About
Rosalind Barden is a multi-genre author with a sense of humor who writes mystery, children’s, horror, and more. “The Cold Kid Case,” the first in her zany 1930s cozy noir “Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery” series is a #1 Amazon Bestseller in its category and has been awarded multiple accolades, including the Firebird Book Award 1st Place for Cozy Mysteries. Over thirty of her short mystery and horror stories have been published, including the inspiration for the “Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery” series, “The Monkey’s Ghost,” part of the FAPA President’s Book Awards Silver Medalist winning anthology, “History and Mystery, Oh My!” Ellen Datlow selected her short story "Lion Friend" as a Best Horror of the Year Honorable Mention after it appeared in "Cern Zoo," a British Fantasy Society nominee for best anthology, part of DF Lewis's award-winning "Nemonymous" anthology series. Ms. Barden is also an illustrator. “I Love You” is her latest children’s picture book that she wrote and illustrated. She creates in Los Angeles. Discover more at RosalindBarden.com where you can sign up for her Readers Club newsletter to receive free short stories.
Featured Work
The Catalina Cahoots: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery
"The Catalina Cahoots," fifth in the "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" series, takes Sparky to a beautiful island off the California coast in 1932. But paradise is not what it seems. On a chaotic movie set, a body becomes a surprise prop. What's with the fake royalty? Will there be a Wild West shootout in the Catalina ballroom? Will Sparky figure out what in the hey-ho is going on now? Stay tuned . . . .
The "Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery" books are cozy with a noir vibe. The series is a fun read for pre-teens to grown-up fans of historical fiction.
