Sliding Sideways Mystery Series by Emily Senecal

Who knew academic life could be so dangerous? Lainey Parker, now a senior at Columbia College in New York, is as concerned as the rest of her classmates when her favorite professor goes missing. But unlike her fellow students, Lainey happens to witness two very suspicious characters searching the professor’s office for a mysterious “item... moreWho knew academic life could be so dangerous? Lainey Parker, now a senior at Columbia College in New York, is as concerned as the rest of her classmates when her favorite professor goes missing. But unlike her fellow students, Lainey happens to witness two very suspicious characters searching the professor’s office for a mysterious “item.” And when a certain agent for Interpol shows up to investigate, the very same man who broke Lainey’s heart four years before, things really begin to get interesting—not to mention deadly. Danger in Academia is the second book in the Sliding Sideways Mystery series. less

A beautiful, idyllic setting… A happy bride and groom… And enemies lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike… Lainey Parker is thrilled to be traveling to England with her boyfriend, Aiden Kinnear, to attend his cousin’s very fancy wedding—and also extremely nervous to be meeting Aiden’s mom for the first time... moreA beautiful, idyllic setting… A happy bride and groom… And enemies lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike… Lainey Parker is thrilled to be traveling to England with her boyfriend, Aiden Kinnear, to attend his cousin’s very fancy wedding—and also extremely nervous to be meeting Aiden’s mom for the first time. But the suspense of meeting the family is nothing compared to the shock of finding an all-too-familiar enemy in the quiet English countryside, or being thrown once again into the midst of a dark and dangerous plot. As Lainey and Aiden struggle to cope with unending festivities, evil exes and a horde of eccentric relatives, they must quickly solve the mystery—without getting killed in the process. less

Two women—Maria Concepción Argüello, the 1806 Presidio commandante’s daughter, and Carol Kinnear, present-day victim of a car accident… Sometimes history repeats itself—with deadly results. Lainey Parker and her fiancé, Aiden Kinnear, plan a long weekend in San Francisco in order to wind up his deceased aunt’s estate and visit some old friends... moreTwo women—Maria Concepción Argüello, the 1806 Presidio commandante’s daughter, and Carol Kinnear, present-day victim of a car accident… Sometimes history repeats itself—with deadly results. Lainey Parker and her fiancé, Aiden Kinnear, plan a long weekend in San Francisco in order to wind up his deceased aunt’s estate and visit some old friends. Of course they have no idea that it won’t be a peaceful getaway, providing a much-needed break in their busy lives and a chance to discuss their own wedding plans. Fate plunges the pair into the heart of a strange mystery, involving a tragic piece of California history and an unseen menace—as well as bringing back unsettling and unfinished business from Lainey’s own past. As they near a solution, they are caught in a web of danger and misfortune, threatening to end their life together before it can fully begin. less

It began with the bloody body of a man in the storeroom. Who killed him? Why leave him in a trendy restaurant? And why do the police think Molly had anything to do with it? Molly Faraday, aspiring screenwriter, waitress and former soap starlet, is horrified to discover a murdered man at the L.A. restaurant where she works. It's the first time she's ever seen a dead person—which is disturbing enough without being considered as a possible suspect... moreIt began with the bloody body of a man in the storeroom. Who killed him? Why leave him in a trendy restaurant? And why do the police think Molly had anything to do with it? Molly Faraday, aspiring screenwriter, waitress and former soap starlet, is horrified to discover a murdered man at the L.A. restaurant where she works. It's the first time she's ever seen a dead person—which is disturbing enough without being considered as a possible suspect. And then a sinister black SUV starts to follow her around. Interpol agents appear at her work. Nothing is as it seems. Suddenly Molly finds herself caught in a bizarre mystery, confronted by ruthless villains, attempted murder and mistaken identity—not to mention her conflicting feelings for two attractive men. As she struggles to play her part in a dangerous game, Molly must decide who she can trust. less

