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Fiction, Mystery, Humor and Comedy

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Jane Elzey writes Southern humorous mysteries for women who like their friendships fierce, their secrets messy, and their murders (kind of) funny. Perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Jana DeLeon, and Tonya Kappes.

Jane Elzey’s Cardboard Cottage Mystery series follows four unlikely friends whose game night leads to laughter… and a murder. Her newest series: A Snooty Foodie Mystery with a Pinch of Magic, launches 2026 with The Bun Also Rises. Jane's novels celebrate strong female friendships, small-town life, and quirky Southern sass. It’s the perfect score for readers who like their cozy mysteries clever, funny, and a teeny bit daring.

A former journalist and editor turned novelist, Jane Elzey writes with a storyteller’s heart, creating setti ...more

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	Dying for Dominoes 3.97 avg rating — 156 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	Dice on a Deadly Sea (Cardboard Cottage, #2) 4.31 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
	Killer Croquet on the Emerald Isle: An Irish Adventure Mystery with Friends, Rivalries, and a Deadly Game (A Cardboard Cottage Mystery Book 4) 4.27 avg rating — 33 ratings — 4 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 Bun Also Rises: A Snooty Foodie Mystery with a Pinch of Magic 4.15 avg rating — 20 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
	Ouija & Haints in the Silent City: A Game Shop Mystery with History and a Cold Case Murder (A Cardboard Cottage Mystery Book 5) 4.77 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
	Poison Parcheesi and Wine 4.18 avg rating — 11 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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