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By Krista Davis. 2021
A pet detective on the hunt for a prominent pooch is found dead, and inn owner Holly Miller has to…
sort through her guest list for suspects in this all new Paws & Claws mystery in the New York Times bestselling series.The ladies of the Wagtail Animal Guardians, WAG for short, are in town for a pet adoption charity ball, and Holly is making sure to roll out the red carpet for her special guests. She and her furry best friend Trixie are busy keeping the WAG ladies happy and preparing for the ball when they learn that a retired judge has lost his prized pup. The venerable citizen has hired a pet detective who has some personal ties to Holly&’s new guests. His presence ruffles some feathers, and when the PI is found DOA not long before the ball, Holly wonders if one of the WAG ladies had a motive for murder. To make matters worse, some pet-loving guests of the ball nearly suffer the same deadly fate. Holly and Trixie will have to sniff out the clues and leash a callous killer before they strike again....By Ron Walden. 2017
For years Galen Mason had been the head accountant for Bluefin Seafood Inc. Over the years he had done things…
such as carrying cash out of the United States to the Bahamas for the company. He never questioned his orders, but once he determined the company was a front for the Columbian drug cartel he decided to quit, but knew the cartel would never allow him to leave. He devised a plan to disappear and change his name. In his new life he opened an accounting and consulting office where he hired a pretty, young assistant. The Bluefin Seafood enforcers found him and killed his assistant. If they found him once, they could find him again. He decided to take the matter into his own hands after the enforcers attempted to kill him at his aircraft hangar. Assisted by a local fire captain with a military background he was able to fend off the attack but decided to return to Florida to take revenge on the fish processing company bosses. With the aid of a DEA agent, Mitch DeLong, he used information about Bluefin Seafood to find and end their drug importing business. New cartel bosses track him down once again to retaliate for their losses. It seems everyone is Getting Even.By Louise Penny. 2015
Vuelve la gran dama del crimen canadiense con una nueva entrega de la serie del inspector Armand Gamache, que arrasa…
en todo el mundo. En La naturaleza de la bestia, la undécima entrega de la popular y aclamada serie dedicada a Armand Gamache, el ex inspector jefe de homicidios de la Sûreté du Québec debe abandonar su tranquila vida de jubilado en Three Pines para investigar la desaparición de un niño. El caso destapa una serie de sucesos que conducen a un asesinato y que, a su vez, nos guían hasta un antiguo crimen: a lo mejor el monstruo que hace veinticinco años llegó a Three Pines y sembró la desgracia entre la población ha regresado. Con su maestría habitual, Penny aborda el lado más oscuro de la naturaleza humana a través del inexorable dilema moral que supone creer o no creer las fantasías del chico Laurent Lepage, a sabiendas de que la maldad anida incluso en los lugares más inesperados La crítica hadicho:«Mágico... El recordatorio perfecto del lado oscuro de la naturaleza humana, pero también de que ese lado no siempre sale vencedor. Penny es experta en levantar la piel de sus personajes para exponer las capas más profundas y a menudo desagradables que hay debajo, y siempre lo hace con mano firme pero compasiva.»Kirkus Reviews «En el excelente libro [La naturaleza de la bestia] Penny vuelve a demostrarnos que Three Pines no es ningún refugio... sus fans quedarán encantados con el complejo desarrollo, en todas sus facetas, de unos personajes a los que han llegado a tenerles aprecio.»Publishers Weekly «Un misterio absorbente que desemboca en un final emocionante pero que queda prometedoramente abierto.»Booklist «Evocador y profundamente humano...»Wall Street Journal «Penny lleva a cabo un número de prestidigitación al crear unos personajes de increíble profundidad en una emocionante novelade suspense.»People «Bajo la superficie se halla un mundo de verdades oscuras. Uno de los milagros de La naturaleza de la bestia es la forma sutil e implacable con que la autora explota esa oscuridad, y con cuánto aplomo la recorre su detective, sin perder ni una sola vez la calma.»Chicago Tribune «Siempre es una delicia pasar un tiempo con los moradores del pueblecito, cuyos niveles de compasión, sarcasmo y lealtad nunca flaquean.»Cleveland Plain Dealer «La autora de diez éxitos de ventas con el inspector jefe Armand Gamache llena sus novelas policíacas de la belleza, la cultura y la deliciosa cocina de Quebec.»San Francisco ChronicleBy Kathleen Bridge. 2021
At her family&’s hotel on a Florida barrier island, sleuthing novelist Liz Holt is shocked by a hidden treasure—and a…
