After publishing six books in The Accidental Detective humorous mystery series (actually set in Arizona), I’m writing a new series. In the Reluctant Psychic Mysteries, a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works, in smalltown New Mexico.
The weeks before a new release can be nerve-wracking for an author. Will people like it? Will they get what you were trying to do? Fortunately, I've had some excellent reviews from readers who got an advance copy!
“A Stone Cold Murder by Kris Bock isn’t just a murder mystery—it’s a haunting, immersive experience that blends the supernatural with raw human emotion. As someone who adores crime fiction with a twist, this book grabbed me from the first page and refused to let go.” – Kora B. on GoodReads
“And the small-town dynamics? Perfection. Everyone knows everyone, secrets simmer beneath polite smiles, and Petra’s outsider status makes every interaction deliciously tense. Kris Bock, you’ve created something special here. The prose is sharp, the mystery is addictive, and Petra’s journey is one I won’t forget. If you love atmospheric thrillers with a deeply human core, you need this book.” – Lauren M. on GoodReads
“Kris Bock has crafted a story that’s equal parts murder mystery, psychological deep-dive, and small-town gothic horror (in the best way). And the murder plot? So clever. Reggie’s death is ruled an accident, but Petra’s ability tells her otherwise. The way she pieces together clues—through objects, through hesitant conversations with coworkers, through that creepy hidden laptop—is masterful. And the fact that the killer might still be in the museum? I was looking over my shoulder while reading.” – Lesa R. on GoodReads
She hates her gift – but it just might save her…
Geologist Petra Cloch can touch an object and
sense the emotions of the people who’ve held it. It’s a miserable way to live.
She studied rocks because they rarely ‘talk’ to her and she’s dodged
friendships so she won’t need to explain her gift or feel like a voyeur. But
when she takes a job as the rock and mineral curator at an unusual western
history museum and picks up a jagged crystal in her new office, flashes of
rage, fear and death hit hard.
Everyone says her predecessor died in a car
crash, but what if he was murdered? Under normal circumstances, Petra would
never become involved, but what if the previous curator died because of
something he did on the job? She could be next. Petra knows she’ll need
evidence, not her psychic sense she hides. Can she trust her chatty colleagues
who invite her to lunch and to join a book club? And what about the far too
watchful Sheriff who keeps showing up unexpectedly…
Learn more about The Reluctant Psychic Mystery series or order copies. Available in ebook and print at all major retailers.
Kris Bock writes mystery, suspense, and romance, often with Southwestern landscapes. In the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty.
The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats.
In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery and find out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves.
Kris’s romantic suspense novels include stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue.
Kris
also writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote
the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The Felony
Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a
decade before the events of the movie. Sign up for the romantic
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