovering a dead body in her Jersey Shore guesthouse, is plunged into a murder investigation of epic proportions. Original. 25,000 first printing.

An Uninvited Ghost

When the ghost of her father vanishes into thin air, Alison Kerby, the owner of a New Jersey shore guesthouse, reluctantly agrees to help an overdramatic spirit named Lawrence find his killer in return for help in locating her late father. Original. 50,000 first printing.

Chance of a Ghost

Jeff Cohen

Samuel Hoenig answers questions for a living. And as a man with Asperger's Syndrome, his unique personality helps him ferret out almost any answer there is. But his latest question is a rather odd one--who stole a preserved head from the Garden State Cryonics Institute? Arriving at the scene of the crime accompanied by his new colleague, Ms. Washburn, Samuel finds that what started out as a theft has escalated to murder. With suspects and motives emerging at a rapid rate, one final question remains--can Samuel's powers of deduction uncover a killer in the face of overwhelming odds? Praise: A Mystery Scene Best Book of 2014 "[A] delightful and clever mystery."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Delightfully fresh and witty . . . Pure heaven."--MYSTERY SCENE "In this well-crafted story, the Asperger's element . . . provides a unique point of view on crime-solving, as well as offering a sensitive look at a too-often-misunderstood condition."--BOOKLIST "Copperman/Cohen succeeds in providing a glimpse not only of the challenges experienced by those with Asperger's, but also of their unique gifts."--ELLERY QUEEN'S MYSTERY MAGAZINE "Cleverly written and humorous."--CRIMESPREE MAGAZINE

The Question of the Missing Head

While dealing with her ex-husband who is trying to win back their 10-year-old daughter, Alison Kerby must help a pair of sad spirits who, haunting her Jersey Shore guesthouse, need her help in solving a murder. Original. 50,000 first printing.

Old Haunts

Alison Kerby can't catch a break as she must solve a murder that comes close to home in the latest installment of Barry Award-winning author E. J. Copperman's national bestselling Haunted Guesthouse mysteries.

A Haunted Guesthouse Mystery

The Hostess with the Ghostess

Rachel Goldman writes mysteries in which Duffy Madison, consultant to the county prosecutor's office, helps find missing persons. Rachel is busy finishing up her next book, when a man calls out of the blue asking for help in a missing persons case. The caller's name? Duffy Madison. Is this real or has she lost her mind? She doesn't have much time to find out because a serial killer is on the loose, kidnapping and murdering mystery authors. And Rachel may just be the next target. Full of uncanny intrigue and witty humor, E.J. Copperman's imaginative series debutWritten Off is sure to be a favorite amongst Copperman's many fans new and old.

Written Off

Alison Kerby's haunted guesthouse business is thriving, but when two deaths land on her doorstep, she'll have to think fast before someone else checks out for good. Original. 20,000 first printing.

The Thrill of the Haunt

Samuel Hoenig answers questions for a living. And as a man with Asperger's Syndrome, his unique personality helps him ferret out almost any answer there is. But his latest question is a rather odd one—who stole a preserved head from the Garden State Cryonics Institute? Arriving at the scene of the crime accompanied by his new colleague, Ms. Washburn, Samuel finds that what started out as a theft has escalated to murder. With suspects and motives emerging at a rapid rate, one final question remains—can Samuel's powers of deduction uncover a killer in the face of overwhelming odds? Praise: A Mystery Scene Best Book of 2014 "[A] delightful and clever mystery."—Publishers Weekly "Delightfully fresh and witty...Pure heaven."—Mystery Scene "In this well-crafted story, the Asperger's element...provides a unique point of view on crime-solving, as well as offering a sensitive look at a too-often-misunderstood condition."—Booklist "Copperman/Cohen succeeds in providing a glimpse not only of the challenges experienced by those with Asperger's, but also of their unique gifts."—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine "Cleverly written and humorous."—Crimespree Magazine

"Readers will delight in watching Copperman's literal-minded hero grapple not only with unpredictable and nuanced human thinking, but with logic from beyond the grave."—Kirkus Reviews "Is my husband having an affair with a dead woman?" For Samuel Hoenig, the proprietor of a unique agency called Questions Answered, the answer to this most recent question is simple. Since there's absolutely no evidence that apparitions exist, it would be impossible for Ginny Fontaine's husband to be having an affair with one. But Samuel's associate, Janet Washburn, isn't so easily convinced. Wrestling with his complicated feelings for Ms. Washburn, Samuel proposes that she take the lead on the question. As soon as her research begins, the husband in question ends up dead, leaving Janet and Samuel wondering if they stand a ghost of a chance at unraveling this twisted tale of danger and deceit. Praise: "The first-person narration provides insights into the protagonist's logical, literal thought processes and his perplexity at emotional nuances and social subtleties. Series fans will appreciate the further development of Samuel's character."—Publishers Weekly

The Question of the Dead Mistress

Movie premiers, murder charges and celebrity shenanigans? It's all in a day's work for New Jersey prosecutor turned LA family lawyer Sandy Moss. Former New Jersey prosecutor Sandy Moss moved to a prestigious Los Angeles law firm to make a new start as a family lawyer. So it seems a little unfair that Seaton, Taylor have created a criminal law division specifically for her. Just because she's successfully defended two murder trials, it doesn't mean she likes them! But when abrasive Hollywood movie director Robert Reeves is accused of murdering a stuntman on set, Sandy finds she can't say no when he demands her help. Robert might be an unpleasant, egotistical liar, but something tells Sandy that he's innocent - even if no one else can see it. At least this time, she reassures herself, her charismatic, adorable, and oh so annoying TV star boyfriend Patrick McNabb isn't involved in the case. He isn't . . . right? The third in the fast-paced, funny legal mystery series starring pitch-perfect heroine Sandy Moss, who "could give Perry Mason a run for his money" (Kirkus Reviews), is a great pick for fans of cozy mysteries, legal dramas and anyone who likes to laugh!

Witness for the Persecution

Surprised when hard-boiled ghost skeptic Detective Lieutenant Anita McElone arrives at her haunted guesthouse asking for supernatural help in solving the murder of her former partner, Alison gets ghosts Paul and Maxie on the case, especially when Anita disappears. Original.

Inspector Specter

When lawyer Sandy Moss moves to Los Angeles, her new life hits a snag when her divorce client, charming TV star Patrick McNabb, is found standing over the body of his soon-to-be ex-wife. Patrick is determined to clear his name, using all the legal skills he's learned from playing a lawyer on TV, and Sandy's the only person he'll allow to help .

Inherit the Shoes

Mystery author Rachel Goldman is getting used to the idea that her fictional creation Duffy Madison has somehow taken flesh-and-blood form and is investigating missing person cases not far from where Rachel lives. Wait. No. She’s not getting used to it at all, and the presence of this real-life Duffy is making her current manuscript—what’s the word?—lousy. So she doesn’t want to see Duffy—the living one—at all. To make matters worse, when he shows up at her door and insists on talking to her, it’s about the one thing she doesn’t want to do: Find a missing person. But the man Duffy seeks this time around might be able to solve Rachel’s problem. He might just be the man Duffy was before he became Duffy five years ago. The only problem is she could be letting Duffy lead her into danger yet again... Entertaining and witty, the second in E.J. Copperman's Mysterious Detective Mystery series Edited Out will delight his fans, both new and old.

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