buried body . . . A team of archaeologists is staying at Indialantic by the Sea to study the days of the Spanish explorers, and they&’ve stumbled upon a stunning and valuable find at the dig site, but before they can unearth it one of the archeologists finds himself buried in the sand and pierced with diving spear tipped with poison. The local sheriff&’s department accuses the owner of the neighboring property, Liz&’s elderly reclusive friend and naturalist, Birdman, of the crime. Liz is sure—well, pretty sure—he is innocent and sets her sights on the remaining four archeologists. With the help of her PI boyfriend and an octogenarian hotel resident, and two mischievous pet parrots, Liz must dig into the mystery of who buried the scientist and absconded with the artifacts he&’d promised would put him in Florida history books—before she becomes history herself . . . Recipes included! Praise for Kathleen Bridge &“Discerning cozy mystery fans who delight in well-developed characters, rich detail, and a smart plotline will find that Kathleen Bridge&’s A Design to Die For is their cup of tea!&” —Ellery Adams, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Ghostal Living is a marvelously entertaining tale of revenge, murder, quirky characters—and disappearing books! With a clever protagonist, wonderful details of life in the Hamptons, and plot twists on top of plot twists, Kathleen Bridge will have mystery readers clamoring for more.&” —Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author &“The descriptions of furniture and other antiques, as well as juicy tidbits on the Hamptons, make for entertaining reading for those who enjoy both antiques and lifestyles of the rich and famous.&” —Booklist on Better Homes and CorpsesBy Kaye George. 2020
Vintage sweets, a deadly surprise, and a mischievous Maine Coon cat—Deadly Sweet Tooth is the delightful cozy mystery you&’ve been…
waiting for! In a darling tourist town like Fredericksburg, Texas, a vintage sweet shop offering delicious old-fashioned favorites is a perfect fit—until someone decides to debut a recipe that&’s lusciously lethal… With Tally&’s Old Tyme Sweets finally—well, almost—turning a profit, Tally Holt is taking one busy Saturday off to host a grand party for her parents, traveling performers who spend most of their time on the road. Tally&’s counting on the publicity and free treats to attract new customers. And the event is a sweet success—at least until Fran Abraham, the town&’s foul-tempered theater director, drops dead after a bitter confrontation with Tally&’s mother. Murder was definitely not on Tally&’s menu, but it&’s clear that Fran&’s death wasn&’t natural. The list of possible culprits includes not just Tally&’s mom, but her protective dad too. Relying on Yolanda Bella, her best friend and the proprietor of Bella&’s Baskets next door, for help, Tally will need to unwrap the sticky pasts and unsavory presents of everyone from her own parents to her new hires before Fran&’s death sours everybody on her fledgling shop…. Recipe included! And this one promises not to kill…By Sarah Fox. 2020
Wedding bells are in the air—along with the aroma of maple syrup—in the latest Pancake House Mystery. But a series…
of murders threatens to spoil everyone’s appetite. . . Between tourist season, planning her beach wedding, and running her pancake house, the Flip Side, Marley McKinney is busier than ever. On top of that, one of her regulars is competing in Wildwood Cove’s Golden Oldies Games—a sporting event for athletes 50 and over—and Marley wants to cheer her on. Everything’s running as smooth as batter—until sports reporter Yvonne Pritchard stirs up a triple batch of trouble . . . Yvonne has one admirer in town—Ed Herman—but she has many more enemies, from a disgruntled coach to an athlete she once shamed on social media. So when a body washes up on shore, and it’s no accident, it’s not a complete surprise Yvonne is the victim. And when Ed asks Marley to use her sleuthing skills to solve the crime, she’ll have to squeeze in time between squeezing into wedding dresses. Then a second victim turns up, and Marley will have to work at high speed to stop a killer from piling up bodies faster than she can whip up a tall stack . . . Includes pancake recipes right from the Flip Side menu! Praise for Sarah Fox’s Wine and Punishment “Readers will cheer this brisk, literate addition to the world of small-town cozies.”—Kirkus Reviews “Hits all the right notes—a unique setting, friends and family, an intriguing mystery, and even the promise of romance.”—Sofie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of the Second Chance Cat mysteries.“Draws readers into the fold of suspects in Shady Creek and doesn’t let go until the culprit is uncovered. There are laugh-out-loud moments, hold-your-breath moments, and moments when you’ll think you have the mystery figured out, but the surprises keep coming!”—USA Today bestselling author Amy M. ReadeBy Jody Holford. 2020