A vacation in Europe is the start of a dangerous adventure… When Megan Hofflin steps aboard the night ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, she has no idea that the course of her life is about to change. Enter Allegra, a beautiful woman who collapses into Megan’s arms, gasping for breath—followed by Allegra’s dour yet oddly appealing companion, Cai. The couple is shrouded in fear, driven to deadly measures to achieve their ends, desperate for Megan’s help... moreA vacation in Europe is the start of a dangerous adventure… When Megan Hofflin steps aboard the night ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki, she has no idea that the course of her life is about to change. Enter Allegra, a beautiful woman who collapses into Megan’s arms, gasping for breath—followed by Allegra’s dour yet oddly appealing companion, Cai. The couple is shrouded in fear, driven to deadly measures to achieve their ends, desperate for Megan’s help. Try as she might, Megan just can't seem to resist their charm, finding herself drawn inescapably deeper into the mystery. Suddenly, rational Megan must try to make sense of the bizarre and terrifying events happening all around her, as well as her oddly intense feelings for Cai, as they race from Finland to Denmark on a wild chase for a valuable object with unknown enemies closing in on every side. less

Just when Megan thought she was settled into her new life, everything fell apart… Megan Hofflin's first winter in Copenhagen has barely begun, and she already loves everything about it—especially living with her boyfriend, Cai. That is, until Cai begins acting very strangely, disrupting their happy home. Things go from bad to worse when he suddenly disappears, with no explanation, right when family friends—people Megan barely knows—are coming to visit... moreJust when Megan thought she was settled into her new life, everything fell apart… Megan Hofflin's first winter in Copenhagen has barely begun, and she already loves everything about it—especially living with her boyfriend, Cai. That is, until Cai begins acting very strangely, disrupting their happy home. Things go from bad to worse when he suddenly disappears, with no explanation, right when family friends—people Megan barely knows—are coming to visit. Still, entertaining guests sounds a lot better than worrying alone. She might as well clean the house, stock the fridge and make the best of it. When a mysterious message arrives from Cai, Megan is forced to trust her new companions, Lainey and Aiden, as the three of them dash to Paris to discover the secret Cai is hiding and help solve the puzzle of the missing British tourist. Racing against time, with only scattered clues to go on, they follow a trail leading to a surprising journey's end. less

Beneath these streets lie dark and haunting secrets… What begins as an ordinary Monday for Becca Rossiter ends with a visit from the police. A local high school history teacher has been murdered, a colleague from the historical association where she works. Becca’s involvement with the tragedy is slight at best—until she receives a surprising plea for help from the dead man’s son, Cal Fellows, who’s determined to learn the truth behind his father’s death... moreBeneath these streets lie dark and haunting secrets… What begins as an ordinary Monday for Becca Rossiter ends with a visit from the police. A local high school history teacher has been murdered, a colleague from the historical association where she works. Becca’s involvement with the tragedy is slight at best—until she receives a surprising plea for help from the dead man’s son, Cal Fellows, who’s determined to learn the truth behind his father’s death. Drawn into a perplexing and dangerous mystery, together Cal and Becca must unravel tangled secrets from San Francisco’s past, delving into the darkest roots of the Gold Rush city, in order to discover the killer. less

"What happened to Sarah Baxter?" Tremaine Hall stands empty and derelict. Nearly fifty years ago, a woman left her home and disappeared without a trace—never to return... Paige Brody is broke and unemployed, uneasily wondering how she’ll pay next month’s bills. After two layoffs and a terrible relationship, she’s ecstatic to find herself hired as an assistant to an unconventional and talented photojournalist, finally landing what seems like the ideal job. R.B... more"What happened to Sarah Baxter?" Tremaine Hall stands empty and derelict. Nearly fifty years ago, a woman left her home and disappeared without a trace—never to return... Paige Brody is broke and unemployed, uneasily wondering how she’ll pay next month’s bills. After two layoffs and a terrible relationship, she’s ecstatic to find herself hired as an assistant to an unconventional and talented photojournalist, finally landing what seems like the ideal job. R.B. Withering is a woman of few words and independent means, relying on Paige's help to begin work on her next piece. They arrive in London without a hitch—and then R.B.'s smooth-talking cousin appears, and bad luck quickly follows. What starts as a short research trip to a tiny village in England unravels into murder, missing persons and layers of mystery, throwing Paige into an investigation that reveals startling things about her own past. Far from home, with only strangers to count on, Paige seeks to find answers in her own life as well as to the puzzles before her. less