Dead Ringer: A Novella

A glamorous bridal show. A sophisticated jewelry heist. Can Annabelle track down the baubles and nab a burglar? 


Wedding planner Annabelle Archer knows that the only thing as crazy as a wedding day is a bridal show. When DC’s most stylish bridal showcase is disrupted by a jewelry heist and a quarter of a million dollars worth of diamond rings disappear, Annabelle and her team are determined to find the bling to help the jeweler and save the show. One problem: the jewelry was stolen during a blackout and no one saw a thing. With the clock counting down to show time, Annabelle and her sassy assistant, Kate, must hunt for a sophisticated jewel thief and unravel a clever caper.


Dead Ringer, a novella, is the fourth book in the Annabelle Archer cozy mystery series. If you like charming characters, fast-paced comedy, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the wild world of weddings, then you’ll love the latest in Laura Durham’s Agatha award-winning mystery series.


Buy Dead Ringer to read Annabelle’s next adventure today!



Praise for the Annabelle Archer Series:

'A delightfully witty blend of murder and matrimony'- Donna Andrews, author of 'Gone Gull' and 'How the Finch Stole Christmas'


'Cozy mystery lovers should briskly march up their bookstore aisles to grab a copy of Better Off Wed.'-- Susan McBride, author of 'Come Helen High Water'


'Laura Durham has given her readers a reason to celebrate.'-- Elaine Viets, author of 'The Art of Murder'


'Delightful mystery . . . Cozy readers will love this invitation to a wedding to die for.'-- Nancy Martin, author of 'Bye Bye Blackbird'


“Laura Durham and her flair for witty characters and murder amidst matrimony are a match made in mystery heaven.”

--Ellen Byerrum, author of Hostile Makeover


“Laura Durham has succeeded in crafting a series featuring a thoroughly believable and lovable set of characters, much akin to Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum and her motley crew.”

-Roundtable Reviews