Books in Caught Dead in Wyoming series

Divorce a husband, lose a career … grapple with a murder.TV journalist Elizabeth “E.M.” Danniher will tell you she committed two sins — she didn’t stay young, and she made an enemy of a powerful news executive — her ex. She used to break national news. Now her top story as the “Helping Out!” reporter at dinky KWMT-TV in Sherman, Wyoming is getting a defective toaster repaired.Tough, funny and determined, Elizabeth wrestles with isolation, keeping a professional edge, and an evolving self-image. Is Wyoming — the land of cattle, cowboys, tumbleweeds, and fewer than six people per square mile — her new home or a road to permanent obscurity?Soon she’s in a battle of wills with ex-football player turned journalist Mike Paycik, who might see her as a handy rung on his career ladder or a romantic partner or both. And there’s the matter of a deputy sheriff—missing or murdered? Elizabeth finds herself investigating at the insistence of a girl who’s set on proving her father’s innocence. Not that enigmatic rancher Thomas Burrell makes investigating easy for an amateur detective.But Elizabeth won’t fade to black without a fight, no matter how final some might want to make her SIGN OFF.Don’t miss any of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinnMurder, Mysteries, Humor, a Hint of RomanceSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction Shot, coming in 2020What readers are saying about SIGN OFF:"While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it’s the smart and witty writing that I loved the best.” – Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestseller“This is one of those books that you want to stop everything to read while hoping it never ends.”“Sign Off is a brisk, enthralling page-turner”– P.B. Ryan, bestselling author“Kept me guessing until the end" – 5* Marcia"Excellent blend of humor and mystery" – 5* Kindle customer"You'll find yourself one-clicking the rest of this series" – 5* Neena Christianson Martin"That was fun" -- 5* Mary“Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page.” – Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author“Be prepared for lots of twist and turns.”“I read it in one sitting. I hadn't planned it that way, but just couldn't stop.” -- 5* Diane J.“The characters were a mix of funny, sad and quirky, and were totally believable. There was just enough humor to lighten the story, but not to disrespect the seriousness of crime.”"A terrific series with a western flair. . . . Great characters that you would want as your friends. Smart, funny, but not perfect."“Hoping this series lasts forever!”If you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor, try also:Proof of Innocence (set in Virginia)Price of Innocence (2019)Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (which includes scenes in fictional Sherman, Wyoming, and cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)About the AuthorUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn is the author of more than 45 published novels, which are cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary romances, historical romances and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards.

A Killing to Keep Old Wyoming Secrets and TreasuresDeath hits close to home for Elizabeth “E.M.” Danniher – or, rather, close to the Hovel, as she’s dubbed her decrepit rental house. Her elderly neighbor kills a man apparently robbing her of Western artifacts. As a former top-flight national TV reporter, Elizabeth knows self-defense might satisfy the legal system, yet leave her neighbor in danger. Doing what she does best – asking questions – Elizabeth sidesteps her boss and a nosy, jealous anchorman to inquire into an eccentric and mysterious western billionaire, an ambitious curator, rival collectors, family feuds and Cottonwood County's Wild West crimes of a century ago.Digging deeper into these western murder mysteries, Elizabeth relies on her team of friends who are proving their investigative chops. Before this is over, Elizabeth will need every one of them – and the stray dog she's adopted – as her questions push someone to decide, that no matter who shot first, Elizabeth should die now.Don’t miss Elizabeth Danniher’s other Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures in:Sign OffLeft HangingLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot Roll (fall 2019)What readers are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series:“McLinn has created in E.M. a female protagonist who is flawed but likable, never silly or cartoonish, and definitely not made of cardboard.”"I love the whole series Caught Dead in Wyoming. The writing is witty and sharp; the story is gripping; and the characters are so realistic. Even the supporting characters are fully defined and interesting. What I didn’t expect was a renewed appreciation given by this “inside” view of the world of journalism. With all the current focus on Fake News, I loved being reminded of how vital news people are to our society. E.M. Danniher changes her community and certain individuals – for the better – due to her dogged pursuit of truth and justice.""I confess to being addicted to this series and characters. I LIKE them. I wish they were real."“E.M.’s internal monologues are sharp, snappy and often hilarious.”"A terrific series with a western flair. . . . Great characters that you would want as your friends. Smart, funny, but not perfect“Hoping this series lasts forever!”If you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor, try also:Proof of Innocence (set in Virginia)Price of Innocence (2019)Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (which includes scenes in fictional Sherman, Wyoming, and cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)About the AuthorUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at the Washington Post after stints as a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) and assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.). She received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University.McLinn is the author of more than 45 published novels, which are cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary western romances, contemporary romances elsewhere in the world, historical romances, and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards.

