About This Book
Open house to murder
Elizabeth 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.
What readers are saying about Cold Open:
"An excellent story I will give 10 stars! Elizabeth and the gang solve a new mystery and some facts are revealed. Issues with her ex, Wes, are taken care of and lots more comes to light. . . Shadow's past comes to light and a good ending! Awesome story with twists, bits of humor, and lots of action."-5* Apple Books review
Elizabeth is "looking to buy a house and put down roots. After seeing some real "interesting" houses . . . this home is magnificent! Even if it has thirty acres she doesn't need [and] he finds a body. . . Plenty of suspects to keep our group...and the reader...guessing."--5* reader review
"The clever dialogue lends spice to every page. The whodunnit revealed only at the last minute."-5* Apple Books review
"I love the series! Every book adds texture to the characters and the plots are imaginative and entertaining. Patricia McLinn keeps you hanging and intrigued until the end. Cold Open was all the above.--5* reader review
"I have read every book in this series and they keep getting better. Good to learn more about the end of Elizabeth's marriage to Wes. I like the little twist on Shadow. Can't wait for book 8."-5* reader review
Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:
Sign Off
Left Hanging
Shoot First
Last Ditch
Look Live
Back Story
Cold Open
Hot Roll
Reaction Shot
Body Brace
Cross Talk
Air Ready
Holiday Bullets
Cue Up
Head Room
What readers are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series:
"I read various kinds of mysteries: some for fall-down-laughing humor, some for sex, some for the protagonist, and some for the writing. I read this series because it's well written and has great characters and a good mystery."--5* Apple Books review
"I confess to being addicted to this series and characters. I LIKE them. I wish they were real."--5* reader review
"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."--5* reader review
"Shut out the world problems and ride along with Elizabeth!"--5* Apple Books review
"Hoping this series lasts forever!"--5* reader review
