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Arson, Old Lace and Murder (Charlie Kingsley Mysteries)
by Michele (PW) Pariza Wacek
This was such an intriguing mystery that I had a hard time putting it down. Thankfully we were on spring break so I was able to read during the day.
~Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books
Rating –
Even though this was my first read in the series, it left me wanting more. I’m definitely interested in going back to the earlier books now, because if they’re anything like this one, I know I’ll enjoy them.
~bibliophile_foodie
Bottom Line: The more time I spend in Redemption, Wisconsin, the more I find it equal parts charming and unsettling, and Arson, Old Lace, and Murder by Michele Pariza Wacek confirmed each of those feelings once again!
~Reading is my Superpower
About Arson, Old Lace and Murder
Arson, Old Lace and Murder (Charlie Kingsley Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
8th in Series
Setting – Redemption, Wisconsin, in the 1990s
Publisher: Love-Based Publishing
Publication date : March 25, 2026
Number of Pages 200
Paperback
ISBN: 9798893510393
ASIN : B0GNZPYN1L
Digital
ASIN : B0FHQHXNGR
Charlie Kingsley is not a private investigator. She makes and sells custom teas out of her home. Which is why she initially refused to look into a recent case of a bar that had burned down.
Yes, it was tragic that the owner’s body was found inside. But this is an arson case, and what does she possibly know about arson?
Except…one of the waitresses is missing.
Who’s pregnant.
Who everyone thought was having an affair with the owner of the bar.
How can Charlie say no to the owner’s widow? And when Charlie accidentally finds the pregnant waitress, things start to take a strange turn. And suddenly, Charlie finds herself thrust into a decades-old mystery that haunts Redemption to this day.
A mystery that could very well cost Charlie her life.
Meet Charlie. Also known as “Aunt Charlie” from the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. She’s back, making teas and solving cases in this funny, twisty, cozy mystery series set in the 1990s in Redemption, Wisconsin.
About Michele (PW) Pariza Wacek
A USA Today Bestselling, award-winning author, Michele taught herself to read at 3 years old because she wanted to write stories so badly. It took some time (and some detours) but she does spend much of her time writing stories now. Mystery stories, to be exact. They’re clean and twisty, and range from psychological thrillers to cozies, with a dash of romance and supernatural thrown into the mix. If that wasn’t enough, she posts lots of fun things on her blog, including short stories, puzzles, recipes and more, at MPWNovels.com.
Michele grew up in Wisconsin, (hence why all her books take place there), and still visits regularly, but she herself escaped the cold and now lives in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona with her husband and southern squirrel hunter Cassie.
When she’s not writing, she’s usually reading, hanging out with her dog, or watching the Food Network and imagining she’s an awesome cook. (Spoiler alert, she’s not. Luckily for the whole family, Mr. PW is in charge of the cooking.)
While each book is a standalone, you may find it more enjoyable to read the books in order, which is:
The Murder Before Christmas
Ice Cold Murder
Murder Next Door
Murder Among Friends
The Murder of Sleepy Hollow
Red Hot Murder
A Cornucopia of Murder
Arson, Old Lace and Murder
Masquerading as Murder (coming 2026)
Other books in the Charlie Kingsley Mystery series include:
A Grave Error (prequel)
Loch Ness Murder
A Wedding to Murder For
Three French Hens and a Murder
A Room For Murder
Margaritas and Murder
Secret Santa Murder (coming 2026)
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Describe yourself.
My name is Charlie Kingsley and I’m the amateur sleuth in the Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, a cozy
mystery series taking place in Redemption, Wisconsin, in the 1990s. You first meet me in The Secrets
of Redemption series as the dead aunt who wills Becca her house in Redemption. It took a bit before I
was able to get through to Michele that I had a lot more stories to share, but eventually we got there.
What makes you laugh?
Hanging out with my best friend Pat. We usually have a great time together, although recently (in my upcoming release Arson, Old Lace and Murder, which is Book 8 in the Charlie Kingsley Mystery series), things got a little tense between us.
Are you afraid of anything?
Yes, but it’s not anything I can talk about in this series. I have a dark past, which is why Michele wrote about it in The Secrets of Redemption series. That’s a psychological thriller series (but still clean) but my past, and my fears, aren’t a good fit for the cozy mystery genre.
Do you have a special talent or gift?
Solving crimes, much to my surprise.
Do you have a secret?
I do, but like my fears, it’s not anything I can share in the Charlie Kingsley Mysteries.
Tell us about your family.
I have two families. One family I’m related to by blood who all live in New York. (I have a strained relationship with them.) My second family is my “found family” who live in Redemption and I’m not related to at all. I consider them my real family.
What do you do for fun?
I love gardening, cooking and baking. Solving crimes can be fun as well, but I don’t like the attention it
brings me. I would prefer living a quiet life.
Tell me about your author.
She’s a little more dense than I would prefer. It took a lot more energy to get her on board than I
thought it would. Luckily she’s finally coming around.
Do you like the way they write you?
I do now that we’ve come to an understanding. But it definitely took a bit to get here.
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
March 23 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT
March 23 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
March 24 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
March 25 – @bibliophile_foodie – REVIEW
March 26 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
March 27 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
March 28 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW
March 28 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
March 29 – deal sharing aunt – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
March 30 – Sarandipity’s – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
March 31 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW
April 1 – Because I said So – REVIEW
April 1 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read– REVIEW
April 2 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST
April 2 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
April 3 – Salty Inspirations – AUTHOR GUEST POST
April 4 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
April 5 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT
Giveaway
2 signed paperback Copies of Arson, Old Lace and Murder (Charlie Kingsley Mysteries) by Michele (PW) Pariza Wacek
