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Caught Dead in Wyoming #2
Left Hanging
A Rodeo Producer, Dead in the Bull Pen. Accident or Murder?
From the tip of the rodeo queen’s tiara, to “agricultural byproducts” ground into the arena dust, TV reporter Elizabeth, E.M., Danniher receives a murderous introduction to the world of rodeo.
Elizabeth, until recently a top-flight TV journalist on the national stage, has been making strides in getting her footing after a dizzying demotion to tiny—and entirely foreign to her—Sherman, Wyoming. But that equilibrium faces a major challenge.
The apparently accidental death—under the hooves of rodeo bulls— of a rodeo producer preparing for Sherman’s annual Fourth of July Rodeo catches the attention of Elizabeth and her KWMT-TV colleague Michael Paycik. Not only is it a major story about the region’s biggest event, but it’s being outrageously mishandled by the station’s egocentric anchor.
As Elizabeth and Michael start to dig, area rancher Thomas Burrell joins the investigation, providing background on the rodeo and suspects—and there are plenty because the victim had many enemies. But Tom has loyalties to some suspects as well as to the rodeo, so Elizabeth doubts his commitment to finding the truth no matter what. Not to mention that both Mike and Tom have indicated an interest in her . . . they might be okay with working together in a peculiar triangle, but the points of that triangle are starting to get under her skin.
From the tip of the rodeo queen’s tiara, to “agricultural byproducts” ground into the arena dust, TV reporter Elizabeth, E.M., Danniher receives a murderous introduction to the world of rodeo.
Elizabeth, until recently a top-flight TV journalist on the national stage, has been making strides in getting her footing after a dizzying demotion to tiny—and entirely foreign to her—Sherman, Wyoming. But that equilibrium faces a major challenge.
The apparently accidental death—under the hooves of rodeo bulls— of a rodeo producer preparing for Sherman’s annual Fourth of July Rodeo catches the attention of Elizabeth and her KWMT-TV colleague Michael Paycik. Not only is it a major story about the region’s biggest event, but it’s being outrageously mishandled by the station’s egocentric anchor.
As Elizabeth and Michael start to dig, area rancher Thomas Burrell joins the investigation, providing background on the rodeo and suspects—and there are plenty because the victim had many enemies. But Tom has loyalties to some suspects as well as to the rodeo, so Elizabeth doubts his commitment to finding the truth no matter what. Not to mention that both Mike and Tom have indicated an interest in her . . . they might be okay with working together in a peculiar triangle, but the points of that triangle are starting to get under her skin.
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First published June 30, 2013
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Patricia McLinn
128 books314 followersUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s novels—cited by reviewers for warmth, wit and vivid characterization – have won numerous regional and national awards and been on national bestseller lists.
In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit.
Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and—for 20-plus years—an editor at the Washington Post.
She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.
In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit.
Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and—for 20-plus years—an editor at the Washington Post.
She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.
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September 4, 2024
Rodeo, intrigue, murder, and scams! Oh my! Elizabeth is one smart cookie and I enjoyed her 2nd escapade. And it’s set in Wyoming. What’s not to love?
January 10, 2019
I was attracted to the Caught DEAD in Wyoming series because of the characters and as I finished one book I wanted to know what characters would do in the next installment of the series. Each book involves a theme that new residents to our Western States encountered. The twists and turns the stories take will hold enthralled. Each book can be read as a standalone but in reading in order for the backstory.
Elizabeth “E. M.” Danniher is settling into her job as the Helping Hand reporter and rodeo is now important to the citizens of the area. The rodeo promoter of the special Fourth of July rodeo is found in a bullpen mauled by the bulls. Thurston Fine does not feel it is an important story. Elizabeth and her cohorts, Diana, Mike, Tom explore the case. Elizabeth has help from following residents, the store clerk, Penny, Mike's Aunt G, and Mrs. Parens. Shadow become protective of Elizabeth but still won't let her touch him. The group looks into how the victim got into the bullpen. Does Elizabeth has the major story discussed as a Helping Hand story? I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SERIES.
