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She’s on the rise to fame and fortune, but her sudden notoriety comes with some deadly consequences.The Wild West Show’s dazzling arenas have never witnessed a sharpshooter like Annie Oakley. As she gains renown, aspirations of saving her family’s farm seem within reach. However, her meteoric rise is overshadowed by a dire discovery; her trusted assistant, dead under mysterious circumstances.Probing into an unsettling past, Annie unearths secrets with far-reaching consequences. As she delves deeper, the line between friends and foes blurs. Her quest for justice grows perilous, especially when her cherished horse vanishes. The stakes skyrocket as Annie confronts a harrowing thought—has she been in the crosshairs all along?Girl with a Gun is a gripping foray into an era where legends were born and danger lurked at every corner. Dive headfirst into this exhilarating Annie Oakley mystery series, where suspense, courage, and old-world charm converge. Don't miss the chance to ride alongside a true American heroine!2019 Chanticleer Murder & Mayhem First Place, Best in Category2019 Hillerman Award for Southwest Fiction2019 New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards: First Place in the Mystery/Crime Category2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Finalist in Historical Fiction

Grand Prize Winner of the 2019 Chanticleer International Goethe Historical Fiction Award.2019 Best Book Award FinalistIn the thrilling world of sharpshooting, Annie Oakley remains unparalleled. But when royalty beckons, will her skills be enough to untangle a plot dripping with treachery?When Queen Victoria extends an invitation for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show to grace her Golden Jubilee, it seems the stars have aligned for Annie. Yet, en route to England, a royal escort meets a deadly fate, hurling Annie into the whirlwind of a conspiracy to dethrone the monarch.Navigating a maze of deceit in a foreign land, Annie meticulously gathers the pieces. And as London's grandeur unfurls, she's convinced she's closing in on the truth. But when her husband is struck by a mysterious illness, and an attempt on the Queen's life sends shockwaves through the empire, Annie faces a realization—she might be the prey in this deadly game.Peccadillo at the Palace offers a mesmerizing blend of history and suspense, steering readers through treacherous twists and turns. Dive into the next gripping chapter of the Annie Oakley Mystery Series, where allegiances are uncertain and danger is a mere heartbeat away. Join the legendary sharpshooter in a race against time and treason!

A historical mystery set amid the spectacle of the Chicago World’s Fair, where a celebrated sharpshooter turns detective after a body is found beneath the Ferris wheel. Real-history glamour, fairground menace and amateur sleuthing in the Gilded Age.She never misses a target… but this time, she might be one.The Chicago World’s Fair is a dazzling display of innovation, spectacle—and secrets. When a man is murdered beneath the towering Ferris wheel, Annie Oakley finds herself in the middle of a mystery as chilling as the Chicago winds.An old friend begs Annie to protect her daughter from a growing danger, but as more bodies turn up around the fairgrounds, it becomes clear the threat isn’t just to one girl—it’s to Annie herself.With her rifle at the ready and danger circling closer, Annie must unravel a web of lies, betrayal, and hidden enemies before it’s too late. Because this time, the sharpshooter might not be fast enough.Folly at the Fair is part of the Annie Oakley Mystery Series, a high-stakes historical mystery series filled with grit, glamour, and galloping suspense.Praise for the Annie Oakley Mystery Series★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another delightful historical mystery featuring Annie Oakley and friends.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another thrilling adventure with Miss Annie Oakley!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Annie Oakley solves the case!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Annie Oakley is a fascinating character and I had researched her history.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I was HOOKED and didn’t want to put it down.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A well written mystery full of twists.

A ghost from her past. Her sister murdered. Is a Broadway star facing her final curtain call?New York City, 1920. Grace Michelle has everything she wants: a home, a family, and a future career as a costume designer for the famed Ziegfeld Follies. Pretty good for a girl who once lived on the streets of New York City. But when her sister, the star of the show, is murdered, Grace’s sheltered life is shattered.To catch the culprit, the junior designer is forced to give up her dreams and replace her dead sister as the Follies' star. It’s not long before she realizes she’s a pawn in a series of publicity stunts that put her life at risk—and into the path of a dangerous man from her troubled past—a man she thought she’d left for dead.If Grace doesn’t find the killer fast, it’s certain she’ll be taking her final bow.Grace in the Wings is the gripping first book in the Grace Michelle Mystery series. If you like historical mysteries dripping with 1920s swagger, unfettered ambition, and plenty of murderous twists, you’ll love Kari Bovee’s riveting tale.

