RILEY HAYES
Cozy Mysteries
with a Paranormal twist and Pet Animal sidekicks
AUTHOR PROFILE
Riley Hayes is a passionate independent author who weaves magic, mystery, and wagging tails into her heartwarming paranormal cozy mysteries. In her early fifties, Riley believes the greatest puzzles are best solved with a loyal canine familiar by your side and a hot cup of artisan coffee in hand. Drawing inspiration from her own idyllic small-town life, she crafts intricate, fair play whodunits featuring fiercely independent women, quirky communities, and just a pinch of the supernatural.
When she is not meticulously plotting red herrings or ensuring her canine sidekicks save the day, Riley can be found volunteering at the local animal rescue, perfecting her snickerdoodle recipe, and chatting with her dedicated readers. She writes comforting escapism where the world is safe, the puzzles are clever, justice is always served, and no animals are ever harmed, ensuring pure reading joy.
Contact Riley directly at riley@kaizenpublishing.org or by filling out the form below.
THE PORT PROVIDENCE ANTIQUE MYSTERIES
Prequel
When developer Victor Blackwood drops dead at the grand opening of Penny Goodwyn’s antique shop, Chief Hank Caldwell suspects her friend, baker Levi Westwood. Determined to clear his name, Penny secretly investigates. Guided by her basset hound, Cooper, and a psychometric gift, Penny touches a spilled silver tray and witnesses a terrifying vision of a killer. Now, she must untangle a web of eccentric suspects and uncover the real murder weapon before the killer strikes again.
Book 1
Penny is hired to appraise the estate of a wealthy, universally disliked local historian. When the man is found dead in his locked study—struck by a heavy, cursed mantel clock—the community is thrown into chaos. Chief Caldwell is baffled by the locked-room puzzle, but Cooper senses a lingering phantom in the study. Penny must touch the cursed clock to receive spectral glimpses of the killer, relying on her intellect and five fair-play clues to solve the puzzle before the killer strikes again.