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G. B. Ralph – Author
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Short bio

G. B. Ralph is a Kiwi author of cosy mysteries and romantic comedies. His writing features chaotic yet lovable characters getting into trouble, an astonishing amount of crime, and handsome men falling for each other.

He’s currently documenting the increasingly implausible series of murders sweeping an enchanting small New Zealand town in The Milverton Mysteries, once described as “Agatha Christie, but make it gay.”

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Praise

‘The Milverton Mysteries are a breath of sweet, fresh air: funny, cosy, full of atmosphere and heart. You’ll fall in love with Addison.’ – Louise Ward (co-author of The Bookshop Detectives) on The Milverton Mysteries

‘Charming cosy series.’ – The NZ Listener on The Milverton Mysteries

‘Absolutely delightful.’ – Charity Norman (author of The Secrets of Strangers and After the Fall) on The Milverton Mysteries

‘A cosy mystery for a modern audience.’ – Angela C. Nurse (author of The Rowan McFarlane Detective Mysteries) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘Wonderful.’ – Mark Stay (author of The Witches of Woodville series) on The Milverton Mysteries

‘A sheer delight from start to finish.’ – Catherine Robertson (reviewing on Radio New Zealand National) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘Such a lovely series and it has all my favourite things – coffee, cats and mayhem.’ – Amanda Ashby (author of The Widows’ Detective Club) on The Milverton Mysteries

‘I absolutely loved it.’ – T. E. Scott (author of The Wronged Women’s Co-operative series) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘Charming characters populate this delightful series debut.’ – Kirkus Audiobook Reviews (AudioFile Magazine) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘An intriguing cosy mystery laced with plenty of fun characters and grin-inducing elements among the dark deeds, suspects, and red herrings.’ – Craig Sisterson (reviewing for Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine) on Fright on Stage Right

‘Great characters. Lots of fun.’ – Suzie Edge (author of Mortal Monarchs and Vital Organs) on The Milverton Mysteries

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this series opener. Milverton is nearly as important a character as anyone else we meet, and clearly, the town wants Addison to stay. So do I, so I can have the pleasure of visiting them both again.’ – M. K. Dean (author of the Ginny Reese Mysteries) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘The perfect comfort read.’ – Mel Harding-Shaw (author of the Soul Court Ascension series) on Death in Douglas Glade

‘Quirky, cosy, tongue in cheek.’ – Karen Chisholm (reviewing for AustCrimeFiction.org) on Poison at Penshaw Hall

‘The anxious, well-meaning amateur sleuth Addison is a deeply endearing main character, and my romance-loving heart is very invested in the progression of his slow-burn romance with local police sergeant Jake Murphy.’ – A. J. Lancaster (author of the Stariel series) on The Milverton Mysteries

‘Hilarious and cozy and delightful.’ – Mel Aitchess (author of the Lunetti Pack series) on Death in Douglas Glade

‘This book was a wonderful surprise for me. One of the best books I have ever read on Kindle Unlimited. If you like cozy mysteries with potential m/m romance thrown in, I highly recommend it.’ – Dear Author on Murder on Milverton Square

‘Murder, mystery and romance are all happening in Milverton.’ – Manawatū Standard on The Milverton Mysteries

‘The banter and interactions had me smiling and laughing, and when the tension kicked up a notch I was racing to the end.’ – Mel Harding-Shaw (author of the Soul Court Ascension series) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘Super cute murder mystery with a protagonist I empathize with on a visceral level.’ – Josh Vidmar (author of the Striker V series) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘A perfect book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon.’ – A. J. Lancaster (author of the Stariel series) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘So cozy, so heartwarming, so queer in all the best ways.’ – D. Alexander (author of the The Memoirs of Elikai series) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘Gay librarian approved.’ – Dan (librarian, reader, TikTok user)

‘Cute chaotic cosy crime.’ – The Cosy Moose (book reviewer) on The Milverton Mysteries

‘A ray of sunshine.’ – Dimitra Rose (book reviewer) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘Comforting, character-driven, and joyously queer.’ – Views She Writes (book reviewer) on Murder on Milverton Square

‘I absolutely adored it.’ – Sarah’s World of Books (book reviewer) on Murder on Milverton Square

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