We’re excited to announce that Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired a compelling four-book cosy crime series from USA Today bestselling author Phillipa Nefri Clark. The Travelling Celebrant Mysteries introduces readers to middle-aged sleuth Daphne Jones, a wedding and event celebrant whose work takes her to picturesque small towns – where she inevitably finds herself drawn into solving unexpected deaths.
The series will launch in August 2025, followed by two more mysteries in September, and the final instalment in January 2026.
Phillipa says,
“Daphne Jones is one of my favourite characters and I’m delighted she has found a home with the wonderful team at Storm. Emily’s expertise, support, and guidance was invaluable in bringing the Temple River stories to life and I can’t wait to see what happens with the Travelling Celebrant books.”
Emily says,
“I first fell in love with Phillipa’s writing through her gorgeous Temple River series and I’m so excited to be working with her now on these books, which combine her signature relatable characters with smartly plotted whodunnits that will have readers hooked on her incredible storytelling.”
For more information on Phillipa, follow her on Facebook or visit her at her website.
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