Murder at the Dude Ranch

<p><strong>Murder's a wild ride!</strong><br><br>Rosa Reed takes a much needed break from her thriving private investigative work by joining her cousin Clarence and Aunt Louisa for a weekend getaway at the Black Stallion Dude Ranch near Santa Bonita California. It's the beginning of 1957 and Rosa is ready for a fresh start. Newly single all she needs is time on the trails and cuddles from her tabby cat Diego.<br><br>The peace and quiet of ranch life is soon disrupted when a horse returns from a trail ride without its rider. When foul play is determined Rosa finds herself thrust once again into a murder investigation alongside the handsome detective Miguel Belmonte.<br><br>Suspicion falls on many of the guests-the failed investment banker the laundromat owner the heiress and to Rosa's dismay her own cousin Clarence.<br><br>Can Rosa prove her cousin's innocence before the cows come home?<br><br>If you love early rock & roll poodle skirts clever who-dun-its a charming cat and an even more charming detective you're going to love this series set in the 1950s!<br><br>Once again Strauss begins a series that catches your attention right from the get go! ... this promises to be yet another must buy series from this author! ~ Goodread reviewer<br>The Rosa Reed Mystery series is a spin-off of the acclaimed Ginger Gold Mystery series.<br><br>★★★★★<br><br>THE ROSA REED MYSTERY SERIES<br>Cozy up to the 1950s!<br><br>Murder at High Tide (Book 1)<br>Murder on the Boardwalk (Book 2)<br>Murder at the Bomb Shelter (Book 3)<br>Murder on Location (Book 4)<br>Murder and Rock 'n Roll (Book 5)<br>Murder at the Races (Book 6)<br>Murder at the Dude Ranch (Book 7)<br>Murder at in London (Book 8)<br>Murder at the Fiesta (Book 9)<br>Murder at the Weddings (Book 10)</p>