Left Hanging
Left Hanging by Patricia McLinn, published by Craig Place Books in July 2015, is a mystery novel that follows Elizabeth Danniher, a former national TV journalist adjusting to life in Sherman, Wyoming. When a rodeo producer is found dead in what appears to be an accident involving bulls, Elizabeth and her colleague Michael Paycik investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Their inquiry reveals a complex web of suspects, as the victim had numerous enemies, and the local news coverage is being poorly managed by an egocentric anchor.
As Elizabeth delves deeper into the investigation, she navigates her relationships with Michael and area rancher Thomas Burrell, who has his own conflicting loyalties. The story explores themes of amateur sleuthing and the challenges of uncovering the truth in a small town, all while providing insights into the rodeo culture. This edition spans 346 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a blend of intrigue and local flavor in the cozy mystery genre.
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A rodeo producer, dead in the bull pen. Accident or murder?
Elizabeth Danniher, until recently a top-flight national TV journalist, is regaining her footing after a dizzying demotion to tiny-and entirely foreign to her-Sherman, Wyoming. But her equilibrium faces a major challenge. The apparently accidental death — under the hooves of rodeo bulls — of a rodeo producer preparing for Sherman’s annual Fourth of July Rodeo catches the attention of Elizabeth and her KWMT-TV colleague Michael Paycik. Not only is it a major story about the region’s biggest event, but it’s being outrageously mishandled by the station’s egocentric anchor.
As Elizabeth and Michael dig, area rancher Thomas Burrell joins the investigation, providing background on suspects – and there are plenty because the victim had many enemies. But Tom has divided loyalties, so Elizabeth doubts his commitment to finding the truth no matter what. Not to mention that both Mike and Tom show an interest in her … they might be okay with working together in a peculiar triangle, but the points of this geometry is starting to get under her skin.
… From the tip of the rodeo queen’s tiara, to “agricultural byproducts” ground into the arena dust, TV reporter Elizabeth “E.M.” Danniher receives a murderous introduction to the world of rodeo.
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Left Hanging
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Reaction Shot
Body Brace
Cross Talk
Air Ready
Holiday Bullets
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What people are saying about LEFT HANGING
“I started laughing on the first page and continued laughing until the end.”
“Loving the world of Cottonwood County, Wyoming!”
“The dialogue was so well written that I could easily imagine the innuendo, tone of voice and facial expression of each character.”
What people are saying about the CAUGHT DEAD IN WYOMING series
“E.M.’s internal monologues are sharp, snappy and often hilarious.”
“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.”
“While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it’s the smart and witty writing that I loved the best.” — Diane Chamberlain, bestselling author
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Death on Torrid Avenue
Death on Beguiling Way
Death on Covert Circle
Death on Shady Bridge
Death on Carrion Lane
Death on ZigZag Trail
Death on Puzzle Place
The Innocence Trilogy
Proof of Innocence
Price of Innocence
Premise of Innocence
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