"Shepherd Sisters Mysteries Series" from Hallmark Publishing--by author Tracy Gardner--Savanna Shepherd is a former art authenticator—someone who can tell a forgery from the real thing. She’s got a talent for spotting secrets hiding in plain sight. Join Savanna and her sisters as they sleuth their way through this artful cozy mystery series! (see my review)

   

Still Life and Death

A murder at the flower shop.
An uncle suspected by the cops.
Savanna and her sisters are on the case.

Savanna Shepherd, a former art authenticator turned grade school art teacher, is delighted when her Uncle Max and Uncle Freddie move to Carson. Uncle Max takes a job at Libby’s Blooms, where Savanna teaches a still life painting class for adults. But one morning, Uncle Max finds a dead body in the rooftop greenhouse…and even worse, it looks like an inside job.

Savanna and her sisters—Skylar, a lawyer, and Sydney, the owner of a pet shop and grooming salon—dig in to find the real murderer. With their connections to the community and Savanna’s keen eye for details, they uncover longstanding resentments and horticultural clues. Meanwhile, Savanna’s dating local doctor Aidan Gallager, but she worries it’ll cause a scandal, since his daughter is in her class. As Savanna’s investigation leads her into thorny situations, the killer may be arranging another murder: her own.

This cozy mystery includes a free original Hallmark recipe for Chocolate Pecan Brownie.

 

 

 

MY REVIEW:  Savanna Shepherd is back on the case in "Still Life and Death", Book Three in the "Shepherd Sisters Mysteries Series" from author Tracy Gardner.  Savanna, along with her sisters, Skylar and Sydney, must work together to solve the mystery of the murder of the owner of Libby’s Blooms, where Savanna teaches a still life painting class. Their Uncle Max, who works at the flower shop, is initially a suspect, but once he is cleared, the bona fide investigation begins. Older sister Skylar, a lawyer, and younger sister Sydney, the owner of a pet shop and grooming salon, combine forces with middle sister Savanna, a former art authenticator turned grade school art teacher, to bring the real killer to justice. Hard to believe a murderer is on the loose in their hometown community of Carson, Michigan, but as the sleuthing sisters delve deeper, surprising secrets come to light. With additional support and care from her sweetheart, widowed doctor and single dad, Aidan Gallager, and her trusty Boston Terrier sidekick, Fonzie, Savanna follows her intuition to find the killer of her friend, Libby.  With strong female characters, a beautiful setting, and a compelling cozy mystery to solve, "Still Life and Death" is a very enjoyable read from author Tracy Gardner.

Book Copy Gratis Hallmark Publishing 

Behind the Frame: A Shepherd Sisters Mystery from Hallmark Publishing

 

When art in the park

leads to murder in the dark,

the Shepherd sisters

have another crime to solve.

Savanna Shepherd, an art expert turned elementary art teacher, is planning the Art in the Park festival for her hometown of Carson. But apparently, someone isn’t happy that Carson got to host the event: the beloved statue in the park is destroyed. Not long after, Savanna finds the dead body of one of the people on the planning committee.

Savanna and her sisters are convinced that the arrested murder suspect didn’t do it, despite strong evidence to the contrary. With the help of Dr. Aidan Gallager, Savanna’s new romantic interest, they uncover hidden resentments and intrigue. Several people in Carson had a motive for the murder. Can they find out which one of them is behind the framing of an innocent person?

This intriguing mystery includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Mini Rhubarb Pies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Out of the Picture

 

Join the Shepherd sisters in solving a mystery…before it’s too late!

This artful cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Krista Davis and Joanne Fluke.

Savanna Shepherd is a former art authenticator—someone who can tell a forgery from the real thing. She’s got a talent for spotting secrets hiding in plain sight.

In the wake of a painful breakup, she moves back to her idyllic hometown on the banks of Lake Michigan. At least she’s close to her sisters again, and she’s enjoying her new job as a grade school art teacher.

Savanna even rediscovers her creative soul when an old family friend hires her to paint a mural. But sad and strange incidents occur at the woman’s mansion, compelling Savanna to investigate. With a little help from her sisters—and from Aidan, the intriguing town doctor—will she be able to figure out what’s wrong with this picture?

This intriguing cozy mystery includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Holy Yum Baked Chicken.

 

 

 

 

 

Tracy Gardner

 

 

 

A Detroit native, Tracy Gardner is the author of Hallmark Publishing's first cozy mystery book series, The Shepherd Sisters Mysteries. The third book in the series will be released in 2021. She also pens the Avery Ayers Antique Mystery series with Penguin Random House imprint Crooked Lane Books. Tracy is the daughter of two teachers. She lives with her husband and best friend of thirty years and a menagerie of spoiled rescue dogs and cats, her front door constantly revolving with her three young adult children. Tracy is a strong believer in the power of baked goods, live music, family, and friends as staples to a happy life.

https://www.tracygardnerbeno.com/