Otter of Death

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SALES HANDLE California zookeeper Theodora "Teddy" Bentley sees an otter clutching a new smart phone while swimming in the local marsh. When Teddy rescues the device, she discovers a photograph of a murder-in-progress. KEY SELLING POINTS The fifth entry in the Gunn Zoo Mystery series Animal lore AUDIENCE Fans of the Gunn Zoo Mystery series Animal lovers

As a journalist, Betty Webb interviewed U.S. presidents, astronauts, and Nobel Prize winners, as well as the homeless, dying, and polygamy runaways. The dark Lena Jones mysteries are based on stories she covered as a reporter. Betty's humorous Gunn Zoo series debuted with the critically acclaimed The Anteater of Death, followed by The Koala of Death. A book reviewer at Mystery Scene Magazine, Betty is a member of National Federation of Press Women, Mystery Writers of America, and the National Organization of Zoo Keepers. www.bettywebb-zoomystery.com

"While examining some timely social issues, Webb also delivers lots of edifying information on the animal kingdom in an entry sure to please fans and newcomers alike."--Publishers Weekly "Although Webb's fifth series outing takes a light, amusing tone, the engaging conversational style belies the serious issues at play (sexual assault, the environment, endangered species)...Series fans and readers who enjoy Ann Littlewood's zoo-themed mysteries will appreciate this intricate, character-driven work."--Lesa Holstine "Library Journal " "...the best part here is watching Bentley's investigative juices start to flow (Webb's background as a reporter really comes to the fore here). Bentley (and Webb) just can't help finding out things and telling us about them, like the sugar-daddy phenomenon that has attractive young women offering themselves to rich men to meet soaring tuition costs. There's a website for it. Or the significance of increased sea-otter deaths from toxoplasma gondii. This one will satisfy multiple audiences."--Don Crinklaw "Booklist "