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The Koala of Death (A Gunn Zoo Mystery #2)
by
Betty Webb
When zoo keeper Theodora �Teddy” Bentley fishes the body of Koala Kate out of Gunn Landing Harbor, she discovers that her fellow zoo keeper didn’t drown; she was strangled. The clues to Koala Kate’s killer implicate other animal keepers at the Gunn Zoo, including Outback Bill, marsupial keeper and Kate’s Aussie ex-boyfriend; and Robin Chase, the big cat keeper who’s got it...more
Paperback, 250 pages
Published
August 1st 2010
by Poisoned Pen Press
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Teddy returns as keeper of the Gunn Zoo in coastal California. She is a liveaboarder in the harbor, living in a converted trawler. The night after a party on a neighboring boat, a party that included many of her co-workers, her morning routine is disrupted by the discovery of a body overboard. It turns out to be another keeper, Kate Nido. Kate's job included publicity and public relations for the zoo.
Teddy's Sherrif boyfriend and her rich, socialite mother spend their time encouraging/entreating...more
Teddy's Sherrif boyfriend and her rich, socialite mother spend their time encouraging/entreating...more
This is the second book in the series that I have listened to. They are great entertainment. On a light-to-serious scale, I would put them a more serious than Stephanie Plum but less serious than Agatha Christie, probably the closet equivalent would be the quilting mysteries of Earlene Fowler. The plotting in the book is very solid. The main characters that continue from one book to the next are becoming more well-developed. When you read a summary of the books, some of the cutesy names are give...more
Sep 02, 2010
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The Koala of Death, by Betty Webb, (b-plus) narrated by Hillary Huber, produced by Blackstone Audio, downloaded from audible.com.
This is one of the series involving zookeeper Teddy Bentley, her boyfriend, the sheriff, and her much-married mother who is trying to find Teddy a rich husband. Teddy lives on her boat. She awakens one morning to feel and hear a thump against her boat. When she goes out to see what’s going on, she finds the body of another of her fellow zookeepers, Koala Kate. She has...more
This is one of the series involving zookeeper Teddy Bentley, her boyfriend, the sheriff, and her much-married mother who is trying to find Teddy a rich husband. Teddy lives on her boat. She awakens one morning to feel and hear a thump against her boat. When she goes out to see what’s going on, she finds the body of another of her fellow zookeepers, Koala Kate. She has...more
The second novel starring zookeeper Theodora "Teddy" Bentley begins when she is awakened early one morning by a thunk against the side of the Merilee, the 34-foot trawler she lives aboard. She is understandably shocked to find the body of one of her co-workers, Kate Nido, the koala keeper at the Gunn Zoo.
Teddy didn't know Kate very well, as the koala keeper was relatively new, and they worked opposite schedules. They'd both been at a party on a neighboring boat the previous night, though Teddy h...more
Teddy didn't know Kate very well, as the koala keeper was relatively new, and they worked opposite schedules. They'd both been at a party on a neighboring boat the previous night, though Teddy h...more
The Gunn Zoo Mystery by Betty Webb is a brand new series for me. It was enthusiastically recommended by two library patrons and I am glad I followed their recommendations! I've never read a mystery which takes place in a zoo and it was so fun to find out about zoo life. Over the years, I've chosen mysteries which let me in to various worlds--the dog show arena, historical quilts, foodies, different parts of the world and country, and so forth. The main character, Theodora "Teddy" Bentley works i...more
Are you looking for a fun, interesting murder mystery? Well, I have one for you in "The Koala of Death" by Betty Webb. Teddy Bentley lives on the "Merilee" and works at the Gunn Zoo. After finding the body of Koala Kate in the water next to her boat, Teddy is thrown into the mystery of who killed her and why. Along the way, Teddy learns to do a television show, finds another body, does some investigating on her own (much to her boyfriend's chagrin), discovers a family secret, and is almost kille...more
The Koala of Death is the second book in the Gunn Zoo mystery series. The stories revolve around Teddy Bentley, a zookeeper who seems to frequently stumble upon dead bodies. In Koala of Death it is, naturally, the koala keeper, Kate, who comes up strangled. Teddy is positive that the main suspect, Outback Bill, is innocent and sets out to find the true killer.
These are easy, fun mysteries that will not tax your brain in anyway. Not remotely believable and with bigger-than-life charcters, Koala o...more
These are easy, fun mysteries that will not tax your brain in anyway. Not remotely believable and with bigger-than-life charcters, Koala o...more
First Line: I awoke during a pearly dawn to hear something bump against the Merilee's hull.
Unfortunately that bump against the hull of Teddy Bentley's boat wasn't a wake-up call from the resident sea otter who comes for breakfast every morning. The bump turns out to be the body of Koala Kate, a fellow keeper at the Gunn Zoo and darling of Good Morning, San Sebastian's Koala Kate's Kuddly Kritters.
Having been a guest at a party aboard the Gutterball the night before, it is assumed that Kate drank...more
Unfortunately that bump against the hull of Teddy Bentley's boat wasn't a wake-up call from the resident sea otter who comes for breakfast every morning. The bump turns out to be the body of Koala Kate, a fellow keeper at the Gunn Zoo and darling of Good Morning, San Sebastian's Koala Kate's Kuddly Kritters.
Having been a guest at a party aboard the Gutterball the night before, it is assumed that Kate drank...more
it was good, another one of the series at the zoo by the ocean in central ca by sf. the zookeeper has another couple of murders to figure out, the cop boyfriend asked her to marry him at teh end which im happy about. i dont think there are any more books in the series, i wish there were its pretty good. her rich mom keeps trying to find her a rich husband, the last attempt ended when he tried to kill her for finding out he stole some computer thing from a man wiht alshimers so he killed the mans...more
OK, that is a fantastic title.
