Hushed Up by Elizabeth Spann Craig

An octogenarian sleuth and her senior sidekick investigate a murder in a small town.

Hushed up

Silence is golden …unless you’re permanently hushed up.

When Lillian Johnson was found dead one hot summer day, no one in the town of Bradley, North Carolina was all that surprised. Lillian had always talked about the trials of her various health problems and was sure to share with everyone exactly how much she suffered.

The townspeople were only slightly more surprised to discover that Lillian had been murdered. That’s because Lillian, like most folks, had a dark side. And a fair number of people had experienced this dark side.

Myrtle Clover, octogenarian sleuth and intrepid reporter, investigates Lillian’s death to discover precisely who hushed her up. . . before someone else is permanently silenced.

Genre: FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Cozy / Cats & Dogs

Language: English

Keywords: southern mystery, humorous mystery, cat mystery, small town mystery

Word Count: 50,584

Sales info:

301 4.5-star reviews on Amazon.

Hushed Up

Myrtle Clover Cozy Mysteries | Book 15

Silence is golden …unless you’re permanently hushed up.

When Lillian Johnson was found dead one hot summer day, no one in the town of Bradley, North Carolina was all that surprised. Lillian had always talked about the trials of her various health problems and was sure to share with everyone exactly how much she suffered.

The townspeople were only slightly more surprised to discover that Lillian had been murdered. That’s because Lillian, like most folks, had a dark side. And a fair number of people had experienced this dark side.

Myrtle Clover, octogenarian sleuth and intrepid reporter, investigates Lillian’s death to discover precisely who hushed her up. . . before someone else is permanently silenced.

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Praise

Publishers Weekly: “Myrtle's wacky personality is a delight.”

Mystery News: “Wonderful cozy mystery: solidly written, well-plotted and funny.”

ForeWord: “The treat here is Myrtle's eccentricity, brought to life with rich humor and executed …with breezy skill.”

“I hope I'm half as lively as she is when I reach my 80's..”  Amazon Reviewer

“Sassy and funny as ever” Amazon Reviewer

“Myrtle is a feisty lady and I enjoy her wit and ability to figure out who done it.” Amazon Reviewer


Sample text:

Chapter One

“It’s no fun visiting someone who’s asleep,” said Myrtle in a reprimanding tone.

Her friend Miles immediately jerked his head up off his chest and looked abashed. “Sorry,” he mumbled. “I haven’t been sleeping well lately.”

“Have you ever slept well, or is your insomnia a later-in-life thing?” asked Myrtle.

Miles sighed. “Believe it or not, there was a time when I slept like the dead. Now I’m on this bizarre sleep schedule. It could have something to do with people visiting me in the middle of the night,” he said, giving Myrtle a sideways glance.

Myrtle frowned at him. “I only knock on your door when it’s clear you’re awake. If I see a light on, I know I’m not the only one who’s up for the day at 3:30.”

 

 

 


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