Sleuthing Women II: 10 Mystery Novellas
by Lois Winston, Allison Brennan, Laura Griffin, Maggie Toussaint, Jonnie Jacobs, Camille Minichino, Heather Haven, Vinnie Hansen, Mary Kennedy, Rita Lakin, and Judy Alter
Sleuthing Women II: 10 Mystery Novellas
Cozy Mysteries
Self Published
Publication Date: 5 September 2017
Print Length: 675 pages
ASIN: B074TVL3HG
Sleuthing Women II: 10 Mystery Novellas is a collection of ten mysteries featuring murder and assorted mayhem by ten critically acclaimed, award-winning, and bestselling authors. Each novella is a tie-in to an established multi-book series—a total of over 800 pages of reading pleasure for lovers of amateur sleuth, caper, cozy, and female P.I. mysteries.
Frosted, A Moreno & Hart Novella by Allison Brennan & Laura Griffin—Three years ago LAPD Detective Scarlet Moreno and rookie cop Krista Hart were nearly killed during a botched sting operation. Now, they’re best friends and partners in the Orange County private investigation firm of Moreno & Hart. But their routine assignments are anything but safe.Crewel Intentions, An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Novella by Lois Winston—Craft editor Anastasia Pollack receives a desperate call for help from former fashion editor Erica Milano, now in Witness Protection. Erica is being stalked and is afraid to notify the authorities. She once saved Anastasia’s life. Will Anastasia be able to return the favor before the stalker strikes?
No Quarter, A Cleopatra Jones Novella by Maggie Toussaint—Amnesia, the doctor says when accountant Cleopatra Jones wakes in a distant hospital. Hours later most of her memory returns. Detective Jack Martinez visits Cleo’s nearby wealthy client, only she’s dead and broke. To Cleo’s horror, she’s a murder suspect. Will she totally recover her memory before the killer returns?What the Widow Knew, A Kali-O’Brien Novella by Jonnie Jacobs—Attorney Kali O’Brien takes on the case of a young woman accused of murdering her much older, very rich husband. As evidence mounts and other possible suspects are eliminated, Kali’s doubts about her client’s innocence grow. Meanwhile, Kali is also grappling with her feelings for longtime boyfriend Detective Bryce Keating.The Magnesium Murder, A Periodic Table Mystery by Camille Minichino—While freelance embalmer Anastasia Brent prepares the body of a young bride-to-be, she learns the girl’s mother suspects foul play. Once again Anastasia is pressed into service as a sleuth, following a trail of clues in search of a murderer and justice.Honeymoons Can Be Murder, A Lee Alvarez Novella by Heather Haven— When PI Lee Alvarez goes on her honeymoon with bridegroom, Gurn Hanson, they find a dead woman practically on their doorstep. Kauai breezes may be soft, but there are gale force winds of accusation against Gurn. Will Lee find the real killer before her new hubby gets sent to a Hawaiian hoosegow?Smoked Meat, A Carol Sabala Novella by Vinnie Hansen—Baker and wannabe sleuth Carol Sabala visits her mother for a family Christmas get-together. It’s murder, in more ways than one.A Deadly Fundraiser, A Talk Radio Novella by Mary Kennedy—When radio talk show host Dr. Maggie Walsh and her pals start digging up clues in a scavenger hunt at a glitzy fundraiser, the game suddenly turns deadly. Will Maggie and her team be able to crack the case and solve the crime?The Color of Fear. A Kelly O’Connell Novella by Judy Alter—Kelly receives a written kidnap threat targeting her infant daughter, Gracie. Kelly’s assistant Keisha narrates as Kelly and her family plot their precautions, but as time passes and the threat still looms, fear takes a toll on the family…and on Keisha.Papa’s Ghost, A Gladdy Gold Mystery Novella by Rita Lakin—Gladdy and her girls accept an assignment iat a famous resort in Key West, thinking it will combine business with pleasure. Once they arrive, Gladdy suspects something is strange. Not only is their client an unexpected shock, but so is the case of murder they are expected to solve. Can they succeed when a whole city is against them?(Some explicit language is present in a few of the stories.)
