H.Y. Hanna
ALLi Author Member
Location: Australia
Genres: Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Cosy Mystery, Magical Realism
USA Today bestselling author H.Y. Hanna writes atmospheric mystery thrillers set in beautiful & deadly destinations, as well as light-hearted cozy mysteries blending humour, clever plots and quirky characters. With over 30 novels published and translated into several languages, her books and audiobooks have delighted readers around the world. After graduating from Oxford University, Hsin-Yi spent years trying to fit into a "real" job, before finally returning to her first love: writing. Throughout her life, she has called many places home—from Taiwan to London, Dubai to New Zealand—but she has finally unpacked her bags for good in Perth, Western Australia, where she spends most days fighting with her cat Muesli for the use of her office chair. You can learn more about Hsin-Yi and her books at her website (www.hyhanna.com)—and don't forget to join her newsletter to get insider news, exclusive giveaways and free mystery and suspense stories! www.hyhanna.com/newsletter
H.Y. Hanna's books
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
'The White Lotus' meets Daphne du Maurier in this slow-burn, atmospheric thriller full of twists, suspense and intrigue—perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware. ----- "...engaging vacation thriller that successfully seasons a dark criminal conspiracy with rich cultural flavor... Hanna transports readers to the idyllic Cretan village of Agia Eleni in this politically charged murder mystery." ~ Kirkus Featured Review ----- When Daphne travels to a remote fishing village on the Greek island of Crete, she’s looking forward to sun-kissed days, dazzling sea views, and a happy reunion with the best friend she's idolised since university. But from the moment she arrives at the whitewashed taverna perched above the sea, something feels wrong. The locals won't meet her eye. Her friend won't answer questions. And on the cliffs by the village, a tourist recently fell to her death. Or was it murder? Then there's an attack in the...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Poppy never imagined she'd move to the English countryside and fall in love with a smug, demanding, ginger-haired male. Of course, that's before she discovers that she's inherited a cottage garden nursery and before she meets a certain talkative orange cat named Oren. Now she's embracing a new life filled with rambling roses, scented herbs, warm summer days… and weeds (lots of weeds), as she attempts to restore the neglected cottage garden to its former glory. When she lands her first gardening job at a beautiful country house, Poppy is delighted to earn some much-needed money. But she barely sets foot in the flower bed before the meddling next-door neighbour drops dead—murdered by a lethal poison. Before she knows it, Poppy is busy weeding out suspects, helped by whacky old inventor Bertie and his feisty terrier, Einstein, plus a whole host of nosy villagers… not to mention Nick Forrest, the...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery
A cozy English village, a clueless city girl, and a cat who thinks he knows it all… She can't grow roses—but murder is blooming nicely! City girl Poppy never expected to inherit a lush cottage garden nursery—complete with a bossy ginger cat, nosy village neighbours, and an eccentric local inventor with questionable safety standards. Given her habit of accidentally killing every plant she touches, reviving the family business is tough enough without stumbling over a dead body among the roses! Now Poppy must solve the mystery or risk losing her new home and the chance for a fresh start. But who would want to harm a gardener in a sleepy English village? Could her mad-scientist neighbour have something to do with the killing? And why is her long-lost cousin so desperate for her to sell the cottage? Armed only with enthusiasm, terrible gardening skills, and the help of a very...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
In an enchanted village filled with magic, mystery and Old English legends, one budding witch must master the art of chocolate spells, uncover family secrets... and maybe even find love! Caitlyn's world changes when she learns that she was found as an abandoned baby and adopted by her American family. Now, her search for answers takes her to a tiny English village where a mysterious shop selling enchanted chocolates is home to the "local witch". As she’s drawn into the mystery of a strange death in a local stone circle, she finds herself fending off a toothless old vampire, rescuing an adorable kitten and meeting a modern-day Mr Darcy - plus also discovering that she might have magical blood in her veins! When her search for answers uncovers village secrets and she begins to suspect magical foul play, Caitlyn is forced to choose. With danger brewing and magic misbehaving, can...
Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Murderous scones, meddling Old Biddies, and a feline with a talent for mischief… life in an Oxford tearoom has never been so deliciously deadly! When Gemma gives up a corporate career to open a quaint English tearoom in Oxford, the last thing she expects is to find an American tourist murdered with one of her scones! Now she’s apron-deep in a mystery linked to Oxford University and her own student past, and things get even stickier when the CID detective leading the case turns out to be her old college flame. Add in the meddling “Old Biddies” from the local village and a mischievous feline called Muesli causing chaos at her tearoom… can Gemma find the killer before her future turns to custard? With a nod to the classic whodunits of Agatha Christie, this British cozy mystery filled with quirky characters and intriguing twists is a charming and delightful read....