Books by Sisters In Crime professional crime writers association) Shelton

Second installment in this USA Today bestselling author's cozy mystery series. Charlotte "Charlie" Parker's last case (Deadly Gamble) left her tired and emotionally drained. She books a vacation trip to the beautiful garden island of Kauai. In her own words, "Vacations mean different things to different people. There's the planning, the packing, the anticipation. Then there's the late arrival, the sunburn, the fuzzy pictures. In my case, add a romance with a good-looking pilot and fourteen stitches in the back of my skull." So starts her vacation. Her first day on the island, Charlie takes a helicopter tour and partway around the shoreline she and the pilot, Drake Langston, spot a dead body lying on the rocks below. When Drake's friend and employer is accused of the murder he implores Charlie to help find the real killer. Although Charlie misses home and her usual sleuthing sidekick dog, she finds herself romantically intrigued with Drake and wondering what will happen between them once she leaves the island. "This is a dandy. Don't miss it!" -- Book Talk "....a promising series." -- Booklist "A good selection for all collections." -- Library Journal "Tension is fast-paced in this involving account." --Bookwatch

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 Charlie's 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 Shelton's other mysteries:"Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes." --The Midwest Book Review "An auspicious debut!" -- I Love a Mystery newsletter "An impressive debut mystery." --Albuquerque Journal "This is a dandy. Don't miss it." -- Book Talk "Down to earth and very readable." --Library Journal "Charlie is slick, appealing, and nobody's food--just what readers want in an amateur sleuth." --Booklist