Valerie Brandy
#1 Amazon Best-Selling Author. Filmmaker. Screenwriter.
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Books & AudioBooks
The Rebecca Orange Castle Cozy Mystery Series
BOOK ONE
Escape to Monrovia, where the lavender lattes are blooming, the Duke might just steal your heart—and murder lurks behind every turret!
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A #1 Amazon Bestseller in Animal Cozy Mystery, Culinary Cozy Mystery, and Cozy Books, Bookstores, & Libraries Mysteries!!!
When Rebecca Orange is dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her job in the same breath, she thinks she’s hit rock bottom. But fate has other plans. A surprise job offer whisks Rebecca-- and her Tibetan Mastiff dog, Joe-- to the storybook country of Monrovia. Life in Monrovia is nearly perfect—until the castle’s head architect turns up dead. Worse, Rebecca’s closest new friend is the prime suspect...
BOOK TWO
Rebecca Orange is back—and so is murder!
After solving the shocking death of the castle’s head architect, Rebecca is settling into her new life as the animal trainer at Monrovia Castle. But life in the charming Village of Atwood is far from peaceful when Rodrigo, the editor of the local gossip magazine, turns up dead...
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With her trusty Tibetan Mastiff, Joe, by her side, and her best friend Maggie offering support, Rebecca dives into the heart of the village to untangle a web of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Along the way, she’ll navigate royal drama, uncover long-buried treachery, and even attend a romantic dinner with the enigmatic Duke.
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BOOK FOUR
BOOK FIVE
BOOK SIX
BOOK THREE
The crown jewels are missing. The royal guard is unconscious. And Rebecca Orange just became the most unlikely detective Monrovia’s ever seen.
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Armed with nothing but curiosity, cozy castle connections, and a very large dog in formalwear, Rebecca has one mission: solve the case before someone else makes her the next royal scandal...
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Can Rebecca solve the case, and maybe even win the Duke's heart along the way?
BOOK SEVEN
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A royal romance, a rescued collie… and a canine caper that could ruin everything.
Just when animal expert Rebecca Orange thinks she’s settling into a peaceful rhythm with her noble boyfriend, the Duke's new rescue dog (Luma), goes missing, with nothing but a ransom note left behind. Can Rebecca find the Duke's dog before the day of love festival?
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Murder, matrimony, and mayhem— just another week in Monrovia.
When a royal wedding rolls into town, exotic animal trainer turned amateur sleuth Rebecca Orange thinks the biggest danger she’ll face is bumping into the Duke’s impossibly perfect ex-fiancée. But when a glamorous pop star is found dead on the Royal Investigators’ office rug— sequins and all— Rebecca and her ever-faithful (and frequently gassy) Tibetan Mastiff, Joe, find themselves at the center of a very high-profile murder case.
Murder, masquerades, and monarchy— what else would you expect from Rebecca Orange?
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In Monrovia, royal engagements mean one thing: an elaborate castle masquerade, packed with foreign dignitaries, curious villagers, and enough political tension to make even the castle’s pasta-eating giraffe nervous.
When the lights suddenly go out and an ambassador is found murdered mid-soirée, Rebecca and her ever-faithful (and perpetually hungry) Tibetan Mastiff, Joe, are once again thrust into a high-stakes investigation—one that could spiral into an international disaster.
Poison, a play, and a murder to solve— can Rebecca solve a crime when the lines between theatrics and real life blur?
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Now officially the Duchess of Atwood, Rebecca Orange thought her biggest post-wedding challenge would be choosing a worthy social cause. But when she throws her support behind the charmingly chaotic Atwood Village Playhouse, she doesn’t expect to end up starring in yet another murder investigation.
Opening night begins with applause and ends in disaster when one of the actors drinks from a stage prop... and collapses dead in the spotlight. Will the show go on?
The Private Investigator Annie Hudson Mystery Series
BOOK TWO
BOOK ONE
A wealthy community. A body discovered behind locked gates. Someone on the street is a MURDERER.
In this quirky whodunit, readers follow the newest, most neurotic detective on the block-- Private Investigator Annie Hudson. Fan of Knives Out and Only Murders in the Building will love this classic, locked-door mystery that channels the best of Agatha Christie combined with a dynamic cast of characters.
A penthouse apartment. A murder on the balcony. Someone in the building... is a killer.
But never fear! Private Investigator Annie Hudson is on the case. She'll root through the residents' secrets, getting to the bottom of the case in this exclusive apartment building where everyone has something to hide, but nobody's talking.
Fans of Thursday Murder Club and Only Murders in the Building will love detective Annie Hudson, who doesn't believe in feelings-- just facts! Unless a feeling leads her to a fact in which case... you get it.