Open House to MurderElizabeth Margaret “E.M.” Danniher finds house hunting in Cottonwood County, Wyoming difficult, but deadly? That she never expected. In television, a cold open rolls before the credits, pitching the viewer into the news story. That’s how Elizabeth and her cohorts feel after she finds a body in a house for sale.A victim with a hidden history, few suspects, and the sheriff’s department not happy having Elizabeth as the closest thing they have to a witness. Mike, Diana, Tom and the rest jump in to dig in.Elizabeth has her own problems, including a trip back east to wrest her belongings from storage and the clutches of her ex. And the question of whether the cold will ever end…~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cold Open is Book 7 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Caught Dead in Wyoming cozy mystery series. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance, and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love this page-turner."Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:Sign OffLeft Hanging Shoot First Last DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot Roll (2019) What readers are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series:“McLinn has created in E.M. a female protagonist who is flawed but likable, never silly or cartoonish, and definitely not made of cardboard.”"I love the whole series Caught Dead in Wyoming. The writing is witty and sharp; the story is gripping; and the characters are so realistic. Even the supporting characters are fully defined and interesting. What I didn’t expect was a renewed appreciation given by this “inside” view of the world of journalism. With all the current focus on Fake News, I loved being reminded of how vital news people are to our society. E.M. Danniher changes her community and certain individuals – for the better – due to her dogged pursuit of truth and justice.""I confess to being addicted to this series and characters. I LIKE them. I wish they were real." “E.M.’s internal monologues are sharp, snappy and often hilarious.”"A terrific series with a western flair. . . . Great characters that you would want as your friends. Smart, funny, but not perfect."“Hoping this series lasts forever!”If you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor, try also:Proof of Innocence (set in Virginia)Price of Innocence (2019)Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (which includes scenes in fictional Sherman, Wyoming, and cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)About the AuthorUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at The Washington Post after stints as a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) and assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.). She received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University.McLinn is the author of more than 45 published novels, which are cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary western romances, contemporary romances elsewhere in the world, historical romances, and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook and Twitter.

Even long memories fade, but murder never dies.Elizabeth "E.M." Danniher has been among TV journalism's elite. But divorcing her network exec husband ends not only her marriage but her career, and she's banished to tiny KWMT-TV in Sherman, Wyoming, to finish out her contract. Now she's exploring what comes next – in her career, her life, and her relationships with family, friends, and those who'd like to be more than friends.But she's not being left in peace to wrestle with these issues because she keeps being drawn in to murder investigations. Now Elizabeth, and handsome KWMT colleague Mike Paycik, rugged rancher Thomas Burrell, and her colorful cast of collaborators, plunge into mysteries from the past that threaten the present. To succeed, they must untangle characters and plotlines from a long-hidden Back Story.Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:Sign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot Roll (2019)~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Back Story is Book 6 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Caught Dead in Wyoming cozy mystery series. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance, and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love this page-turner."Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling authorWhat readers are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series:"E.M.'s internal monologues are sharp, snappy and often hilarious." "A terrific series with a western flair. . . . Great characters that you would want as your friends. Smart, funny, but not perfect.""Hoping this series lasts forever!""McLinn has created in E.M. a female protagonist who is flawed but likable, never silly or cartoonish, and definitely not made of cardboard."If you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor, try also:Proof of Innocence (set in Virginia)Price of Innocence (2019)Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (which includes scenes in fictional Sherman, Wyoming, and cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)About the AuthorUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at the Washington Post after stints as a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) and assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.). She received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University.McLinn is the author of more than 45 published novels, which are cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary western romances, contemporary romances elsewhere in the world, historical romances, and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards.

The last time anyone in Cottonwood County, Wyoming saw Sheriff's Deputy Foster Redus, he was bloody, cussing, and driving his pimped-out pickup into the November darkness.Banished to a small-town Wyoming news station to fulfill the remainder of her contract, Elizabeth "E.M." Danniher is trying to put her messy divorce behind her and make the transition from investigating high profile crimes to investigating faulty toasters. When a young girl begs for E.M.'s help in proving her father innocent of a murder, E.M. finds herself back on the crime beat and in the crosshairs of a killer.Arrested for the murder and released for insufficient evidence, rancher Thomas David Burrell is living a nightmare. Without a body or a crime scene, he's got no way to prove his innocence. His ex-wife has refused to let his daughter visit. The entire county still suspects him of the crime.E.M. may be his only hope. Unfortunately, going "Live at Five" with the truth may see her dead before eleven.Patricia McLinn, after spending twenty-plus years as an editor for the Washington Post, now writes full-time. Her books have topped bestseller lists, including the Usa Today Bestseller List, and been translated into more than twenty languages.