The Case of the Clobbered Cad (Nosy Parkers Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Journey Fiction (August 4, 2017)
Paperback: 302 pages

Synopsis

Inspired by the famous Girl Detective, the members of the Olentangy Heights Girls’ Detective Society, affectionately known as the Nosy Parkers, spent their formative years studying criminology, codes, and capers. Unfortunately, opportunities to put their unique skills to work were thin on the ground in the post-war boom of their little corner of suburbia and they eventually grew up to pursue more sensible careers. Until…

Heather Munro’s youthful devotion to The Girl Detective led to a passion for digging around in history. Now pursuing her Master’s Degree in Celtic Studies, Heather must balance exploring Edinburgh with her determination to excel in her all–male classes at the University. Unfortunately, on her first night working in the Archives room, she discovers the dead body of a visiting professor, the same would-be lothario she’d hoped never to see again.

As clues come to light, it’s clear someone hopes to frame Heather for the murder. Besides her quirky landlady, whom can she trust? How can she clear her name? The police and the American Consul have plenty of suspects, but only two seem to have both motive and opportunity: Heather and the quiet Scottish historian she longs to trust.

Guest Post

Okay readers! You are all big fans of mystery and suspense, right? But how well do you know your authors and their work? I’ve brought a self-test. Five groups of eight authors from many subgenres over the last century.  It’s a great reminder of the broad spectrum of stories that fall in the mystery genre!

Keep track of your points and let us know in the comments. If any of you say 40 points, then I will wonder if you are a librarian or stretching the truth!  Along with points, let us know what stories here you’d love to read and which one you’d most recommend.

My recent release, The Case of the Clobbered Cad, is set in 1956 Edinburgh, and my heroine is a young woman who, as a young teen, was a big fan of The Girl Detective. It’s one thing to read adventures, and another to have to face a murder yourself! Written for grown-up fans, The Nosy Parker series blends classic mystery, amateur sleuth and a touch of romantic suspense. Come sleuth with us!

About the Author

Debra E. Marvin tries not to run too far from real life but the imagination born out of being an only child has a powerful draw. Besides, the voices in her head tend to agree with all the sensible things she says. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Sisters in Crime, and serves on the board of Bridges Ministry in Seneca Falls, NY. She is published with WhiteFire Publishing, Forget Me Not Romances, and contracted with Journey Fiction, and a judge for the Grace Awards for many years. Debra works as a program assistant at Cornell University, and enjoys her family and grandchildren, obsessively buying fabric, watching British programming and traveling with her childhood friends.

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