BOOK FOUR
BOOK FIVE
BOOK THREE
A body found in the corner store. A farm with a connection to America's history. And an alleged treasure waiting to be discovered...
Quirky Private Investigator Annie Hudson and her partner FBI Agent Ethan Becket are called to Sunray, Virginia where they must solve a murder that occurred in a corner store that sits on the edge of a farm with a unique history. Only a limited number of suspects had access to the corner store. Who could have killed the victim, and why?
BOOK SIX
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A murder in the commune. A host of suspects. Can Annie Hudson solve the case?
Private Investigator Annie Hudson and FBI Agent Ethan Beckett have done something strange... they've joined a commune! Only to get closer to solving a tragedy from their past, of course (but the break from reality doesn't hurt either). When their main suspect-- Russel Grey-- turns up dead, Annie and Ethan will dig into the secrets of a commune in the hills to find out where Russel went wrong, and how he's connected to disappearances from their childhoods.
An unexpected murder. A mysterious crime ring called "The Collective." And... Aliens?
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In the heart of the Nevada desert lies Rachel, a quirky town for those obsessed with all things extraterrestrial. But when a beloved local shop owner is found dead under suspiciously "otherworldly" circumstances, Private Investigator Annie Hudson and her FBI partner Ethan Becket are pulled into a case unlike any they've faced.
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A family legacy. A murder in a small town. Can Annie and Ethan fix the past... by going home?
In this final installment in the Private Investigator Annie Hudson mystery series, Annie and Ethan are called back to their hometown to solve a murder. But this time, they're not alone. The past has come full circle, and the pair will solve their toughest case to date-- all while unravelling the mystery that's haunted them for years.
The Predator/Prey Thriller Series
BOOK ONE
BOOK TWO
BOOK THREE
BOOK FOUR
When Zoe and Mike head to the wilderness of Yosemite Valley, they're stalked by a killer with a connection to Mike's past. Can Zoe trust Mike, or will the secrets of his past tear them apart? Book one in the Predator/ Prey Thriller trilogy!
Book two in the Predator/Prey thriller trilogy! Mike and Zoe head to a tropical island for their honeymoon, but run into trouble when a figure from the past strands them with their wedding party. Someone is lying. But who?
In this third installment in the Predator/ Prey Thriller trilogy, Zoe turns the table on her enemy and creates a trap to capture her prey. In a race across Europe, Zoe tries to become the predator once and for all.
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Can Zoe lay a trap for Logan, beating him at his own game?
What happens when a stalker... doesn't know they have a stalker of their own?
Cassandra follows her ex-boyfriend, Mike, while also being followed by a mysterious figure known as "the one." This book serves as an origin story for Cassandra, Mike, and Zoe, and can be read before any other rest of the books in the Predator/Prey thriller series..
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About
Valerie Brandy is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter, filmmaker, and #1 Amazon best-selling author with a dynamic career spanning film, television, and publishing. She most recently served as a staff writer for Walt Disney Studios’ live-action feature division under an exclusive deal, developing original content for Disney+. Her work spans comedy and drama for major studios and networks including Warner Bros., FX, Universal, and Disney Channel, and has been recognized by the Academy’s prestigious Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.
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Brandy wrote, directed, and starred in the award-winning indie feature Lola’s Last Letter, which was distributed by Sony’s The Orchard after a celebrated festival run. Shot in the mobile home park where she grew up, the film has since become a cult favorite within the mumblecore movement. Her second feature, A Unified Theory of Love, starring Richard Karn (Home Improvement) and Eric Isenhower (Parks & Recreation), recently completed post-production and is slated for release.
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Valerie began her career at age 20 after selling a spec script, making her one of the youngest members ever inducted into the Writers Guild of America (WGA). As an actress, she appeared as “Trixie” in the Emmy-winning FX drama Justified, performing opposite Mykelti Williamson (Forrest Gump). Her performance in the indie film space earned her a Best Principal Actress nomination from LA Film Review, and The Huffington Post praised her directorial voice as “unflinching.”
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In addition to her film and television work, Brandy is the co-founder of Emerald Lion Press, where she writes and publishes original mystery and thriller novels. Her books have sold over 10,000 copies worldwide, received five-star acclaim from Indies Today, and consistently rank among Amazon’s bestsellers.
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Valerie is a proud member of the WGA (where she serves as a Feature Captain), SAG-AFTRA, and the Alliance of Women Directors. She earned her B.A. from UCLA as an Alumni Scholar and holds an M.F.A. in Film & Television Production from Asbury University. Brandy currently teaches screenwriting and directing at Loyola Marymount University, Syracuse University’s LA program, and UCLA Extension.
Movies & TV
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