All that glitters… is sometimes blood. With her golden ticket buried in the ground, can she save a wrongly accused teen from the gallows?Hollywood, 1924. Promoted to lead costume designer of a star-studded film, Grace Michelle should be on top of the world. But between the demands of her job, her sister’s recent death, and the troubled teenaged girl she’s fostering, she’s struggling to please everyone and still keep a smile on her face. And when a Tinseltown shindig turns deadly, Grace is horrified to discover her young charge unconscious alongside the director’s grisly corpse.Determined to prove the girl’s innocence, Grace’s own haunted past fills her sleep with prophetic nightmares. And no sooner has she sought clarity from a medium than a second body lands the scared teenager in the slammer.Can Grace turn the camera on the real culprit before another victim ends up on the cutting room floor?Grace in Hollywood is the second book in the riveting A Grace Michelle Mystery historical series. If you like fiercely loyal heroines, thrilling whodunits, and the magic of old cinema, then you’ll love Kari Bovee’s enthralling tale.Buy Grace in Hollywood to roar into the Twenties today!

A priceless heirloom worth its weight in lives. Can she crack the case before she becomes a killer’s trophy?Hollywood, 1924. Grace Michelle’s professional star has risen. Now a successful costumier for a major studio, the ambitious woman has just about everything she wants. But when the father she thought was dead reaches out to reconnect, the talented designer doesn’t know what to think… especially after his new wife is kidnapped.Discovering her dad is mixed up with a stolen Russian artifact, Grace puts her sleuthing skills to work to rescue the abducted lady. But with a famous actress murdered in connection with the missing valuable and a man she put away stalking her for revenge, the frazzled amateur detective fears getting to the bottom of this crime will leave her six feet under.Can she hunt down the treasure before it bankrupts the lives of everyone she loves?Grace Among Thieves is the nail-biting third book in the Grace Michelle Mystery historical series. If you like bright-but-beset heroines, breathtaking twists and turns, and the glamor of a lost age, then you’ll adore Kari Bovée’s riveting tale.Buy Grace Among Thieves to escape a sinister scandal today!

Murder takes center stage!1885. Arabella Pryce is struggling with heartbreak. In keeping with her late husband’s final wishes, she must leave behind her dazzling celebrity and breathe new life into their namesake hotel in Colorado.But when a beloved town beauty is found dead, all eyes—and suspicion—turn to her.With blood-stained evidence, handsome sheriffs, and libelous journalists turning her investigation into a dangerous drama, this determined thespian fears she’s missed her cue for survival.Amid whispered betrayals and shadowed secrets, a mischievous ghost guides her through a maze of perilous clues, drawing her ever closer to a truth more shocking than the lies surrounding her.Can she unmask the true killer and clear her name before her reputation is ruined forever?Discover The Pryce of Conceit, the riveting first installment in The Pryce of Murder historical cozy mystery series, and witness a performance where murder is the main act!___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Pryce of Murder series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A good solid mystery with several red herrings.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a great start to a series!!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Twists and turns all along the way.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you are up for a quirky beach read, this is the book for you!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I stayed up until 3 a.m. reading.

Ghosts and glamour collide in a deadly performance.1885, La Plata Springs, Colorado. Arabella Pryce is finally finding solace in an unexpected friendship as she strives to transform her haunted hotel into a thriving refuge in the rugged West.Once celebrated on stage, her anxieties about life away from the spotlight begin to fade with the warmth of the town’s new leading lady. But when her friend's wedding vows take a tragic turn—the groom kicks the bucket—delight gives way to dread.Determined to comfort her friend and unearth the truth, Arabella defies the sheriff’s firm refusal to help.As mysterious calling cards appear, links to a murder across the country emerge, and even her spectral vision can’t bridge the gaps; she finds herself up against a ruthless killer. Can this dedicated diva piece together the clues before she unwittingly steps into a real-life death scene?Dive into The Pryce of Deceit, the page-turning second installment in The Pryce of Murder historical cozy mystery series. If you love snooty yet charming heroines, lovable ghosts, and small-town drama, grab your copy today!___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Pryce of Murder series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A good solid mystery with several red herrings.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a great start to a series!!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Twists and turns all along the way.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you are up for a quirky beach read, this is the book for you!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I stayed up until 3 a.m. reading.

