{"product_id":"death-on-puzzle-place-paperback","title":"Death on Puzzle Place (paperback)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeason's Greetings: Whodunit?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Claus is coming to town, but guess who’s coming first to Haines Tavern, Kentucky – Great-Aunt Kit. If Sheila and her fellow amateur detective Clara want to give her author relative what she most wants this Christmas, they’ll wrap up a murder investigation -- with a mysterious victim, intriguing suspects, and suspicious twists. Because this time, Kit wants to be involved firsthand in solving a suspenseful puzzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe police – including Sheila’s romantic interest – want the amateur investigators to stand down. But how can they when the clues hit so close to home?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheila’s Christmas cookie recipe is the apparent murder weapon, in the hands of one of the small town’s quirky characters and one of the favorite humans of Sheila’s rescue dog, Gracie the rough collie. She can’t disappoint her pet by stopping her detective work short of the thrilling answer to \u003cem\u003eWhodunit\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit also has ideas on solving Sheila’s romantic relationship with detective-once-more Teague O’Donnell, starting with revealing her most dangerous secret. But he’s keeping secrets of his own. By New Years, will this be a Christmas season love story to remember? Or a Grinch of a solution? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuletide clues will keep Sheila, Clara, Kit -- and you – guessing as all celebrate the season in Book 8 of the Secret Sleuth mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re new to this page-turner cozy mystery series with humor, don’t miss its start, when Sheila encounters murder on a transatlantic cruise ship in \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeath on the Diversion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Then follow her to dry land in \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeath on Torrid Avenue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the gripping books that follow, because mysteries and deception abound in her new Kentucky home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecret Sleuth series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDeath on the Diversion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDeath on Torrid Avenue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDeath on Beguiling Way\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDeath on Covert Circle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDeath on Shady Bridge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDeath on Carrion Lane\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDeath on ZigZag Trail\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDeath on Puzzle Place\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDeath on Riddle Road\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDeath on Gallows Path\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat readers say about the Secret Sleuth series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"If you haven't discovered Patricia McLinn yet, you are in for a treat. I have not found a book of hers that I didn't enjoy . . . Check it out!\" -5*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"The trifecta: Funny, Clever and Clean! \" -5*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"This series meets my criteria for twists, turns, and who-done-its easily. Patricia McLinn does not disappoint with her sharp characters and enough secrets to cover everything. If you like a good, clean mystery, do yourself a favor and read these!\" -5*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Has Agatha Christie and Poirot in the garb of two fascinating ladies. A definite read for mystery lovers.\" -5*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Murder and laughs. Can't wait for more.\" -5*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"I so thoroughly enjoy this series and author that when a new book arrives, I drop everything to start reading.\" -5*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Delightful, fun read . . . A good dose of humor.\" -5*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Great series. McLinn's Secret Sleuth series has the same winning components of her Caught Dead in Wyoming series: a likable central character, well developed setting, fun supporting cast, and a great story. 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