Jane Tesh, Author in North Carolina
Jane Tesh is a retired media specialist and pianist for the Andy Griffith Playhouse in Mt. Airy, NC, the real Mayberry. She is the author of the Madeline Maclin Series, featuring former beauty queen Madeline "Mac" Maclin and her con man husband, Jerry Fairweather, and the Grace Street Mystery Series, featuring PI David Randall, his psychic friend, Camden, Randall's love interest, Kary Ingram, and Cam's career-driven girlfriend, Ellin Belton, as well as an ever-changing assortment of Cam's tenants. Jane's mysteries are published by Poisoned Pen Press and Savvy Press. Butterfly Waltz is her first published fantasy novel from Silver Leaf Books, followed by A Small Holiday, The Monsters of Spiders' Rest, Over the Edge, Too Much Magic, and Too Many Spells. She has recently published a stand-alone mystery, Ghost Light, set in the world of community theater. All of Jane's books are on the light side, with humor and romance.
You can email her at sjtesh@hotmail.com
Discover the World of Jane Tesh's Books
Jane Tesh writes mysteries that combine intriguing cases with engaging characters, small-town charm, humor, and plenty of surprises. Her stories appeal to readers who enjoy solving a mystery while also getting to know the people behind the clues.
Across her body of work, Tesh brings a warm, character-driven approach to mystery fiction. Her books balance suspense with lighter moments, creating stories that are easy to settle into while still giving readers plenty to uncover. You'll find that each story offers its own reason to keep reading.
Readers exploring mystery book series can expect more than a puzzle to solve. Tesh's writing puts personality and relationships at the heart of her mysteries, giving readers characters they can connect with and communities they will want to revisit.
What Makes Jane Tesh’s Mysteries Different
Jane Tesh's books are a good fit for readers who enjoy clever mysteries without excessive violence or graphic detail. Her stories focus on the clues and unexpected twists that make a mystery memorable.
Her work also offers variety within the mystery genre. Different series bring their own characters and storylines, while her approachable writing style remains consistent throughout her books. That makes it easy for readers to explore her wider collection and find a series that suits their tastes.
New to Jane Tesh or already familiar with her work, there is always another mystery to discover.
Reach out to learn more about Jane Tesh's books and find your next mystery to read.
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Stolen Hearts
A missing songbook leads David Randall and his psychic friend, Camden, into a murder investigation that involves more than one ghost and a search for family and home.
Stolen Hearts is the first in the Grace Street Mystery Series. "A gratifying blend of the surprising and the spirited" Publishers Weekly.
Mixed Signals
Mixed Signals is the second book. PI David Randall was looking forward to his mother's Christmas visit to Grace Street, but when Camden starts having violent flashbacks to his friend Jared's murder, Randall needs to solve the case fast.
Now You See It
Now You See It is the third book in the Grace Street Series. David Randall is hired by magicians Taft and Lucas Finch to find a special box they claim was once owned by Houdini.
When Taft is found dead in a trunk at the Magic Club, Randall realizes this wasn't just a trick gone wrong. He'll have to perform a little magic of his own to solve the case.
Just You Wait
When David Randall is hired to find the wayward partner of Folly Harper's BeautiQueen cosmetics, he discovers a strange connection to the death of elderly actress Viola Mitchell. Meanwhile, Camden experiences sudden bouts of telekinesis as his wedding to Ellen approaches.
Baby Take a Bow
Cam's friend and tenant, Rufus Jackson, receives a letter from his ex-wife, Bobbi, with the surprising news he's the father of her little girl. But then Bobbie is murdered and her baby stolen. Now Rufus is a prime suspect, and David Randall takes the case despite interruptions from ghosts and surly teenagers. "The delightful characters navigate their worldly and otherworldly challenges with affection and humor, and Tesh maintains a whimsical tone that doesn't detract from the serious subject" Publishers Weekly.
Death by Dragonfly
Flamboyant actor Leo Pierson hires David Randall to find his Art Nouveau treasures, including a cursed glass dragonfly. As mysterious murders occur, Randall also deals with his psychic friend Camden's addiction to vision-cancelling pills and two friendly pythons. Then, a spirit from the Other Side requests his help via his daughter Lindsey, a spirit with ties to the stolen artwork.