
Professor Peter Shandy
Series byIn the delightful Professor Peter Shandy cozy mystery series, Canadian-American author Charlotte MacLeod weaves engaging tales of murder and botany, as the sharp-witted agricultural professor and his keen librarian ally unravel perplexing crimes amidst the charming backdrop of Massachusetts' rural academia.
In the charmingly eccentric world of Balaclava College, where academia meets amateur sleuthing, Professor Peter Shandy finds himself entangled in a web of murder and merriment. As a reluctant participant in a festive fundraiser, Peter's holiday spirit gets buried beneath the weight of gaudy decorations, but when his boss, the ambitious Jemima Ames, turns up dead amidst the tinsel, his festive irritation morphs into a fierce determination to uncover the truth. With his keen intellect and a knack for navigating the tangled dynamics of college life, Peter must sift through a cast of colorful characters, each with their own secrets and motives, to reveal the dark underbelly of a seemingly idyllic community. As he races against time, will Peter embrace his inner detective, or will he become the next target in a killer's holiday game? Charming wit, academic intrigue, and a dash of holiday chaos set the stage for this captivating series that keeps readers guessing at every turn. Discover the delightful blend of humor and mystery as Peter Shandy invites you to join him on a quest where the stakes are deadly, but the laughs are plentiful. Dive into the series and unravel the mysteries that lie within Balaclava's hallowed halls!
Books in this Series
Professor Peter Shandy
Rest You Merry
Published in 1978
The Luck Runs Out
Published in 1979
Wrack and Rune
Published in 1982
Something The Cat Dragged In
Published in 1983
The Curse of the Giant Hogweed
Published in 1985
The Corpse in Oozak's Pond
Published in 1987
Vane Pursuit
Published in 1989
An Owl Too Many
Published in 1991
Something in the Water
Published in 1994
Exit the Milkman
Published in 1996