Double Duplicity:A Shandra Higheagle Mystery (Volume 1)
Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Windtree Press (January 5, 2015)
Paperback: 242 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1940064925
E-Book ASIN: B00PFWPHPQ
Synopsis:
On the eve of the biggest art event at
Huckleberry Mountain Resort, potter Shandra Higheagle finds herself in
the middle of a murder investigation. She’s ruled out as a suspect, but
now it’s up to her to prove the friend she witnessed fleeing the scene
was just as innocent. With help from her recently deceased Nez Perce
grandmother, Shandra becomes more confused than ever but just as
determined to discover the truth.
Detective Ryan Greer prides himself on
solving crimes and refuses to ignore a single clue, including Shandra
Higheagle’s visions. While Shandra is hesitant to trust her dreams, Ryan
believes in them and believes in her.
Can the pair uncover enough clues for Ryan to make an arrest before one of them becomes the next victim?
Excerpt:
"I think that would be a good idea."
Shandra's neck popped as she jerked her head to look up at the voice. Damn!
Poor timing. Detective Greer stood over them holding a clear plastic baggie
of ice. He handed it to her and knelt next to Naomi.
"Mrs. Norton, now would be a good time to tell me what you want to get off
your conscience." His soothing voice didn't fool Shandra.
"Naomi, you haven't done anything wrong. There isn't any reason-"
Detective Greer shot her a glare. "Mrs. Norton are you the one who tossed a
file about your sister into the dumpster behind the donut shop?"
Shandra couldn't stop her friend's reaction. Naomi shot to her feet as if to
run, then dropped into the chair and cried into her hands.
"Are you happy?" Shandra spat at the detective. "It's taken her months to
get over her sister's death, and you bring it up with about as much tact as
a rhino in rut." Shandra put an arm around her friend. "I don't want you
asking her any more questions until you get her husband over here." She
leveled an unwavering glare on the detective.
He sighed and rose to his feet. "If you try to sneak her out of here while I
get the husband, I'll find you both and haul you in for obstruction of
justice."
She continued to glare at him.
"Am I clear?"
"Yes." Shandra wanted to keep glaring at him, but as he walked away she had
to admit, he could have pressed Naomi for information.
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About Paty:
Award-winning author Paty Jager and her husband raise
alfalfa hay in rural eastern Oregon. On
her road to publication she wrote freelance articles for two local newspapers
and enjoyed her job with the County Extension service as a 4-H Program
Assistant. Raising hay and cattle, riding horses, and battling rattlesnakes,
she not only writes the western lifestyle, she lives it.
All her work has Western or
Native American elements in them along with hints of humor and engaging
characters. Her penchant for research takes her on side trips that eventually
turn into yet another story.
Author Links:
blog Writing into the Sunset
her website http://www.patyjager.net
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