Death on Shady Bridge (Secret Sleuth, Book 5)

A cold case heats upFar from the publishing world that once defined her, Sheila Mackey’s 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 that’s colder than a cold case, because few in Haines Tavern, Kentucky, think it was a murder in the first place. Suicide? Accident? Murder? They’re determined to bring peace of mind to the dead woman’s friends.At the same time, Sheila is finding it harder and harder to protect her secret past, especially from Teague O’Donnell, who’s shifting from a fellow dog-lover to possibly much more. This whodunit with humor is the fifth book in USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s 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 ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle PlaceDeath on the Diversion 'is such an enjoyable story, reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s 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 mystery from Patricia McLinnCaught Dead in Wyoming seriesSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyHoliday BulletsCue Up'While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it’s the smart and witty writing that I loved the best.' -- Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author'Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page.' -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling authorThe Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence