Morning Show Mysteries. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 2009 book, The Morning Show Murders
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The Morning Show Murders
Al Roker, 2009
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Kevin Fair, 2018-2019

The theme for the Morning Show Mysteries series centers around a Seattle-based, TV chef Billie Blessings as she becomes involved in various murder criminal investigations, and her relationship with police detective Ian Jackson who is in charge of the homicide unit.


The Capture of the Green River Killer. Poster of the 2008 TV series and cover of the 2004 book, Chasing the Devil
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Chasing the Devil
David Reichert, 2004
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Norma Bailey, 2008

Over the course of almost two decades, the Green River Killer wreaked havoc on Washington State with a string of horrifying murders. The miniseries chronicles the experiences of a young runaway named Helen Hel Remus, who, due to a combination of unfortunate circumstances and poor decisions, crosses paths with the notorious serial killer.


Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2005 book, Peach Cobbler Murder
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Peach Cobbler Murder
Joanne Fluke, 2005
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Kristoffer Tabori, 2016

Hannah Swensen has a monopoly on the bakery business of Lake Eden. But when a rival store opens & one of the owners is found shot to death, Hannah is determined to prove that she wasn’t the only one with an axe to grind with the Quinn sisters.


Big Sky River. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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Big Sky River
Linda Lael Miller, 2012
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Peter Benson, 2022

A woman returns to Parable, Montana after a contentious divorce in an effort to move on. There, she meets an attractive neighbor who offers an unexpected turn.


Big Sky River: The Bridal Path. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Big Sky River
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Big Sky River
Linda Lael Miller, 2012
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Peter Benson, 2023

Having found her place in Montana and now dating Cowboy Boone, Tara endeavors to unite their respective family lives. However, as they embark on this journey of blending their families, unexpected tensions arise, making the process more challenging than they had initially anticipated.


The Invisible. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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The Invisible
Mats Wahl, 2000
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David S. Goyer, 2007

High school senior Nick Powell plans to skip his graduation and fly to London for a writing program, despite the plan of his controlling mother, Diane. Nick’s best friend, Pete Egan, confides in him that he is bullied by Annie Newton, a troubled teen. Nick attempts to step in on one such occasion, only for it to escalate into a physical confrontation.


Mr. Miracle. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2014 book
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Mr. Miracle
Debbie Macomber, 2014
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Carl Bessai, 2014

Heaven and Earth collide when angel-in-training Harry Mills is given his first assignment during Christmas: to help an insecure student realize her life purpose. As Harry is schooled in life lessons, he learns being human isn’t as easy as he thought.


The Mystery Cruise. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2006 book, Santa Cruise: A Holiday Mystery at Sea
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Santa Cruise: A Holiday Mystery at Sea
Mary Higgins Clark, Carol Higgins Clark, 2006
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Douglas Barr, 2013

In celebration of Regan’s mother Nora’s new book, Alvirah, Regan, and their spouses board a murder mystery cruise. However, when Alvirah witnesses an actual murder attempt, she and Regan must work to protect the intended victim while looking for evidence that will identify the culprit. Gail O’Grady and Michelle Harrison are the stars.


A Crime of Passion. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1996 book, Definitely, A Crime Of Passion
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Definitely, A Crime Of Passion
Mary Higgins Clark, 1996
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Charles Wilkinson, 2003

Heiress w ith a stunning new spouse and a share of a multimillion dollar winery, Frederica Dumay has everything she could possibly want. Her joy, however, is brief when her business partner’s wife is murdered. Frederica believes there was foul play, but she is unable to determine whether greed, obsession, or both were factors in the murder. Additionally, her ex-boyfriend implies that her seemingly faultless husband may be concealing a sinister secret.