Katherine Hayton

Katherine Hayton is a 41-year-old author from Christchurch, New Zealand. She has a day job as an insurance agent but has still found the time to write over thirty novels. Hayton has lived in Christchurch her entire life and currently resides in the same area where she was born and raised. This prolific author has a deep love for fantasy worlds, which is evident in her debut fiction novel, "Found, Near Water," the first book in the "Christchurch Crime Thriller" series.

Hayton's novels are primarily set in her hometown of Christchurch, but she also uses other locations as the backdrop for her stories. For instance, some of her mysteries are set in the picturesque township of Hanmer Springs, which is approximately an hour and a half away from Christchurch. Other novels take place in the quasi-fictional town of Pinetar. Hayton's writing covers a range of genres, including police procedurals, psychological thrillers, cozy mysteries, and adventure stories. Despite the differences in tone and style, each of her novels showcases her exceptional storytelling abilities and her unique perspective on the world.
Charity Shop Haunted Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Mrs Pettigrew Sees a Ghost 2019
2 Mr Wilmott Gets Old School 2019
3 Miss Hawthorne Sits for a Spell 2019
Christchurch Crime Books
# Title Year
1 Found, Near Water 2014
2 Skeletal 2015
3 Breathe and Release 2015
Dog Yoga Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Downward Dog 2019
The Honeybee Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 The Buzz Kill 2018
2 The Honey Trap 2018
3 The Double Dip 2018
Hotel Inspector Cozy Books
# Title Year
1 A Job of Inn Dependence 2018
2 A Stay With Reservations 2018
3 A Bed for Suite Dreams 2019
Knitty Kitty Cozy Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Die in the Wool 2020
2 Skein and Bones 2021
Marjorie's Cozy Kitten Cafe Books
# Title Year
1 Calico Confusion 2019
2 Chartreux Shock 2019
3 Lykoi Larceny 2019
4 Persian Perpetrator 2021
Ngaire Blakes Books
# Title Year
1 The Three Deaths of Magdalene Lynton 2016
2 The Second Stage of Grief 2016
3 The Only Secret Left to Keep 2017
Sweet Baked Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Cupcakes and Conspiracies 2017
2 Strawberries and Suffering 2019
3 Blueberries and Bereavement 2019
4 Pumpkin Spice and Poisoning 2019
5 Raspberries and Retaliation 2019
6 Cinnamon and Sinfulness 2019
Tea Shop Cozy Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Pushing Up Daisies 2018
2 Berry Murderous 2018
3 Deathbed of Roses 2018
4 Orange Juiced 2018
5 Keeping Mums 2018
6 Hibiscus Homicide 2018
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Breaking Wave 2015