Elizabeth “E. M.” Danniher is settling into her job as the Helping Hand reporter and rodeo is now important to the citizens of the area. The rodeo promoter of the special Fourth of July rodeo is found in a bullpen mauled by the bulls. Thurston Fine does not feel it is an important story. Elizabeth and her cohorts, Diana, Mike, Tom explore the case. Elizabeth has help from following residents, the store clerk, Penny, Mike's Aunt G, and Mrs. Parens. Shadow become protective of Elizabeth but still won't let her touch him. The group looks into how the victim got into the bullpen. Does Elizabeth has the major story discussed as a Helping Hand story? I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SERIES.
February 7, 2019
Great follow-up to the first in the series
I really enjoyed this book and I am really enjoying the series. Elizabeth is a great main character and heroine. She has her problems and is working on them and her vulnerability makes me like her even more.
The mystery is great. I don’t usually like ones where the victim is a bad person but in this one the victim has so many folks who hated him that Elizabeth’s field of suspects was large enough to keep the story interesting and going. The other thing I liked about this mystery is there was a deadline on getting the murder figured out which really amped up the suspense and intensity of the story. I liked how well the author handled the rodeo details and I also liked with all the new characters the author was still able to weave in some of the characters from the first book into this one.
The author has started down the path towards a love triangle and I am not sure how I feel about that yet. Good thing is it didn’t take over this story and Elizabeth’s attraction to the two guys didn’t stand in her way nor did it stop her from telling them off when needed. I loved that.
The narrator is doing a fabulous job with all the characters and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
I really enjoyed this book and I am really enjoying the series. Elizabeth is a great main character and heroine. She has her problems and is working on them and her vulnerability makes me like her even more.
The mystery is great. I don’t usually like ones where the victim is a bad person but in this one the victim has so many folks who hated him that Elizabeth’s field of suspects was large enough to keep the story interesting and going. The other thing I liked about this mystery is there was a deadline on getting the murder figured out which really amped up the suspense and intensity of the story. I liked how well the author handled the rodeo details and I also liked with all the new characters the author was still able to weave in some of the characters from the first book into this one.
The author has started down the path towards a love triangle and I am not sure how I feel about that yet. Good thing is it didn’t take over this story and Elizabeth’s attraction to the two guys didn’t stand in her way nor did it stop her from telling them off when needed. I loved that.
The narrator is doing a fabulous job with all the characters and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
May 5, 2024
Made it to 33%, realized I'm still bored, so I'm done with this series.
January 28, 2021
Scamming the Rodeo
Criticism: I read Ms McLinn's first book in this series a couple years ago. Without ruining the first one's plot, I wish she'd reviewed the background and relationships of a couple of the characters.
-Setting: Small town Wyoming nearing the 4th of July, where our main character, Elizabeth, is rebuilding her journalism career after her no-good ex spitefully ruined it in the big city.
-No sex, although part of the plot includes past seduction of young ladies involved in the yearly rodeos in Wyoming and Colorado. (How could those women be that naive?)
-Some strong language, but more often it is referred to as having been used and sometimes in an amusing fashion.
-Violence: not described in much depth, although the apparent cause of the murder is truly awful.
-Interesting characters.
-Some clever dialogue and smooth writing style
Plot no spoilers:
A sleazy businessman is found having been trampled to death by herd of charging of bulls. Turns out that the bulls not only shouldn't have been loose, but they weren't the actual cause of death. Instead, they were the means of covering up the actual cause. Clever.
Elizabeth, her journalist friends, and law enforcement work mostly together to figure out who orchestrated the murder and why. There are plenty of possibilities. The guy's death could arguably be said to have made the world a better place.
I felt the story may have started slowly, but that might have been because I'd waited so long to read this installment.
Recommendation? Read #1 first, then after a reasonable amount of time pick up this one.
Criticism: I read Ms McLinn's first book in this series a couple years ago. Without ruining the first one's plot, I wish she'd reviewed the background and relationships of a couple of the characters.
