Air Ready — Patricia McLinn

Love and death decisionsWill murder take a break while Elizabeth Margaret Danniher sorts the future of KWMT-TV and her personal life?Don't count on it.A young woman comes to Elizabeth at KWMT to solve a kind of theft Elizabeth has never encountered before. That's challenge enough, with the TV station for sale and the top candidate to buy it known for eliminating news departments. But Elizabeth also senses there something more bothering Hailey Newhall.And then there's Elizabeth's personal life ... She is drawn to both enigmatic rancher Thomas Burrell and her former KWMT-TV colleague Mike Paycik, the home-town sports hero. But Mike has career aspirations of his own, and Tom has a feisty daughter who's definitely Team Dad. Meanwhile, Elizabeth's ace videographer, Diana Stendahl, who manages to juggle her demanding job, parenting two teens, and new love, challenges Elizabeth to also open her heart.Where will her heart lead her?Team Tom? Team Mike? You're finally going to find out the answer ... and so is Elizabeth.Air Ready, Book 12 of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series, is a smart, surprising, fast-paced cozy mystery with humor. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's page-turner.Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:Sign OffLeft Hanging Shoot First Last DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyHoliday BulletsCue UpWhile the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it's the smart and witty writing that I loved the best. – Diane Chamberlain, bestselling authorColorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page. -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling authorWhat readers are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series:McLinn's mysteries set in Wyoming are addictive. The writing is excellent, the twists and turns keep the brain engaged, and Elizabeth's wry commentary keeps a smile on my face.E.M.'s internal monologues are sharp, snappy and often hilarious. A terrific series with a western flair. . . . Great characters that you would want as your friends. Smart, funny, but not perfect. There's a real love for wide-open spaces in McLinn's writing, and it's a pleasure to visit the world she so beautifully creates. Can't wait for the next book(s)! McLinn has created in E.M. a female protagonist who is flawed but likable, never silly or cartoonish, and definitely not made of cardboard.More mystery from Patricia McLinnSecret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle PlaceThe Innocence TrilogyProof of Innocence Price of InnocencePremise of Innocence