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THE DIANA SPAULDING
1888 MYSTERIES
NEW EDITIONS LAUNCHING IN 2026
DEADLIER THAN THE PEN
In stores September 8
print: ISBN 979-8-235-50848-4 $15.00
e-book: ISBN
979-8-233-63178-8 $5.99
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?
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
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FATAL AS A FALLEN WOMAN
In stores October 6
Print: ISBN
979-8-233-61531-3 $15.99
E-book $5.99
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.
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
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NO MORTAL REASON
In stores November 10
Print: $15.99
E-book: ISBN
979-8-233-71040-7 $5.99
In Book Three of the Diana Spaulding Mystery Series, Diana
Spaulding, intrepid crime reporter, and physician Ben Northcote, are on their way
to Maine to be married when they stop in rural 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 their problems.
Confidence games, schemes to attract tourists to the area, and murder all
conspire to complicate Diana's life in May of 1888.
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
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LETHAL LEGEND
In stores December 8
Print: $15.99
E-book: ISBN
979-8-233-55975-4 $5.99
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 when Diana's mother meets Maggie Northcote, the
sparks really fly!
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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ALSO AVAILABLE IN AN E-BOOK
COLLECTION
four novels and three short stories
in one e-book
Available at all the usual
e-book outlets
Click here for some of the links to buy
$9.99
ISBN 9798201781521
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For a bibliography of sources
used in writing the Diana Spaulding Mysteries, click here
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If you wish to purchase the
editions published by Pemberley Press, some are still available from the
author.
All email should be sent to KathyLynnEmerson@roadrunner.com