Authors: Joanne Pence

About this author’s books

These books offer a steady blend of mystery and suspense with a focus on engaging, character-driven plots. The pacing tends to balance moments of tension with lighter, often culinary-themed interludes, creating a rhythm that invites both intrigue and comfort. Readers can expect narratives that unfold through methodical investigation paired with relatable personal dynamics.

Common threads

  • Stories often center on female protagonists navigating both professional and personal challenges.
  • Plot progression typically follows a clear investigative arc with clues revealed steadily.
  • Conflict arises from both external mysteries and interpersonal relationships.
  • Resolutions tend to tie up key plot points while maintaining a warm, approachable tone.
  • Settings frequently incorporate culinary or domestic elements as a backdrop.

Good fit if you like

  • Following mysteries that unfold through detailed, step-by-step problem solving.
  • Reading about protagonists who balance professional sleuthing with personal life.
  • A narrative pace that alternates between suspenseful moments and lighter, everyday scenes.
  • Enjoying stories with a cozy, familiar atmosphere without sacrificing plot tension.
  • Engaging with character-driven stories that include social and relational nuances.

Not ideal if…

  • You prefer fast-paced, high-action storytelling with minimal focus on character detail.
  • Your reading favors ambiguous or open-ended conclusions over resolved mysteries.
  • You look for narratives that avoid domestic or culinary settings altogether.

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • The Thirteenth Santa – A Novella [Large Print] An Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery — Joanne Pence

    The Thirteenth Santa – A Novella [Large Print] An Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Six O’Clock Silence An Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Six O’Clock Silence An Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Ancient Deceptions [Large Print] — Joanne Pence

    Ancient Deceptions [Large Print] — Joanne Pence

  • Cooking Up Trouble An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Cooking Up Trouble An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Too Many Cooks An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Too Many Cooks An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Something’s Cooking An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Something’s Cooking An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • A Cook in Time An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    A Cook in Time An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Cooks Overboard An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Cooks Overboard An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Cooking Most Deadly An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Cooking Most Deadly An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • To Catch a Cook An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    To Catch a Cook An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Bell, Cook, and Candle An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Bell, Cook, and Candle An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • The Da Vinci Cook An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    The Da Vinci Cook An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • If Cooks Could Kill An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    If Cooks Could Kill An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Courting Disaster An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Courting Disaster An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Two Cooks A-Killing An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Two Cooks A-Killing An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Ancient Echoes — Joanne Pence

    Ancient Echoes — Joanne Pence

  • Cook’s Night Out An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Cook’s Night Out An Angie Amalfi Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • Cooking Spirits [Large Print] An Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mystery — Joanne Pence

    Cooking Spirits [Large Print] An Angie & Friends Food & Spirits Mystery — Joanne Pence

  • One O’Clock Hustle [Large Print] An Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery — Joanne Pence

    One O’Clock Hustle [Large Print] An Inspector Rebecca Mayfield Mystery — Joanne Pence