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Buried Secrets Can Be Murder: A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery (Charlie Parker Mystery Book 14) Kindle Edition

by Connie Shelton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 238 ratings
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It’s Christmas in Albuquerque; Charlie and her family are ready for a quiet holiday at home. But right away, her hopes for that scenario fade when Charlie’s brother and PI business partner, Ron, brings in two new cases, one of which made national headlines.

Five years earlier, in a tide of media attention and despite public sentiment against her, Tali Donovan was acquitted of killing her two children and then she disappeared from the radar. Now, at the anniversary of the children’s disappearance, their father wants to find his kids. Charlie realizes that the distraught man will not find peace until he knows what really happened. RJP Investigations digs up more than past history as Charlie and Ron work to find the answers.

Praise for Connie Shelton's Charlie Parker cozy mystery series:

“Charlie is just what readers want in an amateur sleuth.” –Booklist

“Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” —Midwest Book Review

“Shelton again has done a superb job of bringing New Mexico to life.” —Albuquerque Journal

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Connie Shelton is the USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen mysteries in two series. The first is the Charlie Parker series featuring Charlotte "Charlie" Parker as an accountant who reluctantly tends to get involved in cases that come into the private investigation firm she owns with her brother, Ron. Connie's second series features Samantha Sweet, a Taos baker with a magical touch, who also breaks into houses for a living.

In addition to her full-time writing career, Connie has taught writing, is the creator of the Novel In A Weekend writing course, and was a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul. She and her husband reside in northern New Mexico with their two dogs. Visit her website at connieshelton.com and get her free mystery newsletter.


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Connie Shelton, Mystery Author

Connie Shelton, Mystery Author

Deadly Gamble, the first Charlie Parker mystery
The Charlie Parker Cozy Mystery Series

Deadly Gamble launches Albuquerque accountant Charlotte "Charlie" Parker on her crime-fighting path. With her trusty Lab at her side, Charlie is the girl-next-door with a soft spot for those in trouble.

“An impressive debut mystery.” –Albuquerque Journal

“Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth.” –Midwest Book Review

“Down to earth and very readable.” –Library Journal

  • Nineteen books in the series ...
  • ... and more to come!

Connie Shelton

USA Today Bestselling Author

Connie Shelton's novels have sold nearly two million copies in more than 115 countries worldwide. In addition to her three cozy mystery series, she has written three non-fiction books and two children's books. She was also a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul.

She's known for a light touch when it comes to steamy scenes or violence, but is much more lavish with food and chocolate. She and her husband and two dogs live in northern New Mexico.

Check out Connie's other books!

  • The Charlie Parker Mystery Series: A girl and her dog
  • The Samantha Sweet Mystery Series: Cozy bakery mysteries with a paranormal touch
  • The Heist Ladies: They'll steal anything, from the bad guys!
  • Daisy and Maisie Children's Series: Two pups and their adventures

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"Charlie is just what readers want in an amateur sleuth." -Booklist "Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes." -Midwest Book Review "Shelton again has done a superb job of bringing New Mexico to life." -Albuquerque Journal

About the Author

Connie Shelton is the USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen mysteries in two series. The first is the Charlie Parker series featuring Charlotte Charlie Parker as an accountant who reluctantly tends to get involved in cases that come into the private investigation firm she owns with her brother, Ron. Connie's second series features Samantha Sweet, a Taos baker with a magical touch, who also breaks into houses for a living. In addition to her full-time writing career, Connie has taught writing, is the creator of the Novel In A Weekend writing course, and was a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul. She and her husband reside in northern New Mexico with their two dogs. Visit her website at connieshelton.com and get her free mystery newsletter.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GK7Z65G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Secret Staircase Books (November 8, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 8, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1319 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 238 ratings

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Connie Shelton

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Having fun with my writing, and connecting with readers--that's what being a mystery writer means to me. And I LOVE what I do!

It began in 1985 when I started writing my first novel, without much clue how to go about it. Two years and 500 pages later, when I finally typed 'The End,' I felt a huge rush of excitement. That book took third place in the Southwest Writers competition and began making the rounds of publishers. I simply started writing my second, and then my third books.

After publishing ten of my Charlie Parker mysteries, I decided to branch out with a new cozy mystery series and I created the character of Samantha Sweet. One of the ways in which I earned a little extra pocket money during my high school years was to bake and decorate cakes--hence, a career for Samantha based on my own experiences.

