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The Mary Blake Mysteries: Books 1-3

(2026)
(A book in the Mary Blake Mystery series)
An omnibus of novels by

 
 
She used to read lines. Now she reads suspects.

Cozy up with the complete Mary Blake Mysteries series – all three books – in one page-turning Box Set.

When she turns fifty, TV detective Mary Blake is thrust out of the spotlight. Soon, she finds herself investigating real-life murders full of twists–without a script to follow. Alongside her puppy-like brother Pea and her sharp assistant Dot, Mary solves shocking crimes and becomes a professional sleuth across these three cozy mysteries.

Inside this Box Set you’ll find:

  • All three full-length Mary Blake mysteries in one cozy collection

    A witty, middle-aged female TV detective turned real-life sleuth

    A quaint British village brimming with secrets

    Loyal sidekicks, clever clues, and satisfying twists

    Murder investigations full of warmth, humor, and heart


    The Books

    Book One: An Invitation to Murder
    Former primetime TV detective Mary Blake becomes the prime suspect when a friend’s murder mystery party turns truly deadly. She must become a real-life sleuth to clear her name.


    Book Two: A Death at Dinner
    Days before Christmas, Mary arrives at the Rudolph Hotel to look into a blackmail threat. But her investigation nosedives when a suspicious death threatens to cancel the festive cheer.


    Book Three: Lightning Strikes Twice
    A copycat murder threatens to end Mary’s career as a private investigator before it’s even begun. Can she sift through the growing list of suspects before history repeats itself?


    If you love clever clues, charming sidekicks, and determined female detectives who discover sleuthing later in life, this complete Box Set is the perfect cozy binge.

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    Praise for The Mary Blake Mysteries:

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Totally enjoyable read with humour and a good storyline. Can't wait to start the next escapade of Mary, Dot & Pea.

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Keeps the reader glued to the book until the very end. Nice to see the characters developing as the tales move on.

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This A.G. Barnett writes a great mystery. The story moves along - never repeats anything - and the characters are all great and well written. Enjoyed the entire Mary Blake series.

    ★ ★ ★ �� ★ This mystery was a joy to read. The characters were relatable, and the plot was good. I liked the humor in the book, also.

    '' ★ ★ ★ ★ Think Jessica Fletcher meets Miss Marple. Nice warm characters, a good bit of humour and some nice twists.

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another excellent story. The plot moves on quickly and keeps you gripped until the end.


    Genre: Cozy Mystery

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