An Ex to Grind in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery Book 5) Paperback – September 4, 2014 (51 page)

I have a story in my head that needs to be told a certain way, and if I start letting others dictate what needs to happen in that story, my imagination will pick up its ball and leave, refusing to play with me anymore. (That's not good.)

Do you use events from your life in your` books?

All of the time, but I've been advised by my characters not to tell you what's fact and what's fiction.

Also by Ann Charles

Books in the Deadwood Mystery Series

Nearly Departed in Deadwood

(Book 1)

WINNER of the 2010 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense

WINNER of the 2011 Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart Award for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements

“Full of thrills and chills, a fun rollercoaster ride of a book!”

~Susan Andersen, New York Times Bestselling Author of
Burning Up.

“Ann Charles has written an intriguing mystery laced with a wicked sense of humor. Watch out Stephanie Plum, because Violet Parker is coming your way.”

~Deborah Schneider, RWA Librarian of the Year 2009 & Author of Beneath a
Silver Moon.

Overview…

“The first time I came to Deadwood, I got shot in the ass.”

~Violet Parker

Little girls are vanishing from Deadwood, South Dakota, and Violet Parker’s daughter could be next. She’s desperate to find the monster behind the abductions. But if she’s not careful, Violet just might end up as one of Deadwood’s dearly departed.

Optical Delusions in Deadwood

(Book 2)

From the Multiple National Award-winning Author of
Nearly Departed in Deadwood
!

“What a voice! Hilarious, original, and genuinely wonderful. This fresh and feisty mystery will instantly win your heart. Loved it!”

~Hank Phillippi Ryan, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity-winning Author

“A smart, sassy, sexy and wonderfully resourceful heroine. Move over Stephanie Plum—Vi Parker is here!”

~John Klawitter, Author of the Award-winning Hollywood Havoc Action Thriller Novels

Overview…

With her reputation endangered, her bank account on the verge of extinction, and her career at risk of going up in flames, Violet Parker is desperate. When the opportunity to sell another vintage home materializes, she grabs it, even though this “haunted” house was recently the stage for a two-act, murder-suicide tragedy. But someone—or something—in the house wants Violet stopped…dead.

Dead Case in Deadwood

(Book 3)

Dead Case in Deadwood
has been selected as one of
Suspense Magazine
’s BEST OF 2012 books!

“Masterful storytelling. Masterful suspense. Masterful humor. You name it, Ms. Charles has mastered it. And to have such tension and mystery in a third book in a series? Like I said … Masterful.”

~Carolyn McCray, #1 Kindle Bestselling Author of
30 Pieces of Silver

“Ann Charles has penned another wickedly funny, smart, unforgettable story. Dead Case in Deadwood is impossible to put down.”

~P. J. Alderman, New York Times Bestselling Author

Overview…

“Nothing good ever happens at the butt-crack of dawn. No doubt, the headless corpse on the autopsy table in front of me would agree.” ~Violet Parker

Real estate agent, Violet “Spooky” Parker stumbles upon a body-part theft ring at the local funeral parlor and suspects her caustic coworker has a hand in it—or maybe a foot. Can Violet discover what’s in the crates the crooks are sneaking out of the mortuary in the dark of night? Or will she end up in one of them herself … in pieces?

Better Off Dead in Deadwood

(Book 4)

From the Award-winning Author of the Deadwood Mystery Series

“Flirty, Frisky, Frantic and Frightening … Better Off Dead in Deadwood is just plain Fun!!!!”

~Terri Reid,
Author of the Mary O’ Reilly Paranormal Mystery Series

“Better Off Dead in Deadwood is a wonderful blend of sizzle and sleuth—juggling murder, men and mayhem on every page!”

~Mary Buckham,
Award-winning Romantic Suspense Author

Overview…

One dead body. One century-old haunted opera house. One zombie musical. One pissed-off detective.

Will Violet “Spooky” Parker keep her tail out of trouble or will she end up as one of Deadwood’s walking dead?

Seeing Trouble

(
A Short Story from the Deadwood Humorous Mystery Series
)

From the Multiple Award-winning, #1 Bestselling Ghost Horror and Women Sleuth Author of the DEADWOOD MYSTERY SERIES!

A short 39-page collection to entertain and add background story for more Deadwood fun!

Overview…

What do you get when you combine a chicken named Elvis, a locked diary, and a secret Violet Parker does not want share with her daughter?

Seeing Trouble is the first of many short stories involving the characters of the Deadwood Mystery series. (Bonus character interview, illustrations, and short story included.)

Haven’t read any of the Deadwood Mystery Series books yet? Don’t worry, there aren’t any spoilers in this short story.