Tranquil Tales from Death’s Doorstep

The Red House Mystery

Welcome to June's Second Sunday Story. On the second Sunday of the month we leave behind contemporary fiction and enjoy a gentle throwback to another time and place. This month's offering is a tribute to AA Milne in honor of the 100th anniversary of the amazing Winnie the Pooh stories. In addition to being a world famous children's author Milne was a successful playwright and a novelist. The Red House Mystery was his only mystery story, written for his father who was a tremendous fan the genre. Settle back, relax, and enjoy this excerpt from a classic country house mystery.

Island Sojourn

Tonight’s story is brought to us by the lovely Molly MacRae author of the Haunted Shell Shop Mysteries. On an island off the coast of North Carolina, Maureen Nash sells exquisite seashells to locals and tourists alike—with Bonny the shop cat and the ghost of a Welsh pirate for company. Tonight she introduces us to the gorgeous corner of the world known as Ocracoke Island.
Find Molly at the links above!

Living the Pie Life by Peggy Ehrhart

Just in time for those Sunday Scaries, a sleep story from Peggy Ehrhart, author of the Knit & Nibble mystery series. A wonderfully meditative baking tale that will have you craving pie for breakfast!
Find Peggy and her wonderful Knit & Nibble books at https://peggyehrhart.com
Click here to order Book 1 in Peggy’s new series the Quilt Whisperer

Days of Wine and Wheels

Tonight's sleep story is a delightful excerpt from author Maddie Day's novel A Poison Pour, the latest in the CeCe Barton Mystery series. Widowed single mom, CeCe, is owner of the Vino y Vida wine bar, a classic car enthusiast, and a part time sleuth along side her twin sister Allie. Click on the link above to check out the full story! Maddie also brings us the Cozy Caper Book Group Mysteries, and the Dot and Amelia Mysteries. Find Maddie on Facebook, at her website, and at mysteryloverskitchen.com. 

The Secret of the Old Clock

Tonight's episode of Tranquil Tales is a special trip down memory lane! Snuggle up under your cozy blankets and get ready to nurture your inner child!

Nightfall in New York - LA Chandlar

Tonight’s sleep story is brought to us by L.A. Chandlar, the award-winning author of the Lane Sanders MYSTERY SERIES set in 1930s New York City. Her stories shower readers with vivid historical detail, Jazz Age intrigue, and a fearless heroine who lights up the city that never sleeps. From glittering ballrooms to shadowy speakeasies, Lane normally navigates danger at every turn, but tonight we are treated to a charming snapshot of spring in New York City as Lane takes a breather from her hectic work life and slows the pace as she commutes home through the Big Apple. Lane’s latest adventure The Hindenburg Spy is available now! For more information on LA Chandlar visit our website at www.tranquiltalesfromdeathsdoorstep.com  or click on the links in this description. Find LA Chandler on Instagram and Facebook.
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Steeped in Memories - Michelle Cullen

Welcome to the official launch of Tranquil Tales!!
Tonight's story welcomes us into the home of retired anthropologist Harry Lancaster as he takes a peaceful meander down memory lane. Harry is one of the protagonists in Michelle Cullen's amazing debut novel A Field Guide to Murder. Book two in the series A Field Guide to Death and Deceit hits the shelves September 15, 2026. For more information on Michelle and her books visit our web site at www.tranquiltalesfromdeathsdoorstep.com or click on the links above. 
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Shuttering the Still

Tonight’s sleep story is from Melinda Mullet, author of the Whisky Business Mystery series, set in Scotland, and the Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder a cozy mystery set on a houseboat along the Regent’s Canal in London. The first of her stories takes us to the village of Balfour in rural Scotland where night is falling on the distillery. To find out more about Melinda’s books click on the links above or find her at melindamullet.com and on Facebook and Insta at Melinda Mullet, author.
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Introduction to Tranquil Tales

A brief introduction to Tranquil Tales from Death's Doorstep and the benefits of bedtime stories for adults.