Death on Shady Bridge (Secret Sleuth Book 5)

A cold case heats upFar from the publishing world that once defined her Sheila Mackeys plan to escape to a quiet life in small-town Kentucky keeps hitting bumps in the road ... and some of those bumps are dead bodies.Sheila and her friend Clara are in for their toughest inquiry yet when they take on investigating a death thats colder than a cold case because few in Haines Tavern Kentucky think it was a murder in the first place. Suicide? Accident? Murder? Theyre determined to bring peace of mind to the dead womans friends.At the same time Sheila is finding it harder and harder to protect her secret past especially from Teague ODonnell whos shifting from a fellow dog-lover to possibly much more.This whodunit with humor is the fifth book in USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinns cozy mystery series Secret Sleuth which begins with a murder on a transatlantic cruise in Death on the Diversion. In Death on Torrid Avenue and later books accidental investigator Sheila Mackey returns to dry land in the Midwest where mysteries abound in her new Kentucky home.Secret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on the Diversion is such an enjoyable story reminiscent of Agatha Christies style with a good study of human nature and plenty of humor. Great start to a new series! - 5-star reviewDeath on Torrid Avenue is told with a lot of humor and the characters are good company. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and am looking forward to the next story. - 5-star reviewMore cozy mystery from Patricia McLinn: Caught Dead in Wyoming seriesSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceWhile the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging its the smart and witty writing that I loved the best. -- Diane Chamberlain New York Times bestselling authorColorful characters intriguing intelligent mystery plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page. -- Emilie Richards USA Today bestselling authorIf you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor try also: The Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights(includes cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)Bardville Wyoming seriesA Stranger in the FamilyA Stranger to LoveThe Rancher Meets His Match