Monday, September 9, 2024

Showcase of Bearly Evident by Lois Schmitt and TWO $10 Amazon Gift Cards Giveaways

BEARLY EVIDENT

by Lois Schmitt

September 9 - October 4, 2024 

Virtual Book Tour

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Synopsis:

A Kristy Farrell Mystery

When a body is found in the Happy Place Animal Sanctuary, wildlife reporter Kristy Farrell is on the case. She soon discovers this was no accident. It was MURDER!
Bearly Evident by Lois Schmitt

Five people were present at the sanctuary when the death occurred. As Kristy digs deeply into the victim's past, she uncovers dark secrets affecting each of these five suspects--powerful motives for murder.

Meanwhile, life is anything but calm on the home front. The best friend of Kristy's widowed mother is a victim of a pyramid scam. Kristy, assisted by her veterinarian daughter, is determined to expose the fraud although it may be at great personal risk.

Back at the sanctuary, things are spiraling downhill. Wolves escape and another body is found. With the bad publicity, the sanctuary may be forced to close. And a killer is still on the loose!

Despite being thwarted at every move by her nemesis, the blustery Detective Wolfe, Kristy uncovers a major hole in the alibi of a key suspect. But as she gets nearer to closing in on this killer, it looks a if she might become the third victim.

Book Details:

Genre: Cozy Mystery
Published by: Encircle Publications
Publication Date: September 4, 2024
Number of Pages: 280
ISBN: 9781645995609 (ISBN10: 1645995607)
Series: A Kristy Farrell Cozy Mystery, 4
Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Encircle Publications

BEARLY EVIDENT

I started back for my appointment with the sanctuary’s business manager when I heard voices coming from behind a desk. I recognized one of the vices. I snuck behind to look and listen.

“I know you want her job, and to tell the truth, I’d much prefer you,” Nick Lamonica said.

“Why can’t you fire her?” asked the other man. I couldn’t see his face, but he wore orange leather boots.

“Be patient,” Nick answered, “She may be gone sooner than you realize.”

A woman’s scream pierced the air.

Nick and the man in orange boots sped off in the direction of the scream. I raced after them.

The screams had come from Gina Garone, the sanctuary director. She pointed to one of the animal habitats. Spread across the grass was a body.

Hovering over the body was a mountain of fur with fangs.

Bella the bear.

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Excerpt from Bearly Evident by Lois Schmitt. Copyright 2024 by Lois Schmitt. Reproduced with permission from Lois Schmitt. All rights reserved.

 

Author Bio:

Lois Schmitt

A mystery fan since she read her first Nancy Drew novel, Lois Schmitt combines a love of mysteries with a love of animals in her series featuring wildlife reporter Kristy Farrell which includes Monkey Business, the first in the series, Something Fishy, 2nd runner-up for the Killer Claymore Award, and Playing Possum, Silver Falchion Award Finalist. Bearly Evident is the fourth in the series, but each book can be read as a stand alone.

She is a member of several wildlife and humane organizations as well as Mystery Writers of America and the Long Island Author's Guild. Lois worked for many years as a freelance writer and is the author of Smart Spending, a consumer education book for young adults. She previously served as media spokesperson for a local consumer affairs agency and often incorporates consumer scams into her books. She also taught at Nassau Community College.

Lois lives in Massapequa, New York with her family which includes a 120 pound Bernese Mountain dog. This dog bears a striking resemblance to Archie, a huge dog of many breeds, featured in her mystery series.

For latest news on Lois visit:


LoisSchmitt.com
Goodreads
Instagram - @LoisSchmittMysteries
Facebook - @LoisSchmittAuthor


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It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading? - 9/9/2024

                              http://bookdate.blogspot.com/

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I hope you had a great reading week.
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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!

Post the books completed, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish at some point.
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Books Completed:

WHO LOVES YOU BEST by Marilyn Simon Rothstein - review will be on October 15.

A lovely, change-of-pace read...don't miss it.

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THE PRESIDENT'S LAWYER by Lawrence Robbins - review will be on October 9.  

Excellent debut - courtroom drama at its best.

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THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM by Laura Dave - review will be on September 20.

Not a fan - slow, confusing, and not engaging.

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THE RESISTANCE BAKERY by Siobhan Curham - review will be on September 28.

What a wonderful read - a great main character and a great storyline.

LOVED IT!!

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THE LOVE ELIXIR OF AUGUSTA STERN by Lynda Cohen Logiman - review will be on October 8.

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book - don't miss it.

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THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL by Stephanie Wrobel - review will be on September 24.

Slow start, but got better at 50% with an amazing wrapup.

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A PLACE TO HIDE by Ronald H. Balson - review will be on September 17.

Another fabulous read by Mr. Balson - excellent research - just a bit too detailed about the war, but SO GOOD!!

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THE BOOKLOVER'S LIBRARY by Madeline Martin - review will be on September 10.

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book.  

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THE BOOK SWAP by Tessa Bickers - review is in the book's title.

An ok read - a bit confusing.  

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Book Currently Reading:

THE LIES WE LEAVE BEHIND by Noelle Salazar - review will be on November 7.

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Books Up Next:

THE MEMORY DRESS by Jade Beer - review will be on November 8.

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CHRISTMAS WITH THE QUEEN by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb - review will be on November 11.

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THE SUNFLOWER HOUSE by Adriana Allegri - review will be on November 12.

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WHAT SECRETS STAY by CherAnn Wright - review will be on December 1.

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WHAT THE WIFE KNEW by Darby Kane - review will be on December 10.
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THE FRENCH WINEMAKER'S DAUGHTER by Loretta Ellsworth - review will be on December 11.

