Deadly Gamble: A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery Book 1 (Charlie Parker New Mexico Mysteries)

The first book in this nearly-cozy mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces Albuquerque CPA Charlotte Charlie Parker. Charlie and her trusty sidekick dog handle the business side of RJP Investigations while her brother Ron does the detecting. When Ron is out of town however Stacy North who eloped with Charlies fiance Brad 10 years earlier comes calling hoping to hire someone to find her missing Rolex watch. Charlie reluctantly takes the case and soon locates the watch. Stacy it turns out had been having an affair. Soon the lover is dead and Stacy is an obvious suspect. Charlie sticks with the case and finds herself involved with still more murder.Includes new foreword from the author upon the 20th anniversary of first publication of this ongoing series first title.Praise for Connie Sheltons other mysteries: Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes. --The Midwest Book ReviewAn auspicious debut! -- I Love a Mystery newsletterAn impressive debut mystery. --Albuquerque JournalThis is a dandy. Dont miss it. -- Book TalkDown to earth and very readable. --Library JournalCharlie is slick appealing and nobodys food--just what readers want in an amateur sleuth. --Booklist