The Butterfly Trap

Anya and Greg seem to be the golden couple, until dark secrets come to light and unleash inevitable devastation in this slow-burn “he said/she said” psychological suspense novel

“The theme of fear and control in a relationship emerges in Simon’s tense, slow-burn latest, along with the exploration of the many ways two people can deceive each other”
– Booklist

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Bad Boy Beat

When a rookie reporter is convinced a series of street crimes are connected, she is willing to go the extra mile to chase down the big story.

“Simon’s staccato prose sets a tense mood that keeps readers on the edge.” – Kirkus Reviews

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To Conjure a Killer

Kitten season can be murder…

 

“If you enjoy feline-centric mysteries, fantasy, and a touch of magic, you will love this book.” – Purrs of Wisdom

“A treat for cat and cozy mystery lovers.” – Lesa’s Book Critiques

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Hold Me Down

Now a Mass. Book Award “Must Read”!

“This devastatingly powerful mystery hits you like a punch to the heart.”
— Caroline Leavitt, New York Times-bestselling author

“A darkly suspenseful dive into friendship, fame, murder, and the thrilling power of rock music. I couldn’t put it down.”
—Meg Gardiner, author of the UNSUB series

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A Cat on the Case

“Fans of feline cozies will be charmed.”
–Publishers Weekly

“Yes, this is a feline-filled cozy, but it’s also an intricate work of speculative fiction.”
–Kingdom Books

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An Incantation of Cats

“Simon expertly casts suspicion on one member of her tiny human cast after another … for readers who want all cats, all the time.”
– Kirkus Reviews

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World Enough

“With a colorful cast of characters, a gift for detail, and intricate plotting, Simon takes her readers deep into the esoteric world of the Boston music scene.”
-Lisa Unger, New York Times-bestselling author

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A Spell of Murder

“Delightful … You don’t have to be a cat lover to appreciate this paranormal cozy’s witty observations, entertaining dialogue, and astute characterizations.”
– Publishers Weekly

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Cross My Path

“Epic in scope.”
– Bristol Public Library book blog

“Not only reflects a thorough understanding of feline behavior, but also a connection to the feline essence.”
– The Conscious Cat

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Fear on Four Paws

“Irresistible.”
– Publishers Weekly

“Series fans will lap it up.”
– Booklist

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Praise for The Butterfly Trap

Fear and control  emerges in Simon’s tense, slow-burn 

Booklist

Darkly inventive, and full of grit and suspense

Caroline Leavitt

Mesmerizing tale of obsession and desperation

Karen E Olson

A cautionary and dark tale about love and art

Gabriel Valjan

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