Antiques Round-Up Main Edition

Antiques Round-Up Main Edition book cover

Antiques Round-Up Main Edition

Author(s): Barbara Allan (Author)

  • Publisher: Severn House
  • Publication Date: April 21, 2026
  • Edition: Main
  • Language: English
  • Print length: 208 pages
  • ISBN-10: 1448318645
  • ISBN-13: 9781448318643

Book Description

Yee-haw! Saddle up for adventure as former sheriff, talented thespian, and delightfully eccentric true-crime author Vivian Borne gets mixed up in murder in the heart of Texas in the new Trash ‘n’ Treasures cozy mystery – “one of the funniest cozy series going” (Ellery Queen Magazine)

Spring! The season of hope, possibilities . . . and an opportunity for Brandy Borne and her mother Vivian to replenish their Trash ‘n’ Treasures shop. With Western antiques in demand, Vivian (true-crime author, amateur sleuth) ropes Brandy (reluctant Watson to her mother’s Sherlock) into hitting the trail for Tranquility, Texas, where a city-wide yard sale awaits.

After a journey filled with one calamity after another, Vivian makes a horseback call on a local banker for a pre-arranged sale, only to find him dead with his boots on. Even though she gets tossed temporarily in the hoosegow, this is not Vivian’s first rodeo, and soon she and pardner Brandy are riding herd on a stampede of suspects ranging from unhappy heirs to a chicken rancher to assorted dealers in Western antiques.

The tenderfoot duo must face deceit and danger, and risk cashing in their chips, if they are to round up a deadly outlaw or two and return to their cozy shop in Serenity, Iowa―not to mention Brandy’s shih tzu sidekick Sushi―alive.

This light-hearted, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery also features mother-daughter sleuths Brandy and Vivian’s witty tips for buying and selling antiques, along with a selection of tasty recipes. Not tried the Trash ‘n’ Treasures series before? It’s safe to jump right in!

Editorial Reviews

Review

A rollicking story ― Kirkus Reviews

This humorous, conversational cozy, lovingly set in the Mississippi River town of Serenity, is framed with details about antiques and tips for collecting Christmas collectibles ― Booklist on Antiques Slay Belles

Amusing escapades and tips on antique buying ― Kirkus Reviews on Antiques Slay Belles

A mystery that has it all: humor, zany characters, antiquing tips, and recipes to brighten your day ― Kirkus Reviews on Antiques Foe

Framed by small-town life in Iowa, with interesting details on antiques, this fun cozy includes recipes and tips on collecting sports memorabilia ― Booklist on Antiques Foe

Humorous asides and loads of antique lore . . . Allan delivers the cozy goods ― Publishers Weekly on Antiques Liquidation

Best for readers of cozy mysteries who enjoy small-town living, humor with a side of murder, and cute canine companions ― Library Journal on Antiques Liquidation

Amusing mystery chockablock with antiques lore ― Kirkus Review on Antiques Liquidation

This humorous cozy with its multiple plot twists is framed by close family relationships, a lovingly detailed setting, and information about antiques ― Booklist on Antiques Carry On

Vivian and Brandy share narrative duties, and their amusing commentary provides much of the book’s appeal. Allan consistently entertains ― Publishers Weekly on Antiques Carry On

About the Author

Barbara Allan is the joint pseudonym of husband-and-wife mystery writers, Barbara and Max Allan Collins. Barbara is an acclaimed short-story writer, and Max is multi-award-winning New York Times bestselling novelist and Mystery Writers of America Grand Master. Their previous collaborations have included one son, a short story collection, and the long-running Trash ‘n’ Treasures mystery series. They live in Muscatine, Iowa – their Serenity-esque hometown – in a house filled with trash and treasures.

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