Books


Romance of My Dreams Anthology
Author: Chelle Martin
Published: July 24, 2009 by L&L Dreamspell
"Game, Set, Love Match" departs from my usual mystery stories. Tennis fans will enjoy the US Open setting in Flushing Meadows, New York.
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PMS--Poison, Murder, Satisfaction Anthology
Author: Chelle Martin
Published: May 1, 2009 by L&L Dreamspell
"Grounds For Divorce" centers around a housewife who sees life as greener on the single side of the fence. If she could only be rid of her husband of 25 years, maybe she'd have more fun. Does the answer lie in a morning cup of coffee? "Brew's Clues" takes place at the annual Sudz Beer Festival in California. Is a witch brewing up more than a winning recipe in her entry?
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Murder New York Style (anthology; Randy Kandel, editor)
Author: Chelle Martin
Published: October 16, 2007 by L&L Dreamspell

My story, "The Knock-Off", finds two women in possession of a knock-off Kate Spade bag and a stolen Westminster show dog, with Chinese hit men in pursuit.


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Gone Coastal (anthology; Karen Kavanagh, editor)
Author: Chelle Martin
Published: October 16, 2006 by Seven Sisters Publishing
My story, "You Bet Your Life", takes place at a casino where a married couple vacation to try to save their marriage. But a wife's secret gambling problem endangers their lives.
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Never Safe (anthology; Karen Kavanagh, editor)
Author: Chelle Martin
Published: August 1, 2006 by Seven Sisters Press
Category: Mystery and Suspense
Danger is everywhere--on the streets, at work, in our homes and at play. Death may follow us where we least expect it. We long for the good old days. But were they any safer? No. Seeking comfort and safety in a lover's embrace might prove fatal. Paranoid thoughts? Hardly.
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Small Crimes (anthology; Michael Bracken, editor)
Author: Chelle Martin
Published: February 16, 2006 by Betancourt & Co.
My story, "Pleasant Drive", like the other stories in the collection, starts out innocently enough. But soon, a small crime turns into something unexpected -- murder.
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Fedora III (anthology; Michael Bracken, editor)
Author: Chelle Martin
Published: December 16, 2005 by Betancourt & Co.
My story, "Killer Legs," showcases the sleuthing skills of Ivy Parton, a lady PI who investigates the possible murder of an Atlantic City high roller.
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Crime Scene: New Jersey (anthology; Elaine Togneri, editor)
Author: Chelle Martin
Published: October 1, 2004 by Clued In Press
Category: Mystery
Tales of mystery and suspense set in and around New Jersey tourist attractions. My stories include "Deadly Deception" set in Belmar at the annual Seafood Festival and "Cape May Caper" set in Cape May. In Deadly Deception a woman confesses to her best friend that her husband is having an affair. She considers killing him by obtaining some poisonous fish meat at the festival, then thinks better of it. But who exactly is he cheating on? Will his affairs catch up with him?
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