A family tree of secrets, money, and lies1885, wealthy widow Arabella Pryce is determined to make a dazzling debut in her new hometown as she orchestrates the much-anticipated Winter Festival. With opening-day nerves and her uncanny ability to sense what others cannot, Arabella braces herself for a night of surprises. But the celebration takes a deadly turn when a VIP guest mysteriously plummets from a second-story window—poisoned, and with a web of powerful kin lurking in the shadows.Reluctantly drawn into the investigation, Arabella’s world collides with that of a dashing, accident-weary sheriff who craves her sharp insight. Together, they must untangle a tangled tapestry of whispered gossip, hidden betrayals, and paranormal clues before the walls—and secrets—come crashing down.Will Arabella’s extraordinary gifts lead her to the truth before it’s too late?Dive into The Pryce of Greed, the dramatic third installment in The Pryce of Murder series, and join Arabella on a suspenseful journey through a bygone era.___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Pryce of Murder series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Combines my love of history and mysteries.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book is fast-paced and holds your interest.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I have totally enjoyed reading this series and am looking forward to more.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you are up for a quirky beach read, this the book for you!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I stayed up until 3am reading.

They’re all used to putting on a good show. Can this sharp-eyed star spot which one of these performers is raising the curtain on a fatal frame-up?1886, La Plata Springs, Colorado. Arabella Pryce is still finding her footing in her rugged new hometown. With her estranged mother arriving unexpectedly amid a traveling theater troupe, Arabella’s inherited hotel becomes the stage for more than financial woes. When the troupe’s lead actor is shot dead—and her mama finds herself under a cloud of suspicion—Arabella is pulled into a mystery where every performance hides a secret.Determined to help the local sheriff, Arabella follows ghostly hints from a new apparition, uncovering hidden secrets, ambition, and betrayal that are shaking her world.With each new death, the stakes get higher. She must think on her feet to uncover the truth before the killer makes their final move.Step into the spotlight with The Pryce of Ambition, the thrilling fourth installment in The Pryce of Murder series. Uncover the mystery behind the masquerade.___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Pryce of Murder series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another good read from Kari Bovee, with plenty of drama and intrigue.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Highly recommended!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love her mysteries. They are easy to read, and the characters are believable.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A story with twists and turns that will keep you guessing.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You meet Arabella's mother and learn more about her past. Loved the story and the addition to the series.

Can pride mask a deadly secret?1886, La Plata Springs, Colorado. As Arabella Pryce nears the end of her year managing the family’s historic hotel, she’s eager to reclaim her glamorous New York life. But when the town’s Cultural and Historic Festival arrives, it brings a host of unexpected visitors—and a storm of controversy.A provocative historian ignites fierce debate over sacred Indigenous artifacts, while shifting alliances among festival organizers, local activists, and intriguing newcomers keep everyone guessing.Caught between the lure of a sparkling future and the pull of her newfound community, Arabella finds herself drawn into a mystery that challenges everything she thought she knew. Adding to the intrigue is her rocky relationship with Sheriff Clayton Marshall—a connection as rocky as it is compelling, complicating every step of the investigation. With the help of an unorthodox, ever-present ghostly architect and her steadfast confidante Cordelia, she must navigate a maze of ambition, cultural pride, and danger.Step into the spotlight with The Pryce of Pride, the thrilling fifth installment in The Pryce of Murder series. Uncover the mystery behind the masquerade.

