THE ISLAND MYSTERIES
A Lowcountry cozy mystery novel series written by Laura Elizabeth
For beach readers, weekend relaxers, and lovers of all things cozy and sleuthy
Join Laura Elizabeth at an event near you!
From Lowcountry author events, murder mystery nights, island tours, and more in South Carolina & Georgia- there are so many ways to share in the Island Magic! See below for things to do in your area with Laura Elizabeth!
Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Night | Private Event- Raleigh, North Carolina
July 18th, 2026 (Raleigh, NC)
Attendees of this private event in Raleigh will join Laura Elizabeth for a night celebrating All Is Now Lost, Book 1 in The Island Mysteries series. Mystery dinner nights are fun for all as you "become" your favorite characters, and use the script provided to immerse yourself in the world of Mongin Island. Whether you've read the book or not it is sure to be a fun and sleuthy time!
Address: Private event- not open to the public
Bookstore Author Event & Book Signing | The Crazy Book Lady- Atlanta, Georgia
July 25th, 2026 (Acworth, GA) 12:00pm-4:00pm
author talk | meet the author | Q&A
Visit Laura Elizabeth at The Crazy Book Lady in Acworth! Learn more about The Island Mysteries and get a copy of your book signed.
Address: 5058 Cherokee St, Acworth, GA 30101
Interactive Murder Mystery Night | Emry's Bookshop
July 30th, 2026 (Hilton Head Island, SC) 6:00pm-8:00pm
Join Laura Elizabeth for a night of sleuthy fun at Emry's Bookshop! Attendees of this event will jump into the mystery based on A Special Kind of Heartache, Book 2 in The Island Mysteries series. "Become" your favorite characters, and use the script provided to immerse yourself in the world of Mongin Island. Feel free to dress in character as island tourists with sundresses, floppy hats, beach bags, and bright colors! Whether you've read the book or not it is sure to be a fun and sleuthy time!
Light refreshments will be included with each ticket, and there will be a prize raffle after the third act! Laura Elizabeth will be available to sign books before and after the event.
Tickets: Purchase tickets HERE - $15 each
Address: 95 Mathews Dr STE A5, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Bookstore Author Event & Book Signing | Barnes & Noble
September 20th, 2026 (Marietta, GA) 2:00pm-4:00pm
author talk | meet the author | Q&A
Visit Laura Elizabeth at Barnes & Noble at The Avenue in Marietta! Learn more about The Island Mysteries and get a copy of your book signed.
Address: The Avenue West Cobb, 3625 Dallas Hwy SW Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30064
"Through the Author's Eyes" Private Island Tour | Daufuskie Island
September 25th, 2026 (Daufuskie Island, SC)
**SOLD OUT!**
See the special place that inspired The Island Mysteries with a personalized tour given by the author, Laura Elizabeth throughout the beautiful Daufuskie Island! Enjoy a day full of sightseeing, island history, yummy food, and a book signing. All tours are private; $65 a person, and are considered "rain or shine." Interested in learning more? Reach out today!
Business Networking Group, Private Island Tour | Daufuskie Island
September 26th, 2026 (Daufuskie Island, SC)
A private island tour for a national business networking group. Interested in hosting your group for an immersive Lowcountry island experience? Reach out today!
"Through the Author's Eyes" Private Island Tour | Daufuskie Island
October 23rd, 2026 (Daufuskie Island, SC)
**Almost sold out! Limited seating left - grab your spot today!**
See the special place that inspired The Island Mysteries with a personalized tour given by the author, Laura Elizabeth throughout the beautiful Daufuskie Island! Enjoy a day full of sightseeing, island history, yummy food, and a book signing. Tours are private, $70 a person, and are considered "rain or shine." Interested in learning more? Reach out today!
Looking for unique things to do in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Daufuskie Island, or Atlanta? Laura Elizabeth hosts interactive murder mystery nights, private author tours, and book events throughout the Lowcountry and greater Atlanta area.
Sample of Previous Events and Appearances:
Interactive Murder Mystery Nights (Audience Participation):
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RLB Distillery
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Sun City- Bluffton
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Montage Palmetto Bluff (private corporate group)
Author Events:
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Sun City- Bluffton, SC- author talk and presentation exploring the writing process for The Island Mysteries
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A Special Kind of Heartache- Mystery Dinner Theater (5 shows)- Kaya Vineyards
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Visiting teacher- "You Wrote a Book...Now Tell Your Story"- OSHER Institute, Beaufort, SC
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Private Book Club Tour of Daufuskie Island
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Spartina 449 Store, Hilton Head Island- Author Event
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Lowcountry Boil at Kaya Vineyards- Dahlonega, FL
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Read It Write It Book Festival, Palm Beach, FL
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Book Club Island Tour and Luncheon, Daufuskie Island, SC - Book Club Visit and Tour, Lunch with the Author
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Guest Lecturer - "I've Got Something to Say...Writing Your Story Your Way"- OSHER Institute, Beaufort, SC-writing class instructor
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Sun City Retirement Community, Bluffton, SC - Internal TV interview and author event
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The Island Shack Cafe, Daufuskie Island, SC - Author Collaboration with Sallie Ann Robinson, book signing
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All Is Now Lost Mystery Dinner Theater- Kaya Vineyard, Dahlonega, GA
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A Novel Idea - Author Showcase and Presentation, Alpharetta, GA
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Spartina 449 Flagship Store, Bluffton, SC - Author Event
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Beaufort's "Night on the Town," Beaufort, SC- holiday shopping event
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The Newnan Carnegie Library - Hometown Novel Night, Panelist
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The Pat Conroy Literary Center, 7th Annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention, South Carolina- panelist (see link)
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South Carolina Women in Leadership Zoom Call, virtual- speaker, passion project discussion
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Kaya Vineyards and Dahlonega Resort, Dahlonega, GA- author talk, book signing, meet & greet
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Sharpsburg Book Fair, Sharpsburg, GA- book signing
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Ground & Pound Coffee, Atlanta, GA- author talk, book signing, meet & greet
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Broken Anchor Winery, Acworth, GA- author talk, book signing, meet & greet
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The Gifted Ferret, Woodstock, GA- collaborative event with another author, book signing, meet & greet
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Carakko Sports Club, Daufuskie Island, SC- author talk, book signing
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The Book Exchange- book signing, meet & greet
Media Features:
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Had to be There (Podcast Recording) - listen HERE
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Really Charlie (Podcast Recording)- listen HERE
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The Cozy Sleuth (Podcast Recording) - listen HERE
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Article, Babson University, "One Woman's Mission to Save a Neglected Resort"- read HERE
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Article, Celebrate!, "Island Magic: Local Author Pens Mystery Series Based on Passion for Daufuskie Island"- read HERE
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Article, Appen Media, "Opinion: Will your next read take you to coastal South Carolina or Europe?" - read HERE
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Article, Southern Flavor Magazine, "Wash it Down!" - read HERE
Private Events:
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Private Book Club Island Tours
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Sips and Stories (September 2023), Atlanta- private book club appearance and book talk
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Haig Point Club Event, Daufuskie Island, SC- author talk, book presentation
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Haig Point Book Club Meeting, Daufuskie Island, SC- author talk, book club discussion, book signing