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High Desert #16
Murder in New York
Alan Woolsham was at the top of his game. He was an acclaimed television star in England and had come to New York to film four special TV shows dealing with British antiques. The shows were to be taped at the Whitney Museum, and Alan hoped to open up a whole new viewing audience for his wildly successful show. But things didn’t go as planned. Murder does have a way of changing things. So much for stardom in the States.
Marty and her husband, Jeff, were in New York City for what the hype promised to be a television and museum extravaganza about British antiques. Marty, an art and antique appraiser living in Palm Springs, California, had come to learn, but she hadn’t planned on the show’s presenter and the television idol, Alan, being murdered. Becoming involved in a murder case in New York was definitely not in her vacation plans.
However, when your husband’s a police detective, even if it is with a police department on the other side of the United States, you’re an expert in antiques, and Jeff knows the New York detective who’s in charge of the murder investigation, there’s no way Marty could have avoided getting involved.
A rabid fan, an unethical antique dealer, a jealous director, and an ambitious assistant are a lot of people with motives for murder. But finding out which one is the killer proves difficult. Even Barney the Beagle is called in to help.
Join Marty and Jeff as they try to solve the case while they take in the sights and great food of New York City!
This is the 16th book in the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.
Marty and her husband, Jeff, were in New York City for what the hype promised to be a television and museum extravaganza about British antiques. Marty, an art and antique appraiser living in Palm Springs, California, had come to learn, but she hadn’t planned on the show’s presenter and the television idol, Alan, being murdered. Becoming involved in a murder case in New York was definitely not in her vacation plans.
However, when your husband’s a police detective, even if it is with a police department on the other side of the United States, you’re an expert in antiques, and Jeff knows the New York detective who’s in charge of the murder investigation, there’s no way Marty could have avoided getting involved.
A rabid fan, an unethical antique dealer, a jealous director, and an ambitious assistant are a lot of people with motives for murder. But finding out which one is the killer proves difficult. Even Barney the Beagle is called in to help.
Join Marty and Jeff as they try to solve the case while they take in the sights and great food of New York City!
This is the 16th book in the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2022
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February 15, 2022
Murder in New York : A High Desert A High Desert Cozy Mystery ( High Desert Cozy Mystery Series
Book 19
This was a very entertaining story !!! It held my attention completely !!! The use of Antiques Road show really got interest as I love USA's version . I watch it all the time !!!!! I loved the unique cast of characters !!!! The British host ( Alan ) y)was extremely hard with his reviews but people all around the world loved the show . The crazy fan (Doreen ) of the host of snow ;; helped solve mystery !! I really liked the couple's ( Marty & And Jeff ) way they worked so well together & their easy banter was great !!! The police detective ( Hank ) was a friend of the couple's from way back . This made the couple & detective able to work so well together !!! I really enjoyed the story & the topic . I will definitely recommend this book to all my friends !!!! I will definitely read all of her books now !!!! Vicki M . ☺☺☺☺☺👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋
Book 19
This was a very entertaining story !!! It held my attention completely !!! The use of Antiques Road show really got interest as I love USA's version . I watch it all the time !!!!! I loved the unique cast of characters !!!! The British host ( Alan ) y)was extremely hard with his reviews but people all around the world loved the show . The crazy fan (Doreen ) of the host of snow ;; helped solve mystery !! I really liked the couple's ( Marty & And Jeff ) way they worked so well together & their easy banter was great !!! The police detective ( Hank ) was a friend of the couple's from way back . This made the couple & detective able to work so well together !!! I really enjoyed the story & the topic . I will definitely recommend this book to all my friends !!!! I will definitely read all of her books now !!!! Vicki M . ☺☺☺☺☺👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋
February 23, 2022
New York City can be a travelers dream come true--so many places to see and things to do--many of them free! There are a couple of streets in NYC where you can browse antique stores-but beware before you buy--there are some that may not be totally legitimate!
Marty and her husband Jeff, a police detective traveled to NYC to see an Antique Auction featuring British Antiques. Marty, an art and antique appraiser living in Palm Springs, California really wanted to see this and maybe learn something. No one expected that the TV star who was going to be there to film this segment would be found murdered. Jeff happened to be friends with the NYC detective on the case--and they both ended up helping.
There really were a lot of suspects each of whom had reason to murder Alan Woolsham! You will never expect who finally gave Marty the clues and then helped them get the culprit!
Marty and her husband Jeff, a police detective traveled to NYC to see an Antique Auction featuring British Antiques. Marty, an art and antique appraiser living in Palm Springs, California really wanted to see this and maybe learn something. No one expected that the TV star who was going to be there to film this segment would be found murdered. Jeff happened to be friends with the NYC detective on the case--and they both ended up helping.
There really were a lot of suspects each of whom had reason to murder Alan Woolsham! You will never expect who finally gave Marty the clues and then helped them get the culprit!
January 25, 2022
Another great series !
This set of books is weird. The first 15 are in order. Then somehow 3 books from the beginning get stuck in. Then the actual finish is listed as 19, but really is number 16. I enjoyed all the stories and the characters. With this long series I got to spend a lot of time with them. Not all was in the high desert, which made it even better. Happy Reading !!!
This set of books is weird. The first 15 are in order. Then somehow 3 books from the beginning get stuck in. Then the actual finish is listed as 19, but really is number 16. I enjoyed all the stories and the characters. With this long series I got to spend a lot of time with them. Not all was in the high desert, which made it even better. Happy Reading !!!
January 16, 2022
Another brilliant mystery
This was great. What a confusing case for Marty, Jeff and his friend Hank as they try to solve this murder. Different concept from the usual in this series but the change of scene worked really well.
This was great. What a confusing case for Marty, Jeff and his friend Hank as they try to solve this murder. Different concept from the usual in this series but the change of scene worked really well.
June 26, 2024
outstanding
Another very good book by Dianne Harmon. I will enjoy reading-reading these books again and again. Thank you for being another one of my favorite authors.
Keep up with the very good stories that we all enjoy reading.
Thank you
Another very good book by Dianne Harmon. I will enjoy reading-reading these books again and again. Thank you for being another one of my favorite authors.
Keep up with the very good stories that we all enjoy reading.
Thank you
January 16, 2022
Great book
Marty and Jeff head to New York City and end up helping solve a murder and an assault. I can't wait for the next book.
Marty and Jeff head to New York City and end up helping solve a murder and an assault. I can't wait for the next book.
January 23, 2022
Who killed Alan and why??? I have often been to Central Park. But, never had anything like this happen!!! I enjoyed the story and recommend the book.
March 1, 2022
A good mystery.
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September 15, 2022
Murder in New York
A very quick read. This one had me going until the end. A lot was going on in this book. I really enjoyed reading this book!
A very quick read. This one had me going until the end. A lot was going on in this book. I really enjoyed reading this book!
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