Tuesday, September 17, 2024

FOCUS on BOOKS: New Cozy Mystery Release by Susan Bernhardt, Repercussions

 

FOCUS ON BOOKS--Join us every third Wednesday of the Month

Hello and welcome to FOCUS on BOOKS, the latest series sparked by my love of reading, we will dive into the fascinating, familiar, and new worlds created by authors. Every third Wednesday, join us for a celebration of storytelling—spotlighting books, conversing with guest authors, and sharing my personal reading recommendations.  Giveaways, surprises, and games will add to the fun.

My love of reading sparked the series, FOCUS ON BOOKS. While the purpose is to offer an opportunity for author friends to shout about their books, I am delighted to meet new-to-me authors and discover their books. The best part is introducing writers and sharing their stories with you!

This month, my guest is a dear friend, Susan Bernhardt. We were with the same publisher early in our careers, and we "newbies" have continued to stick together all these years. I was infatuated by her first cozy mystery in the series, The Ginseng Conspiracy. Who knew Wisconsin, which is the location for her stories, is a top provider of Ginseng in the USA?  

I  always look forward to an entertaining read with many twists.  The action takes place in a small town populated with delightful characters and some really rotten villains. However she changes the location when Kay takes her family on a cruise in Paradise Can Be Murder. You know there has to be mystery and murder on the boat!

Congratulations Susan on your new release!

What sparked the idea for your 7th book in the series?

What sparked writing this mystery was to give my followers of this series pure entertainment. Many readers know Kay, Elizabeth, and Deirdre intimately and I wanted to write for them another exciting, thrilling, and fun mystery to read. That's it. There are many surprises in REPERCUSSIONS that will leave the reader with their mouths wide open.


Repercussions by Susan Bernhardt
Cozy mystery--Released September 17

In this edition, readers are taken to Sudbury Falls where Deirdre's tea room becomes an overnight sensation, a favorite go-to place in Sudbury Falls. Her scones are the talk of the town. 

Meanwhile, Elizabeth (Kay's friend) starts seeing copycat murders from her mystery novels everywhere.

Phil (Kay's husband) and his band get a new gig at The Purple Orchid, a dodgy nightclub downtown, where they try out their new drummer to a standing-room-only crowd.

When a murder takes place and there are absolutely no suspects at all, the new Chief of Police, along with Kay and company are stumped. Is this the perfect crime? Will the murder go unsolved?

Yet another humorous and thrilling Kay Driscoll adventure.

Welcome back to Kay's world.

Click here to download the eBook now or order the paperback version from Amazon. 

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ABOUT SUSAN:

 Susan's town in northern Wisconsin was an inspiration for the quaint setting of her Kay Driscoll novels. Like Kay Driscoll in her cozy mysteries,

Author Susan Bernhardt
Susan is a retired nurse who volunteered at her local free clinic. She also writes the Irina Curtius mysteries that take place in Manhattan. 

She lives with her husband, William, and has two sons.

An avid reader of mysteries, Susan is a member of Sisters in Crime, Inc. and the Wisconsin Writers Association.


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THE KAY DRISCOLL AND IRINA CURTIUS MYSTERIES


Cozy Mysteries by Susan Bernhardt

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9 comments:

Susan Bernhardt said...

Thank you, J. Q. Rose, for this wonderful blog post about my new release today REPERCUSSIONS. I appreciate your ongoing support of me and the mysteries I write and I LOVE your FOCUS ON BOOKS!!

J.Q. Rose said...

You are welcome. I am delighted to host you. And I am enjoying the book tonight. So glad to get back with Deidre, Elizabeth, and Kay, the characters in your series. Wishing you great success with your new release!

Natalie Aguirre said...

Congrats on your new mystery in your series. It sounds good. And focusing on your readers enjoyment sounds like great inspiration for the story.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Seven books in the series - impressive. Congratulations!

Susan Bernhardt said...

Thank you, Natalie. Readers often say they look forward to the next mystery to see what the characters are up to. I love that!!

Susan Bernhardt said...

Thank you, Alex! I appreciate it!!

J.Q. Rose said...

Hi Natalie, Susan writes characters who readers love and care about. Well done.

J.Q. Rose said...

Hi Alex, Yes Lucky 7!!!

Marsha said...

Hey, J. Q. and Susan. Good write up for another of your fun cozies. Though I do have to watch myself when I'm reading. I tend to wander toward the pastries. LOL I've shared.

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