In 2009 I switched publishers and was off on a new adventure, seeing all of my books made available for Kindle as e-books were just beginning to take off in the book world. It's been an exciting time in publishing--high points for me were reaching #1 on Amazon a few times and the Top 50 on the USA Today bestseller list. I'm loving the way e-books allow me to personally connect with readers all over the world via my newsletter and my website at connieshelton.com.

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Besides writing the Charlie Parker and Samantha Sweet mysteries, Connie is an award-winning essayist. Her work has been published in both small and major anthologies, including Chicken Soup For the Writer's Soul, and her short stories have won several prizes. She has also been a commercial hot air balloon pilot and holds the women's world altitude record for size AX-4 balloons. She has been featured in Who's Who and The World Who's Who of Women.

She and her husband live in northern New Mexico with their two dogs, Daisy and Missy, who became stars of their own series of children's books.

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Mary Boyne
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
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The story has quite a few twists before the reveal. All of the characters seem so real and well fleshed out. Another great book by Connie Shelton.
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fmnor
5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
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A very good murder mystery.,. The characters were really cool. You won't regret getting this book go read. It keeps your attention!!!
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Mrs. Linda N. Hurry
4.0 out of 5 stars Back to New Mexico and cozy mystery.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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It was good to be back in New Mexico with a more typical story line. I like the cozy nature of the mysteries in that she is only briefly in danger. Two stories back when she was kidnapped and in serious danger for nearly the whole book was not so cozy. And the last one set in England was too much like one of the Samantha Sweet stories with the shop sabotage.
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Sandy Palermo
5.0 out of 5 stars Buried Secrets can be murder REVIEW
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
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I love all of Connie Shelton's writings. She isn't explicit in the details of murders and such. To me her books are quick reads and VERY interesting. I enjoy her writings through and through. I enjoy both the Charlie Parker and Samantha Sweets books. Very entertaining. I get impatient waiting for the next book to be published.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2013
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Shelton has done it again in her latest Charlie Parker mystery. Great sense of New Mexico at the holidays and fun seeing old friends from previous books and meeting new...sprinkled with a few baddies too.
This series falls in a niche between cozy and regular...never too ugly, but grabs the reader nonetheless. If you haven't met Charlie Parker, you're missing something.
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Harvey Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Buried Secrets Can Be Murder
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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One more book and Charlie and I will have to part. Thankfully, Connie Shelton is a prolific writer so all is not lost. Kudos to the author for another captivating mystery. The reader would do well to start with book one in the series.
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Johanna Humbert
4.0 out of 5 stars Murder can be — fun!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
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Join Charlie Parker and crew for another amazing crime investigation. Author Connie Shelton keeps the twists and turns coming, along with adorable puppy Freckles and some delicious food descriptions.
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Candace L. Dyhr
3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough Charlie!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2014
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I love the Charlie Parker series and have read all the books. I was disappointed in this book. I didn't particularly care for the story within a story. As the story went on it seemed to slow the book down. There just wasn't enough Charlie in this book. I had a hard time sticking with the story, particularly in the middle of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buried Secrets
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2013
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Another triumph for Connie Shelton.
She writes in such a reader friendly style that the story she portrays holds the reader by the descriptions of the interplay between the characters and the lives they lead.
It all seems so believable against the background of New Mexico that the reader feels as tho he/she becomes part of it.
The story is an interesting,interlocking mystery with Connie's usual twists and turns.
I recommend this book wholeheartedly and if you only read this I can't emphasise enough that real pleasure derives from reading the whole series and following the main characters'lives.
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nain knowles
4.0 out of 5 stars Latest n the series to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2014
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This was the latest in the Charlie Parker series for me to read and I an pleased to say this book was back on form and as good as the first one I read. The characters come alive as she builds the story line as you will Charlie to solve this mystery.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2017
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So enjoyed a different type of plot, love the new furry friend, sad to know Rusty has reached his time xx
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julie davies
5.0 out of 5 stars interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2014
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I love these series of books they are very good and am allways waiting for the next one to come out.
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lizzie may's other half
5.0 out of 5 stars gooid read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2014
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very good read have read all so far in the series looking forward to the next one
very good story teller
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