Pryce of Murder

Ghosts and glamour collide in a deadly performance. 1885, La Plata Springs, Colorado. Arabella Pryce is finally finding solace in an unexpected friendship as she strives to transform her haunted hotel into a thriving refuge in the rugged West. Once celebrated on stage, her anxieties about life away from the spotlight begin to fade with the warmth of the town's new leading lady. But when her friend's wedding vows take a tragic turn-the groom kicks the bucket-delight gives way to dread. Determined to comfort her friend and unearth the truth, Arabella defies the sheriff's firm refusal to help. As mysterious calling cards appear, links to a murder across the country emerge, and even her spectral vision can't bridge the gaps; she finds herself up against a ruthless killer. Can this dedicated diva piece together the clues before she unwittingly steps into a real-life death scene? Dive into The Pryce of Deceit, the page-turning second installment in The Pryce of Murder historical cozy mystery series. If you love snooty yet charming heroines, lovable ghosts, and small-town drama, grab your copy today! ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for The Pryce of Murder series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A good solid mystery with several red herrings. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a great start to a series!! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Twists and turns all along the way. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you are up for a quirky beach read, this is the book for you! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I stayed up until 3 a.m. reading.

A missing treasure. A desperate investigation. Can one stubborn performer outwit a thief before it‚'s curtains for her husband? New York City, 1879. Arabella Pryce dreads the thought of failure. Fresh off an acclaimed performance at her namesake theater, the former child star longs to break free from her overbearing mother‚'s control. But her confidence plummets when she returns to her dressing room and finds her lucky ring has vanished. Horrified when she sees a ghost for the first time since childhood, Arabella fears that without her talisman she is permanently broken. And despite the kindly spirit‚'s offer of help, the panicking actress struggles with hauntingly bad shows, an endless list of suspects... and a murder attempt on her beloved spouse. Can she corner a cunning criminal before she‚'s forced to exit stage death? The Pryce of Delusion is the suspenseful prequel to The Pryce of Murder historical cozy mystery series. If you like clever twists, fun settings, and page-turning whodunits, then you‚'ll love Kari Bovée‚'s play on the past. Immerse yourself in The Pryce of Delusion to slay superstition today!