Lie Like A Rug: An Amateur Sleuth Whodunit (A Ginger Barnes Cozy Mystery) - Softcover

Murray, Donna Huston

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9780986147234: Lie Like A Rug: An Amateur Sleuth Whodunit (A Ginger Barnes Cozy Mystery)

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ISBN 10: 0986147230 ISBN 13: 9780986147234

Publisher: Ravenhill Press, 2020

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While escorting Bryn Derwyn Academy's most infamous student downtown to be scared straight by a federal judge, Ginger Barnes is shocked to find her childhood babysitter, textile professor Charlie Finnemeyer, on trial for fraudulently aging an Oriental rug. Even more alarming, two witnesses against her dear "Uncle Wunk" have suspiciously died.

Eager to assist in Charlie's defense, the veteran amateur sleuth pries secret information from a university president and uncovers past transgressions of a TV craft show host--all while acquiring an overnight education in early American textiles from experts at Winterthur and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Others guilty of questionable behavior: two antique dealers, and Charlie's overprotective wife.

Still, the damning evidence against Charlie can't be swept under a rug. Before Gin can persuade anyone else he's innocent, she must first convince herself.

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About the Author

Donna Huston Murray's eight cozy mysteries feature a woman much like herself, a DIY headmaster's wife with a troubling interest in crime. Both novels in her new mystery/crime series were awarded Honorable Mention in genre fiction by Writer's Digest, and the eighth cozy FOR BETTER OR WORSE was shortlisted for the Chanticleer Mystery& Mayhem Book Award.
At home Donna assumes she can fix anything until proven wrong, calls trash-picking recycling, and, although she should probably know better by now, adores Irish setters.
Donna and husband, Hench, live in the greater Philadelphia, PA, area.

Review

..".a cleverly plotted mystery with an interesting story line and great characters. Murray keeps readers guessing all the way to the end, with twists and turns and red herrings. This engrossing page-turner is a must-read for any lover of cozy mysteries." 5 stars, Heather Stockard for Reader's Favorite

"I could kick myself for not noticing this series until it reached the eighth installment...I enjoyed every page and greedily want to read all her words." FOR BETTER OR WORSE, 5* DJ Sakata, Top 10 Amazon Reviewer

"Warm and wonderfully real...Gin is a heroine to cherish," LIE LIKE A RUG, 5* Eleanor V. Miller

"Murray always weaves an intriguing tale while also expanding our knowledge--in this case--of the art of textiles and antique fraud. I enjoyed LIE LIKE A RUG immensely." Robin Hathaway, Agatha-winning author

..".a real gem of a novel...This book should be picked up and savored!" Writer's Digest Judge's comment, WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU, awarded Honorable Mention in genre fiction

"This book could easily sit on the shelf with traditionally published novels and beat them hands down." Writer's Digest Judge's comment, WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU

"Strong and feisty, Lauren also displays a tender side that is sweetly sentimental." WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU, PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY

...a story that allows you to be drawn into it, coming alive as though you were actually there...written to grab your attention from page one and not let go until...an ending that you won't see coming." GUILT TRIP, 5* Anne-Marie Reynolds, Readers' Favorite [GUILT TRIP also won Honorable Mention in genre fiction from Writer's Digest]

"Great characters, no stereotypes, not perfect, but not dumb either. And the plot! Weaves around and around to an ending that leaves the reader wide eyed and breathless." 5* for NO BONES ABOUT IT, Kindle Customer

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