Jessie Crockett

Jessie is a New Hampshire-based author known for her engaging mystery novels. Her debut work, "Live Free or Die," earned critical acclaim, winning the 2011 Daphne du Maurier Award for Mainstream Mystery. A lifelong resident of the Granite State, she draws inspiration from its unique landscapes and seasonal extremes, infusing her writing with local charm and authenticity.

Beyond her writing career, Jessie is passionate about mentoring young writers at local schools and enjoys beachcombing, designing bento lunches, and hosting gatherings. She resides in a small New Hampshire village with her husband and children, embracing the quirks of rural New England life. Her works reflect a blend of suspense and regional character, appealing to readers who appreciate mysteries with a strong sense of place.
Granite State Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Live Free or Die 2010
Sugar Grove Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Drizzled with Death 2013
2 Maple Mayhem 2014
3 A Sticky Situation 2015
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Encouraging Stories and Essays 2019
A Change of Fortune Mystery Books (as Jessica Estevao)
# Title Year
1 Whispers Beyond the Veil ( As: Jessica Estevao) 2016
2 Whispers of Warning ( As: Jessica Estevao) 2017
Beryl and Edwina Mystery Books (as Jessica Ellicott)
# Title Year
1 Murder in an English Village 2017
2 Murder Flies the Coop 2019
3 Murder Cuts the Mustard 2019
4 Murder Comes to Call 2020
5 Murder in an English Glade 2021
6 Murder Through the English Post 2022
7 Murder at a London Finishing School 2023
8 Murder at an English Séance 2024
WPC Billie Harkness Mystery Books (as Jessica Ellicott)
# Title Year
1 Death in a Blackout 2022
2 Murder on the Home Front 2023