-Setting: Small town Wyoming nearing the 4th of July, where our main character, Elizabeth, is rebuilding her journalism career after her no-good ex spitefully ruined it in the big city.
-No sex, although part of the plot includes past seduction of young ladies involved in the yearly rodeos in Wyoming and Colorado. (How could those women be that naive?)
-Some strong language, but more often it is referred to as having been used and sometimes in an amusing fashion.
-Violence: not described in much depth, although the apparent cause of the murder is truly awful.
-Interesting characters.
-Some clever dialogue and smooth writing style
Plot no spoilers:
A sleazy businessman is found having been trampled to death by herd of charging of bulls. Turns out that the bulls not only shouldn't have been loose, but they weren't the actual cause of death. Instead, they were the means of covering up the actual cause. Clever.
Elizabeth, her journalist friends, and law enforcement work mostly together to figure out who orchestrated the murder and why. There are plenty of possibilities. The guy's death could arguably be said to have made the world a better place.
I felt the story may have started slowly, but that might have been because I'd waited so long to read this installment.
Recommendation? Read #1 first, then after a reasonable amount of time pick up this one.
March 9, 2018
When a the stock contractor for the annual 4th of July Rodeo is found thoroughly squashed by a pen full of bulls Elizabeth is soon to question it's quality of "accidental." Ms. McLinn is very good at explaining why things are the way they are in the West but not making a mockery of it. This allows you are the reader get a clearer understanding of what is taking place. Elizabeth is right there with you in that category of understanding. Tom and Mike kind of get a kick out of Elizabeth not understanding how cowboy country works. However, they all three work in together, yet each often holding their cards close, in order to try to get to the bottom of murdered Landry. As they research more and more into his history, the learn is just low down, slimy, scum in business and as a person. As the story goes on you learn just how disgusting Landry has become.
There is also the ever running under current of the "leaders" of the community being shady. In this book, they have all disappeared at the same time to an undisclosed location. Not even Aunt Gee can get a bead on where they have gone; only that, they are determined to bring Sherman back into good standing. However, their reactions to what has taken place while they were gone will leave you questioning their true intentions.
This books proves as another quick read, leaving you with multiple suspects throughout the entire book. It also continues to build on the community of Sherman, allowing you to learn the history of how it became what it is today.
There is also the ever running under current of the "leaders" of the community being shady. In this book, they have all disappeared at the same time to an undisclosed location. Not even Aunt Gee can get a bead on where they have gone; only that, they are determined to bring Sherman back into good standing. However, their reactions to what has taken place while they were gone will leave you questioning their true intentions.
This books proves as another quick read, leaving you with multiple suspects throughout the entire book. It also continues to build on the community of Sherman, allowing you to learn the history of how it became what it is today.
September 11, 2017
A Rodeo Producer, Dead in the Bull Pen. Accident or Murder?
From the tip of the rodeo queen’s tiara, to “agricultural byproducts” ground into the arena dust, TV reporter Elizabeth, E.M., Danniher receives a murderous introduction to the world of rodeo.
Elizabeth, until recently a top-flight TV journalist on the national stage, has been making strides in getting her footing after a dizzying demotion to tiny—and entirely foreign to her—Sherman, Wyoming. But that equilibrium faces a major challenge.
The apparently accidental death—under the hooves of rodeo bulls— of a rodeo producer preparing for Sherman’s annual Fourth of July Rodeo catches the attention of Elizabeth and her KWMT-TV colleague Michael Paycik. Not only is it a major story about the region’s biggest event, but it’s being outrageously mishandled by the station’s egocentric anchor.
As Elizabeth and Michael start to dig, area rancher Thomas Burrell joins the investigation, providing background on the rodeo and suspects—and there are plenty because the victim had many enemies. But Tom has loyalties to some suspects as well as to the rodeo, so Elizabeth doubts his commitment to finding the truth no matter what. Not to mention that both Mike and Tom have indicated an interest in her . . . they might be okay with working together in a peculiar triangle, but the points of that triangle are starting to get under her skin.
