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Linda Reilly is a mystery writer living with her two feline assistants in southern New Hampshire. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Cat Writers' Association.

Her Grilled Cheese Mystery series featuring grilled cheese lover Carly Hale debuted in January 2022, published by Poisoned Pen Press.

Her first cozy mystery, Some Enchanted Murder, was a finalist for the 2014 Silver Falchion Award in the category "Best First Novel: Cozy, Traditional and Historical."

Linda is also the author of the Cat Lady Mysteries published by Kensington Lyrical and of the Deep Fried mysteries published by Berkley Prime Crime.

ESCAPE CLAWS, her first Cat Lady Mystery, was selected by Modern Cat Magazine, Connie's Book Club, as a "must
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Linda Reilly Tracie, I'm pleased to tell you that there will be more Grilled Cheese mysteries! The fourth one (no title yet) will be released some time in the spri…moreTracie, I'm pleased to tell you that there will be more Grilled Cheese mysteries! The fourth one (no title yet) will be released some time in the spring. The print books will not be in bookstores, but can be ordered from online booksellers. It will be sold predominantly as an e-book. Thanks so much for asking!(less)
Linda Reilly Hi Melissa! Yes, there will be at least one more Grilled Cheese mystery. My editor estimates that it will be released by the end of this summer. I am …moreHi Melissa! Yes, there will be at least one more Grilled Cheese mystery. My editor estimates that it will be released by the end of this summer. I am hoping to publish more, but that's something I will have to work out with the publisher. I'm so pleased that you love the series. It's been so much fun to write. Best wishes and Happy Spring! Linda(less)
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October 2020 Cozy Mystery Poll

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Which Cozy Mystery would you like to read in October?

Murder in Galway (Home to Ireland Mystery #1) by Carlene O'Connor
 
  22 votes, 47.8%

The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum (A Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum Mystery #1) by Kirsten Weiss
 
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Escape Claws (Cat Lady Mysteries #1) by Linda Reilly
 
  6 votes, 13.0%

Caught Dead Handed (Witch City Mystery, #1) by Carol J. Perry
 
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Linda Hi Beth,
I'm a fellow Guppy, and I've already read A Real Basket Case (which I loved!), but still need to buy your other two books. Kudos on your successes, Beth. Hope you sell tons of books!
Linda


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Beth Hi Linda,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author on Goodreads! I hope you will put my books, A Real Basket Case, To Hell in a Handbasket, and the upcoming Deadly Currents, on your to-read list. If you'd like to enter a contest for free mystery books, sign up for my email newsletter at: http://bethgroundwater.com/ .

I've also reactivated my Q&A group, so please join and join in the discussions: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...
- Beth


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