CHICKEN CULPRIT
by Vikki Walton
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GENRE: cozy mystery
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BLURB:
Moving to Colorado seemed like a great way to start over. In Carolan Springs, Anne plans to spend
her days living the simpler life.
her days living the simpler life.
But when her neighbor is found dead in his compost pile, trouble comes knocking on Anne's door.
All the evidence points to Anne's other neighbor, Kandi Jenkins. As the young woman begs Anne for
help, Anne finds herself thrust into a world of deceit and secrets.
help, Anne finds herself thrust into a world of deceit and secrets.
Who had the most to gain from Ralph's death? As the suspect list grows, Anne finds her desire for the
simple life may have led her to something sinister.
simple life may have led her to something sinister.
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Excerpt Two:
“Come on, Carson.” With a hard stare from the sheriff, Sam stopped. “I mean, Sheriff Carson. I’m sure
Ms. Freemont wants the killer caught like the rest of us do.”
Ms. Freemont wants the killer caught like the rest of us do.”
“That’s right. In fact, I have my own suspect list.” Shoot. Why did I say that out loud?
“You do, do you? Are you a private detective, Ms. Freemont?” He stepped closer.
“No. But…” She inched back, stopping when her heel twisted.
“That is the correct answer. No, you are not. You don’t know what you are doing, and you need to stick
to doing”—he appraised her—“whatever it is that you do. Leave the detective work to the professionals.”
to doing”—he appraised her—“whatever it is that you do. Leave the detective work to the professionals.”
Was he judging her by the heels she wore? She should never have let Kandi convince her the dress
needed heels instead of ballet flats. She bristled at his appraisal. Well, she’d show him what she could
do.
needed heels instead of ballet flats. She bristled at his appraisal. Well, she’d show him what she could
do.
“Fine! I’ll just figure out the suspect list on my own.”
“Ms. Freemont, do you know that you can be arrested for interfering in a murder investigation?”
“I’m not interfering.”
“Good. Let’s keep it that way.” He tipped his hat, “Ms. Freemont, Sam.” He strode toward the pub.
Anne sighed in frustration. That man is incorrigible.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Vikki is a well-liked speaker and knowledgeable instructor on myriad topics such as fundraising, work
quilting, creative writing, design, homesteading, travel, and getting what you really want out of life. Her
diverse background and passions enables Vikki to speak and write about many subjects. She’s the
author of Work Quilting, a top ten book on vocational guidance. She’s also a global house and petsitter,
founder and travel blogger at girlswanta.com and upcoming book on women’s travel.
quilting, creative writing, design, homesteading, travel, and getting what you really want out of life. Her
diverse background and passions enables Vikki to speak and write about many subjects. She’s the
author of Work Quilting, a top ten book on vocational guidance. She’s also a global house and petsitter,
founder and travel blogger at girlswanta.com and upcoming book on women’s travel.
If Vikki isn’t off exploring the globe, you’ll find her at her home in Colorado digging in the garden,
watching her chicken’s antics, reading a mystery or working on her newest project.
watching her chicken’s antics, reading a mystery or working on her newest project.
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
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Thank you for hosting today!
ReplyDeleteThank you for allowing my book to be highlighted on your blog, Teresa. It is much appreciated. Vikki
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt!
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