From the tip of the rodeo queen’s tiara, to “agricultural byproducts” ground into the arena dust, TV reporter Elizabeth, E.M., Danniher receives a murderous introduction to the world of rodeo.
Elizabeth, until recently a top-flight TV journalist on the national stage, has been making strides in getting her footing after a dizzying demotion to tiny—and entirely foreign to her—Sherman, Wyoming. But that equilibrium faces a major challenge.
The apparently accidental death—under the hooves of rodeo bulls— of a rodeo producer preparing for Sherman’s annual Fourth of July Rodeo catches the attention of Elizabeth and her KWMT-TV colleague Michael Paycik. Not only is it a major story about the region’s biggest event, but it’s being outrageously mishandled by the station’s egocentric anchor.
As Elizabeth and Michael start to dig, area rancher Thomas Burrell joins the investigation, providing background on the rodeo and suspects—and there are plenty because the victim had many enemies. But Tom has loyalties to some suspects as well as to the rodeo, so Elizabeth doubts his commitment to finding the truth no matter what. Not to mention that both Mike and Tom have indicated an interest in her . . . they might be okay with working together in a peculiar triangle, but the points of that triangle are starting to get under her skin.
July 31, 2019
Very enjoyable second book in the series
Elizabeth is a bit more settled in Sherman, Wyoming as this second book begins. The dynamic at the outset, the news director is out of town and Thurston has been left in charge and has claimed every minute of airtime, is a bit hard to swallow given what we learned in book one. We know that Les was told to give Elizabeth free rein so her being shuffled like this, and not saying a word about it, just doesn’t fit. She’s a high powered news woman, from Chicago, late of NY for crimes sake! The author throws in her inner monologue of self-doubt inspired by her realization that her family believes she got where she was because of her ex but it just doesn’t play for me and makes the character less sympathetic.
The mystery is intriguing, especially with all the big wigs, it turns out, out of town and out of touch for some super secret confab. Once again Elizabeth uses her reporter’s instincts to nose out a story, tap sources, work with (at times) the deputy left in charge, and ultimately figure the whole thing out in a Agatha Christie like scene.
I loved book one but the shine was a bit off this book for me. Elizabeth is annoying and Thomas is also really annoying. The clear attempt to build a love triangle with Mike just doesn’t inspire me. I have to be invested in and actually like the characters to maintain interest in a series. I’ll give book three a try and hope the characters grab me again.
Elizabeth is a bit more settled in Sherman, Wyoming as this second book begins. The dynamic at the outset, the news director is out of town and Thurston has been left in charge and has claimed every minute of airtime, is a bit hard to swallow given what we learned in book one. We know that Les was told to give Elizabeth free rein so her being shuffled like this, and not saying a word about it, just doesn’t fit. She’s a high powered news woman, from Chicago, late of NY for crimes sake! The author throws in her inner monologue of self-doubt inspired by her realization that her family believes she got where she was because of her ex but it just doesn’t play for me and makes the character less sympathetic.
The mystery is intriguing, especially with all the big wigs, it turns out, out of town and out of touch for some super secret confab. Once again Elizabeth uses her reporter’s instincts to nose out a story, tap sources, work with (at times) the deputy left in charge, and ultimately figure the whole thing out in a Agatha Christie like scene.
I loved book one but the shine was a bit off this book for me. Elizabeth is annoying and Thomas is also really annoying. The clear attempt to build a love triangle with Mike just doesn’t inspire me. I have to be invested in and actually like the characters to maintain interest in a series. I’ll give book three a try and hope the characters grab me again.
September 12, 2019
This took longer to read than I wanted and I'm not entirely sure why. I guess I was just distracted. Anyhow! Once I actually made an effort, it was an easy and enjoyable read, just like the first book! Elizabeth is a flawed main character without being silly or insufferable and, thankfully, lands closer to relatable than anything else. I really enjoy that. The side characters are also a delight (I will admit that I'm very partial to Tom Burrell) and the setting is, once again, very enjoyable.
