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Once again,
Merry Abbott has to catch a killer in the high-stakes world of
carriage-horse competitions.
Nothing ruins an elegant Southern horse show like finding a murdered man
with a tent spike through his neck. Merry's at the top of a long list of
suspects who have plenty of reason to want the victim dead. But soon it
becomes obvious that she's also at the top of the real murderer's
next-to-die list.
Climb into the carriage seat for a wild ride as Merry hunts for clues,
teacher her first (and maybe last) driving clinic, tries to rein in her
attraction for a handsome GBI agent, and dodges a killer. Merry Abbott's
taking a new mystery out for a spin.
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The eighth novel in the acclaimed Mossy Creek Hometown series continues
the warm, witty and wise doings in a small Southern village you'll want to
call home. It's been over twenty years since Mossy Creek experienced
Homecoming, and they're determined to do it right! And you know Creekites...if
there's something interesting going on, they won't rest until they know
about it. So when a letter shows up at the Police Station with a warning
about ugly secrets hidden in the time capsule buried twenty years ago, the
whole town is abuzz with the possibilities. Amos, Ida & Win put Peggy
Caldwell and Louise Sawyer on its trail, hoping the sleuth-loving ladies can
find it before the week ends at the Homecoming Dance.
Meanwhile, Amos & Ida tangle in a deserted Haunted House. Ardaleen & Inez
scrimmage at the Bake Sale. Pearl & Spiva spar as they volunteer at the
Booster Club Canteen. All of your favorite characters are back as Mossy
Creek celebrates Homecoming with festivities that make Southerners cheer.
Football. Homecoming Queens. Parades. Plays. It's all happening during
Homecoming in Mossy Creek! Including stories from: Carolyn McSpareen,
Sandra Chastain, Martha Crockett, Debra Dixon, Nancy Knight, Brenna Crowder,
Darcy Crowder, Susan Goggins, Maureen Hardegree, and Berta Platas.
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Open your barn doors and fasten your (buggy's) seatbelts for
THE CART BEFORE THE CORPSE.
Famous southern carriage-horse trainer Hiram Lackland, a handsome
widower, dies mysteriously after retiring to a farm outside Mossy Creek. His
estranged daughter, Merry Abbott, also a horse trainer, arrives to settle
his estate. But Merry quickly plunges into bit-chomping dilemmas when her
father's friend and landlord, mystery-novel maven Peggy Caldwell, insists he
was murdered.
Before Merry can so much as snap a buggy rein, a handsome and annoying
GBI investigator, Geoff Madison, is on her case. Then there's the
troublesome donkey: Don Qui. Short for Don Quixote. And the fact that Hiram
was teaching all of Mossy Creek's lonely women how to--ahem--drive his
carriage.
Can Merry rein in the truth? What kind of horse play was her rakish dad
involved in, and why would someone want to giddy-yup him into an early
grave?
"Do you ever go into a new place and wonder what the
best way to 'kill someone off', would be depending on the surroundings.
Could you throw them through a plate glass window or run over them with a
carriage? Could you hide the body in the manure pile behind the barn?
Carolyn McSparren thinks just these kinds of things...Carolyn’s light
hearted style of writing will keep you guessing and laughing until the end."
-- Pam Gamble, The Mid-South Horse Review
"This was a detailed, enjoyable mystery with convincing
characters and an engaging plot...made me excited about author Carolyn
McSparren. I look forward to reading more of her work in the future, which
is probably one of the highest compliments I can give an author." --
Mrs. Hall's Book Sandwich Blog
"A cozy mystery with all the excitement of a clever
whodunit puzzle with the added bonus of a rich emotional content to draw one
into the delightful case of characters, setting and the story itself...takes
the reader right into the heart of the world of horse carriage-driving with
all sorts of fascinating details from horse breeds to carriage types. Above
all, each and every detail brings a depth to the story." -- D. Merrimon
Crawford,
Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer, Amazon Vine Reviewer
"a delightful cozy filled with humor, poignancy and
danger as Carolyn McSparren spins Mossy Creek into a radically different
direction." --The
Mystery Gazette
"This is one fun ride." -- Virginia Brown, author of
DIXIE DIVAS
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Book 7 in the popular Mossy Creek Series!
Furry, fishy, four-footed and feathered. Peek inside the lives of the
strange and wonderful pets of Mossy Creek and the people who love them.
