Buried in Shamrocks

Praise for Buried in Shamrocks:“Mathews packs an impressive number of standard cozy tropes into one volume.”—Kirkus Reviews“A fun small town murder mystery, with a great setting.”—Red Carpet CrashPraise for The Jig Is Up:“Rich with family angst, romance, and murder, this Irish charmer is a fun read.”—Kirkus Reviews“A well-crafted cozy mystery that deftly explores complicated family dynamics while also transporting readers to an adorable Irish-themed town.”—BookPage“With more surprises than usual, this is a step above much of this genre.”—First Clue Reviews“A page-turner. Lisa Q. Mathews clearly has a knack for plotting mysteries.”—Cozy Crime Reads“Irish eyes are smiling on this delightfully entertaining debut series that quickly became a page-turner as I had to know who was doing what to whom.”—Dru’s Book Musings“Packed with action and incidents to keep the readers hooked.”—Fresh Fiction“The mystery braves severe storms, making sleuthing difficult and requiring some hot Irish coffees for the adults.”—Fresh Fiction“A pure delight featuring freshly polished characters sure to win over cozy readers.”—Wonder Women Sixty“Sweet, sassy, and smart, Lisa Q. Mathews is a terrific voice in cozy mysteries.” —Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author“Chock full of Irish charm, you’ll love this fabulous new mystery. Kate Buckley is a delightful and smart amateur sleuth who you’ll root for from the first page. This is your cozy mystery pot o’ gold.”—Paige Shelton, New York Times bestselling author of the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series“What a delight to spend time with Kate Buckley and her quirky family and neighbors in the charming town of Shamrock, Mass., in this captivating Irish-themed cozy mystery series launch.”—Gigi Pandian, USA Today bestselling author of the Secret Staircase Mysteries“Following Kate Buckley’s journey to solve the murder an Irish dancer in her quirky hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts was so engaging it made me want to lace up a pair of ghillies and join the search. Mathews’ writing is crisp and witty and there’s a gasp-worthy twist at book’s end. The setting, a town devoted to all things Irish, is so delightful you’ll find yourself hoping Shamrock really exists. I can’t wait for another visit to the Buckley family’s unique Irish-themed Bed and Breakfast. Sláinte!”—Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling author

Lisa Q. Mathews began her publishing career as a Nancy Drew book editor. She also wrote for other popular kids’ series, including Mary-Kate and Ashley, Sweet Dreams, and the Lizzie McGuire Mysteries. After years working in New York, she returned home to New England, where she now writes mysteries for adults, including the Irish Bed & Breakfast series and the Ladies Smythe & Westin series. Her short story “Fly Me to the Morgue” was an Agatha Award finalist. A member of the mighty Quinn clan (also Nolan, Stinson, and Keady), Lisa lives in New Hampshire with her family, including a crazy golden retriever and a lucky black cat.