Charles Veley

Charles Veley and Anna Elliott are a father-daughter writing team and the creators of the Homefront Sleuths mysteries, a beloved series of WWII village cozies set in the English countryside during 1942.

Together, they write warm, fast-paced mysteries filled with memorable characters, clever clues, village life, wartime intrigue, and the enduring power of friendship and courage. Their stories blend suspense with heart, offering readers the comforting charm of a close-knit community alongside puzzles that keep the pages turning late into the night.

Readers of Agatha Christie, Jacqueline Winspear, Rhys Bowen, and the British village mystery tradition will feel right at home in Crofter’s Green, where tea is always brewing at the Cozy Cup and danger is never far from the village lanes.

When she’s not helping plot murders and mysteries, Anna enjoys homeschooling her five children. Charles and Anna live near one another in Pennsylvania and collaborate daily on new adventures for the Sleuths, as well as their long-running Sherlock and Lucy historical mystery series.

They are delighted to welcome readers into the world of Crofter’s Green.