Springtime brings thoughts of love to people all over the world, and
Creekites are no exception. Although love to Creekites isn't necessarily
romantic. Take, for example, how they feel about their pets. Dogs, cats,
birds, and fish take center stage as we once again see how the Southern half
lives. Your favorites are back and in just as much trouble as ever. Amos and
Ida are still circling each other's wagons. Sandy Crane has a little Faith.
Jayne Reynolds emerges from widowhood to take a long lingering look at Mossy
Creek's Bubba Rice. Ed Bailey and his beloved dog Possum, Lil Ida Hamilton,
Peggy Caldwell and others will make you laugh and cry at human and animal
antics. Cat heists. Fish ponds. Bird nappings. Don't miss the fun with
Critters of Mossy Creek!
"Mossy Creek is one of those hidden Southern towns
where you wished you lived. The townsfolk are quirky but lovable. They don't
need government bail-out because they take care of their own. They aren't
all nice, but they're all human. If you thought you had heard it all in the
first six books of the Mossy Creek series, you're in for a surprise because
the Creekites' pets are even quirkier! There are stolen cats, wandering
parrots, mice running amok, and a dog named Possum who will break your
heart. I was so impressed by the collaborative voices of these marvelous
Southern writers who have created the Mossy Creek universe that I went right
out and ordered the other six books in the series!" -- Pam Headrick,
A Thirsty Mind
Bookseller
"A delightful collection of short stories about
small-town living where everyone feels safe and secure." --
Fresh
Fiction
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It's a cold, frisky day in January, and rebellion is in the air! At the
same time, the unspoken romance between the police chief and mayor is slowly
heating up.
Maybe it's the post-New Year's boredom. maybe it's the cold, frisky air.
Whatever the cause, the citizens of Mossy Creek seem determined to get into
trouble on a clear winter day in mid-January. Police Chief Amos Royden and
his loyal officers, Mutt and Sandy, can barely keep up with the calls. Hank
and Casey Blackshear's great aunt Irene, 93, leads a protest march of angry
old folks--on their electric scooters. Louise and Charlie Sawyer battle
renovation pitfalls (literally) in their cranky house. Pearl Quinlan fights
her sister, Spiva, over a plate of brownies. Patty Campbell performs a
makeover on Orville Gene Simpson's front yard, against Orville's will. All
that and more! Last, but not least, Amos and Ida finally
stop fighting their secret
attraction, but then the trouble really
begins!
"A Day
in Mossy Creek is a Southern soap opera
with significance!" -- Joyce Handzo, In the Library Reviews
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Say hello to Maggie McLain, an unlikely Southern debutante in 1960s
Memphis. Gawky, restless, smart and opinionated, young Maggie isn't
cut out to fill the patent leather pumps of a Southern belle. When she
ditches a Cotton Carnival to save a drowning pup, Maggie realizes her
destiny.
Is the land of mint juleps and Elvis ready for a woman veterinarian?
Maybe not, but Dr. Maggie McLain sets out to prove otherwise.
Over the years, Maggie earns the devotion and respect of crusty farmers,
snobby horse breeders and doubtful pet owners throughout western Tennessee.
She's an inspiration to up-and-coming women vets, a loving wife to her proud
husband, a patient mother to her demanding kids, and above all, a champion
to sick and injured animals.
When loss and grief knock Maggie off her pedestal, she falls hard.
It may take a miracle for her to understand that sometimes even the best
doctor must struggle to heal her own heart.
"Steel Magnolias meets James Herriot. A warm and wonderful story
of Southern veterinarians. I loved it." --Patricia Potter, USA Today Best-selling Author
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The third collective novel in the acclaimed
"Mossy Creek Hometown Series" continues the warm, witty and wise doings in a
small southern village you'll want to call home. Contributions from Deborah
Smith, Sandra Chastain, Debra Dixon, Martha Shields, Anne Bishop, Kim Brock,
Patti Henry, Judity Keim, Bo Sebastian, Shelly Morris, Susan Goggins, and
Carolyn McSparren.
It's a typical summer in the good-hearted mountain town of Mossy Creek,
Georgia, where love, laughter and friendship make nostalgia a way of life.
Creekites are always ready for a sultry romance, a funny feud or a sincere
celebration, and this summer is no different.
Get ready for a comical battle over pickled beets and a spy mission to
recover hijacked chow-chow peppers. Meet an unforgettable parakeet named
Tweedle Dee and a lovable dog named Dog. Watch Amos and Ida sidestep the
usual rumors and follow Katie Bell's usual snooping. In the meantime,
old-timer Opal Suggs and her long-dead sisters share a lesson on living, and
apple farmer Hope Bailey faces poignant choices when an old flame returns to
claim her.
