Sydney has combined her love of mystery books with her love of art, and she transports her readers to a life full of creativity, eccentric friends and family, and of course, murder! 

Welcome to the Creative Workshop

Where art inspires… and murder steals the spotlight.

 Alex has built a thriving arts community—a place where imagination runs wild. But beneath the charm of retreats, festivals, and gallery openings lurk rivalries, ambition, and secrets better left buried. The crimes are brazen, the suspects are colorful, and murder threatens to overshadow the art.

With her sharp-eyed assistant, her quirky band of creatives, and her loyal dog Baxter at her side, Alex must follow twisted trails of clues and outmaneuver clever culprits before she becomes a murderer’s masterpiece.

In this cozy mystery series, the brushstrokes are bold, the friendships are fierce, and danger refuses to stay within the frame.

Stay tuned! Book 4 is coming soon!

Paint and Peril at Sea, releases September 21!

The Creative Workshop gang goes on a working holiday. Will they get a vacation from murder? Probably not!

Available in paperback or e-book formats from your local bookstore or favorite retail site!

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What People Are Saying

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“Sydney Abrams pens a well-written, flawless cozy mystery even Miss Marple would consider reading. I’m astonished this is Sydney Abrams’ debut cozy mystery. It reads like a prolific author’s work. Impressive. I hear it’s a series and I cannot wait for the next cozy mystery to be released.”

“I loved this book not only for the fascinating cast of characters and so many fun details about art and artists, but also the twists and turns of the plot. Abrams throws in just the right amount of clues alongside the red herrings, that you are kept wondering right up until the end who the real culprits are: a real page turner! I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series to find out what Alex and her friends, and especially her canine character, Baxter, are going to get involved in next.”

“Sydney Abrams has penned another fascinating and engrossing cozy mystery. Her characters are engaging. The mystery unfolds slowly and is built layer by layer until the ending is revealed. Realistic writing is what makes An Artless Murder impossible to put down. Highly recommend.”

“Sydney has created a community where you feel a part of each character and the mystery unfolding! Can’t wait for the next book!”

“So if you’re a fan of cozy mysteries, this fits the bill in that it takes you away, page after page, from current worries and concerns. An arts workshop studio in picturesque Flat Rock Falls has all the quirkiness and primal comfort of Gilmore Girl’s Stars Hollow, a show I loved and a place I longed for, so from the beginning I was in.”

“What a page turner!!! I absolutely loved this book!!! Have you ever read a book and feel like you are there? Well, I felt like not only I was witnessing the action, I felt like I was in the action. I loved every single minute of this beautifully written mystery. Indulge yourself into this world created by Sydney Abrams.”

“Once again, Sydney Abrams has penned an imaginative and addictive cozy mystery. Alex’s POV is immersive so it’s easy for the reader to follow along. The world-building is excellent. The layers of clues and false clues during the investigation is seamless.

If you’re a voracious cozy mystery reader like me, you’re in for a treat with A Deadly Craft. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series..”