Shooting Stars and Other Deadly Things

Carrie Carlin's negative reaction when her lover, cop Ted Brodsky, mentions the M word (that's marriage, not murder) may spell the end to their relationship. So might snooping into a homicide on Ted's turf. A local philanthropist has been killed by a cyclist wielding an unusual murder weapon -- a stick and a star. And the elderly owner of the antiques store near Carrie's office is the only eyewitness. Carrie quickly offers her neighbor emotional support and her home as a refuge. That simple gesture is about to land her in hot water, caught between Ted's anger at her meddling... and the deadly intentions of a killer who walks softly, holds a chilling secret, and may be closer than Carrie thinks...

"One hell of a page-turner! Nancy Tesler navigates the reader through the complex tangle of Forester's murder and Carrie's subsequent investigation with a remarkable ease... Tesler leaves the reader guessing... almost to the bitter end."     Diana L. Marsh
Crescent Blues Book Views

"A true 90s heroine, vulnerable, spunky. Carrie Carlin is irresistible."
Carol Lea Benjamin
Author of the Rachel Alexander and Dash Mystery Series

“This is a fast-paced read with a great style that will pull you into a well-written world of engaging mysteries and delightful characters.”
About.com 

“The book contains all the ingredients of a good cozy mystery: superlative friends, a cute family, a love interest, numerous shady suspects, and a convoluted and twisting plot.”
The Mystery Reader 

“As a character she (Carrie) is growing as is Ms. Tesler’s talent...Focused and crisply written...I predict a long and successful run for Carrie and her creator.”
The Strand Magazine

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Shooting Stars and other Deadly Things