Rosalind Barden author

@rosalindbarden.bsky.social

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Author of mystery and horror with a sense of humor. https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rosalind-barden

Colorful beach graphics showing sand, surfboards, sunglasses for "Summer Reading Challenge" 2026 sponsored by Cozy Books Corner and Romance Books Corner
Video real showing photo of mystery author Rosalind Barden, and the logo for the Mythbehaving podcast, which is an old-fashioned typewriter. Text describes Rosalind Barden's interview on the Mythbehaving podcast, which is available on Spotify and Podbeam.
Cover of "The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" by Rosalind Barden. Quote from an Amazon Review: "Take a little bit of the Little Rascals, add some Dick Tracy, a dose of Little Orphan Annie, and a pinch of Addie Pray and you get Sparky.
Sparky of Bunker Hill Mysteries boxed set by Rosalind Barden shown with a vintage revolver and cowboy hat. Text reads: ". . . all the kids on Bunker Hill knew Old Bob had a six-shooter like a real cowboy and knew he was dangerous. Nobody messed with Old Bob.
Drawing of a book with flowers sprouting from it against a yellow background. Text reads: Happy Spring!
Cover of "Fatal Foliage" by Amy Prescott. Cover shows a woman standing by a quaint inn in the fall. Text reads: A dead guest. A missing page. And a secret thirty-seven years in the making. Red banner across book cover reads: Free Cozy Mystery
eBook reader showing cover of "The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" by Rosalind Barden with multiple award badges. Shown with a #1 Amazon Bestseller Badge, and a photo of a 1930s actress. Text: Mobsters Movie Stars Murder. Gold button reads: Flash Sale. Red badge reads: 99¢.
Rainbow, shamrocks, and a stack of books. Text: "Happy St. Patrick's Day" and "May there be lots of books at the end of your rainbow!"
Cover of "A Far Cry From Yesterday" by Manon Rinsma. Review text: "Memoir about backpacking around the world while escaping grief."
Cover of "The Lost Sketchbook" by Adrian Stead. Shown with review text: "A Booklovers book packed with crime, betrayal, wealth, love, tragedy, and books!"
Cover of "Kill Her Twice" by Stacey Lee. Shown with review text: "In LA's Chinatown, 1932, can two sisters solve the murder of their movie star friend?"
Cover of "Kings of the World" by Sal Nudo. Shown with review text: "Unique motivational book with a rock 'n' roll vibe."
Cover of "The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" by Rosalind Barden. Shown with Goodreads 5-star review quote: ". . . I'm a sucker for anything set in the 1930s."
Cover for "The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" and review text from a 5-star Goodreads review.
Cover of "The Catalina Cahoots," 5th in the fun 1930s cozy LA noir "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" series by Rosalind Barden. Shown with the badge for Top Ten Finisher Best Mystery Novel in the 2025 Annual Critters Readers Poll. Also shown is the cover for the "Sparky of Bunker Hill" boxed set. Shown with the badge for Top Ten Finisher All Other Short Stories for the 2025 Annual Critters Readers Poll, which is for "Death on the Set of Dolly Dear," a 1920s short Hollywood mystery in the boxed set
Cover of "I Love You" children's picture book written and illustrated by Rosalind Barden. Shown with fireworks and the badge for Best Children's Book in the 2025 Annual Critters Readers Poll.
Cover of children's picture book "I Love You" written and illustrated by Rosalind Barden. Shown against background of hearts of different sizes and shades of pink. Text reads: "Some books are read. This book is felt" BookBub Review, and shown with 5 hearts. More text reads: "Available everywhere for Valentine's Day."
Image of a smiling book, smiling sun, and hearts against a white background. Text reads: Make an author happy. Review a book today.
Cover of "The Impoverished Orphan" a Pride & Prejudice Variation Novel by Award-Winning Author Kelly Miller. Text reads" Enchanting Pride & Prejudice Variation Romance with a Dash of Mystery.
Cover of "The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" with multiple award badges. Graphic for TheStoryGraph.com. Text reads: Book Giveaway. Enter to win 1930s cozy noir mystery "The Cold Kid Case" award-winning first in series.
Covers of Rosalind Barden's books shown: "I Love You," "The Catalina Cahoots," "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mysteries Books 1 - 3: Includes new Tootsie LaFemme 1920s Short Mystery"
Cover for "Our Secrets Were Safe" a mystery-thriller novel by Virginia Trench. Text reads: Former college roommates cannot bury the past in the intricate mystery
Cover of "Death at Morning House" by Maureen Johnson. Text reads: "Strange deaths from the past collide with odd happenings in the present in this coming-of-age mystery
Young man wearing glasses standing in front of an old mansion. In the background stands another, spooky-looking young man. Text reads: The Invited Guest a romantically spooky holiday story by Rosalind Barden. Red banner reads "Free"
Cover of "I Love You" a children's picture book written and illustrated by Rosalind Barden. Background shows box of holiday toys. Text reads: "Spread the Love this Holiday Season"
Cover of "Illusionist" by Laurie Buchanan. Text reads: "Book 5 takes the Sean McPherson series to a new thrilling level."
Bookshop.org logo plus text: "Bookshop.org carries books by Rosalind Barden." Image shows cover of Rosalind Barden's picture book for young children, "I Love You," and cover of Rosalind Barden's 1930s cozy noir mystery series, "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mysteries."
Text shown: Interview, Saffron Amatti, Rosalind Barden. Image shows photos of historical mystery authors Saffron Amatti and Rosalind Barden, plus photos of their mystery novels.
eBook cover of "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mysteries Books 1 - 3: Includes New Tootsie LaFemme 1920s Hollywood Short Mystery" Shown against a video of moving searchlights and gold glitter. Text: "Release Day!"
