THE CLAIRE VAUGHAN COZY MYSTERY SERIES
ABOUT ELYSE…
Elyse Gray has always loved to write, though family and career came first for many years. Now an empty nester, she brings her long-held stories to life in the Claire Vaughan Mystery Series—cozy tales filled with heart, humor, suspense, and plenty of twists and turns. She enjoys gardening, fishing, and raising Miniature Australian Shepherds—especially her “shadow,” Parker, who inspires the witty and opinionated canine “thoughts” in her books. Elyse loves hearing from her readers though email: hello@elysegrayauthor.com
Hi! Parker here—the comically opinionated Mini Aussie who solves mysteries, delivers running commentary, and takes his snack schedule very seriously.
And Elyse here—keeper of the keyboard, wrangler of plot twists, and the human who tries (with mixed results) to keep Parker from narrating everything
Where small-town secrets collide with big-time trouble… and one opinionated Mini Aussie always knows first.
Welcome to our little corner of chaos and cozy crime. If you like snowstorms, secrets, suspicious humans, and a dog who definitely calls the shots… you’re in the right place.
📚 Books in the Series
BODY IN A BLIZZARD
The book that started it all.
Claire Vaughan wanted a fresh start… but instead drove straight into a blizzard, a murder, and a lodge full of guests who should come with warning labels. Good thing Parker was there—canine detective, clue magnet, and proud owner of two mismatched eyes that miss nothing.
MURDER BY PROVENANCE (Coming Soon!)
New secrets. Old grudges. Antique mysteries.
Claire’s next case digs deeper into Echoes Past, unearths long-buried family truths, and forces her to decide how far she’ll go to protect the people—and the dog—she loves.
Parker would like it on record that he finds most of the evidence. Elyse maintains this is “creative exaggeration.” Parker disagrees loudly.
Meet the Characters
Claire Vaughan…Antique shop owner and accidental sleuth whose sharp eye for details—and stubborn curiosity—keep pulling her into mysteries she never planned to solve.
Parker…Claire’s fiercely loyal Miniature Australian Shepherd, delivering comically opinionated commentary, impeccable instincts, and a firm belief that snacks are part of any investigation.
Marta Kruger…A dowdy, sassy antique curator who sees everything, forgets nothing, and is far more perceptive than her sensible cardigans suggest.
Jack Forrester…A former detective with quiet instincts and hard-earned experience, offering steady logic and subtle guidance without ever stealing the spotlight.
Hazel Cummings…A warm-hearted pastry shop owner whose sweetness hides old wounds, long memories, and more secrets than recipes.
More to Come… Ashford Village has plenty of cozy corners and even more questionable characters. Mysteries are lining up like customers at Hazel’s Missing Muffin Pastry Shop.