Angela M. Sanders

Angela M. Sanders is a mystery author known for writing cozy mystery series set in the Pacific Northwest. Her works include the Vintage Clothing mysteries, the Joanna Hayworth series, and the Witch Way Librarian series. Sanders draws on her background as a former Portland, Oregon city employee and her interest in vintage fashion to create atmospheric mysteries featuring amateur sleuths. The Joanna Hayworth series follows a vintage clothing store owner who solves crimes in Portland, while the Witch Way books center on a librarian witch in a small coastal Oregon town. Prior to writing fiction, Sanders worked as a journalist and copywriter, contributing to publications like Portland Monthly and Portland Business Journal. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and regularly participates in mystery writing conferences and events throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her novels typically incorporate elements of fashion, history, and Pacific Northwest culture while following traditional cozy mystery conventions. The books feature female protagonists and avoid graphic violence or explicit content.

Readers appreciate Sanders' attention to historical detail in her cozy mysteries, particularly in the Joanna Hayworth vintage clothing series. Multiple reviews note her skill at weaving fashion history and Portland settings into the narratives without overwhelming the plots. Fans highlight her character development, with one Amazon reviewer stating "the characters feel like real people with real flaws." Reviews frequently mention her clean writing style and lack of graphic violence or explicit content. Common criticisms include plots that move too slowly in the first third of books and some predictable story elements. A few Goodreads reviews mention that the vintage clothing details occasionally overshadow the mystery elements. Ratings across platforms: Amazon: 4.4/5 average across all books Goodreads: 3.9/5 average - Joanna Hayworth series: 4.1/5 - Crystal Shop Mysteries: 3.8/5 - Booked for Murder series: 4.2/5 Total reviews: ~2,800 across all platforms

The Booster Club Capers - A Portland thrift store owner investigates crimes in her neighborhood while reselling vintage clothing.

Witch Way Librarian Mysteries - A librarian uses her magical abilities to solve murders in a small Oregon coastal town.

The Crystal Shop Mysteries - A crystal shop owner in Portland's Alberta Arts District becomes entangled in local murders while dealing with magical stones.

The Joanna Hayworth Vintage Clothing Mysteries - A vintage clothing store owner in Portland solves murders connected to historical garments and fashion.

Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography - Co-authored biography of actor Vincent Price, written with his daughter Victoria Price.