Ten Great Gift Ideas for Mystery Lovers!

 By Nancy Jill Thames 

For those of you who like to do their holiday shopping online as I do, here are some great  gift ideas for readers on your list. All books are G-Rated and contain no profanity - just good stories! Books are written in a series but can be stand-alone.

FOR ADDED FUN, TEDDY (JILLIAN'S SIDEKICK AND SLEUTH-DOG) APPEARS IN EVERY BOOK ALONG WITH A NEW FRIEND OF HIS OWN

1. If you want to give your reader an ocean side stay at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel with all the amenities (plus a little gossip), give them a copy of
"Murder in Half Moon Bay." $9.99

2. For readers who enjoy gorgeous sunsets  or insight into endangered species, a mystery set at Sanctuary Spa Camelback Mountain might make a good gift. Give them a copy of

 "The Ghost Orchid Murder." $10.79

3. To experience a bit of early California history in the Bay Area along with a heart-warming story, give them the Christmas adventure of 

"From the Clutches of Evil." $7.99

 

4. Does your reader like whale-watching, Waikiki Beach, or perhaps a cruise to Catalina Island? Then they  might  enjoy 

"The Mark of Eden." $8.99

5. For a visit to San Diego complete with Jillian's family reunion at a five-star oceanfront hotel you might want to give a copy of 
"Pacific Beach." $8.09

 6. For Christmas lovers and those on your list who enjoy a bit of romance "Waiting for Santa" might be just the thing. $8.09

7. A London adventure awaits in "The Ruby of Siam" and ends with Jillian's wedding. What happens afterward will have to wait until 2014 when the final book "The Long Trip Home" launches. $8.09

 















 


8. Besides "Murder in Half Moon Bay" as a free e-book gift, another suggestion is "A Cup of Cozy," a free e-book gift on Amazon and Smashwords to you from the authors of Cozy Mystery Magazine.




 







9. If you can't decide which book to buy for those on your list consider giving them the entire series. (Around $60) They'll love reading about the adventures of Jillian and her sidekick, Teddy, as they help solve homicides which fall across their path. Amazon.com






10. For yourself, when you purchase  paperback copies for those on your list, use the Kindle MatchBook program (new on Amazon) to purchase the e-book versions of the Jillian Bradley mysteries for half-price.  (Only $1.99 each.) Amazon.com


There you have it! Ten holiday gift ideas for everyone who enjoys a good whodunnit, cozy mystery, or animal mystery. Happy shopping, dear readers!

  See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill 

Mystery novelist Nancy Jill Thames has published Christian fiction since 2010. The author of seven books in the Jillian Bradley series, she is an award winning blogger and listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller’s List. In addition, she won first place in her church's 4th of July celebration for her chocolate cream pie.

When she isn’t plotting her next book, she spends time with her six grandchildren, tags along with her husband on business trips, and plays classical piano for her personal enjoyment. She is an active member of the Leander Writers' Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW),  CenTex Chapter-ACFW, and supports the Central Texas SPCA with a portion of her book sales. She resides with her husband in Leander, Texas.

CONTACT INFORMATION jillthames@gmail.com

 

Fond Memories and Halloween

By Nancy Jill Thames

The dress I'm wearing in this picture is a hand-sewn, satin which belonged to my Grandmother McKenzie. I like to wear it on Halloween for two reasons: it's black, and it reminds me of her.

In all my books you'll find scenes and snippets of memories I hold dear. Book 1 "Murder in Half Moon Bay" holds memories of my beloved garden club in California. Book 2 "The Ghost Orchid Murder" is set in the beautiful city of Scottsdale where I visit often and love looking at majestic Camelback mountain. In Book 3 "From the Clutches of Evil" I tried to capture memories of the quaint towns of Pleasanton and Sunol. Early California history also plays a role in that story.

Book 4 "The Mark of Eden" captures  fond memories of a trip to Hawaii with my husband and two of our children. I wrote about the afternoon tea at the Banyon Tree veranda courtyard, the acquarium within walking distance of Waikiki, and chocolate covered macadamia nuts to name a few.

Book 5 "Pacific Beach" almost reads like a travel log at first. In this book you'll read about our family reunion near San Diego and all the wonderful times we shared over a fourteen year period.

Christmas memories abound in Book 6 "Waiting for Santa" from my love of  fruitcake to a game our family played called Christmas Eve Gift.

Book 7 "The Ruby of Siam" reflects memories of a trip my husband and I took to England, Scotland and Wales for our fifteenth wedding anniversary. Many of the restaurants and sites we visited found their way into this latest story in the Jillian Bradley mystery series.

So if you find yourself reading elements which sound like a travel experience or a family tradition, you may be right. Whether I sell thousands of books or millions, in the end I'll have a string of wonderful memories of the life I've lived. I hope they bring smiles to you as well.

If you like to read about lovely places and fabulous cuisine, enjoy 

Book 1 MURDER IN HALF MOON BAY 

on your e-reader for free! 

All books are G-rated and contain no profanity.

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  See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill 

Mystery novelist Nancy Jill Thames has published Christian fiction since 2010. The author of seven books in the Jillian Bradley series, she is an award winning blogger and listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller’s List. In addition, she won first place in her church's 4th of July celebration for her chocolate cream pie.

When she isn’t plotting her next book, she spends time with her six grandchildren, tags along with her husband on business trips, and plays classical piano for her personal enjoyment. She is an active member of the Leander Writers' Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW),  CenTex Chapter-ACFW, and supports the Central Texas SPCA with a portion of her book sales. She resides with her husband in Leander, Texas.

CONTACT INFORMATION jillthames@gmail.com