I admit that I know next to nothing about rodeo, which meant that a lot of the details were difficult for me to take in. The same can be said for all the names, which is quite unusual for me. Then again, the latter might have been my own fault for taking so long to read it, sooo yeah. I won't blame McLinn for that.
The mystery itself was... well, I wouldn't call it difficult or intricate, but it was interesting, with a couple of clever twists and turns. So that, too, was enjoyable.
Admittedly, I'm not at all fond of love triangles and that's clearly where we're headed, but I am still interested enough to want to read the third book. I enjoy the setting and writing enough to at least give it a try. At some point. We'll see when I have the time.
So yeah! I liked it!
I admit that I know next to nothing about rodeo, which meant that a lot of the details were difficult for me to take in. The same can be said for all the names, which is quite unusual for me. Then again, the latter might have been my own fault for taking so long to read it, sooo yeah. I won't blame McLinn for that.
The mystery itself was... well, I wouldn't call it difficult or intricate, but it was interesting, with a couple of clever twists and turns. So that, too, was enjoyable.
Admittedly, I'm not at all fond of love triangles and that's clearly where we're headed, but I am still interested enough to want to read the third book. I enjoy the setting and writing enough to at least give it a try. At some point. We'll see when I have the time.
So yeah! I liked it!
July 7, 2019
Left Hanging by Patricia McLinn
Caught Dead in Wyoming Series Book Two
Elizabeth Margaret Danniher has a five month contract left with the network. She was sent to the small town of Sherman in Wyoming. Quite a step down from New York and Washington DC, but she's making the best of it. In fact, she's already made quite the splash. She cleared a man of murder...by the order of his young daughter for her to do so...and cleaned out some no-accounts in the justice system.
She is all for justice. Even when she looks at people as suspects...and finds it very unwelcome. In the end, she's made some good friends and perhaps a few enemies. But, she found the truth. So, when the Fourth of July Rodeo is all set to hit town and there's a death...she doesn't sit back and accept it as an accident without lifting every stone...or bale of hay...to find the truth.
I love this series and all the secondary characters. There's a lot of humor while on the hunt for justice.
**Language
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Caught Dead in Wyoming Series Book Two
Elizabeth Margaret Danniher has a five month contract left with the network. She was sent to the small town of Sherman in Wyoming. Quite a step down from New York and Washington DC, but she's making the best of it. In fact, she's already made quite the splash. She cleared a man of murder...by the order of his young daughter for her to do so...and cleaned out some no-accounts in the justice system.
She is all for justice. Even when she looks at people as suspects...and finds it very unwelcome. In the end, she's made some good friends and perhaps a few enemies. But, she found the truth. So, when the Fourth of July Rodeo is all set to hit town and there's a death...she doesn't sit back and accept it as an accident without lifting every stone...or bale of hay...to find the truth.
I love this series and all the secondary characters. There's a lot of humor while on the hunt for justice.
**Language
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January 13, 2022
This is the second in the Caught DEAD in Wyoming series. The main character has relocated to Wyoming due to her contract obligations as a punishment from her ex-husband. The characters
are well-written.
It’s rodeo season in her small town and she is working a story about the death of the sleazy rodeo promoter of the special Fourth of July rodeo. He is found in a bullpen mauled by the bulls. Thurston Fine, the left in charge TV personality does not feel it is an important story. Elizabeth and her coworkers, Diana, Mike, & Tom, a local businessman, investigate the case.
The victim is just a scummy low-life. Is the town better off without him – definitely.
I enjoyed the twists and turns until the reveal. I like the main characters and that Elizabeth is trying to be the best reporter she can be after her spiteful ex-husband ruined her career in the big city and has relegated her to Wyoming.
Betsy Moore does an excellent job narrating the audio version I checked out of the library.
I recommend this series.
are well-written.
