About CC
About CC Trace
CC Trace writes endearing cozy mysteries from her home in the picturesque woods of upstate New York. A former middle school principal, she traded detentions for plot twists and now spends her days dreaming up trouble for her beloved sleuth, Franklin County’s finest amateur detective, Carolina Teal.
Her stories weave cozy charm with clever whodunits, featuring loyal sidekicks (both canine and human), small-town secrets, and lighthearted humor that’ll keep you turning pages like someone’s brewing fresh coffee in the next room.
Why Readers Love CC Trace:
Charming Small-Town Settings – From inn porches to speakeasy tunnels, each book offers a cozy sense of place that feels comfortably familiar and just a touch mysterious.
Witty, Relatable Sleuths – Carolina Teal is a sleuth with heart, equipped with a camera, a witty sidekick dog named Kahlua, and a knack for finding red herrings where you least expect them.
Warm, Clean Mysteries – Delightfully twisty plots with no graphic gore, plenty of humor, and characters you might want to bring home for dinner.
Seasonal Reads That Feel Like a Hug – Whether it’s fall festivals, winter inn mysteries, or jazzy speakeasy capers, CC’s seasonal cozies are the perfect escape with a cozy blanket.
When She’s Not Writing…
You’ll likely find CC with her family—her three grown children and four energetic grandchildren who bring endless joy to her days. Whether they’re hiking mountain trails, gathering around a campfire, or chasing fireflies at the family cabin, the whole crew knows how to make memories.
And when it’s just CC’s time? She’s probably out on the golf course, happily trading plot twists for putts.
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