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Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear (A Bargain Hunters Mystery)
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Item Description...
Overview
The Bargain Hunters Network swings into action to solve a murder at the Invention Expo--and this time one of their own is the prime suspect. The BHN members discover the dangers of confusing faith and wealth and find a hidden opportunity to grow more dependent on God.
Publishers Description
Another murder mystery for the Bargain Hunters Network–only this time, one of them is a suspect!
Ginger and her husband, Earl, are in for a wild ride in Calamity, Nevada, along with the other BHN ladies–college student Kindra, mother-of-four Suzanne, and sassy senior Arleta. They came to town for the Invention Expo and some outlet shopping, but instead they endure lost luggage, broken air conditioning, and a long line of people angry at hotel owner Dustin Clydell. With the Invention Expo and the Squirrel Lovers' convention both in town, the Wind-Up Hotel has somehow overbooked.
Before the night is over, a man has been found dead in a teddy bear costume, the Invention Expo has been canceled, Binky the water-skiing squirrel has gone missing…and the authorities want to talk to one of the BHN ladies! What else could possibly go wrong?
Once again, the Bargain Hunters Network swings into sleuth mode to solve the murder–and this time, clear one of their own. Along the way, Ginger discovers something even better than a bargain.
“A quirky ‘who done it,' Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear is the perfect mystery for women who love bargains and surprise endings.”
- Melanie Dobson, author of Together for Good and Going for Broke
“If you enjoy whimsy, humor, and fun characters with your mystery, Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear is for you! But beware! Under the laughs are buried strong spiritual truths. A delightful, thoughtful read.”
- Gayle Roper, award-winning author of Fatal Deduction
“The bargain hunter gals are at it again! Dunn's riotous romp seamlessly tucks in truth and light and leaves us in stitches. A must-read for those who think living by faith is boring.”
- Lois Richer, author of Healing Tides
“Sharon Dunn's uncanny sense of the hilarious, her gift for creating unusual but deeply human characters, and her ability to get them into (and out of) outrageously believable predicaments make Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear a read that's just plain fun.”
- Kathy Tyers, author of Shivering World and the Firebird trilogy
“Death of a Six Foot Teddy Bear is an exquisite combination of fun characters, laugh-out-loud weirdness, and a trail of skillfully laid clues that amateur sleuths will love following. A top-notch mystery delivered in Sharon Dunn's delightfully snappy style.”
- Virginia Smith, author of Stuck in the Middle, book one of the Sister-to-Sister Series
“As an ardent garage saler and reader, I love this series and its lovable quirky characters. Fresh, fun, and outrageous humor with a serious side. Sharon Dunn has ‘dunn' it again!”
- Lyn Cote, author of Blessed Assurance
Sharon Dunn is the author of Death of a Garage Sale Newbie, book one in the Bargain Hunters Mysteries, and the Ruby Taylor mystery novels including Sassy Cinderella, which was voted Book of the Year by American Christian Fiction Writers. She earned a BA in television production and a master's in history. Sharon lives with her husband of twenty years, three children, two cats, and lots of dust bunnies.
Other than the fact that her fingers were on a computer keyboard, there was no real evidence that the woman behind the counter would be able to get Ginger and Kindra checked in. Tanned skin contrasted with a sequined zebra-print leotard. Blue feathers sprouted out of the top of her head. Her hair had that recently electrocuted look of a supersized bouffant.
Ginger Salinski strode toward the counter, pulling her rolling suitcase behind her. The suitcase contained twin sets, sandals, and a very crabby cat named Phoebe. Big hair and a skimpy outfit weren't going to put her off. She was a woman on mission and time was running out.
“I don't think the AC is working.” Kindra Hall's face glistened like a solar panel as she turned a half circle in the lobby of the Wind-Up Hotel.
Ginger stopped short and closed her eyes, as if that could shut out yet another piece of bad news. She opened one eye. That would make it only half as bad, right?
People perched on lobby couches, wiping their faces with tissues and sopping wetness from their eyes. Across the expanse of blackand-white checkerboard floor, the bellboy, pushing a luggage rack that was shaped like a Radio Flyer wagon, stopped to unbutton his sweat-stained shirt. The brochure had said that the Wind-Up had a classic toy theme. A stream of moisture trickled down Ginger's temple. She had been so focused on getting checked in that the tropical temperatures hadn't affected her until now.
“I've seen worse.” Like inside a kiln.
“I'm sure it's only a temporary thing.” Kindra stood on her toes and bounced.
At least the kid still had some pep and that was a good thing. Of course, the endless stream of lattes Kindra had consumed on the drive from Vegas to Calamity, Nevada, probably had something to do with her exuberance.
“They can't charge a hundred bucks a night for a room and not have air conditioning.” Perspiration had caused Kindra's blond hair to lie flat against her head.
Ginger winced. The last thing she needed was to be reminded of the cost of this hotel. She had never paid that much in her life. She could always find discounts and coupons, but not for the Wind-Up. She reminded herself that the best deal, at the expense of relationships, was not a good deal. They needed to be at the Wind-Up so her husband could network.