Cover of children's picture book "I Love You" written and illustrated by Rosalind Barden. Shown on a shelf with toys. Text: "I love you when you are happy. I love you when you are sad. I love you because you are you."
Covers of "Strangely Funny" anthology series. Shown with video of dancing skeletons. Text: "Get your funny on with the Strangely Funny humorous short horror story series"
Happy Columbo Day! Peter Falk as Columbo. Photo shows Peter Falk dress as his Columbo character. Photo from Getty Images.
Cover of the eBook boxed set of "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mysteries Books 1 - 3: Including New Tootsie LaFemme 1920s Hollywood Short Mystery." Cover is set against the background of the cover of the first Sparky mystery, "The Cold Kid Case." Text above cover reads: "Mobsters, Movie Stars, Murder in 1930s LA." Text below cover reads: "First 3 Sparky 1930s Cozy Mystery Books + New 1920s Hollywood Cozy Mystery Novella."
My happy little children's picture book reached Amazon #1 in New Release! "I Love You" is a simple children's picture book about unconditional love with a colorful little creature made for smiles. For baby and up. Image shows book cover, #1, and 5 stars from Amazon printscreen.
Summer is for reading short mysteries. Read my stories about Josh the Actor's crime-solving(?) Mardi Gras misadventures. "History and Mystery, Oh My!" has "The Monkey's Ghost," inspiration for my "Sparky of Bunker Hill" 1930s cozy mystery series. Buy links: https://rosalindbarden.com/book-series/mystery-short-stories/
Book Review! “Premeditated Myrtle” 1st in the “Myrtle Hardcastle” mystery series by Elizabeth C. Bunce. In 1890s England, 12-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle’s hobby is crime! My BookBub review (follow me too!): https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/3743783503
Is your tween looking for a mystery book she can't put down? Grown-ups love it too! (Young teen holding "The Cold Kid Case," first in Rosalind Barden's fun, award-winning 1930s cozy noir "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" series.)
The "Strangely Funny" series of humorous short horror story anthologies is perfect summer reading for your camping trip.
Enter to win a Kindle + 15 cozy mystery eBooks including "The Monkey Island Murder," 3rd in my fun, award-winning 1930s "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" series!
"A resourceful hero under threat, memorable villains, some gritty violence, and fast-moving suspense." - Kirkus Reviews. Young woman hold copy of "The Cold Kid Case," first in Rosalind Barden's fun, award-winning 1930s cozy noir "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" series.
Book Review! “The Mass” by Natalie Blank is a character-driven YA novel exploring the trauma of mass shooting survivors. Can their love endure? My review: https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/383929411
“The Cat, The Rat and The Secret Garden, Authors Edition,” by David-John Scott is a fantasy novel about a quest that is sure to become a classic. For older middle-grade and young adult readers. See my full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7701493646
"I love you when you are happy. I love you when you are sad. I love you because you are you." “I Love You” is my simple #childrenspicturebook. #positivebook with a happy colorful creature made for smiles. #NoAI For #baby and up. Buy now: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFGMBG55
The perfect summer mystery read! The Fungo Society by Jeff Stanger is a short fun baseball mystery, first in the Jonathan Quick Baseball Mystery series. The eBook is only 99 cents on Amazon! https://buy.bookfunnel.com/wz7q924xof?tid=1z47qu6jr2 "I'm still chuckling just thinking about it." - Amazon Review
New Release! "I Love You" is my simple children's picture book I wrote and illustrated with no AI! A positive book with a colorful little creature made for smiles. For baby and up. Buy now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFGMBG55
Book Review: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. Adam & Amelia hope a weekend at a remote Scottish house will save their marriage. But after they are snowed in, odd things begin to happen! My full review: https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/665965134
Investigate these new Mystery releases! Cozy, suspense, romantic & more! Includes "The Catalina Cahoots" 5th in my fun 1930s cozy noir "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" series! https://books.bookfunnel.com/mtspreordernewreleasesjun/amwl7zfi8j
Book Review: "Phantom Reunions" by Sal Nudo. Crime, Obsession, and bad choices began in Vegas and went downhill from there. See my full review on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7671185654
Dead ballplayer. Missing antique. Nobody wants the cops. The Fungo Society by Jeff Stanger, a short humorous baseball mystery 99¢ I've joined Jeff in this BookFunnel author swap - check it out! https://buy.bookfunnel.com/wz7q924xof?tid=1z47qu6jr2
The longest day of the year is perfect for summer reading. Happy Summer Solstice!
Body on the set, body on the beach. Maybe paradise isn't what it's cracked up to be? "The Catalina Cahoots," latest in my fun 1930s cozy noir "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" series & more new mystery book releases: https://books.bookfunnel.com/mtspreordernewreleasesjun/amwl7zfi8j
Book Review: “Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom” by Ilyon Woo. This compelling true story is an important reminder of what many have endured for the sake of freedom. My full review: https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/3872229097
Sal Nudo's bestselling #restaurantguide, combined with his “Greater Than a Tourist” #travelguide is a must for #Champaign-Urbana locals, University students, visiting parents, alums & #Chicago weekenders. I got hungry just reading it! My full review: https://www.bookbub.com/books/eat-like-a-local-champaign-urbana-champaign-urbana-illinois-food-guide-eat-like-a-local-illinois-by-sal-nudo
Does Dad have a sense of humor? Does Dad like horror? Your Father's Day gift is solved with Strangely Funny eBooks! Humorous short tales of horror gone wrong, so very wrong. Buy now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FK4QBV4