It’s rodeo season in her small town and she is working a story about the death of the sleazy rodeo promoter of the special Fourth of July rodeo. He is found in a bullpen mauled by the bulls. Thurston Fine, the left in charge TV personality does not feel it is an important story. Elizabeth and her coworkers, Diana, Mike, & Tom, a local businessman, investigate the case.
The victim is just a scummy low-life. Is the town better off without him – definitely.
I enjoyed the twists and turns until the reveal. I like the main characters and that Elizabeth is trying to be the best reporter she can be after her spiteful ex-husband ruined her career in the big city and has relegated her to Wyoming.
Betsy Moore does an excellent job narrating the audio version I checked out of the library.
I recommend this series.
October 29, 2023
I didn't realize this was book #2 until I was invested in the story. I thought the narration was good. The different characters were easy to distinguish.
I liked the location, and the information about the rodeo was engaging. I thought it was interesting that Elizabeth was mentoring Mike who was the sportscaster. I also was a little confused about the possible romantic relationships.
At first, I thought Mike was going to be her romantic interest. Then he seemed more like her brother and he kept dragging Tom into every situation. I did feel more chemistry between Elizabeth and Tom. Mike felt more like her brother.
I liked that the murder was not easy to solve and was a bit convoluted with the different characters involved. It actually reminded me the way some mysteries gather all the suspects for the big reveal. That was entertaining..
I will go back and read the first book before I move on. If you did happen to start with this book, there was enough explanation so you wouldn't be lost. I would rate this at 3.5 stars.
I liked the location, and the information about the rodeo was engaging. I thought it was interesting that Elizabeth was mentoring Mike who was the sportscaster. I also was a little confused about the possible romantic relationships.
At first, I thought Mike was going to be her romantic interest. Then he seemed more like her brother and he kept dragging Tom into every situation. I did feel more chemistry between Elizabeth and Tom. Mike felt more like her brother.
I liked that the murder was not easy to solve and was a bit convoluted with the different characters involved. It actually reminded me the way some mysteries gather all the suspects for the big reveal. That was entertaining..
I will go back and read the first book before I move on. If you did happen to start with this book, there was enough explanation so you wouldn't be lost. I would rate this at 3.5 stars.
July 16, 2022
Wyoming Rodeo
This is a unique series as it is set in beautiful Wyoming ranch country. No big city here, just lots of cowboys. I like the main characters-Elizabeth, transplanted city woman learning her way in a while new environment, Mike everyone's favorite former pro football player, and Tom the upstanding guy who likes Elizabeth more than he is able to admitting her or himself.
What I don't like is the number of other characters in the story. There are so many names to keep track of that it detracts from the murder mystery the trio of main characters is trying to solve. Trying to keep track of all of them is distracting and confusing.
BUT, if you like a unique cozy mystery with a good bit of humor, you might find yourself enjoying this series.
This is a unique series as it is set in beautiful Wyoming ranch country. No big city here, just lots of cowboys. I like the main characters-Elizabeth, transplanted city woman learning her way in a while new environment, Mike everyone's favorite former pro football player, and Tom the upstanding guy who likes Elizabeth more than he is able to admitting her or himself.
What I don't like is the number of other characters in the story. There are so many names to keep track of that it detracts from the murder mystery the trio of main characters is trying to solve. Trying to keep track of all of them is distracting and confusing.
BUT, if you like a unique cozy mystery with a good bit of humor, you might find yourself enjoying this series.
August 15, 2021
I enjoyed the first book in the series and bought this as I wanted to see how the three main characters develop. It’s an intriguing triangle, with Elizabeth attracted to both Mike and Tom in different ways. But I’m afraid this story got too bogged down with the details of rodeo life, which means nothing to me. It held up the plot. There was also a cast of thousands which got confusing – too many black cowboy hats, which even Elizabeth herself said at one point. I did finish it but probably missed some important points as I resorted to skim reading the descriptions. Will appeal to many but not really for me.
July 26, 2022
Left hanging
I'm a fan of mystery books and love reading about the west, so I enjoy Patricia McMinn Fought Dead in Wyoming series. Like the first book the story line is well thought out and easy to follow but not easy to figure out. The characters in the series have strong personalities, come alive and jump off the page as you read the book. You want to find out what they will do next. The book is more about how these characters solve the murder than the murder itself.
