Deadly Gamble: A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery

By Connie Shelton

Deadly Gamble: A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery - Connie Shelton
  • Release Date: 2009-10-31
  • Genre: Cozy Mysteries
Score: 4
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From 1,345 Ratings

Description

Praise for USA Today bestselling author, Connie Shelton, and her first novel:

"An impressive debut mystery!" -- Albuquerque Journal

"Charlie is slick, appealing and nobody's fool--just what readers want in an amateur sleuth." -- Booklist

"This is a dandy. Don't miss it!" -- Book Talk

In this debut nearly-cozy mystery series book, Charlie Parker, accountant and partner in an Albuquerque private investigation firm, is visited by her old school friend, Stacy North. Stacy's Rolex watch is missing and she begs Charlie to help locate it before her husband finds out. Things are complicated by the fact that Stacy had been seeing another man, Gary Detweiller, and he's the one she suspects of having stolen the watch. With a little detective work, Charlie and her sidekick dog, Rusty, retrieve the missing watch and all should be well. But three days later, Detweiller is murdered. All eyes turn to Stacy as the prime suspect.

Once again, Stacy begs Charlie's help in proving her innocence. As she begins to ask questions, Charlie learns that Detweiller's life was not as simple as first perceived and that any number of people had grievances against him. And before she can pinpoint the killer, her own life is in danger as well.

Includes new foreword from the author upon the 20th anniversary of first publication of this ongoing series' first title.

Praise for the other books in the Charlie Parker mystery series:
"A well written, by the book who-done-it that will enthrall purists. Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth." -- Midwest Book Review

"Shelton has created a lively hero in Charlie and puts her into situations that require prompt action and good common sense. A Charlie Parker mystery is always a good read..." --Southwest Book Views

"Charlie is a good detective and a pleasant companion to unravel a mystery with." -- Mystery News

"Shelton's engaging story, likable heroine, and comfortable prose make this a good choice." -- Library Journal

"Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes." --The Midwest Book Review

Reviews

  • Keeps you guessing

    5
    By CGMurp
    At first I didn’t think I would like this book, but the more I read the more intrigued I became. What starts off as a theft of an expensive watch, soon becomes the murder of the thief. While looking for more suspects Charlie starts attracting the wrong attention as some puzzling things happen to her. When the thief’s wife is subsequently murdered, no one can figure out why or find the murder weapon. Charlie is determined to find the truth and almost dies in the process. Definitely a must read if you like suspense with many twists and turns.
  • Deadly Gamble

    4
    By sometimers3
    I don’t know that I’d be as forgiving of Stacy as Charlie was.
  • Kept my interest wanting to know who dunnit

    5
    By idk#2.0
    Kept my interest
  • Deadly Gamble

    5
    By Senior1935
    This page turner kept me guessing ‼️
  • Great story

    5
    By LgBrackett
    Great story, lots of humor, and a fun read!
  • Great Story

    5
    By AnntWil
    I really loved this book. I could not stop reading. Wonderful characters. Rusty is my favorite! Highly recommend.
  • Enjoyably clean

    5
    By sandy w 746
    Wow! There are good books out there without all the foul language and torrid sex. If that is what you like, read something else. Here is a rather ordinary woman doing a job she is not a cut out for but doing very well. Good story, very believable characters and I did not guess who-dun-it. Yay!
  • Deadly Gamble

    4
    By bjs70
    Enjoyable story that moved along rapidly and kept me interested to read more.
  • Deadly Gamble

    5
    By Jennie the Jewel
    A very intriguing read! The plot was not obvious, and the storyline was not obsfucated with unnecessary frou-frou. I will read more books by this author.
  • Deadly gamble

    4
    By macdufff
    Excellent read with a surprise ending.