Who knew that zoo mysteries were a thing? This is the second one I've read in the last month. I liked the other one, but I really enjoyed this one.
It's also a cozy mystery, where a random person (in this case, Teddy, a zookeeper)gets involved with a murder investigation, often by being the one to discover the body (as is the case here).
What I really like about this book is (in spite of multiple dead bodies) how upbeat it was. The koala was cuddly, the baby anteater...more
Who knew that zoo mysteries were a thing? This is the second one I've read in the last month. I liked the other one, but I really enjoyed this one.
It's also a cozy mystery, where a random person (in this case, Teddy, a zookeeper)gets involved with a murder investigation, often by being the one to discover the body (as is the case here).
What I really like about this book is (in spite of multiple dead bodies) how upbeat it was. The koala was cuddly, the baby anteater...more
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Using the fictional Gunn Zoo in California's Central coast as a setting, this delightful cozy mystery series has humor, suspense, cute animals and a touch of romance. Oh yeah, and a murder or two....
If you are familiar with Betty Webb through her Lena Jones series.... Whoa. This is not as issue oriented (although conservation themes ran through the book.) and definitely not as dark. Your taste will tell which is more suited to you.... I enjoy them both, probably prefer Lena Jones. (You gotta lov...more
If you are familiar with Betty Webb through her Lena Jones series.... Whoa. This is not as issue oriented (although conservation themes ran through the book.) and definitely not as dark. Your taste will tell which is more suited to you.... I enjoy them both, probably prefer Lena Jones. (You gotta lov...more
All right, I liked this book, I did. But....what is it with the recent trend of repeating things over and over in a story? Yes, I know the zoo keeper is from Australia, your mom wants you to date somebody other than the sheriff, the Zoo director doesn't like her job and the Rhino keeper has a heart of gold, no need to keep telling me that every time you bring that character into the story.
I thought the book was well written, a great cozy mystery. I am not interested in reading any of the others...more
I thought the book was well written, a great cozy mystery. I am not interested in reading any of the others...more
Zoo keeper Teddy Bentley is at hand when the body of a fellow zoo keeper Koala Kate is found. Kate was popular at the zoo but was also known because. Of her appearances with animals from the zoo are presented on morning TV show. The cause of death is murder by strangulation and Teddy can't figure out any good why anyone would want Kate dead. None the less despite strictures of Sheriff Joe who also happens to to be her boyfriend Teddy is looking for a killer.
Former society girl, now zoo-keeper Teddy Bentley finds the body of one of her fellow-employees floating outside the boat where Teddy lives. Of course, it's an accident--until Teddy's boyfriend, now sheriff, tells her that it isn't. Now Teddy has been asked to take over the dead woman's job and do p.r. for the zoo. How can Teddy get out of this unwanted assignment? There must be better ways than getting herself killed, too...
Of course, the info about all the animals was interesting as were the glimpses into the lives of zookeepers. The mystery was only so-so in terms of intrigue or excitement. The "issues" between the heroine and her mother were mildly amusing, and the relationship between her and the sheriff was mildly interesting (no sex, barely any affectionate looks or touches). I'd read another in this series on a slow day with nothing else to do.
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The second in the series of the Gunn Zoo mysteries. Teddy, again becomes embroiled in the investigation of a mysterious death. This time of Koala keeper Kate.
With her entourage of quirky friends she once again shares interesting animal facts, more about her personal history and manages to solve the murder to boot.
With her entourage of quirky friends she once again shares interesting animal facts, more about her personal history and manages to solve the murder to boot.
Another fun read by this author. As with The Anteater of Death, the animals are interesting characters in their own right. I would definitely read another, and hope their will be more in the series. This author has written other books, so I may try one of them as well.
I really tried to get into this book but just couldn't. I did not care for the way she writes. She also had annoying habits like translating people and animals. Also I found an unusually high number of errors in this book.
Very enjoyable.
Book #2 in the series.
These books are fun!
Teddy replaces Koala Kate on a weekly television program featuring zoo animals and she is a big hit.
Looking forward to more.
Book #2 in the series.
These books are fun!
Teddy replaces Koala Kate on a weekly television program featuring zoo animals and she is a big hit.
Looking forward to more.
Meh. Couple of typos, same bad simile problem, and disappointed she didn't reuse more characters from the first novel, when there was no obvious need to create new ones for the plot.
Engaging protagonist, interesting tidbits about a zookeepers life. An enjoyable fun, light "listen" Will def. be adding here other two zoo mysteries to my audible basket.
This is the second one in this series. I enjoyed the setting-a zoo- and the story and characters. It was a very enjoyable read, as was the first, Anteater of Death!
I enjoyed this light hearted cozy mystery, especially as it has the zoo setting and I used to work at one. Not highbrow literature, but jolly and entertaining.
Very cool book with lots of zoological info that is shared in a natural manner. Interesting characters and mystery. I would highly recommend this one!
Entertaining, lightweight mystery. I have a problem with zoos, even those that have caring, professional staff so the many descriptions of the confined animals probably colored my view.
Still good as far as the mystery goes; I like the information/interaction with animals. But again, Teddy is still a little annoying.
Fun book! Apparently I started on #2 of a series, so I'm going to go back and start with numero uno. Cute characters, a little predictable somewhere in the middle, but still an enjoyable read.
I enjoyed just reading the names of the different animals. A mystery that takes place in a zoo, with a zookeeper who solves the crimes.
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As a journalist and literary critic for more than 20 years, Betty -- a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, where her detective Lena Jones also lives -- has interviewed U. S. presidents, Nobel prize-winners, astronauts who’ve walked on the moon, polygamy runaways, the homeless, and the hopeless.
Now retired from journalism to write full time, she also contributes the Small Press column for Mystery Sce...more
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