Peggy Ehrhart

Peggy Ehrhart is an American published author who has made a name for herself in the mystery genre. She is a former English professor, holding a Ph.D. in Medieval Literature, and has a diverse publication history. This includes a prize-winning book on classical mythology in the Middle Ages and award-winning short fiction.

Dr. Ehrhart's love for music, particularly the blues, inspired her to create the Maxx Maxwell mysteries. This series, which includes "Sweet Man Is Gone" and "Got No Friend Anyhow," features a blues-singer sleuth. Her personal experiences as a guitar player have lent authenticity to this unique series. Currently, she is writing the cozy Knit & Nibble mystery series for Kensington Books. This series is set in the charming fictional town of Arborville, New Jersey, and features amateur sleuth Pamela Paterson, the founder and mainstay of the town's knitting club.

Ehrhart's affiliations with Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime demonstrate her commitment to her craft and community. Her online presence at PeggyEhrhart.com provides fans and readers with a way to connect with her and stay updated on her latest works. Her journey from academia to mystery writing, combined with her passion for music, makes her a compelling figure in the literary world.
A Knit & Nibble Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Murder, She Knit 2018
2 Died in the Wool 2018
3 Knit One, Die Two 2019
4 Silent Knit, Deadly Knit 2019
5 A Fatal Yarn 2020
6 Knit of the Living Dead 2020
7 Knitty Gritty Murder 2021
8 Death of a Knit Wit 2022
9 Death of a Christmas Card Crafter 2022
10 Irish Knit Murder 2023
11 Knitmare on Beech Street 2023
12 Murder Most Irish 2023
Maxx Maxwell Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Sweet Man Is Gone 2008
2 Murder Gets the Blues 2010
3 Got No Friend Anyhow 2011
Collections
# Title Year
1 New York Beat 2010
Peggy Ehrhart Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Fish Tales 2011
2 25 Years in the Rearview Mirror 2012
3 Christmas Card Murder 2020