Privy to Murder (a Tali Cates Paranormal Mystery) [Kindle Edition]

Carol Shenold (Author)

Book Description

Tali Cates was starting life over. Not that she had much choice. Her husband, disturbed by her admission of possessing a special gift of being able to see the dead, dropped her and their two children by the side of the road. Now she was back in her home town, living with her mother, starting a new business, wanting nothing more than a fresh start.

But murder gets in the way of her fresh start, making it more of a challenge then anyone deserves. Every where she turns, she’s making more enemies then friends and the trail of murder keeps following her. Until she learns to embrace her gifts and use them to find the killer, life in Love, Texas will continue to be Privy to Murder.

“Privy to a Murder is a fun and quirky murder mystery. It seems to have a little bit of everything, murder, love, mystery, and a haunting.” - Coffee Time Review

“…a wonderful start to a great new mystery series combining a little bit of humor, small town charm, realistic characters and a solid plot that will keep you guessing.” - Courtesy of CK2s KWIPS and Kritiques

Product Details

• File Size: 479 KB
• Print Length: 184 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Deadly Niche Press (March 6, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007HVOJG6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #270,524 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Cozy, Quirky Voice March 10, 2012

By Amy D. Shojai

Format:Kindle Edition

I enjoyed the story, although I'm not a big fan of "cozy" mysteries. Tali Cates must deal with hair-pulling antics of her kids, an ex you want to shoot, a mother who "channels" guidance from other worlds, and make a living on her own. Throw into the mix an obnoxious ghost demanding Tali solve her murder, and you have enough angst to drive anyone to see ghosts.

I particularly liked Tali's "voice" when she deals with all the angst with humor despite wanting to throw in the towel--or smack somebody upside the head. There's a hopeful likeability that makes readers root for her, and cheer her success. This is a quick read, and one I believe cozy mystery fans will enjoy and want to come back for more.

--Amy Shojai, author 23 pet care titles

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, chaotic, fast paced. March 26, 2012

By RITA PLASENCIA

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Tali Cates is a divorced Mom with 2 kids and a pain in the tuckus ex-husband. Her tarot-reading psychic mother has taken then in while Tali tries to get her party planning business off the ground amidst ghosts sightings, murder and mayhem. Fun and fast paced but falls a little flat at the end. Overall, not bad and I would definitely read the next book in the series.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read!!! March 22, 2012

By h.glaser

Format:Kindle Edition

I very much enjoyed this book. Tali's charm and sence of humor instantly draws you into her heart, making you feel like your going through every struggle right along with her. Who would of thought that life in a town simply named "Love, Texas could be home to murder and haunting! I would recomend this book to any one, but I can especially relate being a single mother who struggles with the day to day challenges of life's roller coaster. Thank you for this wonderful, easy read, I will be watching for the next one!

3.0 out of 5 stars Not again December 24, 2012

By rploszaj

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Another story about a macho clueless cop who doesn't listen and a woman who does stupid things. These stories get on my nerves. Also the murderer was quite obvious.

4.0 out of 5 stars Privy to Murder December 22, 2012

By rosie

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Cute story - believable characters. Would select another book by the same author. A fast read and entertaining as well.
Would recommend this to other mystery fans. A "girlie" novel.

3.0 out of 5 stars Tali is one confused chick! November 22, 2012

By cruise heaven

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I liked the story - but Tali is divorced - he kicked her out - she has custody of the kids; he seems to be doing OK financially - and she's struggling. What about child support? And while she's worrying about buying the kids school clothes - she goes out looking for cocktail clothes for herself.
There's a story line about a legal battle for child custody - but just disappears into the ether.
What was the point of adding that to the story if you weren't going anywhere with it?

5.0 out of 5 stars privy to murder November 20, 2012

By rickysnana2000

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this story kept me amused and curious throughout. I felt for Tali as she dealt with the antics of her children and the challenges she faced

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done! October 10, 2012

By bethewall

Format:Kindle Edition

The plot is well written, and there are just enough twists and turns to keep my attention. A quick read, but tough to put down. WORTH YOUR TIME!

More About the Author

I write Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Mysteries. There are three books in the Tali Cates mystery series that features a small town, Love, Texas, Tali Cates and her family, along with various and assorted spirit guides, ghosts, witches, were wolves and vampires. The people in this tiny, Texas town must face the reality that the monster under the bed is real. The first book in the series, "Privy to Murder", features a murder in the outhouse and a very angry ghost. In "Bloody Murder", book 2, things heat up when a new man comes to town. Tali's son thinks he's a vampire, but that's impossible...or is it. "Museums are Murder" is a short Tali mystery.

I also write Urban Fantasy, "Fairy Dust", introduces Ande Ryan, half fairy, half witch, all woman, who joins her friends to fight off a wizard. Join Carol and the crew at http://carol-carolsinkspot.blogspot.com or www.carolshenold.com.

I live and work in Oklahoma City with my daughter, two cats and a spoiled dog. I work full time in the nursing profession as well as write, paint portraits and play the hammered dulcimer. I love to read Urban Fantasy but lately I've been hooked on post apocalyptic zombie and vampire books.