A Body in the Backyard
Myrtle Clover Cozy Mysteries | Book 4
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with an unstoppable senior protagonist who refuses to slow down — sharp, funny, and not about to let her police chief son tell her what to do. Light and funny even when there's murder involved.
It’s just an ordinary day for octogenarian sleuth Myrtle Clover - until her yardman discovers a dead body planted in her backyard. This death isn’t cut and dried - the victim was bashed in the head with one of Myrtle’s garden gnomes.
Myrtle’s friend Miles recognizes the body and identifies him as Charles Clayborne... reluctantly admitting he’s a cousin. Charles wasn’t the sort of relative you bragged about - he was a garden variety sleaze, which is very likely why he ended up murdered. As Myrtle starts digging up dirt to nip the killings in the bud, someone’s focused on scaring her off the case. Myrtle vows to find the murderer... before she’s pushing up daisies, herself.
Series: Myrtle Clover Mysteries, Book 4
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Setting: Bradley, North Carolina — small Southern town
Protagonist: Myrtle Clover, retired schoolteacher, 80s
Tone: Light, funny, feel-good
Recurring cast: Miles Bradford (sidekick) · Red Clover (son, police chief) · Puddin · Erma · Wanda · Lt. Perkins
Formats: Ebook · Paperback · Audiobook
Series: 30+ books — standalone or in order
ISBN: 978-0983920885 (print) · 978-0983920854 (ebook)
New to the series? Start with Pretty is as Pretty Dies (Book 1)
Praise
Publishers Weekly: “Myrtle's wacky personality is a delight.”
Mystery News: “Wonderful cozy mystery: solidly written, well-plotted and funny.”
ForeWord: “The treat here is Myrtle's eccentricity, brought to life with rich humor and executed …with breezy skill.”
“I hope I'm half as lively as she is when I reach my 80's..” Amazon Reviewer
“Sassy and funny as ever” Amazon Reviewer
“Myrtle is a feisty lady and I enjoy her wit and ability to figure out who done it.” Amazon Reviewer
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