Every destination hides a mystery

Travel writer Pippa Rafferty never goes looking for mysteries.

They simply have a habit of finding her.

Welcome

I’m so glad you’re here.

If you love beautiful destinations, unforgettable food, hidden laneways and mysteries that unfold one small observation at a time, you've come to the right place.

The Pippa Rafferty Mysteries combine atmospheric travel with clever, character-driven mysteries set in some of the world's most beautiful places.

Pour yourself a coffee... or a glass of wine... and stay awhile.

DEAD CALM

Book One in the  Pippa Rafferty Mystery Series

A luxury villa.
A breathtaking Santorini sunset.
A travel writer who notices the little things everyone else misses.

When a perfect island escape takes an unexpected turn, Pippa Rafferty discovers that even the world's most beautiful destinations can hide long-buried secrets.

Perfect for readers who love atmospheric mysteries, unforgettable destinations and stories that linger long after the final page.

Meet Kat

Travel has always been about more than ticking destinations off a list.

It's about the conversations over dinner that last for hours. The tiny cafés you stumble across by accident. The locals who tell you where to watch the sunset. The moments you almost miss because everyone else is looking somewhere else.

That's why I created Pippa Rafferty.

She's a travel writer first and an amateur sleuth second. She never goes looking for mysteries, but she has a habit of noticing the little things everyone else misses.

The Pippa Rafferty Mysteries are written for readers who love beautiful destinations, unforgettable food and clever mysteries that unfold one observation at a time.

So come and explore the world with us.

You never know what you'll discover.

Read more about Kat →

Readers are already saying...

  • "Dead Calm is exactly the kind of book that reminds you why we travel. It captures the excitement of discovering somewhere new, slowing down, getting wonderfully lost and embracing the unexpected. Add a cleverly woven mystery and you'll find it very hard to put down."

    Monique D.

  • "Come for the sunsets. Stay for the seafood. Keep turning the pages because suddenly you have to know who did it. Dead Calm serves up Santorini at its most beautiful, with a mystery that lingers long after the last page."

    Bianca Thrathen
    Food Writer & Reviewer

  • "After travelling through Greece together, I smiled at how many little details found their way into Pippa's world. Kat has captured the joy of getting wonderfully lost, sharing long lunches, watching sunsets and discovering places you'd never find in a guidebook. I already can't wait to see where Pippa takes us next."

    Andrea
    Travel Buddy & Friend

The Journal

Stories worth bringing home.

Travel beyond the pages through The Journal - my occasional collection of travel notes, behind-the-scenes stories, favourite discoveries and early glimpses of the next destination.

Beautiful places.

Hidden stories.

Occasional notes from the road.