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Beaver Island #1-3
The Beaver Island Mysteries Box Set (Volumes 1-3): A Humorous Beaver Island Mystery Box Set
★★★★★ "I love this whole wacky series" — Amazon reviewer
What if a retired British spy had to join forces with a GenX couch potato?
Vitamin Sea
Former spy Irma Abercrombie wasn’t looking for drama when she invited Violet Blackheart—a nerdy sun-deprived acquaintance—for a visit at her island home. But after an armed robbery in town goes terribly wrong, she gets pulled into an island Was it a simple snatch and grab, or are there darker forces at work?
Irma’s hands might be deadly weapons, but she’s all thumbs when it comes to computer problems. How will she convince Violet to investigate a technology puzzle masterminded by someone with a taste for murder? And if Irma’s so retired, what's up with the dead guy in her driveway?
Violet is focused on her budding cupcake addiction while Irma grapples with a bomb threat and wonders how she ended up with a pug as a sidekick...and whether Violet’s hiding a few secrets of her own. They're headed for a showdown at a luxurious island estate—but they can only flush out a killer if they work together.
Dead Calm
It’s summertime on Lake Ontario’s Beaver Island, and trouble's brewing on the horizon. When a remote-controlled tractor goes berserk at the ground-breaking for a new Beaver Island condo development, retired spy Irma Abercrombie’s finely-honed paranoia goes into overdrive. And after a beloved local is murdered, she and brainy houseguest Violet Blackheart are drawn into another island intrigue.
High and Dry
When someone sabotages a local couple's path to the altar, they need help ensuring their special day isn't ruined for good. It isn't long before retired spy Irma Abercrombie and sun-deprived engineer Violet Blackheart get roped into lending a hand sorting out the duo's wedding woes—and all the bodies.
Irma Abercrombie wants to save the world.
Violet Blackheart just wants to survive her vacation.
What if a retired British spy had to join forces with a GenX couch potato?
Vitamin Sea
Former spy Irma Abercrombie wasn’t looking for drama when she invited Violet Blackheart—a nerdy sun-deprived acquaintance—for a visit at her island home. But after an armed robbery in town goes terribly wrong, she gets pulled into an island Was it a simple snatch and grab, or are there darker forces at work?
Irma’s hands might be deadly weapons, but she’s all thumbs when it comes to computer problems. How will she convince Violet to investigate a technology puzzle masterminded by someone with a taste for murder? And if Irma’s so retired, what's up with the dead guy in her driveway?
Violet is focused on her budding cupcake addiction while Irma grapples with a bomb threat and wonders how she ended up with a pug as a sidekick...and whether Violet’s hiding a few secrets of her own. They're headed for a showdown at a luxurious island estate—but they can only flush out a killer if they work together.
Dead Calm
It’s summertime on Lake Ontario’s Beaver Island, and trouble's brewing on the horizon. When a remote-controlled tractor goes berserk at the ground-breaking for a new Beaver Island condo development, retired spy Irma Abercrombie’s finely-honed paranoia goes into overdrive. And after a beloved local is murdered, she and brainy houseguest Violet Blackheart are drawn into another island intrigue.
High and Dry
When someone sabotages a local couple's path to the altar, they need help ensuring their special day isn't ruined for good. It isn't long before retired spy Irma Abercrombie and sun-deprived engineer Violet Blackheart get roped into lending a hand sorting out the duo's wedding woes—and all the bodies.
Irma Abercrombie wants to save the world.
Violet Blackheart just wants to survive her vacation.
926 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 2, 2022
About the author
Maia Ross
17 books81 followersMaia Ross is the author of the Beaver Island mystery series, featuring retired spy Irma Abercrombie and couch-locked nerd Violet Blackheart, along with the spin-off series, Irma Saves Christmas, and the Beaver Island prequel novelette, Irmageddon.
Maia spent almost twenty years in the tech sector and is an avid sailor. She makes her home in Toronto with her better half, John.
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Maia spent almost twenty years in the tech sector and is an avid sailor. She makes her home in Toronto with her better half, John.
To be notified about new releases and giveaways, and receive a free copy of Irmageddon, please sign up for Maia's monthly newsletter at https://www.maiarossbooks.com.
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October 30, 2025
Wow
Wow! I had to binge read these first three books just to see how things would out. I already ordered the next three books.
Wow! I had to binge read these first three books just to see how things would out. I already ordered the next three books.
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