Benni Harper is the spunky and spirited star of Earlene Fowler's LA Times best-selling mystery series. Harper is helping out a friend on a dude ranch by teaching quilting classes and lending a hand wherever needed. Things are finally coming together, that is until a dead body and Harper's nemesis Detective Ford "Hud" Hudson show up. Harper has to keep the dude ranch running, keep the guests safe, and solve the case so she can get rid of old Hud before someone gets rid of her.
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"I am a huge Benni Harper fan. I love these books, and this one was no exception. Throughout the book, as the story was woven, I kept thinking I knew exactly who did what, only to find out I was off base. A quick but enjoyable read. "
— September (4 out of 5 stars)
" Really a 3.5. Not a bad read but ... "
— RollingT, 9/17/2011" 11th in the Benni Harper "lady detective" mystery series. Nice leisurely pace. A little old fashioned by still enjoyable. "
— Rochelle, 11/15/2010" I thought thatI had read all the books in this series, but I missed this one. I enjoyed it. "
— Suzanne, 8/23/2010" While visiting a friend's Western dude ranch, Benni Harper stumbles upon the remains of a long-dead murder victim buried in a shallow grave and embarks on an investigation to reveal the truth behind the terrible crime. <br/> "
— Kitty, 3/28/2009" Not my favorite Earlene Fowler...this one didn't seem to resolve the mysteries brought up in the book and the end was too easy. "
— Natalie, 11/15/2008" Another fun cozy mystery about cowgirl quilter Benni Harper. I love seeing characters from past books and getting to know new friends and family members. Earlene Fowler spins an interesting tale. "
— Sari, 11/9/2007Earlene Fowler was raised in La Puente, California, by a Southern mother and a Western father. She is the Agatha Award–winning author of the Benni Harper series and The Saddlemaker’s Wife. She lives in Southern California with her husband, Allen, and a semi-obedient Boudin.
Johanna Parker is an Audie and Earphone Award–winning actress living and working in San Francisco. Since narrating her first audiobook in 2002, she has received praise for her work in all genres, including her portrayal of Sookie Stackhouse in Charlaine Harris’ Southern Vampire books. She received her BFA in acting from Boston University and studied Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She has performed on stages in London, Los Angeles, Seattle, and New York and has numerous film and television credits. As a voice-over actress, she has voiced commercials, video games, documentaries, and websites.