A Southwestern historical mystery in which an archeology dig uncovers a mass grave and the cult still adding to it. Desert noir with a grieving heroine, ritual crime and a fight for redemption in 1950s New Mexico.A pit of corpses. An ancient cult. A quest for redemption that could leave her dead…New Mexico, 1952. Archaeology grad student Ruby Delgado is plagued by guilt after losing her son. So when her latest excavation drops her down a sinkhole filled with suspiciously mutilated bodies, she’s driven to bring the murderer to justice. But when digging deeper brings her dangerously close to a sinister religious sect, she could be their next sacrifice…Discovering some of the victims were crucified, Ruby pushes hard to give the evidence to the authorities. But when her trail crosses the path of a beaten man left for dead in the desert, she realizes she may be the only person who can save the community.Can Ruby stop the sacrifices and slay her inner demons, or will hers be the next body laid to rest?Bones of the Redeemed is a hair-raising standalone Southwestern mystery. If you like complex heroines, cult conflict, and hard-won redemption, then you’ll love Kari Bovee’s grisly tale.

A ransom demand forces Arabella Pryce to face the father who abandoned her and the secrets he left behind.Colorado, 1887, Arabella Pryce, celebrated actress and reluctant hotelier, is fighting to keep the doors open at her grand Hotel. With business faltering and a rival threatening her future, she is also trying to navigate a precarious relationship with the town sheriff whose protective instincts often clash with her fiercely independent spirit.Just as Arabella begins to regain her footing, a letter arrives that shatters her fragile balance. Her estranged father, long absent from her life, has resurfaced in New York and may be in grave danger. A scathing newspaper exposé links him to a notorious literary forgery ring and names Arabella as a possible accomplice.When a ransom demand follows, Arabella must choose between staying in La Plata Springs to protect her inheritance or risking everything to uncover the truth and save the man who once abandoned her.With her loyal friend Cordelia at her side, and the faithful ghost, Percival Blank, Arabella travels to the glittering and treacherous world of Gilded Age New York. There, in smoky literary salons and shadowed alleyways, she unravels a web of secrets, betrayals, and long-buried family truths. As the deadline closes in and danger tightens around them, it is her wit, determination, and performer’s instincts that may prove to be her greatest weapons.Pryce of Fame is a captivating blend of intrigue, romance, and redemption. With sharp dialogue, historical elegance, and a heroine who refuses to follow society’s rules, this latest instalment explores how far we will go to protect the people we love and to discover who we truly are.

1883 – Darke County, OhioShoot Like a Girl depicts the historically fictive tale of a young Annie Oakley’s struggles before she becomes the most famous sharpshooting woman of all time. After the death of her father, Annie is sent to the Darke County poorhouse where she learns to cook, sew, and keep house for other families to help her mother make ends meet. Annie ends up at the McCrimmons, a couple whom she comes to refer to as “the wolves.” Cruel and neglectful, the McCrimmons push Annie to the brink of despair. The only bright spot in her dreary existence is Buck, a beautiful buckskinned horse, and the two form a bond.Despite her resolve to help her family, Annie loses hope of ever seeing them again, as life at the McCrimmons’ becomes more oppressive, and she is cut off from all outside communication. Physically and emotionally weak from illness, hunger, and abuse, Annie resigns herself to a life of servitude to the abusive couple. But, when Mr. McCrimmon’s continued cruelty to Buck finally threatens the horse’s life, Annie takes matters into her own hands and formulates a plan for escape.

Fifteen-year-old Annie Oakley is the sole supporter of her widowed mother and two siblings. An expert markswoman and independent spirit, she hunts game to sell to the local mercantile to make ends meet instead of accepting a marriage proposal that could solve all her problems. After a stunning performance in a shooting contest against the handsome and famous sharpshooter Frank Butler, Annie is offered a position in the renowned Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Finally, she has a chance to save the nearly foreclosed family farm and make her dreams come true. But then her Indian assistant is found dead in her tent, and Annie is dubious when the local coroner claims the death was due to natural causes. When another innocent is murdered, Annie begins to fear the deaths are related to her. And to make matters worse, her prized horse, Buck, a major part of her act, is stolen.Annie soon discovers that the solution to her problems lies buried in a padlocked Civil War trunk belonging to the show’s manager, Derence LeFleur. And so, with the help of a sassy, blue-blooded reporter, Annie sets out to find her horse, solve the murders, and clear her name.