Newspaper editor and amateur sleuth Molly Owens takes center stage when it's curtains for a theater director . . . …
Living in the beautiful coastal town of Britton Bay, Oregon, seems like the perfect fit for Molly. She enjoys her work as editor-in-chief of the Britton Bay Bulletin, loves her boyfriend Sam, and feels at home in the adorable cottage in the back of his mother's bed and breakfast. This spring Britton Bay is staging its first-ever community theater production. The show—featuring local residents—is the talk of the town, but tongues are really wagging over the director. It turns out former soap opera actress Magnolia Sweet is anything but; nothing's worse than a has-been on a power trip, and steely Magnolia routinely chews out her amateur cast. Still, it's a shock to all when she's found murdered in the theater. Now it's open call for suspects, as Molly steps in to shine a spotlight on a killer waiting in the wings. But will this be her final act? Praise for Deadly News &“The news is all good for this cozy mystery! Deadly News will make you want to pack up and move to the seaside town of Britton Bay, Oregon. The characters are vividly brought to life, there&’s a perfect touch of romance, and the mystery has enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. Don&’t miss out on a charming new series—grab this cozy while it&’s hot off the press!&”—Sarah Fox, USA Today bestselling authorBy Dane McCaslin. 2020
Retired high school teacher Gwen Franklin has a new pet valet business with her BFF, and a whole new leash…
on life. But a killer is about to come sniffing around . . . Gwen Franklin is looking forward to spending her retirement drinking her favorite coffee and reading mystery novels. Those peaceful plans are brought to heel by her best friend, Nora. Sporting stiletto heels, leggings, and a &“more is better&” makeup routine, fifty-something Nora Goldstein has a penchant for marrying—and divorcing—rich men. Now that Gwen&’s got free time, Nora figures they should start a dog-walking and pet-sitting service together. But it&’s far from a walk in the park when the corpse of Linda Fletcher is found in Nora&’s kitchen. Linda was Nora&’s nemesis, and the large knife protruding from her chest points to murder. With no doubt that her bestie&’s being framed, Gwen puts her sleuthing skills—acquired from reading every Agatha Christie mystery—to the test as she digs through suspects, including four disgruntled ex-husbands, ten greedy ex-stepchildren, not to mention all her exes&’ exes. But with death threats and another body surfacing, can Gwen curb a killer before her own (dog) days come to an end?By Suzanne Trauth. 2020
BAD BLOOD With Halloween just around the corner, Dodie O&’Dell is making preparations to transform the Windjammer Restaurant on…
the Jersey Shore into a haunted house, while the Etonville Little Theatre is staging Dracula. But casting the titular Transylvanian is proving challenging. The amateur actors in the company are not shy about chewing the scenery, but who among them can convincingly sink their fangs into a victim's neck? When a mysterious newcomer with a transfixing Eastern European accent lands the part, rumors that he might be an actual vampire start to take flight—not unlike the bat who's recently been spotted in the town park. But everyone&’s blood really runs cold when a stranger is found in the cemetery with a real stake in his heart. Dodie decides to put her Halloween theme menu on the back burner and stick her neck out to bring the killer into the light of day. She'd better keep her wits about her, though—or Dodie may be the next one to go down for the Count . . .By Kathleen Bridge. 2020
Liz Holt is bewitched, bothered, and bewildered when a wicked killer objects to a wiccan wedding . . . …
Island life can get pretty weird. Wiccan weddings, psychic brides, mermaid parades, eccentric parrots . . . Novelist Liz Holt has gotten used to it since moving back to the barrier island of Melbourne Beach, Florida, and once again working in her family's hotel and emporium, the Indialantic by the Sea. But one thing she'll never get used to is murder. Groom-to-be and leader of the Sunshine Wiccan Society, white warlock Julian Rhodes is poisoned at his rehearsal dinner on the hotel's sightseeing cruiser. His psychic bride, Dorian Starwood, never saw it coming. An old friend of Liz's great-aunt Amelia, the celebrity psychic engages Liz to find out who intended to kill her intended. With her Macaw, Barnacle Bob, squawking "Pop Goes the Weasel" at Dorian's pet ferret, and the streets teeming with mermaids in tails, Liz has got to wade through the weirdness and cast a wide net for the killer—before she's the next one to sleep with the fishes . . . Recipes included! Praise for Kathleen Bridge &“A delightful sneak peek into life in the Hamptons, with intricate plotting and a likeable, down-to-earth protagonist. A promising start to a promising series.&” —Suspense Magazine on Better Homes and Corpses &“The descriptions of furniture and other antiques, as well as juicy tidbits on the Hamptons, make for entertaining reading for those who enjoy both antiques and lifestyles of the rich and famous.&” —Booklist on Better Homes and Corpses &“An excellent read.&”—RT Book Reviews on Hearse and Gardens &“Ghostal Living is a marvelously entertaining tale of revenge, murder, quirky characters—and disappearing books! With a clever protagonist, wonderful details of life in the Hamptons, and plot twists on top of plot twists, Kathleen Bridge will have mystery readers clamoring for more.&” —Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling authorBy Lena Gregory. 2020