Your favorite authors are back along with some wonderful new
storytellers—plus more recipes from Creekite chef Bubba Rice. Pull up a
wicker rocker, sip some peach- flavored iced tea, and listen as the
townsfolk of Mossy Creek share their lives with you once again.
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Welcome back to Mossy Creek! The warm-hearted
but stubborn residents of the small town whose motto is "Ain't Going No
Where—And Don't want To" are once again sorting out the joys, sorrows, and
everyday mysteries of life.
This time around they've got the added drama of the big town reunion
commemorating the twenty-year-old mystery of the late, great Mossy Creek
High School, which burned to the ground amid quirky rumors and dark secrets.
Are the villains who caused the fire at the grand old school finally ready
to come forward?
In the meantime, sassy 100-year-old Creekite Eula Mae Whit is convinced
Willard Scott has put a death curse on her, and Mossy Creek Police Chief
Amos Royden is still fighting his reputation as the town's most eligible
bachelor. Then there's the new bad girl in town, Jasmine, and more
adventures from the old bad girl in town, Mayor Ida Hamilton. And last but
not least, Bob the flying Chihuahua finds himself stalked by an amorous lady
poodle.
All this and more—including the introduction of Mossy Creek's new recipe
section, courtesy of Creekite Chef Bubba Rice—is waiting for readers in the
second novel of the Mossy Creek series.
REUNION AT MOSSY CREEK is a collective novel with additional
contributions by Deborah Smith, Sandra Chastain, Debra Dixon, Virginia
Ellis, Martha Shields, Nancy Knight, Dee Sterling, Carmen Green, and Sharon
Sala.
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Summer in Mossy Creek
Welcome back to Mossy Creek!
The third novel in the acclaimed Mossy Creek Hometown
Series
continues the warm, witty and wise doings
in a small southern village you’ll want to call home.
It’s a typical summer in the good-hearted mountain town of Mossy Creek,
Georgia, where love, laughter and friendship make nostalgia a way of life.
Creekites are always ready for a sultry romance, a funny feud or a sincere
celebration, and this summer is no different.
Get ready for a comical battle over pickled beets and a spy mission to
recover hijacked chow-chow peppers. Meet an unforgettable parakeet named
Tweedle Dee and a lovable dog named Dog. Watch Amos and Ida sidestep the
usual rumors and follow Katie Bell’s usual snooping. In the meantime,
old-timer Opal Suggs and her long-dead sisters share a lesson on living, and
apple farmer Hope Bailey faces poignant choices when an old flame returns to
claim her.
Your favorite authors are back along with some wonderful new
storytellers—plus more recipes from Creekite chef Bubba Rice. Pull up a
wicker rocker, sip some peach-flavored iced tea, and listen as the townsfolk
of Mossy Creek share their lives with you once again.
* * * *1/2 - Top Pick
Belles, rejoice! It's time for another peek into the warm, offbeat,
fun-loving place that is Mossy Creek, GA. Once again the inhabitants of this
unique town share pieces of their lives and all the regulars are back,
including Mayor Ida Hamilton Walker and Police Chief Amos Royden. Join the
fun and find out what a summer is like in Missy Creek.
The stories that make up the Mossy Creek anthologies should be
savored--they make readers hunger for more. Do not miss the third
installment of this wholly entertaining series by Deb Smith, Sandra
Chastain, Debra Dixon, Martha Shields, Anne Bishop, Kim Brock, Susan Goggins,
Patti Henry, Judith Kein, Shelly Morris, Bo Sebastian and Carolyn McSparren.
-- Jill Smith, Romantic Times
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Reunion at Mossy Creek
Second in the series about the town that ain't
going nowhere, and don't want to.
In the meantime, sassy 100-year-old Creekite Eula Mae Whit is convinced
Williard Scott has put a death curse on her, and Mossy Creek Police Chief
Amos Royden is still fighting his reputation as the town’s most eligible
bachelor. Then there’s the new bad girl in town, Jasmine, and more
adventures from the old bad girl in town, Mayor Ida Hamilton. And last but
not least, Bob the flying Chihuahua, finds himself stalked by an amorous
lady poodle.
All this and more—including the introduction of Mossy Creek’s new recipe
section, courtesy of Creekite Chef Bubba Rice—is waiting for readers in the
second novel of the Mossy Creek series.
Wild and wacky, REUNION AT MOSSY CREEK is sheer escapism
and enjoyment. Please go out and buy yourself a copy today. It's worth
reading more than once. -- Astrid Kinn,
Romance Reviews Today
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