Ginger cleared her throat. “Let's get Earl checked in so he keeps his booth at the Inventors Expo. We'll go up to our rooms and wait for Suzanne and Arleta. At this point, I could sleep in a sauna.”
The woman with the showgirl look and poufy hair glanced up from her keyboard, batting blue eyelashes. “Yes, can I help you?” Thick stage makeup coupled with the heat gave her features a melting-wax quality.
“Are you…are you the one who checks us into the hotel?” Or maybe I have fallen down a rabbit hole.
The woman slammed a fist on her hip. “For now. I am afraid the regular help has quit. No surprise there.” Her booming voice almost overpowered her loud outfit. She leaned over the counter as though sharing a confidence, but spoke at an even higher volume. “Our illustrious owner, Dustin Clydell, has alienated yet another employee. I told him not to blame her for the AC problem. He didn't listen to me when we were married; he doesn't now. I don't know why I keep hoping.” She pointed at her chest and nodded. “So who gets stuck with the admin duties? You guessed it. Good old, dependable Tiffany.”
“We're in a little bit of a time crunch.” Kindra's voice was apologetic, barely above a whisper. “We need to get checked in to reserve her husband's spot at the Expo.”
Tiffany wiped her temple and a line of dark brown extended from the corner of her eye to her hairline. "Oh, sorry, honey.” She put her hands on the keyboard. “I just needed to vent. This AC mishap is only the tip of the iceberg. This place is going down like the Titanic, baby.” Tiffany stopped typing and turned. She waggled alternating fingers in the air like dueling pistols. “He just better give me the alimony he owes before this ship sinks.”
Ginger clutched her chest. Titanic metaphors were not a good choice at this point. “Please, we just need to get checked in.”
“I'm so sorry. I did it again.” Tiffany tilted her head side to side. “Yak yak yak, that's all I do. I'm sure you folks have enough to deal with already.”
Understatement of the century.
“You don't need to listen to me bellyache.” Tiffany placed her fingers back on the keyboard. “See, I'm being good.” She mimed tapping the keyboard with alternating fingers. “Focus, Tiffany, focus. What did you say your name was?”
“I'm Ginger Salinski. My husband, Earl, is registered for booth 29 at the Inventors Expo. Our contract said that we had to be here by three o'clock Thursday or our spot would be given to someone on a waiting list.” She pointed to the clock on the wall behind Tiffany. 2:48. “And we made it.” Took almost an extra day, but we made it.
“You sure did, sweetie.” Tiffany clicked away at the keys. “Let me just get this printed out, so you can sign it.” Ginger leaned back on her heels and stood up a little straighter. With everything that had gone wrong, at least Earl would have a shot at getting attention for his invention. Today was the first full day of the convention, so they hadn't lost that much time.
Kindra leaned across the counter. “We reserved two rooms. One of them should be under our friend's name, Suzanne Thomas.”
Tiffany held up a finger. “Just one moment, dear.” She bent closer to the printer, as if listening for sounds of operation. “I can only do one thing at a time. I'm not really a clerk. I just play one on TV.” She laughed at her own joke, causing the feathers on her head to shake. “Let me just get this agreement printed up for you. Dustin has been a real stickler about paperwork for the Expo. He's got a waiting list a mile long, mostly local people who can be here in ten minutes, but a few people are waiting in other hotels. The success of the Expo is the one thing that has gone right.”
A sudden wind blew past Ginger. A rather large woman dressed entirely in lime green materialized. The woman tapped her white plastic sunglasses on the counter. “I want to report a theft. Someone has taken my diamond tennis bracelets, right out of my room no less.”
“I am sure you are mistaken.” Tiffany's hands shook like aspen leaves. “You probably just misplaced them. This is a nice hotel–”
Ginger's hand lurched protectively to her own costume jewelry.
“Nice, ha. My friend Gwen has misplaced”–the woman did an air-quote thing with her fingers–“her ruby ring and antique emerald and sapphire brooch last night. I think you know that.” She leaned closer. Her eyes became slits. “Aren't you the one who took the theft report?”
Tiffany picked up a blank piece of paper and folded it over and over. “I'm…I am helping this woman right now.” Her gaze did a spasm up to the large lime green woman, then back down to her origami project. “Could you come back in just a few minutes?”
The woman exhaled, showing teeth. “I'll be back. You can count on that.” She waddled away and disappeared into the sweating masses.
Tiffany crumpled the paper in her hand. “I'm sorry you had to hear that.” She tossed the paper toward a garbage can. “We don't have a theft issue at the Wind-Up.” She blinked rapidly.
Ginger would bet a fistful of two-for-the-price-of-one coupons they had big theft problem.