For diner owner Gia Morelli, her seasonal fall menu calls for two main ingredients—maple syrup and murder . . .…
While the first hints of autumn grace Boggy Creek, Florida, Gia misses the colorful harvest traditions she left behind in New York. On a scramble to make new fall memories—and promote her irresistible pumpkin spice waffles—things take a dark turn when she gets roped into the Haunted Town Festival, a spooky celebration held on deserted farmlands. The desolate area conjures plenty of eerie vibes at night, but Gia and her best friend, Savannah, are nearly frightened to death upon the discovery of the event organizer&’s body buried in the nearby woods. More alarming, the local rumor mill says the woman&’s shady dealings may have egged someone into sending her to an early grave. Now, there&’s no shortage of creepy clues to feast on as Gia and her pals try to stop a killer with a very scary appetite . . . Includes recipes from the All-Day Breakfast Café! Praise for Lena Gregory &“Hold on to your plates for this fast-paced mystery that will leave you hungering for more!&”—J.C. Eaton, author of the Sophie Kimball Mysteries, on Scone Cold Killer &“Family secrets, old mansions, and a growing list of murder victims—these elements and more blend together to make an intriguing as well as entertaining cozy mystery.&” —RT Book Reviews on Occult and Battery &“As breezy and salty as a gust of wind off the chilly bay waters.&” —Juliet Blackwell, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchcraft Mysteries on Death at First Sight &“An intriguing opening to a fun new series.&” —E. J. Copperman, national bestselling author of the Haunted Guesthouse Mysteries on Death at First SightBy Sarah Osborne. 2020
Mabel Aphrodite Brown unpacks her knives—and her detective skills—when she joins a cooking competition that someone would kill to win…
. . . Somehow, Ditie&’s best friend, Lurleen, has sweet-talked Ditie into a spot on the next edition of The Great Southern Baking Contest. It&’ll mean leaving her almost-adopted kids for a little while, but they love spending time with their uncle. And she can&’t turn down the chance to bake at celebrity chef Savanah Evans&’s antebellum estate in Beaufort, South Carolina . . . Even when Savanah&’s husband dies suspiciously at the welcome party, the show doesn&’t stop. As technical problems plague filming and the body count rises faster than a soufflé, it becomes clear that everyone is hiding more than just biscuit recipes. It&’s up to Ditie to sift through a slew of suspects and motives to cut through a mystery with more layers than her Georgia peach strudel. If she doesn&’t come through with a killer soon, she might get chopped—from real life. Includes Family-Friendly Recipes! Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com.By Gin Jones. 2020
Inheriting her late aunt&’s Massachusetts farm is no gift for app developer Mabel Skinner, who is about to learn that…
even the best-grown garlic can&’t ward off murderous intent… Mabel&’s hope of finding an enthusiastic farmer to buy Stinkin&’ Stuff Farm is dying a little bit every day. So far, all she&’s found are double-dealing developers. But after a heated dispute over grass clippings with an obsessive local rhubarb breeder, she discovers something even more distressing—the breeder in question undisputedly dead in his greenhouse. . . . Uncomfortably aware that she might be a prime suspect, Mabel stops digging in the dirt long enough to dig up more information about the dead man, and anyone else he might have argued with. The list is longer than she imagined, and includes a persnickety neighbor and a rival rhubarb breeder. With all the ingredients for a homegrown mystery, Mabel must unearth a killer—before the next plot to be dug is her grave. . . . &“Growing garlic might be my newest obsession thanks to Six Cloves Under!&” —Lynn Cahoon, New York Times bestselling author of the Farm-to-Fork mystery seriesBy Kate High. 2020
'Animal lovers will delight' Ann Granger'A real treat . . . I loved it. Cats, dogs, murder and a credible…
