For Better or Worse
by Donna Huston Murray
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Pub Date Jan 10 2018 | Archive Date Apr 30 2019
Donna Huston Murray | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
Description
A cozy mystery with a difference from a Writer’s Digest award-winning author.
Men have once again become an issue for amateur sleuth Ginger Barnes—men who abuse their wives, men capable of murder, and men who ask her out.
While working on a DIY project at her newlywed daughter’s house, a bag of bricks is thrown from the neighboring third-story window. Next, pops that sound like muffled gunshots have Gin racing for her phone. Eric, who lives in the house with his grandmother, claims she’s obsessed with mystery novels. Yet after the septuagenarian falls down a flight of stairs, she’s so frantic to keep Eric away that Gin must intervene. Was the fall actually attempted murder?
In her husband’s eyes, Cissie Voight cannot do anything right. Gin occasionally helps the frazzled young mother, and when she needs a dresser carried upstairs, Gin brings Eric along. Bad move! The electricity between the two new acquaintances sparks a chilling premonition. This time Gin’s good intentions will produce grave consequences—for everyone involved.
A Note From the Publisher
eBook available for $3.99 (ISBN: 978098614210)
Advance Praise
“…a well-written, thoughtful exploration of family relationships, crime and what happens when the two sometimes overlap.” Agatha winning author, Earlene Fowler
“an engaging, entertaining, plot-driven mystery featuring a likeable protagonist…the author tells a great story.” The BookLife Prize 9/1/17
“…don't let that deft touch with characters and plot fool you into thinking this is lighthearted! There are some serious issues dealt with here…and serious solutions presented as well. Plan on exercising those gray cells with this one!" Elisa Strati, Reviewer
Marketing Plan
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ARCs to reviewers & media; Blog tours; Social media ads; email campaigns; Speaking engagements & Book club talks re: domestic abuse.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780986147203 |
| PRICE | $11.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
DJ S, Reviewer
Favorite Quotes:
A transparent haze of colorless hair exposed the shape of the tiny woman’s skull while sagging puffs of flesh made her appear to be melting.
Photographs were snapped as if baby Jack were the reincarnation of Elvis.
‘My mother doesn’t cook,’ Chelsea tried to explain. ‘She makes food.’
My Review:
I could kick myself for not noticing this series until it reached the eighth installment, but while prior knowledge was not necessary as the book stood well on its own, I am sure I would have gleaned great delight in having also read the first seven as well. I was well pleased and reveled in this engaging and cleverly crafted mystery that was chock-full of quirky and intriguing characters. Written primarily from a first person POV, I adored the tactless and curious Ginger, her inner musings and insightful observations were ceaselessly amusing and entertaining. Ms. Murray’s writing and storylines were interesting, pleasantly delivered, easy to follow, well-paced, and often delectably humorous. Each character was colorfully detailed in a knowable manner. I enjoyed every page and greedily want to read all her words.
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