Welcome!
I’m April Patterson Clemens, author of the Saffron Ellis Mystery series—cozy, quirky whodunits filled with eccentric characters, curious places, unexpected secrets, and, of course, murder.
Follow Saffron Ellis and Wallace Hadley of Green Scarab Investigations as they stumble into mysteries in small towns, grand mansions, mysterious islands, coffeehouses, and wherever else trouble happens to find them.
So pour yourself a cup of something cozy, settle in, and stay awhile. There are mysteries to solve, characters to meet, and plenty more adventures on the way!
Auld Lang Secrets
Book # 1 The Saffron Ellis Mysteries
When the illustrious Saffron Ellis returns to Ville de Bois, Wallace Hadley knows things are about to get more interesting. Then a girl turns up dead at a New Year’s party, and, just like that, Green Scarab Investigations is born!
With plenty of suspects and more than a few secrets floating around town, Saffron and Wallace set out to discover whodunit. Come along as they investigate, meet Saffron’s wonderfully eccentric family, get to know the colorful residents of Ville de Bois, and—of course—join Wallace in his ongoing pursuit of good food.
Murder, mischief, secrets, and snacks—settle in for a delightfully cozy, clue-filled ride!
*Also available on Audible
Foul Murder at Fable's Mansion
Book # 2 The Saffron Ellis Mysteries
When the Green Scarabs travel to Lovely Lakes, New Hampshire to do a favor for an old high school friend, they witness what only they believe to be a murder. And when a wacky bet with Detective Elwood and Basil Ellis is thrown into the mix, Saffron and Wallace must prove that something foul is indeed afoot in this less-than-lovely little town.
With time ticking and plenty of peculiar characters along the way, Saffron and Wallace set out to discover whodunit. Mingle with the friendly townsfolk of Lovely Lakes, wander the grand and wonderfully outlandish halls of Fable’s Mansion, and follow the Green Scarabs as they try to catch a murderer before it’s too late.
Murder, mayhem, mansions, and more—settle in for another delightfully cozy, clue-filled adventure!
The Brethren of Greybrook
Book # 3 The Saffron Ellis Mysteries
When Saffron and Wallace of Green Scarab Investigations travel to Greybrook, a school for the arts tucked away on mysterious Godwit Island, they have a new case to solve: the murder of Thaddy West, a promising young painter and heir to the Westron Industries fortune.
Teaming up with young Bram Starling, Saffron and Wallace soon find themselves untangling the threads of not one murder, but three. And the deeper they dig, the more questions arise. Are the secretive Brethren of Greybrook behind it all—or could Bram himself have something to hide?
Art, intrigue, secrets, and suspects—settle in for another delightfully cozy, clue-filled adventure with the Green Scarabs!
Murder in Musky Hollows
Book # 4 The Saffron Ellis Mysteries
Saffron and Wallace are back—and Green Scarab Investigations has another murder to solve!
This time, the trail leads to Musky Hollows and the Café au La coffeehouse, where an open mic night takes a decidedly deadly turn. Between local musicians, colorful characters, and more than a few suspicious secrets, Saffron and Wallace soon have plenty to investigate.
Music, murder, coffee, and clues—another delightfully cozy Green Scarab mystery is coming soon!
Stay tuned for Murder in Musky Hollows!