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 And Murder for Dessert
Hardcover: 250 pages
Poisoned Pen Press
July 15, 2007
ISBN-10: 1590584236
ISBN-13: 978-1590584231
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Ellen McKenzie and her fiancé, Chief of Police Dan Dunham, are on their way to the very upscale Harvest Festival Dinner, hosted by Ellen’s niece, Sabrina, and her husband, Mark Tortelli. They are seasoned winery professionals. What could go wrong?
New to Silver Springs Winery, the Tortellis have been worried for weeks that their jobs depend on the success of this event, and the reputation of the guest chef hasn’t helped calm their nerves.
Otto Messinger is noted for his temper tantrums. Ellen is hoping he’ll keep himself in check. Dan is hoping the Tortellis, who have been staying with Ellen for a month, will triumph and soon find their own place to live.
Tonight’s guest list seems to include everyone who has ever had a feud with Otto, a fact the little chef is thoroughly enjoying. The dinner progresses, a little shaky but without disaster. Then it’s time for dessert. But where is Otto?
It is Sabrina who finds him, quite dead, in a wine fermenting tank. Who helped him into it? Dan seems to think it was Sabrina. Ellen would prefer Dan find another suspect—and there are plenty….
Reviews:
"Spotting the killer is easy, but congenial characters make Delaney's debut an enjoyable addition to the cozy scene."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"Delaney's choice of setting, gossipy milieu and colorful ... suspects, help to keep Ellen scrambling and move the action right along."
-- Publishers Weekly
 Give First Place to Murder
Paperback: 207 pages
PublishAmerica
July 26, 2004
ISBN-10: 1413733026
ISBN-13: 978-1413733020
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Murder at a small county fair Arabian horse show? Not possible. But Ellen McKenzie is staring at the body of a young groom, pinned to a hay bale by a pitchfork. Who could have wanted him dead? It seems several people, and they are all connected to the show barn where Ellen's daughter has taken a summer job. Worried that somehow Susannah might be in danger, Ellen starts asking questions. It isn't until the barn's trainer is found dead in the bathroom at the prestigious Region 11 Arabian show in Santa Barbara that Ellen realizes she had better find the murderer fast, before he or she strikes again. She's too late. Ellen and Susannah end up locked in a horse van, hurtling through the night to what looks like almost certain death.
 Dying for a Change
Hardcover: 182 pages
PublishAmerica
September 30, 2002
ISBN-10: 159286063X
ISBN-13: 978-1592860630
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Change can be exciting, invigorating, fun, but murder is more than Ellen McKenzie bargains for when she returns to her small hometown of Santa Louisa to start a new career and a new life.
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