A cacophony of clinking silverware and idle chatter spilled into the lobby as the doors to the hotel restaurant swung open. The sight of the $3.99 buffet sign cheered Ginger. Such a deal. A tall man with square shoulders sauntered through the door. His clean-shaven face, angular features, and perfectly sculpted hair reminded Ginger of a Ken doll.
A woman barely out of her teens rushed up behind him with a takeout box. She half curtsied as she handed him the leftovers. Ken doll leaned close and whispered something in her ear. The young woman laughed and fanned her neck with her hand, bending toward him flirtatiously.
The man trapped Tiffany in a laser-beam stare and ambled in her direction. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 304
Dimensions: Length: 8.02" Width: 5.32" Height: 0.78"
Weight: 0.55 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Jan 15, 2008
Publisher Multnomah Books
ISBN 1590526902
EAN 9781590526903
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 | Marvelous Who-Dunn-It! Aug 26, 2008 |
Everybody has a dream.
For the ladies of BHN it's a bargain at the world's biggest garage sale. For Earl it's getting one of his inventions noticed. For others it's fame, fortune, and a host of other things that can make murder seem almost and sane and reasonable. So when the teddy bear drops dead, there's a dozen reasons why someone would want him dead.
Though using the squirrel as a method of homicide is...disturbing...and makes you really wonder just who could be behind this evil deed.
Ginger, head of the BHN wonders that too. As she sets out to investigate the other ladies each get caught into their own stories. Has Kindra finally found love...only to lose it? Has Arleta found something even greater than that?
The questions keep coming and the pursuit of answers leads the reader breathless through the second book in the Bargain Hunters Mystery series. You don't need to read the first book to know what's going on, but you'll certainly want to pick it up so that you can get to know these lovable, quirky characters better. The author, Sharon Dunn, is amazing and you'll be kept in suspense to the very last page. I highly recommend this book! | | | | Recommended Jul 27, 2008 |
I've read enough mysteries that sometimes I figure out the villain, before the author exposes him/her. It's a fun challenge for me. But this time I was surprised.
The squirrel lovers convention added a nice touch of comic relief. Some call it wit-lit. I recommend the book and will be reading more books by Sharon Dunn. | | |  | A Fun "Cozy" done well by Dunn Jun 11, 2008 |
Sharon Dunn has a knack for writing hilarious fiction at the same time she tells a good story. A master at constructing a cozy mystery, Sharon skillfully weaves in all the elements that keep the reader guessing. The red herrings, false clues, dead-end trails, it's all there.
Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear is one fast-paced and delightful ride. A missing cat and a water-skiing squirrel, combined with a cluster of outrageous yet believable characters will have you eagerly flipping the pages to see what happens next. Not to mention trying to figure out who-dun-it.
I loved this book. And it was particularly fun for me because of its setting--smack in the middle of the southern Nevada desert. And, believe me, broken AC in the desert in the middle of summer is not a pleasant experience. I know. I live there. | | | | Stuffed Teddy Bears and Secrets May 9, 2008 |
If you want to sit back and read a chapter of a book then set the book aside for days, this book is not for you. Sharon Dunn, author Death of a Garage Sale Newbie, wove a most interesting mystery. From her cast of characters to the unfolding mystery she created a sequel to her first book with the same entertainment value as its predecessor. And, even if you haven't read Death of a Garage Sale Newbie, you can jump right in enjoy the lives of the Bargain Hunter's Network(BHN) and the most unusual set of circumstances they find themselves in.
Ginger has followed her husband, Earl, to Calamity, Nevada for the Inventor's Convention. In an effort to show her support of his inventions, she and her friends travel on this adventure. Of course, it helps that they will be able to attend the world's largest yard sale while there.
No one expected to meet a man in a six-foot teddy bear costume who immediately bonds with Kindra, the youngest member of the BHN. When a man is found murdered at the marina, wearing the bear costume, the Inventor's Expo is canceled. Ginger finds herself tangled in the most intriguing mystery and even ends up one of the murder suspects.
And, while their days spent in Calamity appear to define the city's name, they more than define Ginger and her friends. They refine them. Can you lose everything and realize you have it all?
With skill and wit Sharon Dunn has created a story that is believable and lovable. You will laugh and cry, sometimes on the same page. You will be sure you have solved the mystery and when you turn the page she surprises you with something else. I highly recommend this book.
| | | | A Light-hearted Cozy Mar 28, 2008 |
Ginger Salinski arrives in Clamity, Nevada, planning to secure a booth for her husband, Earl. The convention has been overbooked, and in spite of Ginger's best efforts, Earl's booth is already taken. The Squirrel Lover's Convention is also staying at the Wind-Up Hotel, and they take their celebrity squirrel very seriously. To make matters even more confusing, someone is running around in a teddy bear costume. And did I mention the squirrel lovers are there? The results are enough to make a woman weep.
A man wearing the teddy bear costume ends up dead, and Ginger and Earl are suspects. a wacky cast of characters involved in the most improbably escapades will keep the reader laughing to the last page | | | Write your own review about Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear (A Bargain Hunters Mystery)
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