Dickens & Christie Mysteries
Whiskers,
Wreaths & Murder
A
Dickens & Christie Mystery Book 3
by
Kathy Manos Penn
Genre:
Cozy Mystery
If
it were up to her, they’d be singing carols and baking cookies.
Instead, they’re stockings-deep in a murder investigation…
Leta
Parker is looking forward to her first holiday season in the
Cotswolds. Prepping for the town’s tree-lighting ceremony, the
village is enraged when the new American earl announces plans to
develop his family’s estate into a resort. And when the brash
successor is found dead in a ditch, it’s obvious this car crash was
no accident.
Determined
to unwrap the truth behind the tragedy, Leta enlists the help of the
Little Old Ladies Detective Agency and her talking dog and cat. But
with everyone in the charming hamlet a suspect, it’ll be tough to
discover who’s not on Father Christmas’s naughty list.
Will
Leta and friends deliver the gift of justice?
Whiskers,
Wreaths & Murder is the third book in the delightful
Dickens & Christie cozy mystery series. If you like clever senior
women, deep friendships, and animals of the talking variety, then
you’ll love Kathy Manos Penn’s yuletide whodunit.
Buy Whiskers,
Wreaths & Murder for a holiday homicide today!
Pumpkins,
Paws and Murder
A
Dickens & Christie Mystery Book 2
The
Fall Fête isn’t very festive when an illusionist is discovered
dead.
Can an expat and her talking pets crash the killer’s party?
Retirement
in the Cotswolds has given Leta Parker a new lease on life. Growing
close to her small-town pals, the former corporate trainer is
thrilled to help them put on the village’s annual autumn
celebration. But the punch goes sour when a friend’s estranged
magician husband is found murdered.
With
the newly widowed woman the prime suspect, Leta leaps into action
with spunky friends and her talking dog and cat to clear her name.
But when they trace the lecherous victim to England’s picturesque
southern coast, they discover a long list of past lovers who’d be
happy to see the sleight-of-wandering-hands womanizer permanently
disappeared.
Can
Leta expose the truth, or will this investigation be her final trick?
Pumpkins,
Paws & Murder is the second book in the lighthearted
Dickens & Christie cozy mystery series. If you like compelling
characters, talkative four-legged friends, and journeys full of
action and humor, then you’ll love Kathy Manos Penn’s playful
tale.
Buy Pumpkins,
Paws & Murder for a grand illusion of danger today!
Bells,
Tails & Murder
A
Dickens & Christie Mystery Book 1
She
crossed an ocean to start her life over.
Can she nab a killer before
her quaint village becomes a graveyard?
Recently
widowed Leta Parker desperately needs a change of scenery. Pursuing
her lifelong dream of retiring to the Cotswolds, she leaves her
soulless corporate hustle in Atlanta and moves to England with her
talking dog and cat companions—Dickens and Christie. But she’s
barely begun making new friends when she stumbles across her
housekeeper’s body …
With
several villagers pegged for the crime, Leta teams up with a retired
English teacher and her sharp-as-a-tack octogenarian mother to track
the killer before the trail goes cold. As the not-so-friendly local
policewoman elbows them out and scandalous rumors plague the
tight-knit community, it’s left to the ladies and their pets to
sleuth for the truth.
Can
Leta, Dickens, and Christie sniff out the culprit before the cute
little town loses more than its charm?
Bells,
Tails & Murder is
the delightful first book in the Dickens & Christie cozy mystery
series. If you like spunky literary women, amusing animal sidekicks,
and inviting cultural backdrops, then you’ll love Kathy Manos
Penn’s engaging page-turner.
Buy Bells,
Tails & Murder to
see the fur fly today!
A
Dickens & Christie Mystery Box Set
Books
I, II & III
If you like clever senior women, deep friendships, and amusing animal sidekicks,
you’ll love this cozy mystery series.
When
tragedy rocks her world, Leta Parker hops across the pond to mend her
soul. Will a murder in her tranquil hamlet upend her plans . . . or
can she catch the killer and still be home for tea?
Dive into the first three books in the delightful Dickens & Christie mystery series. Do you like compelling characters, cultural backdrops, and talkative four-legged friends? Then you won’t want to miss these clever whodunits.
**Coming
Soon!**
Collectors,
Cats & Murder
A
Dickens & Christie Mystery Book 4
Picture
me sitting serenely at my desk surrounded by my four-legged office
assistants. The dog warms my feet, and the cat provides the purr-fict
background music. I sip hot tea, sift through handwritten notes, and
place fingers on the keyboard as thoughts take shape. Such is the joy
of writing.
As
a child, I took a book everywhere—to family dinners, to doctor’s
offices, and of course to bed. Years later, a newspaper article
inspired me to put pen to paper and submit my thoughts—my words—to
the editor. Before I knew it, I was writing weekly columns and blogs.
Then came a book co-written with my dog. (What? Doesn’t everyone do
that?)
Now
I’m living a dream I never knew I had—writing cozy animal
mysteries featuring a dog and cat who talk to their owner. If a dog
can write a book, surely animals can communicate. Naturally, my
office assistants help with the dialogue. And, yes, they are angling
to be listed as co-authors.
By
the way, if you can’t find me, I’m traveling in the UK doing
research for my next mystery—don’t judge.
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I never read these before and would love. The dog on the cover makes me want to read more.
ReplyDeleteDebby, I'm so glad you like the dog. He really does exist! I found his photo on a Facebook site and got permission to use it. His name is Bailey, and he is a dwarf Great Pyrenees. I think he's adorable!!
DeleteAny cover with animals on it is a perfect way to catch a reader's attention.
ReplyDeleteKari, I agree! I wanted my main character to have a smaller Great Pyrenees, but they really don't exist. I found this little fella on FaceBook. He's a dwarf GP, and his owner gave me permission to use his photo.
DeleteI am so excited as you are a new author for me I make a resolution that I read one new author a month and I love that. I am a senior that is battling a disease RSD and love to read print as crippled fingers and also review on 2 sites . I love the dog as i have 2 dogs at home with me and they are such great company while i try to get around and they nap while i read. peggy clayton
ReplyDeletePeggy, Sorry to hear about your RSD but glad you can still enjoy print. That little dog does exist, just not at my house. I have a 70 lb dog who is part Great Pyrenees and I wanted my main character to have a smaller dog with a GP personality. Lo and behold, I found this little fella on Facebook. He's a dwarf GP, so that's what Dickens is in my book. I think you'll enjoy getting to know Dickens!
DeleteVery cute covers. I like that it is a series. The blurb sounds good. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Lynn. I love my cover gal. I found the pic of the dog, and she created the signature ct and dog picture. I'm sure I'm biased, but I think the animals are just as cute as characters in the book!
DeleteI love cozy mysteries and I can't wait to check these out!
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