It’s not really about the boots … or is it? BOOT POINTS is a set of short tales about Violet Parker’s purple boots. It is set in the story time between the third and fourth books in the Deadwood Mystery series. Each tale not only explains more of Violet’s history, but also shows the role each character plays in Violet’s life. In addition to this short story, there is a deleted scene from Nearly Departed in Deadwood, the first book in the Deadwood Mystery Series. Also, there are three short stories called "Dancing with Dialogue," "Rainstorms," and "Metro Madness" pulled from Ann's short story vault.

Boot Points (Deadwood Humorous Mystery)

Literature & Fiction

Charles, Ann

Short Stories & Anthologies

Ann Charles

From the multiple award-winning author of the DEADWOOD MYSTERY SERIES comes a short collection to entertain and add to the Deadwood fun! SEEING TROUBLE—What kind of trouble do you get when you combine a chicken named Elvis, a locked diary, and a secret Violet Parker does not want share with her daughter? Check it out and see for yourself. BOOT POINTS—It’s not really about the boots … or is it? Violet Parker’s history unfolds in this set of short tales about her famous purple boots, exposing skeletons from her past that she had tucked away deep in her closet. In addition, several bonus short stories are included in Deadwood Shorts, along with a character interview of Violet Parker, a deleted scene from Nearly Departed in Deadwood, and series related illustrations.

Deadwood Shorts: Short Stories from the Deadwood Mystery Series (Deadwood Humorous Mystery)

United States

When Claire's grandfather and his army buddies converge in the Arizona desert to find new wives, it's her thankless job to keep them out of trouble with the opposite sex. But when she finds a human leg bone and partners with a reluctant geotechnician to dig up secrets from the past, trouble finds her. If she doesn't stop digging, she could wind up dead.

Dance of the Winnebagos (Jackrabbit Junction Humorous Mystery)

Humor & Satire

From the award-winning author of the bestselling Deadwood Mystery series comes the laugh-out-loud 2nd book in her Jackrabbit Junction Mystery series: JACKRABBIT JUNCTION JITTERS.Praise for JACKRABBIT JUNCTION JITTERS "Ann Charles does it again. JACKRABBIT JUNCTION JITTERS has all my favorite things--sassy, real characters, laugh out loud dialogue, a twisty, compelling mystery, and sizzling romantic chemistry. Can't wait for the next installment." ~Terri L. Austin, author of Diners, Dives and Dead EndsOverview of JACKRABBIT JUNCTION JITTERSClaire is back, raining trouble throughout Jackrabbit Junction in another fast-paced, fun, sexy suspense.A burglar is on the loose! Claire wastes no time forming suspicions, but she's sidetracked by a treasure hunt. Even with help from her boyfriend, Claire is swirling in a whirlpool of chaos. Throw her crazy sister into the torrent, along with an angst-ridden teen, a jittery bride, and some randy old men, and Claire struggles just to keep a toehold in the current. Then her mother arrives ...More praise ..."JACKRABBIT JUNCTION JITTERS had me twisted in laughter and anticipation! Just when I thought I had it all figured out, Ann throws in another hook! Mayhem, Mystery and Mommy Dearest moments! Ann Charles is truly the Mystery Maven of 2012!" ~Kriss Morton-Weekley, The Cabin Goddess ReviewsIf you laughed and cringed your way through Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, you are going to love Ann's Deadwood Mystery series!Ann's Deadwood Mystery Series:**Check out Ann's Top-Rated #1 Kindle Bestseller in both Women Sleuth and Ghost genres, the award winning, NEARLY DEPARTED IN DEADWOOD: "Full of thrills and chills, a fun rollercoaster ride of a book!" ~Susan Andersen, New York Times Bestselling author of Burning Up**Don't forget to pick up the second book in the Deadwood Mystery series, OPTICAL DELUSIONS IN DEADWOOD: "Hilarious, original, and genuinely wonderful!" ~Hank Phillippi Ryan, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity winning author**DEAD CASE IN DEADWOOD (Book 3): "Masterful storytelling. Masterful suspense. Masterful humor. And to have such tension and mystery in a third book in a series? Like I said...Masterful." ~Carolyn McCray, author of 30 Pieces of Silver, #1 Kindle Bestseller in Men's Adventure/War genres**BETTER OFF DEAD IN DEADWOOD (Book 4): "Flirty, Frisky, Frantic and Frightening...Better Off Dead is just plain Fun!!!!" ~Terri Reid, Bestselling Author of the Mary O' Reilly Paranormal Mystery SeriesJACKRABBIT JUNCTION JITTERS Cover Design by Sharon Benton; Cover Art by C.S. Kunkle

Jackrabbit Junction Jitters (Jackrabbit Junction Humorous Mystery)

Not since the Great Jackalope Stampede of ’58 has tumbleweed-choked Jackrabbit Junction, Arizona seen so much action. Claire Morgan is determined to unravel the mystery behind a stolen treasure before goons come gunning for it—and her family. But all the strangers roaming around town have her anxiety red-lining. Then her mother shows up …

The Great Jackalope Stampede: Jackrabbit Junction Mystery Series #3 (Jackrabbit Junction Humorous Mystery)

Something has gone foul in the Black Hills … something gravely unnatural. Leave it to Violet Parker to stumble into the middle of it. A creepy phone call. A dead body. Two meddling detectives. A glut of trouble-making ex-partners. Can things get any worse? Violet swears to keep her nose out of police business this time. But when her son is linked to the victim, she returns to the scene of the crime. More than just a mystery to solve, now her son might be in mortal danger.

An Ex to Grind in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery Book 5)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

“The first time I came to Deadwood, I got shot in the ass.”—Violet Parker Little girls are vanishing from Deadwood, South Dakota, and Violet Parker's daughter could be next. She's desperate to find the monster behind the abductions. But if she's not careful, Violet just might end up as one of Deadwood's dearly departed.

Nearly Departed in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery)

Someone is spreading rumors around Deadwood that Violet Parker likes to chat with dead folks. With her reputation endangered, her bank account on the verge of extinction, and her career at risk of going up in flames, Violet is desperate. When the opportunity to sell another vintage home materializes, she grabs it, even though this “haunted” house was recently the stage for a two-act, murder-suicide tragedy. Ghost or no ghost, Violet knows this can’t be as bad as the last house of horrors she tried to sell, but sexy Doc Nyce has serious doubts. Her only hope of hanging on to her job is to prove that the so-called, ghostly sightings are merely the eccentric owner’s optical delusions. But someone—or something—in the house wants Violet stopped…dead.

Optical Delusions in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery)

“Nothing good ever happens at the butt-crack of dawn. No doubt, the headless corpse on the autopsy table in front of me would agree.”—Violet Parker Real estate agent, Violet “Spooky” Parker stumbles upon a body-part theft ring at the local funeral parlor and suspects her caustic coworker has a hand in it—or maybe a foot. Can Violet discover what’s in the crates the crooks are sneaking out of the mortuary in the dark of night? Or will she end up in one of them herself … in pieces?

Dead Case in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery)

One dead body. One century-old haunted opera house. One zombie musical. One pissed-off detective. Will Violet “Spooky” Parker keep her tail out of trouble or will she end up as one of Deadwood’s walking dead?

Better Off Dead in Deadwood (Deadwood Humorous Mystery)

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