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also writing as Traci Wilton and Ellie Brannigan

From cozy mysteries to seaside romance, USA Today bestselling author Traci Hall writes stories that captivate her readers. As a hybrid author with over sixty published works, Ms. Hall has a favorite tale for everyone.

Mystery lovers, check out her Scottish Shire series, set in the seaside town of Nairn, or the Salem B&B Mystery series, co-written as Traci Wilton. Her latest project is an Irish Castle cozy as Ellie Brannigan. Whether it's her ever-popular By the Sea romances, an Appletree Cove sweet romance, or a fun who-done-it, Traci finds her inspiration in sunny South Florida, living right near the ocean.

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	Murder in a Scottish Shire (A Scottish Shire Mystery, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 2,877 ratings — published 2020 — 9 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
	Murder in a Scottish Garden (A Scottish Shire Mystery #2) 4.09 avg rating — 1,473 ratings — published 2021 — 9 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
	Murder at a Scottish Social (Scottish Shire, #3) 4.15 avg rating — 1,079 ratings — published 2022 — 9 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
	Murder at a Scottish Wedding 4.23 avg rating — 956 ratings — published 2023 — 8 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
	Murder at a Scottish Castle 4.20 avg rating — 724 ratings — published 2024 — 8 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
	Murder at a Scottish Christmas 4.03 avg rating — 574 ratings — published 2024 — 6 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 the Dog House (Appletree Cove #1) 4.10 avg rating — 551 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
	Murder at the Scottish Games (A Scottish Shire Mystery Book 7) 4.33 avg rating — 323 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
	Her Wiccan, Wiccan Ways (Rhiannon Godfrey, #1) 3.37 avg rating — 350 ratings — published 2008 — 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
	Always a Bridesmaid 3.30 avg rating — 297 ratings — published 2009 — 5 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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Murder at the Scottish Games, up for preorder!

If you are not caught up with the Scottish Shire series yet, then now is the time, as Murder at the Scottish Games comes out on Nov. 25th. I am so excited, and my narrator for the series, Beverley A. Crick has also let me know that she’s recorded it, and loved it, so it will also be available for preorder.
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Series by Traci Hall

Scottish Shire Mystery (8 books)
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4.09 avg rating — 8,009 ratings

By the Sea (14 books)
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4.20 avg rating — 988 ratings

Appletree Cove (2 books)
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Rhiannon Godfrey (3 books)
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3.53 avg rating — 481 ratings

Riley Harper Mystery (3 books)
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4.31 avg rating — 222 ratings

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Some of Us Are Looking (County Kerry Mystery #2)

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Before She Disappeared (Frankie Elkin, #1)

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Do Not Wish for a Birthday Unicorn!

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Traci Hall made a comment on Karen Stallman ’s review of Murder at a Scottish Halloween (A Scottish Shire Mystery) " Karen--thank you so much for this lovely, lovely review. And you nailed it--my goal is to balance the everyday with the mystery. Hugs! "
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Traci Hall and 3 other people liked Karen Stallman 's review of Murder at a Scottish Halloween (A Scottish Shire Mystery): ""Murder at a Scottish Halloween” the 8th instalment in the Scottish Shire Mystery series by Traci Hall. This has become one of my favourite Scottish cozy mysteries! I absolutely loved this instalment and can’t wait for book 9. As always I loved this " Read more of this review »
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Traci Hall made a comment on JoAnne McMaster (Any Good Book)’s review of Murder at a Scottish Halloween (A Scottish Shire Mystery) " Thank you, thank you--emotionally traveling--what a clever term. I'm so glad that you enjoy Paislee's adventures! ...more "
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Traci Hall and 1 other person liked JoAnne McMaster (Any Good Book)'s review of Murder at a Scottish Halloween (A Scottish Shire Mystery): "Paislee Shaw lives in the small Scottish town of Nairn along with her thirteen-year-old son Brody and her grandfather Angus. They've built a good life, and are happy. She's also navigating her first time in love with DI Mack Zeffer, which only somewh" Read more of this review »
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Traci Hall made a comment on Cozybooklady ’s review of Murder at a Scottish Halloween (A Scottish Shire Mystery) " This review warms my heart so much!! Thank you! "
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Traci Hall and 1 other person liked Cozybooklady 's review of Murder at a Scottish Halloween (A Scottish Shire Mystery): "#MurderataScottishHalloween #NetGalley Dared by other boys, Brody sneaks away from the skating rink, which is where hes supposed to be on Halloween. When he admits the truth to his mother, Paislee, her first thought is to protect her son, at all costs." Read more of this review »
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Traci Hall made a comment on Katherine Thornton’s review of Murder in a Scottish Shire (A Scottish Shire Mystery, #1) " Thank you, Kathy--this review is amazing and so appreciated! "
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