For Nadaness In Motion's stop on the blog tour, I'm featuring a Character Guest Post by Mary Kennedy, author of A DEADLY FUNDRAISER, the
Talk Radio Mysteries
"LIFE IS FULL OF
SURPRISES
Writing as Dr. Maggie Walsh
As a psychologist, I should know that life is full of
surprises. When I closed up my Manhattan practice and moved to sunny south Florida
to host a radio talk show, I took a leap of faith. It all came about quite by chance. I read an
ad posted by the manager of WYME Radio, who was looking for a daytime talk show
host. I auditioned, got the job and it was a hoot.
But I was in for another surprise right off the bat. One of
my first guests, a self-styled guru, was murdered right after he appeared on my
show. And worst of all, my dear roommate Lark was a suspect. So I had to leap
in and try to solve the crime, didn’t I? You can read about the guru and his
untimely demise in DEAD AIR.
Another surprise: I found I had
a knack for solving murders! When my
mother (a wannabe actress) landed a bit part in a film being shot in south
Florida, a movie star was killed on the set. Once again, Mom and I, along with my
handsome detective boyfriend, Rafe Martino, leapt into action to find the
murderer. This happened in REEL MURDER.
When a clever psychic came to town, she developed quite a
following and tried to hijack my radio show. I had to solve the murder and save
my job—no easy task. You can read all
about the outcome in STAY TUNED FOR MURDER.
Finally, a glitzy fundraiser at a south Florida mansion
sounded like fun. I never expected to stumble over a dead body. Luckily Mom and
my producer, Vera Mae, were there to help me look for the killer.
So it’s all been a surprising and wonderful journey with
many more books to come! Hope you enjoy the Talk Radio series as much as I
enjoy writing it.
About the Author:
Mary Kennedy is a practicing psychologist and the author of
the Talk Radio Mysteries and the Dream Club Mysteries. She's written nearly 50
novels, including both mysteries and young adult fiction and has sold over four
million books worldwide. Mary lives with her husband and six neurotic cats in
the northeast. She has tried unsuccessfully to psychoanalyze both husband and
cats, but she remains optimistic. You can visit her at www.marykennedy.net or at the Cozy Chicks www.cozychicksblog.com where she
blogs every Monday.
As part of the tour, there is a giveaway. Enter below.
About Lois Winston
USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Lois Winston writes mystery, romance, romantic suspense, chick lit, women’s fiction, children’s chapter books, and nonfiction under her own name and her Emma Carlyle pen name. Kirkus Reviews dubbed her critically acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series, “North Jersey’s more mature answer to Stephanie Plum.” In addition, Lois is an award-winning craft and needlework designer who often draws much of her source material for both her characters and plots from her experiences in the crafts industry.
Website: www.loiswinston.comKiller Crafts & Crafty Killers blog: www.anastasiapollack.blogspot.com
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October 16 – Celticlady's Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
October 17 – Teresa Trent Author Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
October 18 – Laura's Interests - REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST
October 19 – 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, &, Sissy, Too! - SPOTLIGHT
October 20 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – INTERVIEW
October 21 - Lisa Ks Book Reviews – REVIEW, INTERVIEW
October 22 – Queen of All She Reads – SPOTLIGHT
October 23 – Nadaness In Motion - CHARACTER GUEST POST
October 24 – Island Confidential - CHARACTER INTERVIEW
October 25 – Readeropolis – INTERVIEW
October 26 – Readsalot – SPOTLIGHT & Valerie's Musings – INTERVIEW
October 27 – Back Porchervations - REVIEW
October 28 – StoreyBook Reviews – REVIEW
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October 30 – Socrates' Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
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