“Carlisle is a top-notch writer. She has a mastery of words and description, is excellent at character development and planning… and plots a clever, clever mystery every time.”
—It’s All about the Book on The Twelve Books of Christmas

“Shannon has become one of my favorite amateur sleuths… when it comes to Kate Carlisle, you won’t be disappointed.”
—Fresh Fiction on Dressed to Drill

“Fascinating, populated with engaging individuals and intriguing plotlines… A suspense-driven tale.”
—Fresh Fiction on The Paper Caper

The world did not need one more lawyer. What we needed was somebody who knows what a knotting awl is and how to kill somebody with it.
—Fine Books Magazine on If Books Could Kill

“A terrific read for those who are interested in the book arts and enjoy a counterculture foray and ensemble casts. Great fun all around!”
—Library Journal on Murder Under Cover

“Like the Fixer-Upper movies it’s spawned on the Hallmark Channel, this popular series hits just the right notes: mystery, romance, historical detail.”
—Kirkus Reviews on Premeditated Mortar

“Delightful… This long-running cozy series shows no signs of losing steam.”
—Publishers Weekly on The Grim Reader

“Book lovers are in for a treat!”
—Publishers Weekly on Buried in Books

“Perfect escapist cozy fare. Recommended for fans of Susan Wittig Albert and Rosemary Harris.”
—Library Journal on A High-End Finish

“A riveting read that unfolds at a suspense-driven pace.”
—Fresh Fiction on Little Black Book

5 Stars! “A killer who-dunnit with the right amount of humor and suspense.”
—Moonlight Rendezvous on Eaves of Destruction

5 Stars! “Suspenseful and intelligent. This is a fabulously well written cozy that grabs your attention and never lets go.”
—Open Book Society on Ripped from the Pages

Smart. Funny. Murder.

Welcome! I write two mystery series for Penguin Random House Books: the Bibliophile Mysteries starring bookbinder and rare book expert Brooklyn Wainwright, and the Fixer-Upper Mysteries, featuring contractor and Victorian home expert, Shannon Hammer. Three of the Fixer-Upper Mysteries have been brought to the small screen by Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. You can read free excerpts of all of my books. Get started on the Books page.

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