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Before the Murders
2022
First Published
4.17
Average Rating
300
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Part of Series

Join broadcast TV reporter Elizabeth Danniher (Caught Dead in Wyoming series) and authors Sheila Mackey and her great-aunt Kit (Secret Sleuth) before they plunge into the murder-solving biz. This bonus prequel novella, set in a historic hotel in London, also includes glimpses of what helped start these smart, independent women on new paths in their lives, Elizabeth's in a Wyoming outpost and Sheila in northern Kentucky. To follow those paths, test your murder-solving skills against theirs, enjoy some dry humor, maybe a romance or two, and – of course – encounter dogs along the way, read both of my cozy mystery series – Caught Dead in Wyoming and Secret Sleuth.

Avg Rating
4.17
Number of Ratings
18
5 STARS
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4 STARS
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3 STARS
28%
2 STARS
6%
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Author

Patricia McLinn
Patricia McLinn
Author · 59 books

USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s novels—cited by reviewers for warmth, wit and vivid characterization – have won numerous regional and national awards and been on national bestseller lists. In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit. Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and—for 20-plus years—an editor at the Washington Post. She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.

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