Travel is Murder Vol 2, Alex Paige Mysteries Books 4-6

Available May 2026

Three twisty whodunits starring a travel writer turned accidental sleuth, where the bad guys always get it—and the good guys always win.

Some people travel to find themselves. Alex Paige finds killers.

If you...

• Love cozy mysteries with smart, strong female sleuths
• Think small-town secrets and scenic destinations are the perfect backdrop for murder
• Want more justice, charm, and travel-packed intrigue in your TBR pile

Then pack your bags—this 3-book volume is your next great escape.

Meet Alex Paige, a travel journalist with an uncanny ability to stumble into murder scenes from the Smoky Mountains to the shores of Lake Michigan. Armed with nothing more than her investigative instincts, a journal full of observations, and her flamboyant and loyal friend William Blake, Alex discovers that the most dangerous destinations aren't marked on any map.

They're wherever people have something deadly to hide.

In this cozy mystery series packed with scenic settings, quirky characters, and twisty plots, Alex can’t help but get involved when things go wrong. 

Each book blends small-town vibes, armchair travel, and a satisfying whodunit with heart. There’s no gore, no graphic violence—just gripping mysteries, clever twists, and a heroine you’ll want to travel with again and again.

Hardcover includes full-color images of the destinations that inspired these books!

Paperback images are black and white. There are no images in the e-book.

What Makes This Series Special

Authentic Travel Writing: Since I make my living as a travel writer, each mystery showcases real destinations with vivid, sensory-rich descriptions that make you feel like you're traveling alongside Alex.

Culinary Adventures: I believe food is a window into local culture and often the key to understanding a place. Every book features regional cuisine that will leave you hungry for more - and there are recipes in each book!

Character-Driven Mysteries: These aren't just puzzles to be solved—they're stories about people with complex motivations. Alex's investigative style combines journalistic techniques with emotional intelligence.

Resilience & Second Chances: Themes of rebuilding after trauma, found family, and the courage to start over resonate throughout the series without overshadowing the mysteries.

Perfect Balance: Cozy mystery comfort meets travel adventure, with just enough danger to keep you turning pages and enough humor to keep you smiling.

Justice Prevails: In every book, the bad guy gets it, and the good guys always win. These stories deliver satisfying endings where justice is served, and evil doesn’t get away with it.

Perfect For Readers Who Love:

• Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series (small-town mysteries with heart)
• Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody mysteries (travel + archaeology + humor)
• Agatha Raisin series by M.C. Beaton (amateur detective with personality)
• Travel Channel shows (armchair travel to beautiful destinations)
• Cozy mysteries with substance and authentic characters

Ruin on the River (Book 4)

Hops. Heartbreak. Homicide. When a festival turns fatal, can Alex catch the killer, or will this be her last call?

It’s summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the perfect backdrop for a craft beer festival. A charity event like this is right up Alex’s alley and she road trips to Asheville with her best friend Emily, who’s got more than beer on her brain. They’re joined by her other best friend William and his boyfriend to enjoy some suds in the sun and support a great cause.

All is frothy and fun until the south’s biggest brewery tycoon is found belly up, and fingers point at the festival’s organizer, who also happens to be Alex’s friend. Can she figure out who blew the keg, or will Alex be the next one tapped out?

Join her as she exposes dark ambitions and bitter rivalries in this thrilling cozy mystery set in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Chaos in the Canyon (Book 5)

In the vast Montana landscape, secrets run deep—and someone is willing to kill to keep them buried.
A travel conference is supposed to be all about exploration, but when Alex Paige attends, the agenda is a real killer.

Travel writer Alex Paige's Montana adventure takes an unexpected turn when a controversial reenactor winds up dead. With her best friend William as the prime suspect, Alex's plans quickly become a race against time.

Navigating a maze of local lore, long-held grudges, and surprising alliances, Alex must unravel a tangled web of greed and betrayal. From picturesque Pompeys Pillar to the rugged depths of Bighorn Canyon, every clue brings her closer to the truth—and to a killer determined to keep the past buried.

Menace at the Marina (Book 6)

Alex Paige has survived plenty, but she never expected a trip to her best friend’s wedding to be marred by murder. 

A celebration on Lake Michigan quickly unravels when her vengeful ex-boyfriend just won’t stay out of her life. A man who haunts her across state lines, his troubling behavior escalates from mere coincidence to menacing confrontation.

But when his body is washed ashore near the marina, Alex is thrust into the center of a chilling investigation where friends, foes, and lake currents twist around secrets that refuse to stay submerged. 

Fighting to prove her innocence, Alex uncovers links between her ex’s death, an historic shipwreck, and a ruthless man’s obsession with treasures hidden in the lake’s depths.

Racing against time, Alex follows a dangerous trail of clues weaving from distant shores to Lake Michigan’s murky waters. To survive, she must expose the killer, or risk becoming the next victim claimed by the lake.