The third in the witty and captivating series following bestselling author Eleanor Dash, who once again has to swap her sun hat for her detective hat, when a body is found at a murder mystery writing conference in the Bahamas.

Coming April 28, 2026

This Weekend Doesn't End Well for Anyone is the third in a witty USA Today bestselling series following author Eleanor Dash as she goes from wedding guest to murder mystery investigator at her best friend’s wedding on Catalina Island.

About Catherine

Catherine Mack is the pseudonym for USA Today Bestselling author Catherine McKenzie. Catherine is the author of twenty novels, including suspense, thrillers, and rom-coms. She also writes for film & television. An avid skier, runner, and tennis player, The Vacation Mysteries are her first foray into funny mysteries.

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Praise for the Vacation Mysteries Series

“Fabulous!
 A hilarious and
   fun romp!” 

—Liv Constantine

“As spellbinding
as Knives Out.” 

—Elle Cosimano

“Fresh, clever, and
   laugh-out-loud
funny.” 

—Jenna Rose

“The hijinks!
  The humor!
   The heart!” 

—Colleen Oakley

 

"A well-constructed romp through the lighter side of murder." 

—Nina Simon

"A sparklingly fresh take on the classic murder mystery novel."

—Kat Ailes

 

Vacation Mysteries Series

Novels by Catherine McKenzie