Open House to Murder

Elizabeth Margaret “E.M.” Danniher finds house hunting in Cottonwood County, Wyoming difficult, but deadly? That she never expected.

In television, a cold open rolls before the credits, pitching the viewer into the news story. That’s how Elizabeth and her cohorts feel after she finds a body in a house for sale.

A victim with a hidden history, few suspects, and the sheriff’s department not happy having Elizabeth as the closest thing they have to a witness. Mike, Diana, Tom and the rest jump in to dig in.

Elizabeth has her own problems, including a trip back east to wrest her belongings from storage and the clutches of her ex. And the question of whether the cold will ever end…

Readers react to Cold Open:
"Along with some Tom, Mike, Diana, and Jennifer, this group seems to be able to crack the cases as fast as Elizabeth seems to find bodies...dead bodies. Great suspense books with plenty of suspects to keep our group...and the reader...guessing." -- Barnes & Noble 5-star review

"McLinn is a master at making her characters so real that you begin to see them as living, breathing human beings. Even the dog has a personality that is endearing. This book will stand alone, but to really appreciate these characters, starting with the first book in the series will give you better insight into all the players and how they fit in." -- Amazon 5-star review

"I really really like these characters. More please." -- Amazon 5-star review

What people are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series:
"Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author

“Hoping this series lasts forever!”

“McLinn has created in E.M. a female protagonist who is flawed but likable, never silly or cartoonish, and definitely not made of cardboard.”

“While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it's the smart and witty writing that I loved the best.” – Diane Chamberlain, bestselling author

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by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn
Murder, Mysteries, Humor, a Hint of Romance
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