Home > Author > H.Y. Hanna

H.Y. Hanna's books

The Taverna at the Edge of Night (A twisty, atmospheric thriller set in Greece)

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

'The White Lotus' meets Daphne du Maurier and Mary Stewart in this twisty, atmospheric psychological thriller - perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Lucy Clarke and Ruth Ware. When Daphne travels to a remote fishing village on the Greek island of Crete, she's looking forward to sun-drenched days, dazzling sea views, and a happy reunion with the best friend she has idolised since university. But from the moment she arrives at the whitewashed taverna perched on the cliffs above the sea, something feels wrong. Roxy is jittery and evasive, the locals avoid questions, and rumours of a cliffside murder have everyone on edge. Then there's an attack in the night. Daphne is left reeling and desperate for answers. She turns to her best friend for help—but all she's met with is gaslighting and lies that make her question her own sanity. Completely isolated and unsure who to trust, she now...

Deadhead and Buried (A gardening cozy mystery & English village whodunit) - The English Cottage Garden Mysteries 1

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...

Dark, Witch & Creamy (A Cozy Fantasy & Paranormal Witch Mystery) - Bewitched by Chocolate 1

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...

A Scone To Die For (A traditional British whodunit and culinary cozy mystery) - Oxford Tearoom Mysteries 1

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....