Nora Bardin is a fictional pen name and literary persona, created by author Robert, to embody the spirit of a lifelong mystery lover. Through Nora, Robert channels the curiosity, wit, and puzzle-solving instincts of someone who has been “solving mysteries” since Junior High capturing the wonder and warmth that cozy crime fiction brings to readers around the world.While Nora Bardin herself is imaginary, the passion behind her stories is very real. Robert has read hundreds of cozy mysteries, studied the craft of suspense and character-driven plots, and now writes engaging, fast-paced tales filled with intrigue, community, and satisfying resolutions.
The Nora Bardin Mysteries are designed for readers seeking delightful escape whether curled up with tea by the fire or sneaking in a chapter during a busy day. Through Nora, Robert invites readers into a fictional universe where every clue matters, every twist has weight, and justice always finds its way home.When you open a Nora Bardin mystery, you’re stepping into Robert’s imaginative world a place where mystery is not just entertainment, but a warm reminder that puzzles can be solved, truth can be found, and endings can be earned.
Isabel Fleming returns to Blue Harbor expecting to settle her aunt’s affairs but instead uncovers a legacy of secrets, murders, and supernatural mysteries. From her aunt’s suspicious death and hidden manuscripts to the haunted Whitfield Lighthouse, a vanished violinist on a jazz cruise, eccentric inventors with deadly gadgets, and even cats bred as psychic guardians, Isabel is pulled deeper into a world where human greed collides with otherworldly forces. With Benjamin Carter at her side and her calico cat Mimi as a sharp-eyed companion, she realizes Blue Harbor is no ordinary town it is a convergence point of mystery and danger, and she must decide whether to return to her old life or embrace her destiny as its reluctant guardian.
Uncover a Cozy Mystery Series of Secrets, Shadows, and BelongingThe Blue Harbor Mysteries by Nora Bardin is an enchanting cozy mystery saga where small-town charm collides with eerie secrets and supernatural legacies. Blending the warmth of bookshops and friendships with chilling disappearances, haunted lighthouses, and clever cats, this series is perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, and A Discovery of Witches. With themes of heritage, resilience, mystery, and found community, Isabel Fleming’s journey will pull readers into a world where every clue matters—and every secret comes at a price.
Set against the eerie backdrop of Blue Harbor’s lighthouse, this story reveals the origins of a supernatural pact: cats bred with psychic abilities to guard against threats seeping through dimensional rifts. Isabel and her companions uncover a plot involving missing cats, secret societies, and the legacy of Cornelius Blackwood’s ritual decades earlier. The mystery weaves folklore, supernatural danger, and a rescue mission that pits humans and their feline partners against forces trying to re-emerge
During a jazz cruise aboard The Jazz Jewel, famed violinist Eliza Vale vanishes mid-performance, leaving only her Stradivarius behind. When Isabel’s friend Benjamin is suspiciously linked to the missing star’s cabin, suspicion falls squarely on him. Isabel races to clear his name, navigating shipboard secrets, cryptic clues, and shadowy figures. The mystery ties music, betrayal, and hidden treasure beneath the ship’s hull, ending in a dramatic unmasking of the true culprit.
Back in Blue Harbor, Eleanor Whitaker stumbles into Isabel’s bookshop in terror, clutching a journal tied to the long-condemned Whitfield Lighthouse. The journal hints at fires, disappearances, and secret experiments tied to the supernatural history of the town. Isabel and Benjamin dig into decades of cover-ups, uncovering both town corruption and otherworldly dangers lurking in the lighthouse ruins. The mystery blends personal history, the weight of inheritance, and threats that refuse to stay buried.
What begins as a cozy book club meeting at Isabel’s shop spirals into chaos when eccentric inventor Eugene Harper unveils one of his gadgets—only for it to play a role in a shocking death. At first dismissed as a tragic accident, Isabel senses foul play. With Blue Harbor’s residents tangled in hidden agendas, she must untangle webs of deception, alliances, and betrayal before another life is lost. The climax plays out with theatrical flair, exposing ambition and greed behind the murder.
Returning to Blue Harbor after her Aunt Louise’s sudden and suspicious death, Isabel intends only to sell the beloved bookstore Turning the Tides. Instead, she discovers hints that Louise was investigating something dangerous before she died. Town gossip, strange occurrences, and secrets buried in manuscripts pull Isabel deeper into the mystery. What starts as settling family affairs becomes a journey of belonging, where Isabel faces not only Louise’s possible murder but her own decision: return to New York—or embrace Blue Harbor’s mysteries.
4.5 Review from our book reader
I picked this up for a weekend read and finished it in one sitting! The jazz cruise setting was glamorous yet sinister, and every twist had me second-guessing myself. The ending was shocking in the best way.
This one gave me goosebumps! The lighthouse setting is haunting, and the way Bardin wove personal history with supernatural danger was pure genius. Isabel is quickly becoming one of my favorite mystery heroines.
What a clever premise—a book club, an eccentric inventor, and a shocking murder! I laughed at the quirky moments and gasped at the tense ones. The story kept me guessing until the final reveal. Bardin has a gift for surprises
This book made me fall in love with Blue Harbor. The mix of small-town charm, family secrets, and spine-tingling mystery was unforgettable. I felt like I was walking the cobbled streets alongside Isabel. Perfect for anyone who loves cozy mysteries with a supernatural twist
Isabel Fleming returns to Blue Harbor expecting to settle her aunt’s affairs but instead uncovers a legacy of secrets, murders, and supernatural mysteries. From her aunt’s suspicious death and hidden manuscripts to the haunted Whitfield Lighthouse, a vanished violinist on a jazz cruise, eccentric inventors with deadly gadgets, and even cats bred as psychic guardians, Isabel is pulled deeper into a world where human greed collides with otherworldly forces. With Benjamin Carter at her side and her calico cat Mimi as a sharp-eyed companion, she realizes Blue Harbor is no ordinary town it is a convergence point of mystery and danger, and she must decide whether to return to her old life or embrace her destiny as its reluctant guardian.
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Absolutely brilliant! The idea of psychic cats guarding against supernatural rifts is so fresh and exciting. I was completely drawn into Blue Harbor’s eerie atmosphere and couldn’t stop until the last page. Bardin writes suspense like no one else