LETHAL LEGEND



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, is now available. If your bookseller doesn't have copies in stock, ask them to order one. 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.


Here's what reviewers have had 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



To read an excerpt from Lethal Legend, click here:




For Lethal Legend "extras" click here:




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.


OTHER BOOKS AND STORIES WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE

if you don't see them on the shelves at your local bookstore, tell your bookseller that copies can be ordered from Independent Publisher's Group, distributor for Pemberley Press titles





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. Details on the three books shown above and links to more information about the series are below.

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?

click here to read an excerpt


click here for the ebook version


Deadlier than the Pen
hardcover
$23.95
ISBN 0-9702727-6-6
trade paperback
$13.95
ISBN 0-9702727-8-2


Here's what reviewers have had 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


Click here to read a short story featuring Dr. Ben Northcote. "The Kenduskeag Killer" takes place in Bangor, Maine between the events in DEADLIER THAN THE PEN and those in FATAL AS A FALLEN WOMAN

Click here to read a short story featuring Diana Spaulding, "The Tell-Tale Twinkle." It takes place during the same time period as "The Kenduskeag Killer."



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.


Click here to read an excerpt


Fatal as a Fallen Woman
hardcover
$24.95
ISBN 0-9702727-9-0
trade paperback
$15.95
ISBN 0-9771913-2-X


Here's what reviewers have had 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
trade paperback original
$17.95
ISBN 978-0-9771913-4-5


Here's what reviewers have had 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






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

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 6/1/2008