The Trouble With Tiles
(2026)(The first book in the Mahjong Maven Mystery series)
A novel by Lyssa Lund
What started as a beginner Mahjong class was supposed to be simple.
Phoebe only signed up because friends kept asking her to teach them to play, and she wanted to finally understand the Charleston, the dealing, and all the little details that had always intimidated her.
Instead, she found herself completely captivated by the world of Mahjong—beautiful tiles, competitive players, quirky traditions, and a group of women she never expected to need.
But when a priceless vintage Mahjong set disappears during a party meant to bring players together, tensions around the table quickly boil over.
Because in this group, everyone notices everything.
The woman with the perfect scorecard.
The player who suddenly upgraded her tiles.
The member who seems a little too interested in everyone else’s business.
And as Phoebe and her tablemates start sorting through gossip, grudges, and long-held secrets, she realizes the missing tiles may uncover far more than anyone intended.
Because in Mahjong…
Every hand tells a story.
And some games aren’t played fairly.
Filled with friendship, humor, cozy Midwest charm, and the addictive world of American Mahjong, The Trouble With Tiles is the first book in a delightful new cozy mystery series, Mahjong Maven Mysteries, perfect for fans of clever amateur sleuths and found-family friendships.
Genre: Mystery
Phoebe only signed up because friends kept asking her to teach them to play, and she wanted to finally understand the Charleston, the dealing, and all the little details that had always intimidated her.
Instead, she found herself completely captivated by the world of Mahjong—beautiful tiles, competitive players, quirky traditions, and a group of women she never expected to need.
But when a priceless vintage Mahjong set disappears during a party meant to bring players together, tensions around the table quickly boil over.
Because in this group, everyone notices everything.
The woman with the perfect scorecard.
The player who suddenly upgraded her tiles.
The member who seems a little too interested in everyone else’s business.
And as Phoebe and her tablemates start sorting through gossip, grudges, and long-held secrets, she realizes the missing tiles may uncover far more than anyone intended.
Because in Mahjong…
Every hand tells a story.
And some games aren’t played fairly.
Filled with friendship, humor, cozy Midwest charm, and the addictive world of American Mahjong, The Trouble With Tiles is the first book in a delightful new cozy mystery series, Mahjong Maven Mysteries, perfect for fans of clever amateur sleuths and found-family friendships.
Genre: Mystery