THE DIANA SPAULDING
MYSTERY QUARTET
There are four Diana Spaulding Mysteries in all.
All the books take place in 1888 but the
action moves from place to place within the U.S.
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DEADLIER THAN THE PEN
In this first in the series, the action moves
from New York City's theatrical district into the middle of the
infamous "Blizzard of '88" and finally into what was then as much a frontier
as the wild west---northern Maine. Intrepid journalist Diana Spaulding is
on the trail of a reclusive writer of horror stories. And trying to find a murderer
before he finds her. Are they the same person? And who IS Damon Bathory, anyway?
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Deadlier than the Pen
hardcover
$23.95
ISBN 0-9702727-6-6
trade paperback
$13.95
ISBN 0-9702727-8-2
Large Print trade paperback
$25.95
ISBN 978-0-9771913-8-3
Here's what reviewers have to say:
"Mrs. Emerson's sense of place and the complexity of her
characters made this novel stand out in the crowded bookshelves."
Harriet Klausner
"This fascinating historical marks the debut of a lively new series." Library Journal
"A thoroughly entertaining read." I Love A Mystery
"A very enjoyable read that will leave you eagerly awaiting Diana's next adventure." Drood Review
E-Book Original: A Novella-Length Short Story Collection
CRIMES AND CONFUSIONS
Five Historical Short Stories
These five short stories feature a variety of times, places, and people, from medieval England to Bangor, Maine in 1888. Characters from the Face Down Mystery Series appear in some, and in others the detectives are drawn from the Diana Spaulding Mystery Quartet. Titles include "The Reiving of Bonville Keep," "The Kenduskeag Killer," "The Tell-Tale Twinkle," "Any Means Short of Murder," and "The Curse of the Figure-Flinger."
The two stories from the Diana Spaulding series are "The Kenduskeag Killer," featuring Dr. Ben Northcote and "The Tell-Tale Twinkle," in which Diana is the sleuth. Both take place between the events in DEADLIER THAN THE PEN and those in FATAL AS A FALLEN WOMAN
CRIMES AND CONFUSIONS is an original e-book publication. It is the length of a novella—a short book of perhaps 150 pages if it were published in traditional format.
The free sampler offered has the opening pages of each of the short stories, to give you an idea of what’s in store for you in the collection. Click on the cover to find the sampler and more information.
FATAL AS A FALLEN WOMAN
In Book Two of the Diana Spaudling Mysteries, Diana's father is murdered in Colorado and her mother is accused of the crime. Diana heads west to find the real killer and discovers more secrets than she counted on.
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Fatal as a Fallen Woman
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$24.95
ISBN 0-9702727-9-0
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$15.95
ISBN 0-9771913-2-X
Here's what reviewers have to say:
"An engaging outing . . . bodes well for the two other books promised in this series."
I Love A Mystery
"A rip-roaring exciting mystery." Midwest Book Review
NO MORTAL REASON
In Book Three of the Diana Spaulding Mystery Series, Diana Spaulding, intrepid crime reporter, and her fiance, physician Ben Northcote, are on their way home to Maine to be married but decide to stop in rural Lenape Springs, New York to meet Diana's hitherto unknown relatives. Once they arrive, putting an end to the family feud between Diana's mother and her uncles is the least of her problems. Confidence games, schemes to attract tourists to the area, and murder all conspire to complicate Diana's life in May of 1888.
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No Mortal Reason
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$17.95
ISBN 978-0-9771913-4-5
Here's what reviewers have to say:
"The only problem with NO MORTAL REASON, Kathy Lynn Emerson's third installment in her Diana Spaulding mystery series, is that it's not set in Maine. . . . a joy to read."
Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News
"Kathy Emerson provides just enough detail of life in 1888 to set the sense of place. Her character-driven mystery thrives on the relationships she develops." Sally Powers, I Love A Mystery
"Excellent period detail." Poisoned Pen History/Mystery Selections
"Diana Spaulding is a formidable heroine, with a stubborn streak that adds spice to this page turner." Midwest Book Review
LETHAL LEGEND
This is the fourth and last volume in the series, in which Diana and Ben return to Maine to solve a murder on an island in Penobscot Bay. You won't want to miss the last chapter of the adventure. Archaeologists! Deep Sea Diving! Fencing! Wedding Plans! And Diana's mother meets Maggie Northcote. All this and more.
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Lethal Legend
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ISBN 978-0-9771913-5-2
Here's what reviewers have to say:
"Emerson's fourth and final mystery in her Diana Spaulding series offers plenty of intrigue, eccentric characters and well-researched history . . . Newcomers will find this period cozy works just as well as a stand-alone." Publisher's Weekly
"A cozy history mystery filled with idiosyncratic characters and a unique setting make this an easy-to-like read." I Love A Mystery
". . . an engaging premise . . ." Mystery Scene
". . . the latest entry in the stupendous Spaulding saga." The Best Reviews
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For a who's who of characters in Lethal Legend, click here: and scroll down to the title
After the character list you'll find a family tree showing how Diana Spaulding is connected to Lady Appleton of the Face Down Mysteries.
MORE ON THE DIANA SPAULDING MYSTERIES
Series Bibliography
Diana's Who's Who
Click on the cover for background information on NO MORTAL REASON and other information on people, places, and things including excerpts from articles in back issues of Face Down Update and Deadly Tidbits. The "extras" are arranged with those for the most recent book first.
The most recent issues of Face Down Update and Deadly Tidbits (currently on hiatus)
LINKS TO INFORMATION ON DIANA'S CREATOR,
KATHY LYNN EMERSON
Kathy's Bio Page
Kathy's Upcoming Appearances at conferences, bookstores and libraries
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Last updated 3/12/2010