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THE LAST FASHION HOUSE IN PARIS by Renee Ryan - review will be on December 20.

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THE LOTUS SHOES by Jane Yang - review will be on January 7, 2025.

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THE THREE LIVES OF CATE KAY by Kate Fagan - review will be on January 8.
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THE LOST HOUSE by Melissa Larsen - review will be on January 14, 2025...NO COVER YET.

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THE BUSINESS TRIP by Jessica Garcia - review will be on January 15, 2025.

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THE FAMILY INSIDE by Katie Garner - review will be on January 28, 2025.

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LAST TWILIGHT IN PARIS by Pam Jenoff - review will be on February 4, 2025.

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THE QUEENS OF CRIME by Marie Benedict - review will be on February 11, 2025.

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CORAM HOUSE by Bailey Seybolt - review will be on April 15.
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TOUGH LUCK by Sandra Dallas - review will be on April 29, 2025.

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SUCH A GOOD MOM by Julia Spiro - review will be on April 30, 2025.

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Mailbox Monday - 9/9/2024

 

BOOKMAIL THAT ARRIVED THIS WEEK.

WHAT ARRIVED FOR YOU?

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An empty mailbox  - time to catch up!!
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Sunday, September 8, 2024

Saturday, September 7, 2024

FEATURING: The Lost Carousel of Provence by Juliet Blackwell

HISTORICAL FICTION - FRANCE - ROMANCE

Who wouldn’t want to go to Paris and photograph carousels? 

This book will appeal to those who enjoy France, antiques, warm-hearted characters, the Provencal countryside, chateaus, and European history during WWII.

A charming, heart-warming read.    

FULL REVIEW:  https://tinyurl.com/2eyc3ke7


Friday, September 6, 2024

Spotlight of The Haunting of Moscow House by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore


PHOTO SOURCE:
TYPORAMA

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THE HAUNTING OF MOSCOW HOUSE
OLESYA SALNIKOVA GILMORE
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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF DACHE J. ROGERS | BERKLEY | ASSOCIATE PUBLICIST
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A gothic historical horror novel from the author of The Witch and the Tsar that seamlessly combines reality and the supernatural into a chilling haunted house story set in post-revolutionary Russia.

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September 3, 2024

Berkley Hardcover

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ABOUT THE HAUNTING OF MOSCOW HOUSE:

It is the summer of 1921, and a group of Bolsheviks have moved into Irina and Lili Goliteva’s ancestral home in Moscow.

The house was once a stately mansion, but now it has fallen into disrepair. 

The sisters and the remaining members of the Goliteva family are forced to move into the cramped attic so the Bolsheviks can have the grand rooms of the rest of the house. Irina and Lili know that they must make do in their new reality, but soon the house begins to whisper of a traumatic past not as dead as they thought.

Irina and Lili use work with an American relief organization to busy themselves and escape from their now frightening home and unwelcome new landlords. 


But before long, the ignored spirits of their home invasion awaken, desperate to tell their harrowing stories of the Revolution.


And when a Bolshevik official is found dead, Irina and Lili are forced to listen.


Only by unearthing the frightening secrets of Moscow House will they solve the mysterious death and ensure the safety of their remaining family members.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE HAUNTING OF MOSCOW HOUSE:

Set in post-revolutionary Moscow THE HAUNTING OF MOSCOW HOUSE follows two once aristocratic sisters as they race to uncover the secrets buried in their family’s now haunted house.

When thinking about her inspiration for the novel, Olesya Salnikova Gilmore said:  "The Haunting of Moscow House is many things.

It is about a society on the cusp of momentous change, a persecuted group in history now quite forgotten, sisterhood, and an old house with hundreds of years of past and memory.

But at its heart, The Haunting of Moscow House is a ghost story. I hope it haunts you as much as it has haunted me.”

THE HAUNTING OF MOSCOW HOUSE is a gorgeous addition to a growing list of historical haunted houses novels, combining the real events of post-Revolution Russia with the chilling thrills of a horror story.

THE HAUNTING OF MOSCOW HOUSE is tailor-made for fans of Grady Hendrix, Isabel Canas, and Rachel Harris.


The Witch and the Tsar, Gilmore’s debut, was a stunning historical fantasy novel that established her as a writer skilled in creating unforgettable stories that reflect her Russian heritage.


It was praised by readers for its rich female characters, fully-realized settings, and striking voice.


And in her newest, Gilmore makes a turn to gothic horror that displays all the skills she’s known for but with a deliciously thrilling twist.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:



Olesya Salnikova Gilmore was born in Moscow, Russia, raised in the U.S., and graduated from Pepperdine University with a BA in English/political science, and from Northwestern School of Law with a JD.


She practiced litigation at a large law firm for several years before pursuing her dream of becoming an author.


She is most happy writing historical fiction and fantasy inspired by Eastern European folklore.


She lives in a wooded, lakeside suburb of Chicago with her husband and daughter.


THE WITCH AND THE TSAR is her debut novel.

**AUTHOR INFORMATION AND PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE BOOK'S AMAZON PAGE**

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Book Blogger Hop - 9/6 - 9/12

           

Question of the Week:

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. What role have libraries played in your reading journey? Do you have any recommendations for books or fond recollections involving libraries? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
My Answer:

Loved the library as a child and still do even though I have been reading more e-books lately.

I do take out a print book every so often.

I remember my mother taking us to the library on a regular basis.

Our library was in the building's basement - we actually had to walk down at least 30 steps to get to the MAGIC.

My son loves to read also, and we would ALWAYS visit the library.

Many fond memories all around.