and relatable heroine' Barbara NadelClarice Beech has two passions in life: animal rescue and Detective Inspector Rick Beech. She is devoted to the first but she and Rick have been separated for the past six months - life without him is hard.Clarice shares her other love, for contemporary ceramics, with the charming Lady Vita Fayrepoynt. When Vita's adopted three-legged ginger cat Walter disappears from Weatherby Hall Clarice is called in to find him. Walter, snug in an old barn, is quite well. But his discovery ends with Clarice in hospital, and Rose Miller, late of the Old Vicarage in the morgue. There is nothing natural about Rose's death...Putting their differences aside, Clarice and Rick are drawn together to try to understand the murder that has shaken the rural Lincolnshire community. As she explores Rose's past Clarice is pulled into a shady world of blackmail, scams and violence. And as the secrets of Weatherby Hall and the Fayrepoynt family threaten to spill out Clarice finds friendships tested, and her own life at risk.A debut mystery set in the Lincolnshire Wolds, featuring an amateur detective who mixes sleuthing with her other great love: animal rescue. The perfect classic crime mystery for fans of Ann Granger, M. C. Beaton and Caroline Graham's Midsomer Murders.THERE'S A BAFFLING MYSTERY IN THE VILLAGE OF STEEPLE MARTIN...BUT ACTRESS AND AMATEUR SLEUTH LIBBY SARJEANT IS ON THE CASE!'The…
characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' ***** GoodReads reviewLesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its sixteenth instalment!Max Tobin brings his all-male dance company to Steeple Martin with his new ballet Pendle, based on the infamous Pendle Witch Trials, due to be performed at the Oast Theatre. There have been unpleasant incidents during rehearsals in London, and Max asks Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran Wolfe to look into them. To everyone's surprise, the seriousness of the incidents escalates until, rather unfortunately, someone is murdered.While the police look into the murder, Libby and Fran wonder why someone seemed so set against the ballet. Were occult forces at work, or was there a more worldly, personal motive?The sixteenth book in Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant. This unputdownable cozy crime novel is perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders._________________________________________________________________Praise for the bestselling series:'Cozy village mystery with an amateur theater and links to the past. What's not to love?' ***** Goodreads reviewer'Absolutely fabulous read. I couldn't put it down and had to finish it, reading through bath, breakfast and getting dressed' ***** Goodreads review'I'm surprised this is not a BBC series... it's that good and I for one intend to read more of Libby's adventures' ***** Goodreads reviewBy Beth Cowan-Erskine. 2021
'Perfect if you loved THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB' - reader reviewIt's the 1930s and a mysterious illness is spreading over…
Scotland. But the noble and ancient family of Inverkillen, residents of Loch Down Abbey, are much more concerned with dwindling toilet roll supplies and who will look after the children now that Nanny has regretfully (and most inconveniently) departed this life.Then Lord Inverkillen, Earl and head of the family, is found dead in mysterious circumstances. The inspector declares it an accident but Mrs MacBain, the head housekeeper, isn't so convinced. As no one is allowed in or out because of the illness, the residents of the house - both upstairs and downstairs - are the only suspects. With the Earl's own family too busy doing what can only be described as nothing, she decides to do some digging - in between chores, of course - and in doing so uncovers a whole host of long-hidden secrets, lies and betrayals that will alter the dynamics of the household for ever.Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, LOCH DOWN ABBEY is a playful, humorous mystery that will keep you glued to the page!READERS LOVE LOCH DOWN ABBEY!'Beautifully written . . . this is a joyous read that will stay with me for a long time' - 5 STARS'The ending took me completely by surprise but in the best way' - 5 STARS'If you want to escape for a while, this is definitely a good book for that' - 5 STARSTthis very funny and unputdownable novel is a sure winner from start to finish! To be enjoyed without moderation.' - 5 STARS'It's amazing what secrets are hidden . . . Excellent :)' - 5 STARSBy Agatha Christie. 1923
Hercule Poirot’s second appearance is “a remarkably good detective story” as the Belgian sleuth must determine who left a corpse…
