Shari Randall

Shari Randall is a successful American author, best known for her cozy mystery novels. She is particularly famous for her Lobster Shack Mysteries series, which is set in the fictional town of Mystic Bay, Connecticut. Randall, being a native of New England, takes inspiration from her surroundings and infuses a distinct local flavor into her writing.

The Lobster Shack Mysteries series is set in a charming lobster shack, where the lobster rolls are delicious, and the company is warm and welcoming. However, murder is never far from the scene, and it falls to the series' protagonist, Allie Larkin, to solve these perplexing crimes. Randall's writing style is engaging and humorous, making the series a popular choice among cozy mystery fans.

When she's not writing, Randall enjoys a variety of hobbies, including reading, traveling, and dancing. She takes pleasure in walking along the beach near her home and spending time with her family, particularly her globe-trotting children. Randall is also known to be a big fan of mermaids and everything related to New England. She is currently trying to persuade her husband to join her in a tango class, adding another layer of intrigue to her already fascinating personality.

In 2016, Randall's debut novel, Curses, Boiled Again, won the Agatha Award for Best First Novel, solidifying her place in the cozy mystery genre. Her writing is a testament to her love for her native New England, and her ability to weave intricate mysteries into her stories has earned her a devoted fanbase. Overall, Shari Randall is a talented author who has made a significant contribution to the cozy mystery genre.
Chesapeake Crimes Books
# Title Year
1 Chesapeake Crimes 2004
2 Chesapeake Crimes 3 2008
3 Chesapeake Crimes: Fur, Feathers, and Felonies 2018
Lobster Shack Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Curses, Boiled Again! 2018
2 Against the Claw 2018
3 Drawn and Buttered 2019
4 The Queen of Christmas 2019
Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Books
# Title Year
1 Cozy Case Files Volume 1 2017
2 Cozy Case Files Volume 2 2017
3 Cozy Case Files Volume 3 2017
4 Cozy Case Files Volume 4 2018
5 Cozy Case Files Volume 5 2018
6 Cozy Case Files Volume 6 2019
7 Cozy Case Files Volume 7 2019
8 Cozy Case Files Volume 8 2020
9 Cozy Case Files Volume 9 2020
10 Cozy Case Files Volume 10 2020
11 Cozy Case Files Volume 11 2021
12 Cozy Case Files Volume 12 2021
13 Cozy Case Files Volume 13 2021
14 Cozy Case Files Volume 14 2022
15 Cozy Case Files Volume 15 2022
16 Cozy Case Files Volume 16 2022
17 Cozy Case Files Volume 17 2023
18 Cozy Case Files, Volume 18 2023
19 Cozy Case Files, Volume 20 2024
Ice Cream Shop Mysteries Books (as Meri Allen)
# Title Year
1 The Rocky Road to Ruin 2021
2 Mint Chocolate Murder 2022
3 Fatal Fudge Swirl 2023
Shari Randall Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Chesapeake Crimes 3 2008
2 Chesapeake Crimes: This Job Is Murder! 2012
3 Chesapeake Crimes: Homicidal Holidays 2014
4 Cozy Case Files Volume 1 2017
5 Cozy Case Files Volume 2 2017
6 Cozy Case Files Volume 3 2017
7 Cozy Case Files Volume 4 2018
8 Chesapeake Crimes: Fur, Feathers, and Felonies 2018
9 Cozy Case Files Volume 5 2018
10 Cozy Case Files Volume 6 2019
11 Cozy Case Files Volume 7 2019
12 Cozy Case Files Volume 8 2020
13 Cozy Case Files Volume 9 2020
14 Cozy Case Files Volume 10 2020
15 Cozy Case Files Volume 11 2021
16 Cozy Case Files Volume 12 2021
17 Murder on the Beach 2021
18 Cozy Case Files Volume 13 2021
19 Cozy Case Files Volume 14 2022
20 Murder in the Mountains 2022
21 Cozy Case Files Volume 15 2022
22 Cozy Case Files Volume 16 2022
23 Chesapeake Crimes: Magic is Murder 2022
24 Cozy Case Files Volume 17 2023
25 Murder at Sea 2023