ISBN: 9780593333242
Editorial: Berkley
Autor: Kelly, Diane
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 288
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: Moonshine shop owner Hattie Hayes is ready to lend a hand when a mystery starts brewing at a train convention in Chattanooga, TN, in this charming cozy mystery series.Now that her moonshine shop is up and running, Hattie Hayes can focus her efforts on expanding her fledgling business to events in the area, like the Chattanooga Choo Choo Model Train Convention, which is running full steam ahead at the convention center down the block. Hattie is all aboard, seizing this perfect opportunity to promote her Southern homebrew to the folks who have come to the city for the annual event.But when an attendee dies after drinking some of Hattie’s moonshine, she’ll need to prove her innocence. Between tight-lipped train hobbyists and competitors for a coveted convention prize, Hattie has a wide array of suspects to choose from, and she’ll need to use all the tricks up her sleeve to make sure her moonshine business can survive a murderer and stay on track.ReviewPraise for The Moonshine Shack Murder"If you're thirsty for a mystery overflowing with Southern flavor and a shot of humor, The Moonshine Shack Murder is sure to quench your thirst and whet your appetite for more."--V. M. Burns, Agatha Award-nominated author of A Tourists Guide to Murder"Hattie is the perfect sleuth, full of smarts, humor, and gumption to spare. Settle in for a great read!"--Winnie Archer, national bestselling author of Death Gone A'Rye"The Moonshine Shack Murder is a charming cozy mystery that will warm you from the inside out and keep you guessing till the end!"--Kate Lansing, author of Mulled to Death“A shining example of a cozy mystery, complete with a business savvy protagonist, an irascible granddad, and a brewing romance.”—Jennifer J. Chow, author of Mimi Lee Cracks the CodeAbout the AuthorAfter spending several fun years in Nashville, Tennessee, Diane Kelly ventured over to the eastern side of the Appalachian range and now resides in the heart of North Carolina. She found herself fascinated by the region's rich past, especially the secret moonshiners who served up spirits during Prohibition and their runners who spawned the auto racing industry. She also fell in love with the beautiful Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, and the quaint cities and towns scattered among them. With its natural splendor, storied history, and southern charm, Chattanooga is one of Diane's favorite vacation spots, and she is excited to set her Moonshine Shack series along its riverfront.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Chapter OneThunk. The sound of my cat's front paws hitting the wooden floor of our rustic cabin woke me from my slumber. Smoky had been snuggled up against me in bed all night, but he'd decided that breakfast was more important than sleep now. He'd also decided he wasn't going to wait for me to rouse myself. He issued his breakfast order with an insistent chitter that said I'd better get to it if I knew what was good for me.My demanding feline friend was named after the Smoky Mountains that rose into a mysterious gray mist near our hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Until recently, I would have described the cat as aloof. Things had changed after a killer had forced Smoky and me off a winding mountain road. Together, we'd survived a harrowing rollover in my secondhand van and an ensuing pursuit through the woods by a man intent on silencing me for good. Since the terrifying ordeal, Smoky came around more regularly and expressed real affection, purring and encircling my ankles, even swiping my cheek with his sandpaper-like tongue once or twice. He'd never be the cute and cuddly type of kitty, but at least he now let me know he loved me-even if our relationship would always be on his terms.I glanced at the clock on my bedside table. 6:48. Ughhh. Though my alarm wasn't set to go off for another forty-two minutes, I supposed it couldn't hurt to get moving. I had a busy day ahead of me. Sighing, I dea
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