Grand Prize: Murder!
‘Light and entertaining, Grand Prize: Murder! combines colorful characters with a twisty, puzzling plot that kept me glued to the book.’ - Mystereity ReviewsWhen death comes to townInviting the bestselling cozy crime author Bella Brookes to town is going to be the best business move Vicky Simmons has made yet. Not only is Bella going to sign her books to kick off Glen Cove’s annual One-Mile Book Market, but she’s also running her famous scavenger hunt right in town. That’s sure to win over the townsfolk!All is going to plan until a dead body is discovered, drawing Vicky straight to the scene of the crime. After the last murder Vicky had vowed to stay out of Sheriff Cash’s way, but when death comes to town she finds herself embroiled in the investigation. She’s racing against time to uncover the murderer…but can there really be a second devious killer in Glen Cove? Vicky will stop at nothing to get to the truth.Look out for more of Vicky’s adventures in WRITTEN INTO THE GRAVE, coming soon!
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When death comes to town
Inviting the bestselling cozy crime author Bella Brookes to town is going to be the best business move Vicky Simmons has made yet. Not only is Bella going to sign her books to kick off Glen Coveâs annual One-Mile Book Market, but sheâs also running her famous scavenger hunt right in town. Thatâs sure to win over the townsfolk!
All is going to plan until a dead body is discovered, drawing Vicky straight to the scene of the crime. After the last murder Vicky had vowed to stay out of Sheriff Cashâs way, but when death comes to town she finds herself embroiled in the investigation. Sheâs racing against time to uncover the murdererâ¦but can there really be a second devious killer in Glen Cove? Vicky will stop at nothing to get to the truth.
âThis book is a cross between Downton Abbey and Miss Marple. ⦠Perfect for the long winter nights ahead where comfort becomes a key word in everyone's vocabulary.â â Katherine (Goodreads), A Proposal to Die For
âA Proposal to Die For is wonderfully smooth and glamorous, in the style of Agatha Christie combined with the beauty of Gatsby.â - The Storycollector Blog
âWhen itâs as charming as A Proposal to Die For mystery and history make the most wonderful combination.â - Little Bookness Lane
âDead to Begin With is a charming, entertaining and absorbing cozy mystery and a great start to a new series.â â Mystereity Reviews
âDead to Begin With by Vivian Conroy is a wonderful story, perfect for fans of Murder She Wrote, and I cannot wait for the next in the series!!â â Books of All Kinds
âWhat a cosy story featuring a cozy murder, and some cute dogs!â â Rachelâs Random Reads, Dead to Begin With
ACountry Gift Shop Mystery series
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Grand Prize: Murder!
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Grand Prize: Murder!
Vivian Conroy
VIVIAN CONROY
discovered Agatha Christie at thirteen and quickly devoured all the Poirot and Miss Marple stories. Over time Lord Peter Wimsey and Brother Cadfael joined her favorite sleuths. Even more fun than reading was thinking up her own missing heirs and priceless artifacts. Discover the glamour and secrets of the roaring twenties in Vivianâs Lady Alkmene Callender Mysteries and open up shop, with murder in the mix, in the contemporary Country Gift Shop Mysteries. For news on the latest releases, with a dash of dogs and chocolate, follow Vivian on Twitter via @VivWrites
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Thanks to all editors, agents and authors who share insights into the writing and publishing process.
A special thanks to my editor Victoria Oundjian for her continued enthusiasm for all my cozy mystery endeavors and to the design team for placing Mr. Pug and Coco at the heart of the atmospheric cover.
âDear citizens, visitors, special guests, friends of Glen Coveâ¦â
The mayorâs voice boomed through Main Street over the heads of the gathered crowd. His tie clip sparked in the sunshine.
After a rainy spell overnight the skies had cleared completely, and Vicky Simmons had no need for the plastic poncho she had brought from her cottage, not so much to protect her own person but rather the wrapped object placed before the door of her Country Gift Shop.
A plain white sheet covered the object that looked much like a square with a triangle on top. The appearance was misleading as the object that the whole gathering was about stood on an easel, giving it a height it didnât have. Vicky had seen the easel being put into place by the mayorâs secretary, but that same secretary had asked Vicky to stay in the back room of the shop as the object was placed on it so she wouldnât catch even the smallest glimpse of it.
Now Vicky stared at the sheet, hard, as if her eyes could bore right through it, and her heart was full of the same giddy expectation as when she had been a kid on Christmas morning scanning the presents under the tree and hoping they held the exact things she had written to Santa about.
But for present-day Vicky, regardless of what was under the sheet, the thing she had wished for was already in front of her eyes. The community of Glen Cove, having left shop, bakery, garage, community center or library desk, to celebrate her moment of glory. To support her Country Gift Shop, which was a recent addition to the town.
Even the Joneses of the long-established Jones General Store, who considered every initiative as competition to their business, were in the front row. Mr. Jones still had his pencil for telephoned orders stuck behind his ear.
