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Koala of Death
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Koala of Death
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Betty Webb
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:426 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Crime and mystery |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781590587577
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| Classifications | Dewey:FIC |
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Large type / large print
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| Illustrations |
1:B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam
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Publishing Details |
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Poisoned Pen Press
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| Imprint |
Poisoned Pen Press
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| Publication Date |
1 August 2010 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Praise for The Koala of Death... "Webb warmly evokes the unconventional worlds of zoo and marina." -Publishers Weekly When Theodora "Teddy" Bentley fishes the body of Koala Kate out of Gunn Landing Harbor, she discovers that her fellow zoo-keeper was strangled. The clues to Kate's killer implicate other animal keepers at Gunn Zoo, including Outback Bill, Kate's Aussie ex-boyfriend; and Robin Chase, the big cat keeper who's got it in for Teddy. Also displaying suspicious behavior are several "liveaboarders" at the harbor; Speaks-To-Souls, a shady "animal psychic;" and even Caro, Teddy's much-married, ex-beauty queen mother. Meanwhile, the killer is narrowing in on Teddy.... Betty Webb has been a journalist and book reviewer for the past 20 years. Her Lena Jones detective series has garnered rave reviews from The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, and other national publications. Betty teaches creative writing at Phoenix (Arizona) College. www.bettywebb-zoomystery.com
Author Biography
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
Reviews"The author of the edgy Lena Jones mysteries softens her touch in this second zoo mystery featuring an amateur sleuth with a wealthy background and a great deal of zoological knowledge and brain power...Teddy's adventures will appeal to fans of animal-themed cozies." * Library Journal * "Teddy's second adventure will appeal to animal lovers who enjoy a bit of social satire with their mystery. Pair this series with Ann Littlewood's Iris Oakley novels, also starring a zookeeper." * Booklist * "Teddy's second case showcases an engaging array of quirky characters, human and animal." * Kirkus Reviews *
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