on a golf course (The New York Times Book Review). After introducing Hercule Poirot in The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Christie brought him back three years later in 1923 for this “ingenious” murder mystery set in France (The New York Times Book Review). Instead of a hole in one, Poirot finds one in a hole—a body in a shallow grave next to a golf course. The man who summoned him from London to Merlinville-sur-Mer is the man who now lies in the ground, and the great Belgian detective, along with his companion, Capt. Arthur Hastings, intends to find out who put him there. Fatally stabbed in the back with a letter opener, millionaire Paul Renauld leaves behind a widow who claims two masked men tied her up and abducted her husband. Monsieur Giraud of the Sûreté believes he has the investigation well in hand and doesn’t need assistance from Poirot. But as the clues gets progressively more complex, it will be a link to a similar cold case that helps Poirot catch the backstabber. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.By Barbara Ross. 2019
Jane Darrowfield is a year into her retirement, and she&’s already traveled and planted a garden. She&’s organized her photos,…
her recipes, and her spices. The statistics suggest she has at least a few more decades ahead of her, so she better find something to do . . . JANE DARROWFIELD, PROFESSIONAL BUSYBODY After Jane helps a friend with a sticky personal problem, word starts to spread around her bridge club—and then around all of West Cambridge, Massachusetts—that she&’s the go-to girl for situations that need discreet fixing. Soon she has her first paid assignment—the director of a 55-and-over condo community needs her to de-escalate hostilities among the residents. As Jane discovers after moving in for her undercover assignment, the mature set can be as immature as any high schoolers, and war is breaking out between cliques. It seems she might make some progress—until one of the aging &“popular kids&” is bludgeoned to death with a golf club. And though the automatic sprinklers have washed away much of the evidence, Jane&’s on course to find out whodunit . . .By Mario Giordano. 2020
All the beloved, irascible Auntie Poldi wanted from her Sicilian retirement was time to enjoy sunshine, a free-flowing supply of…
wine, and a sultry romance with Chief Inspector Montana. But then her idyll is rudely disrupted by the last person she wants to see on her doorstep - John Owenya, detective inspector with the Tanzanian Ministry of Home Affairs, who is also her estranged, lying cheat of a husband.Not only is John's sudden reappearance putting a kink in Poldi's dreamy love affair with Vito Montana, but his presence also comes with a plea for help - and unwanted clashes with Mafia.Where is John's half-brother? What is the ten-million-dollar 'it' that John's brother was last seen with that has both the Sicilian and Tanzanian mobs in a frenzy? With only a postcard that has a phone number and a name, 'Handsome Antonio', on the back, Auntie Poldi hops begrudgingly (albeit with a great deal of gumption and panache) back into the saddle (in this case, an immaculate red Maserati Cabrio from the 80s with cream leather upholstery). The faster she finds Handsome Antonio, the sooner she can get John Owenya out of her hair and love-life. But the people Poldi discovers along the way may very well knock her immaculate wig askew.By Louise Clark. 2021
Former Movie Producer Murdered at Charity Gala in Cat in the Limelight, a 9 Lives Cozy Mystery from Louise Clark--Vancouver,…
British Colombia, Canada—Christy Jameison's reputation is at stake when the Dean of a local college is murdered at a fundraising gala she is attending, along with the wealthiest and most influential people from the community.The press has a field day when it's discovered the Dean was formerly a renowend television and movie producer. As reporters speculate over who and why the Dean was killed, they delve into past histories—including Christy's.With her reputation on the line, the investigation becomes personal as Christy investigates the Dean's past and discovers more questions and an even longer list of suspects. While Christy is willing to do whatever it takes to solve the crime, it's the cat in the limelight who possesses the clue.Publisher Note: The 9 Lives Cozy Mysteries, while containing some very mild profanity, will be enjoyed by readers of clean and wholesome cozy mysteries. Cat lovers and those fond of all things feline, as well as readers of Amanda Lee, Denise Grover Swank, Rita Mae Brown's Sneaky Pie Brown Mysteries, and Shirley Rousseau Murphy's Joe Grey Mysteries will not want to miss this series.The 9 Lives Cozy MysteriesThe Cat Came BackThe Cat's PawCat Got Your TongueLet Sleeping Cats LieCat Among the FishesCat in the LimelightFleece the CatAbout The Author: Louise Clark has been the adopted mom of several cats with big personalities. The feline who inspired Stormy, the cat in the 9 Lives books, dominated her household for twenty loving years. During that time, he created a family pecking order that left Louise on top and her youngest child on the bottom (just below the guinea pig), regularly tried to eat all his sister’s food (he was a very large cat), and learned the joys of travel through a cross-continent road trip.The 9 Lives Cozy Mystery Series—as well as the single title mystery, A Recipe For Trouble, are all set in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia.