Hysteria at the Historical Society

Celebrating spookiness is a year-round affair in the Halloween-themed town of Elyan Hollow, Oregon, but Christmas is a close second, and for Bailey Briggs’ Lazy Bones Bookshop, it’s extra hectic—especially when holiday festivities turn fatal . . .

Mayhem at a Halloween Wedding

It’s Halloween year-round in Elyan Hollow, Oregon, where Bailey Briggs sells the latest tomes of frights and fears at the bustling Lazy Bones Books—when she’s not uncovering deadly secrets and mysteries that haunt the town . . .

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Death Unfiltered

A Ground Rules Mystery #4

Arriving March 26, 2024!

As the owner of Portland, Oregon’s popular Ground Rules coffee cart, hard-working young master barista Sage Caplin is excited to expand her business with a brick-and mortar store. But not everyone gives her a warm welcome . . .

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Flat White Fatality

A Ground Rules Mystery #3

With its hipster-run Portland food truck pod and focus on real-world social issues like homelessness, gentrification, school affordability, and bicycle commuting, this third Ground Rules Mystery is a fresh, modern cozy featuring coffee barista Sage Caplin. She’s ready to take a shot at a new side hustle – her boyfriend’s gaming company – until a programmer’s pranks get her burned…

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Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop

Bailey Briggs adores her year-round Halloween-themed town of Elyan Hollow, Oregon, but when she takes over her grandfather’s beloved bookshop, Lazy Bones Books, she accidentally discovers the town’s secret dark side . . .

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Double Shot Death

Ground Rules #2!

Sage Caplin is taking her Portland coffee cart on the road to a sustainable music festival, but murder is an unwanted special guest . . .

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Fresh Brewed Murder

Master barista Sage Caplin is opening a new coffee cart in Portland, Oregon, but a killer is brewing up a world of trouble . . .

Ground Rules #1 by Emmeline Duncan, in stores now!

“Portland’s beloved food carts provide a tantalizing backdrop for a new cozy mystery by Portland author Emmeline Duncan…A creative way to address both the quirkiness and the more dismaying aspects of life in contemporary Portland.” –The Sunday Oregonian

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Ground Rules DIY Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

Dec 6, 2022

To add a seasonal flair to homemade drinks, here’s a DIY Pumpkin Spice simple syrup. This syrup uses the traditional spices of pumpkin pie for flavor. If you don’t like one of these spices, you can always leave it out!

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Endless Wonder Book Fair

Date October 4, 2026Time 12:00 pm - 6:00 pmVenue Social Good PlaceWebsite View Events Website

Come join me and an amazing group of local authors, artists, and bookish creators at the Endless Wonders Book Fest (hosted by Endless Wonders Book Store). Think books, crafts, and all sorts of literary fun. Plus food and drink options!

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About Emmeline Duncan

Emmeline Duncan is a mystery writer based in Portland, Oregon. Her novels include the Ground Rules series and the Halloween Bookshop Mysteries. She also writes for teens as Kelly Garrett.

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