by Dixie Lyle
I knew what he was going to ask, of course.
[If he didn’t ask, it would mean he was incompetent.]
Forrester looked up from his notes, and made eye contact with me. “What exactly was your relationship with the victim?”
“We weren’t close. In fact, we hadn’t known each other for very long.”
“But her brother works here?”
“Yes. I know him … quite a bit better.”
Forrester’s eyes softened. “How’s he holding up?”
“Ben’s sister is dead,” I said. “He’s not doing that well.”
ALSO BY
DIXIE LYLE
A TASTE FUR MURDER
PRAISE FOR DIXIE LYLE AND A TASTE FUR MURDER
“A delightful, funny mystery filled with eccentric and colorful characters, be they humans, animals or spirits. Dixie Lyle will entertain the reader page after page!”
—Leann Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of Cats in Trouble mysteries
“A clever new series that deftly blends cozy mystery with the paranormal, and that is sure to please readers of both genres … A Taste Fur Murder is original and witty, with a twisting plot that contains more than a few ‘shocks.’”
—Ali Brandon, author of the Black Cat Bookshop mysteries
“This is a paranormal cozy unlike anything you have ever read … If you love whodunits, the paranormal, animals, and especially well-written stories, I guarantee that you will love this book.”
—Melissa’s Mochas, Mysteries & Meows
“Take a large helping of mystery, a dollop of murder, a leavening of humor, and an unusual take on animal afterlife. Stir vigorously. The result is Dixie Lyle’s delightful debut paranormal cozy mystery.”
—The Bookwyrm’s Hoard
“My new favorite detective author! Whiskey, Tango & Foxtrot will be taking shelf space right next to my Cat in the Stacks mystery series.”
—Of Thoughts and Words
“A fresh and entertaining read.”
—Workaday Reads
“Excellently written, a joy to read, and … a mystery to the very end.”
—Murder by Death
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dixie Lyle loves animals, mysteries, books, reading, words, bad puns (are there any other kind?) and once had a torrid summer romance with an entire library. Did I mention the books? Oh, and definitely doesn’t believe in the supernatural. Nope, not me. Hey, what was that sound? Where’s that spooky green glow coming from? Oh, hello, didn’t see you standing there in the corner, what with you being all see-through and everything. Want a cup of tea? Moan once for yes, twice for no.
Allegations that Dixie Lyle has a goofy sense of humor are entirely unfounded, and should be forwarded to the unfounded and unlost department.
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
TO DIE FUR
Copyright © 2014 by Dixie Lyle.
Excerpt from Marked fur Murder copyright © 2014 by Dixie Lyle.
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