Neve Maslakovic is the author of six novels, starting with Regarding Ducks and Universes (“Weaving together physics, philosophy, and wry humor, Maslakovic’s inventive debut is a delight.” — Booklist). Her speculative fiction leans towards cozy, with plenty of mystery twists and humor. Read more.
Coming in January 2026!
“Neve Maslakovic takes the genre and twists it… A unique, original, and charming mystery.” – Readers’ Favorite
In 1980s Minnesota, a detective with a strange gift—he can see emotions as living soul gardens—must prove his best friend’s innocence when a blizzard turns deadly. The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle meets The Thursday Murder Club and Inspector Gamache.
Ebook available for preorder on Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Apple Books, and Google Play. Full list of retailers here.
When a deadly accident puts Scottie under suspicion, she scrambles to prove her innocence. Black Mirror meets The Maid in a twist-filled mystery about truth, ambition, and survival.
Book Club Reading Guide available. (Click here for a downloadable PDF.)
“An intriguing dystopian future” *** “Twists and turns throughout” *** “Fun blend of sci-fi and a classic whodunnit mystery”
“Neve Maslakovic’s story is a standout… Scottie’s journey reaches into the reader’s heart” — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND ON KINDLE, NOOK, APPLE BOOKS, KOBO, GOOGLE PLAY AND OTHER RETAILERS
“Weaving together physics, philosophy, and wry humor, Maslakovic’s inventive debut is a delight.” – Booklist
“The story unfolds at a sprightly pace…clever combination of mystery, science fiction and humor gives this title broad appeal.” – School Library Journal
“A witty and light ‘what if’ novel stuffed with an amusing and eclectic cast of characters.” –Publishers Weekly, in the 2009 Amazon Breakthrough Novel contest
Available in paperback and Kindle. Read for free on Kindle Unlimited. Audiobook available with narration from Alexander Cendese.
A prequel novelette to the Incident series.
Available on Kindle and Kindle app for your tablet or other mobile device.
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