Shanghaied

Leslie & Belinda #2

by Linda S. Browning

Leslie takes curiosity to new heights while Belinda—her reluctant sidekick—is always up for an adventure. Together they plunge headfirst into the crisis at hand, while Leslie’s energetic, diminutive dog, Riff-Raff, provides backup. What do a missing call girl, a lame deer, and a truckload of catsup have in common? These best friends have no idea, but they just know something is amiss. Throw in a corn maze, a smelly warehouse, and a rundown bait shop, and you have all the ingredients for another wild and wacky exploit. Sticky situations and comedic antics abound whenever these meddling senior citizens are involved. You won't want to miss the catsup fight!

140 pages, Paperback

Published June 30, 2017

About the author

Linda Browning’s writing talents took a backseat to salaried jobs for more than 42 years. She knows she has a lot of writing to make up for and the words, sentences, and paragraphs are falling from her head at an alarming pace. She lives with her husband of forty years. They share their Tennessee residence with a 32(+)-year-old amazon parrot and a 20-year-old finch.

Reviews

[Donna]

This story is more slapstick comedy than cozy mystery. Leslie and Belinda dive headfirst into everything without really thinking through the consequences. They put themselves in danger by being impetuous. It does get a little old having Belinda always saying no and then doing it anyway. I found some of the physical things they did were out of line for women their age--especially Leslie since she didn't ever exercise. I really wish Leslie would leave Riff-Raff at home once in a while. This is an easy read for those looking for a little diversion from everyday life.

[Ruth Ann Olsen]

Rocking chairs No!

I have read all the books I enjoy her writing style those little lady's funny . Waiting for the next book

[SUE]

This book was enjoyable especially with the touch of humor. I enjoy reading about little ladies that try to solve the neighborhood problems.

[Linda K. Sienkiewicz]

I am delighted to get my hands on another episode in the Leslie and Belinda Mystery Series. Browning's writing is sharp and wry as this unlikely team gets into more trouble. They make my life seem a bit dull, but at least I get to live vicariously.