Author Daryl Wood Gerber
Author Daryl Wood Gerber
Dining Mysteries
Literary Dining Mysteries
Book Two Coming October 28th

In the beautiful mountain community of Asheville, North Carolina, caterer and personal chef Allie Catt serves up mouthwatering, literary-themed dinner parties inspired by her clients’ favorite books. Her next event is sure to be a roaring success—if a murderer isn’t a killjoy . . .

Aroma Mysteries
Aroma Wellness Mysteries
Book Two Coming April 28, 2026

Emma Brennan always knew that her idyllic California hometown of Carmel-by-the-Sea would be the perfect place to open her very own spa. The success of her Aroma Wellness Spa, gift shop, and café has proved her right. But while the business is located in the Courtyard of Peace, Emma finds herself privy to events that are far from serene—like murder . . .

Accidental Murder
New Suspense now available
Accidental Murder

From nationally bestselling author Daryl Wood Gerber comes a riveting new suspense!

Fairy Garden
The Fairy Garden Mysteries
Book 5

Carmel-by-the-Sea garden shop owner Courtney Kelly sees things others can’t—like fairies, and hidden motives for murder . . .

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Lively characters and plenty of action keep the pages turning. Paranormal cozy fans will have a ball.
Publishers Weekly
Every time I read a book in this endearing series, it just warms the cockles of my heart.
—Dru’s Book Musings
Enchanting series from Agatha Award winner Gerber. Cozy fans will wish upon a star for more.
Publishers Weekly
The novel’s plot is thick and the prose is more than rich enough to sustain it. Readers will be shocked by this exciting, fast-paced thriller’s twists and turns.
Kirkus Reviews
Gerber’s new fantasy cozy series debut is full of fun, whimsy, and a baffling whodunit.
Mystery Scene

Welcome!

Hi, and welcome! Thank you for coming to my website. I write a number of mysteries, including the Fairy Garden Mysteries, featuring a fairy garden shop owner and her fairy sidekick, and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries, featuring a culinary bookshop owner in a quaint California coastal town. I also write Suspense novels and Thrillers. And I’ve entered into the world of Romance. You can read free excerpts, find book club questions, and see book trailers for all of them. Start by navigating via the Books page.

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