Deceptions Can Be Murder

Name: Deceptions Can Be Murder
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Jan 2025 · Charlie Parker New Mexico Mystery Series Book 23 · Secret Staircase Books, an imprint of Columbine Publishing Group

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Charlie and Drake attend a gala event for the helicopter industry, where an old friend of Drake’s presents Charlie with a mystery to solve. One of his company vehicles has gone missing. Charlie is puzzled as to why he didn’t report it to the police or his insurance company, but must admit the fat retainer he pays and the obvious success of his business overrides her initial concerns.

When the van is found in an empty field near the small town of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, it would seem the case is closed. But rather than solving the mystery, the questions only become more complex. The leads take Charlie across the state, and she has no way of knowing that several lives will hang in the balance before she figures out this one.

Praise for this USA Today bestselling series:

“Charlie is just what readers want.” –Booklist

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

“A page turner!” - K. Coonce, 5 star review (for Escapes Can Be Murder)

“I always love Charlie’s escapades. She keeps me glued to the story, unable to put it down. Love the mixture of humor and suspense. Can’t wait for the next adventure!” – Meg, 5 stars online review

“Memorable details … and an edgy, paranoid atmosphere.” –Booklist

“… superbly crafted story …” – Gothic Journal

“Each book in the series just keeps getting better and better.” – Vine Voice reviewer

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

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Ruth Badciong

1 March 2025

As with other books in this series, this one was hard to put down. The mystery wasn't really who were the bad guys but how and when they would get caught. Although a work of fiction, I found myself connecting with the characters - rooting for some and against others - and my heart pounding as I got caught up in the suspense.

About the author

Connie Shelton is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 50 novels and 3 non-fiction books. She taught writing for six years and was a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul. She and her husband live in northern New Mexico with their dogs.

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