Bearly Evident by Lois Schmitt

BEARLY EVIDENT

by Lois Schmitt

September 9 – October 4, 2024 Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

A Kristy Farrell Mystery

When a body is found in the Happy Place Animal Sanctuary, wildlife reporter Kristy Farrell is on the case. She soon discovers this was no accident. It was MURDER!

Five people were present at the sanctuary when the death occurred. As Kristy digs deeply into the victim’s past, she uncovers dark secrets affecting each of these five suspects–powerful motives for murder.

Meanwhile, life is anything but calm on the home front. The best friend of Kristy’s widowed mother is a victim of a pyramid scam. Kristy, assisted by her veterinarian daughter, is determined to expose the fraud although it may be at great personal risk.

Back at the sanctuary, things are spiraling downhill. Wolves escape and another body is found. With the bad publicity, the sanctuary may be forced to close. And a killer is still on the loose!

Despite being thwarted at every move by her nemesis, the blustery Detective Wolfe, Kristy uncovers a major hole in the alibi of a key suspect. But as she gets nearer to closing in on this killer, it looks a if she might become the third victim.

Book Details:

Genre: Cozy Mystery
Published by: Encircle Publications
Publication Date: September 4, 2024
Number of Pages: 280
ISBN: 9781645995609 (ISBN10: 1645995607)
Series: A Kristy Farrell Cozy Mystery, 4
Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Encircle Publications

BEARLY EVIDENT

I started back for my appointment with the sanctuary’s business manager when I heard voices coming from behind a desk. I recognized one of the vices. I snuck behind to look and listen.

“I know you want her job, and to tell the truth, I’d much prefer you,” Nick Lamonica said.

“Why can’t you fire her?” asked the other man. I couldn’t see his face, but he wore orange leather boots.

“Be patient,” Nick answered, “She may be gone sooner than you realize.”

A woman’s scream pierced the air.

Nick and the man in orange boots sped off in the direction of the scream. I raced after them.

The screams had come from Gina Garone, the sanctuary director. She pointed to one of the animal habitats. Spread across the grass was a body.

Hovering over the body was a mountain of fur with fangs.

Bella the bear.

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Author Bio:

A mystery fan since she read her first Nancy Drew novel, Lois Schmitt combines a love of mysteries with a love of animals in her series featuring wildlife reporter Kristy Farrell which includes Monkey Business, the first in the series, Something Fishy, 2nd runner-up for the Killer Claymore Award, and Playing Possum, Silver Falchion Award Finalist. Bearly Evident is the fourth in the series, but each book can be read as a stand alone.

She is a member of several wildlife and humane organizations as well as Mystery Writers of America and the Long Island Author’s Guild. Lois worked for many years as a freelance writer and is the author of Smart Spending, a consumer education book for young adults. She previously served as media spokesperson for a local consumer affairs agency and often incorporates consumer scams into her books. She also taught at Nassau Community College.

Lois lives in Massapequa, New York with her family which includes a 120 pound Bernese Mountain dog. This dog bears a striking resemblance to Archie, a huge dog of many breeds, featured in her mystery series.

For latest news on Lois visit :
LoisSchmitt.com
Goodreads
Instagram – @LoisSchmittMysteries
Facebook – @LoisSchmittAuthor

Tour Participant Reviews:

‘I loved that there were two mysteries in this book happening at the same time… I highly recommend to readers who love mysteries! 5 out of 5 hearts’
~ Country Mamas With Kids

‘Bearly Evident by Lois Schmitt is an engaging fun mystery! … Lois Schmitt brings mystery, suspense, murder, and drama into one fantastic read… These characters are well-done. If you love Agatha Christie, Agatha Frost, Angie Fox, and Sandra Brown then this read is a must have!’
~ The AR Critique

‘Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Throw in some wolves too, a couple murders, a fraud investigation and some work-related crises…and you’ve got an intriguing cozy mystery with some unique twists. Bearly Evident by Lois Schmitt stays engaging from beginning to end, and its amiable characters keep readers fully invested in the outcome.’
~ Reading is my Superpower

‘This is a fun mystery. I have enjoyed this series. Schmitt’s writing style is good… each novel revolves around some animal theme and is an entertaining and a fun mystery, especially for animal lovers.’
~ Book Reviews From an Avid Reader

‘Fun cozy with a heaping dose of danger and suspense! To top off the good mystery, there are pets and wild animals featured throughout the book. With its fast-moving plot, engaging characters, and surprise twists, this fun story flew by!’
~ Guatemala Paula Loves to Read

‘This was a humdinger of a mystery. Hard to figure out mysteries are so fun. Bearly Evident. Such a clever title for a clever mystery.’
~ fuonlyknew

‘As an animal enthusiast and advocate for rescues and conservation efforts, this book appealed to me immediately. Bearly Evident is not just a foul-play mystery; surprisingly, it also has a good dose of humor. Lois Schmitt crafts fantastic characters who have unique voices and relatable flaws.’
~ Why Not? Because I Said So Book Reviews

‘I found this cozy mystery to be quite interesting and fun. I highly recommend it.’
~ A Room without Books is Empty

Tour Host Info:

Book Formats: ePub, Print
Hosting Options: Review, Interview, Guest Post, Showcase
Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the author Bearly Evident does not include: Excessive Strong Language, Graphic Violence, Explicit Sexual Scenes, or Rape. However, readers may encounter content that is considered to be another trigger situation. At this time, PICT staff have not yet read this book and cannot give additional information.