Kathy Lynn Emerson (real name) and Kaitlyn Dunnett (pseudonym) are both mystery writers. As Kathy, my newest release (July 2026) is The Murder in Colchester Gaol.
Formerly published as The Finder of Lost Things, it has been re-titled and completely rewritten prior to this reissue. The story takes place in England in 1591, when religious turmoil was rampant and an accusation of witchcraft could end in a death sentence. Despite the dangers, Alison Wynter is determined to discover if her younger sister was murdered while a prisoner in Colchester Castle’s gaol. This book is available in e-book ($5.99) and trade paperback ($15.99) editions.
Other recent rewritten reissues are the romantic suspense/paranormal novel Treacherous Visions (based on 1994’s Firebrand), set in Colonial New England, and Death of an Intelligence Gatherer (based on 1993’s Winter Tapestry). Set in 1553-1554, it follows the quest of Cordell Ingram, an English gentlewoman, to find justice for her murdered father.
As Kaitlyn Dunnett, I wrote two mystery series. The Liss MacCrimmon Scottish-American Heritage Mysteries are set in Moosetookalook, Maine, where Liss runs Moosetookalook Scottish Emporium. The “Deadly Edits” series features retired-teacher-turned-book-doctor Mikki Lincoln, who sets up shop in the village of Lenape Hollow, New York. As Kaitlyn, I also wrote The Valentine Veilleux Mysteries, a collection of three short stories and a novella featuring pet and calendar photographer Valentine Veilleux, a character who appeared once in each of the other series.
I live in the Western Maine mountains with my husband and our cat, Shadow.
For more information please visit www.KathyLynnEmerson.com
