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Kristin Helling

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Kristin Helling writes stories that invite readers into small-town secrets and edge-of-your-seat suspense. She is the author of the Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery series, where charming coffee shops, quirky neighbors, and autumn festivals are never too far from a chilling murder. Kristin also writes thrillers and suspense novels, blending heart-pounding twists with deeply human characters who face danger, deception, and dark truths.

A lifelong booklover, Kristin grew up with a passion for storytelling and the idea that even the coziest places can hold the deepest mysteries. When she’s not writing, she owns a coffeehouse/roastery/bakery, co-owns her publishing company Wordwraith Books, is married to a photographer, and is Mama of two.

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Average rating: 3.99 · 208 ratings · 60 reviews · 20 distinct works • Similar authors

	In Roast Mortem:A Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Book 1 (Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series) 3.97 avg rating — 39 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Altruism Effect (Mastermind Murderers #1) 4.08 avg rating — 36 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Roastly Apparitions (Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series, #3) 3.95 avg rating — 22 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Idea Man (The Idea Man Trilogy, #1) 3.76 avg rating — 21 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Bystander Effect (Mastermind Murderers #2) 3.67 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Carbon Effect (Mastermind Murderers Series Book 3) 4.15 avg rating — 13 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Capsule 3.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Domino Effect (Mastermind Murderers Series Book 4) 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Cold Brewed: A Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Book 2 (Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series) 4.22 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Marked Man (The Idea Man Trilogy Book 2) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Roastly Apparitions is Here!

Roastly Apparitions has officially launched, just in time for cozy fall reading. 🍂☕
This third Roastwood Hollow mystery brings small-town charm, autumn festival vibes, and a chilling roastery whodunit.

I’m so grateful for all the early support! Roastly Apparitions debuted as a #1 New Release and #2 Bestseller in Cozy Culinary Mysteries!

📖 https://www.amazon.com/Roastly-Appari... Read more of this blog post »

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Mastermind Murderers (4 books)
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Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series ( (3 books)
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The Idea Man Trilogy (3 books)
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A Soul of Ash and Blood (Blood and Ash, #5)

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