Synopses & Reviews
BEETLE MANIA
While orchard owner Meg Corey dreads the labor of manual irrigation to stave off a drought, her boyfriend, Seth, couldnt be more excited about doing historic renovation on one of Granfords oldest houses. Tagging along as he picks up supplies is supposed to give Meg a much-needed break, but the trip turns rotten when she almost trips over a dead body at an old saw mills forest reserve.
But the body isnt the only frightening discovery she makes. A mysterious insect infestation seems to have migrated to the areaone that could bring serious harm to local woodlands. And it's up to Meg to find out whats behind this sudden swarm of trouble.
Includes Delicious Recipes
Review
Praise for the Orchard Mysteries “[A] fascinating whodunit.”—The Mystery Gazette
“A winner for cozy mystery fans.”—Lesa’s Book Critiques
“An enjoyable and well-written book with some excellent apple recipes at the end.” —Cozy Library
“The mystery is intelligent and has an interesting twist . . . [A] fun, quick read with an enjoyable heroine.” —The Mystery Reader (four stars)
“[A] delightful new series.” —Gumshoe Review
Synopsis
When the entire collection of the Fireman's Museum ironically goes up in flames, Nell Pratt discovers one of the charred pictures isn't the one that was originally exhibited. But getting to the bottom of the mystery is bound to get Nell burned...
Synopsis
At The Society for the Preservation of Pennsylvania Antiques, fundraiser Eleanor "Nell" Pratt solicits donations-and sometimes solves crimes. When a collection of George Washington's letters is lost on the same day that an archivist is found dead, it seems strange that the Society president isn't pushing for an investigation. Nell goes digging herself, and soon uncovers a long, rich history of crime.
Synopsis
The new exhibit at the Philadelphia children's museum, Let's Play, isn't meant to be shocking-but when one of the installers is zapped with a fatal electrical charge, it's up to Nell to put her detective skills on display.
About the Author
Sheila Connolly is the New York Times bestselling and Agatha Awardnominated author of the Museum Mysteries, the Orchard Mysteries, and the County Cork Mysteries. She has taught art history, structured and marketed municipal bonds for major cities, worked as a staff member on two statewide political campaigns, and served as a fund-raiser for several nonprofit organizations. She also managed her own consulting company, providing genealogical research services. In addition to genealogy, Sheila loves restoring old houses, visiting cemeteries, and traveling. Now a full-time writer, she thinks writing mysteries is a lot more fun than any of her previous occupations. She is married and has one daughter and two cats.