And to top it all off in this book the murder takes place in the world of rodeo. And who doesn't love a good rodeo.
I'm a fan of mystery books and love reading about the west, so I enjoy Patricia McMinn Fought Dead in Wyoming series. Like the first book the story line is well thought out and easy to follow but not easy to figure out. The characters in the series have strong personalities, come alive and jump off the page as you read the book. You want to find out what they will do next. The book is more about how these characters solve the murder than the murder itself.
And to top it all off in this book the murder takes place in the world of rodeo. And who doesn't love a good rodeo.
October 27, 2017
This is a light fun read and a great addition to the series. The characters work well and though I realised by the end of the book that it had been littered with clues, I failed to put them together to solve the crime. I know nothing of the area but it reads like a real place with real people. I like that Elizabeth is getting on with her life without being full of self pity but that her family manage to make her doubt herself even though they are trying to be supportive. I will be reading the rest of the series.
February 25, 2018
One annoying slip
Overall, I enjoyed Left Hanging. The characters are interesting and a little quirky like many people in Wyoming. The plot had interesting twists. But, never, ever has anyone said they know or don't know how to drive a shift! It's a stick or a stick shift, not a shift. I realize that this may seem trivial, but if you're going to set a novel in a place as unique as Wyoming, you have to get the little things right. This one slip was so egregious that it was difficult f or me to put it aside and enjoy the otherwise pretty good story.
Overall, I enjoyed Left Hanging. The characters are interesting and a little quirky like many people in Wyoming. The plot had interesting twists. But, never, ever has anyone said they know or don't know how to drive a shift! It's a stick or a stick shift, not a shift. I realize that this may seem trivial, but if you're going to set a novel in a place as unique as Wyoming, you have to get the little things right. This one slip was so egregious that it was difficult f or me to put it aside and enjoy the otherwise pretty good story.
April 21, 2024
A Fun Series!
The second book in the series that I read since getting the first one free. Unlike like many reviewers, I seldom give a book a five so view my four stars from that perspective. A great set of characters headed up by Elizabeth Danniher, a feisty network report exiled to the small town of Sheridan, Wyoming. Well written and entertaining. A skilled author with a fun sense of humor that comes across in her writing. I look forward to the next 12 books currently in the series.
The second book in the series that I read since getting the first one free. Unlike like many reviewers, I seldom give a book a five so view my four stars from that perspective. A great set of characters headed up by Elizabeth Danniher, a feisty network report exiled to the small town of Sheridan, Wyoming. Well written and entertaining. A skilled author with a fun sense of humor that comes across in her writing. I look forward to the next 12 books currently in the series.
August 25, 2017
Patricia McLinn writes excellent stories. The plot is well thought out but there clues to help the budding sleuth in solving the mystery. Elizabeth, Mike and Thomas are at it again in solving who killed Laudry. First it might be an accident but it turns out to be murder. There are a lot of mini plots which relate to the main story but the twists are amazing. Read and enjoy as I recommend this books for the sleuth in all of us!
May 18, 2018
This should be a 3.5. I learned a lot about rodeos; and the work of getting the right rodeo folks and correct cattle to make a big event successful. There is mystery, rodeo fanatics, a small town trying to make up good for a yearly but costly rodeo performance, and a group of protestors for PETA along with the town folks. The heroine, a newswoman, is faced with lots of half truths, old mistakes repeating themselves, people who want her to fail at the small town TV station, a stray dog, and others who seem to have adopted her into a small Western rural town. This was a quick and fun read.
January 17, 2023
Patricia McLinn’s second in the series set in a fictional Sherman, Wyoming, “Left Hanging,” delivers another well-developed plot, with patterns emerging from reporting by exiled TV reporter EM Danniher and her buddy/protege, aided by a resourceful researcher that eventually solve the crime. Danniher embraces the small-town characters without caricature, while adding enough motives to keep the pot boiling.
