Murdoch Mysteries. Poster of the 2008 TV series and cover of the 1997 book, Except the Dying
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Except the Dying
Maureen Jennings, 1997
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Maureen Jennings, Cal Coons, Alexandra Zarowny, 2008-

The series takes place in Toronto starting in 1895 and follows Detective William Murdoch of the Toronto Constabulary, who solves many of his cases using methods of detection that were unusual at the time. Detective Murdoch is assisted by the three other main characters: Inspector Brackenreid, Doctor Julia Ogde, and the inexperienced but eager Constable George Crabtree, who aspires to be a mystery novel writer.


The Julius House: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 1995 book, The Julius House
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The Julius House
Charlaine Harris, 1995
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Terry Ingram, 2016

Ever since she got a sizable inheritance from an acquaintance, Aurora has wanted to buy a house. Her mother, Aida Teagarden, is her real estate agent. Against Aida’s advice, Aurora finds what she believes is the perfect house in the country, five miles outside of Lawrenceton. It is the infamous Julius House where the family of three had disappeared into thin air four years ago.


Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1996 book, Dead Over Heels
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Dead Over Heels
Charlaine Harris, 1996
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Terry Ingram, 2017

Aurora and Captain Jack Burns never saw eye to eye but when he winds up murdered, she can’t help but get involved despite being told by several people to stay away. The Captain’s wife, Bess Burns is suspiciously composed in the aftermath while new detective Pete Lambert thinks Martin is involved in Burns’ death.


Last Scene Alive: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2002 book, Last Scene Alive
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Last Scene Alive
Charlaine Harris, 2002
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Martin Wood, 2018

Aurora’s friend and mystery author, Robin Daniels, is back in town because his book is being made into a film. The lead character is based on Aurora herself, but the actress playing her, Celia Shaw, is found murdered in her trailer. Martin is suspicious of Robin who dated Celia Shaw briefly. Several others involved with the movie had their own problems with Celia.


Three Bedrooms, One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 1994 book, Three Bedrooms, One Corpse
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Three Bedrooms, One Corpse
Charlaine Harris, 1994
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Lynne Stopkewich, 2016

While Aurora Teagarden searches for her piece of the American dream, she decides to test the waters of the family business – real estate sales. Only thing is there’s a dead body in the first house she shows to a businessman, Martin Bartell who is moving to town. When a second body shows up in another home, Aurora realizes there’s more to the murders than she thought.


A Bundle of Trouble: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1999 book, A Fool and His Honey
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A Fool and His Honey
Charlaine Harris, 1999
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Kevin Fair, 2017

Regina, the long-lost niece of Aurora’s boyfriend, Martin, turns up with a baby. Before Martin has a chance to reconnect with Regina, she disappears leaving a dead husband, Craig, on Aurora’s front porch and her baby, Hayden, hidden in Aurora’s bathtub. Aurora and Martin’s investigation leads them to Regina and Craig’s home in the neighboring town of Corinth.


I Do. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 2003 book, I Do (But I Don't)
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I Do (But I Don't)
Cara Lockwood, 2003
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Kelly Makin, 2004

Junior wedding planner Lauren Crandell is assigned a wedding for Darla Tedanski, the daughter of a prominent family by her boss Gennifer, who promises her a long overdue promotion if she does well. The next day, Lauren meets quirky, hunk firefighter Nick Corina. She feels an immediate attraction, but when Lauren accidentally meets Nick again that night, she sees Darla hanging on him.


Loves Music, Loves to Dance. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1991 book
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Loves Music, Loves to Dance
Mary Higgins Clark, 1991
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Mario Azzopardi, 2001

When a talk show producer learns that her best friend was killed after responding to an online personal ad, she is forced to confront her own guilt. She starts a perilous dating game against investigator D’Salva’s advice, attracting the killer’s attention.