Shelley Burbank

Warm-Hearted Fiction & Mystery

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Shelley Burbank writes soft-boiled P.I. mysteries set in Maine for readers who like female sleuths and a touch of relationship drama along with the intrigue. For readers who crave warm-hearted relationship stories, Shelley also writes stories & novels featuring small-town Maine communities, redemption themes, second chances in life & love, and triumph over adversity. Shelley's debut mystery novel FINAL DRAFT: An Olivia Lively Mystery was published by Encircle Publications, a traditional small press, in March 2023. The second book in the series, NIGHT MOVES, came out in August 2024. A stand-alone novella, STRAWBERRY MOON MYSTERY was released independently in January 2026. Learn more about Shelley's hobbies, ideas, and interests in her free, monthly author newsletter PINK DANDELIONS, a publication dedicated to creativity, purpose, and living a beautiful life.

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STRAWBERRY MOON MYSTERY: An Olivia Lively Novella Secrets. Frenemies. Betrayal. In this twisty novella, an accusation from the past threatens to ruin a reclusive author’s career unless private investigator Olivia Lively can uncover the truth. When Portland, Maine private investigator Olivia Lively agrees to conduct a background investigation in a literary plagiarism case, she ends up digging into the past of two women from vastly different backgrounds. With clues stretching back to the 1980s and college ‘zine culture, Liv’s investigation uncovers jealousy, betrayal, and long-held secrets, all coming to light at a fancy party held on the night of the full Strawberry Moon. Mystery . Literary Theft Mystery . Maine Mystery . Female Sleuth Mystery

And someone in full possession of the story slipped unnoticed into the house.

from Strawberry Moon Mystery

What readers say

"Boasting a wonderful cast of characters, engaging dialogue, and visually descriptive narrative... delightfully entertaining series."
— Dru Ann Love of DRU'S BOOK MUSINGS
"She's smart, confident . . . gutsy and cute as hell. I thoroughly enjoyed this light mystery novel and can't wait for the next escapade."
Eileen, Verified Amazon Reviewer

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