April 6, 2018
I thought this book was ok. Not bad, but not one that gripped me to the edge of my seat. I am not a fan of the main character's personality. She's not horrible or anything, but she does/says a few things that get on my nerves. From the reviews I can tell many enjoy this series and I wish them well and happy reading.
February 13, 2021
To many suspects to count!
This book doesn't only draw you by the main characters, but has an interesting cast of suspects. You think you know who murdered the person and Patricia will take a sharp turn in the story. You will think, I never thought of that one. I also like that she goes into depth about the where the murder happened. This time at a rodeo.
This book doesn't only draw you by the main characters, but has an interesting cast of suspects. You think you know who murdered the person and Patricia will take a sharp turn in the story. You will think, I never thought of that one. I also like that she goes into depth about the where the murder happened. This time at a rodeo.
September 27, 2021
Complications
E.M. Danniher, along Mike and Tom work on a mysterious murder. Unofficially following the story along with many of her newsroom friends. It seems that everyone knows about the secrets of the rodeo queens, their families and the workers. They are all intermingled. Seems that there are many viable suspects and a bit more research is needed to get to the truth.
E.M. Danniher, along Mike and Tom work on a mysterious murder. Unofficially following the story along with many of her newsroom friends. It seems that everyone knows about the secrets of the rodeo queens, their families and the workers. They are all intermingled. Seems that there are many viable suspects and a bit more research is needed to get to the truth.
May 15, 2022
Intricate
A big city journalist banished to small town Wyoming suspects an accidental death is really murder. New to the Rodeo circuit and all its ways, she works to follow an extremely tangled thread woven around a number of rodeo characters to the end and the truth. I actually lost the thread a time or two, but it comes to a logical ending. Very well done.
A big city journalist banished to small town Wyoming suspects an accidental death is really murder. New to the Rodeo circuit and all its ways, she works to follow an extremely tangled thread woven around a number of rodeo characters to the end and the truth. I actually lost the thread a time or two, but it comes to a logical ending. Very well done.
June 12, 2022
nice follow up to first book in this series
Bought this assuming it would be pure summer fluff, but was more than surprised. Our hero shows a mature determination, is funny in the right moments and relentless in pursuing both a moral and a legal solution to this good solid detective story. Many thumbs up and I’m off to buy the follow up novel.
Bought this assuming it would be pure summer fluff, but was more than surprised. Our hero shows a mature determination, is funny in the right moments and relentless in pursuing both a moral and a legal solution to this good solid detective story. Many thumbs up and I’m off to buy the follow up novel.
June 25, 2017
Great Book
Ended up being a great ending which I didn't expect! It took me a while to get into the story and the number of characters to keep track of had me back tracking to the first of the book. All in all I would say stick with it because you will love the ending!
Ended up being a great ending which I didn't expect! It took me a while to get into the story and the number of characters to keep track of had me back tracking to the first of the book. All in all I would say stick with it because you will love the ending!
July 19, 2017
Waa Hoo!
Fun read...enjoy the east meets west theme running thru these books. Can ' t help but think, tho never the twain shall meet..Elizabeth has found a home on the range ! Just saddle up and enjoy the character McLinn has painted.
Fun read...enjoy the east meets west theme running thru these books. Can ' t help but think, tho never the twain shall meet..Elizabeth has found a home on the range ! Just saddle up and enjoy the character McLinn has painted.
December 21, 2017
Leasurly read in Wyoming
Good characters, good plot. Pacing seemed awfully slow, but it could have been me. But it ends well. Any weaknesses are entirely made up for by the great ending
Good characters, good plot. Pacing seemed awfully slow, but it could have been me. But it ends well. Any weaknesses are entirely made up for by the great ending
February 7, 2018
This was a good read and I did finish it, but I'm afraid I didn't enjoy it as much as the first one. Maybe it's because I'm just not into rodeos too much, but the story did seem to drag a bit. Nevertheless I do plan to read the next one.
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