Description
"Strong characters, solid mystery. A great feel for the newsroom, as well as Wyoming. McLinn does a stellar job of clouding the identity of the murderer, while leavening the tension with sly humour. Highly recommended!" "Clever, fun characters set in Old West with quick, intelligent wit and plot. Love this author and her in-depth characters." "These books have it all, mystery, love, friendship and humor. She writes a little like Janet Evanovich only better. The story is more developed. A good read, modern western." "With each book I've read, I've appreciated McLinn's storytelling abilities more & more. From Shadow to Deputy Shelton & all the great characters in between, each is written with understanding of human nature & heart. I'm hooked." USA Todaybestselling author Patricia McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at theWashington Post after stints as a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) and assistantsports editor (Charlotte, N.C.). She received BA and MSJ degrees fromNorthwestern University.xa0McLinn is theauthor of more than 40 published novels, which are cited by readers andreviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries,contemporary western romances, contemporary romances elsewhere in the world,historical romances, and women's fiction. They have topped bestseller lists andwon numerous awards. xa0She has spokenabout writing from Melbourne, Australia, to Washington, D.C., including being aguest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution.xa0She is now living in NorthernKentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers throughher website, Facebook and Twitter.
Features & Highlights
- A killing to keep old Wyoming secrets and treasures
- Death hits close to home for Elizabeth “E.M.” Danniher – or, rather, close to the Hovel, as she’s dubbed her decrepit rental house. Her elderly neighbor kills a man apparently robbing her of Western artifacts.As a former top-flight national TV reporter, Elizabeth knows self-defense might satisfy the legal system, yet leave her neighbor in danger. Doing what she does best – asking questions – Elizabeth sidesteps her boss and a nosy, jealous anchorman to inquire into an eccentric and mysterious western billionaire, an ambitious curator, rival collectors, family feuds and Cottonwood County's Wild West crimes of a century ago.Digging deeper into these western murder mysteries, Elizabeth relies on her team of friends who are proving their investigative chops. Before this is over, Elizabeth will need every one of them – and the stray dog she's adopted – as her questions push someone to decide, that no matter who shot first, Elizabeth should die now.
- Don’t miss Elizabeth Danniher’s other Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures in:
- Sign OffLeft HangingLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyCue Up
- What readers are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series:
- “McLinn has created in E.M. a female protagonist who is flawed but likable, never silly or cartoonish, and definitely not made of cardboard.”"I love the whole series Caught Dead in Wyoming. The writing is witty and sharp; the story is gripping; and the characters are so realistic. Even the supporting characters are fully defined and interesting. What I didn’t expect was a renewed appreciation given by this “inside” view of the world of journalism. With all the current focus on Fake News, I loved being reminded of how vital news people are to our society. E.M. Danniher changes her community and certain individuals – for the better – due to her dogged pursuit of truth and justice.""I confess to being addicted to this series and characters. I LIKE them. I wish they were real."“E.M.’s internal monologues are sharp, snappy and often hilarious.”"A terrific series with a western flair. . . . Great characters that you would want as your friends. Smart, funny, but not perfect“Hoping this series lasts forever!”
- More cozy mystery from Patricia McLinn
- Secret Sleuth series
- Death on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle Place
- The Innocence Trilogy
- Proof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence
- Ride the River: Rodeo Knights
- (includes Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)
