Death at the Bar X Ranch (Mary Malone Mystery) - Softcover

Marlene Chabot

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0878397388 ISBN 13: 9780878397389

Publisher: North Star Press of St. Cloud, 2014

Synopsis

Newly employed teacher Mary Malone never suspected she would become a Miss Marple wannabe when she and her recently widowed aunt decide to sublet her private investigator brother's apartment in the Foley complex near downtown Minneapolis. After having listened to a message intended for the PI's ears only, Mary is determined to solve what sounds like an easy case for Reed Griffin, owner of the Bar X Ranch, and soon finds herself not only facing down her demons from childhood--fear of horses--but also being surrounded by two deaths and three very deceiving men.

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About the Author

Native Minnesotan Marlene Chabot is a member of Sisters in Crime and Marco Island Writers. She received a B.S. degree in education from St. Cloud State Universtiy, an A.A.S. business marketing degree from Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and a writer's certificate from the Institute of Children's Literature. An avid mystery fan since a youngster, Marlene began her writing career in 1995 and has published five novels, three short stories, and numerous freelance articles for magazines, newspapers, and other venues covering Central Minnesota. She enjoys time spent with her family, two grown children and grandchildren. When not writing, she can be found gardening, walking, biking, reading books, or watching shows with mystery themes.

Review

"Mary Malone, single and recently unemployed having lost her teaching job due to budget cut-backs finds herself with limited resources and few options. The decision to move into her brother's apartment leads to her accepting a private investigation assignment at the Bar X Ranch. Unfortunately, she must overcome two major obstacles: 1) She is not a licensed private eye like her brother, and 2) She has an irrational fear of horses. Marlene Chabot has woven a tale of mystery, intrigue, deception, and murder which will have you holding your breath afraid of what new danger lies in wait." -- Jack (J Russell) Rose, Author, Appalachian Authors Guild

"Marlene Chabot brings the Wild West to Minnesota in her latest, Death at the Bar X Ranch. Follow Mary Malone and her crazy, nutty, and lovable crew as they take on the trouble hanging over the Bar X Ranch. Will the murder be solved before someone else ends up six feet under? Hold onto your six guns in this fun, wild ride!" --Jessie Chandler, author of the award-winning Shay O Hanlon caper series

"Marlene Chabot brings the Wild West to Minnesota in her latest, Death at the Bar X Ranch. Follow Mary Malone and her crazy, nutty, and lovable crew as they take on the trouble hanging over the Bar X Ranch. Will the murder be solved before someone else ends up six feet under? Hold onto your six guns in this fun, wild ride!" --—Jessie Chandler, author of the award-winning Shay O Hanlon caper series

Edition details

• Publisher: North Star Press of St. Cloud
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0878397388
• ISBN 13: 9780878397389
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272