For the first time-- the first four Charlie Parker mysteries in a convenient and affordable set. Only $7.99 for all four books!

Set includes Deadly Gamble, Vacations Can Be Murder, Partnerships Can Be Murder and Small Towns Can Be Murder. (See book descriptions below.)

Makes a great gift for someone just starting the series!

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When Charlie's former best friend, the one who eloped with her fiancé ten years earlier, hires RJP Investigations to help locate a missing watch, Charlie wonders why on earth she'd want to help Stacy. But when a man is murdered and Stacy is accused, Charlie can't resist solving the crime.

"An impressive debut mystery." --Albuquerque Journal
“An auspicious debut!” -- I Love a Mystery

“This is a dandy. Don’t miss it!” -- Book Talk


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In her second outing, Charlie takes a much-needed vacation to the island of Kauai, where she meets a handsome helicopter pilot and becomes entangled in murder!

"A good selection for all collections." --Library Journal
“Shelton has created a female sleuth with an original slant to her methods.” --Small Press Magazine
“Tension is fast-paced in this involving account.” --Midwest Book Review
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(previously published as Partnerships Can Kill--this is the same book)

Back in Albuquerque after her vacation, Charlie runs into an old friend who is now a restaurateur. When Sharon's business partner dies of an apparent suicide, she calls on Charlie to prove it was really murder.

"Down to earth and very readable." --Library Journal

“A well-written, by the book, who-done-it that will enthrall purists. Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth.” --Midwest Book Review

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When Charlie and her friend Sally visit the small northern New Mexico town of Valle Escondido, they learn that a friend has died of a miscarriage. Suspecting spouse abuse, Charlie agrees to investigate. She discovers a series of far more heinous crimes and puts her own life in danger in the process.
"A solid, enjoyable mystery. . . The conclusion is a shocker, and the book kept me guessing almost until the end. I'll be looking forward to the next book in the series."
Jeri Wright

“A good story and a challenging puzzle.”
Robert O. Greer, National Public Radio

"Three plot strands are capably and grippingly entwined, and Shelton doesn't shirk from confronting big issues – spousal abuse, gun control – while keeping us deftly entertained with an enjoyable and resourceful character. Soft, but with a hard center. Or vice versa." Crime Time, Birmingham, England

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The fifth in the series takes Charlie back into her own past as she uncovers facts about her parents' deaths.“This novel offers memorable details . . . and an edgy, paranoid atmosphere.”-- Booklist

“Connie Shelton has another winner.” --The Book Report

“Charlie is a good detective and a pleasant companion to unravel a mystery with.” --Mystery News

“The best of the series. Memories Can Be Murder demonstrates Connie Shelton’s talent as the audience will find a night with Charlie is an exciting evening.” -- Harriet Klausner, online reviewer

“Charlie is slick, appealing, and nobody’s fool—just what readers want in an amateur sleuth.” -- Booklist

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The newly married Charlie and Drake take a mountain vacation honeymoon and find more than they bargained for when they become entangled in the Taos art scene and discover a cache of stolen religious artifacts.“Shelton, a major success for Intrigue, can only expand her fan base with this solid effort.” -- Publishers Weekly

“Charlie Parker is getting rather good at her vocation, as Connie Shelton is proving to be an adept practitioner of hers.” -- New Mexico Book Talk

“… a good bet…” -- Booklist

"...a delightfully complex mystery." -- Romantic Times (4 stars)

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A pushy female lawyer demands that Charlie find her missing father in time for their family reunion, and Charlie soon learns that there's a lot more to the old man's willing disappearance.

"Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life in her colorful, vivid description... Readers can only hope the likable characters, fast-paced plots and local color will continue in another installment." -- Albuquerque Journal

"Fans of Southwestern mysteries will find that Shelton's engaging story, likable heroine, and comfortable prose make this a good choice." -- Library Journal

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Charlie and Drake take a job in Scotland, where they get to live on the grounds of a castle. They soon become embroiled in the battle between offshore boat operators and helicopters, and find their own lives in danger.

"Charlie is a good detective and a pleasant companion to unravel a mystery with." -- Mystery News

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Charlie and Ron take a relatively simple case: locate a man who is stalking his daughter and prevent him from harming her as she attempts a world altitude record during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. But things are never as simple as they seem and Charlie begins to doubt whether they have the real killer.

"...will enthrall purists. Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth." -- Midwest Book Review

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The town of Watson’s Lake has a little unsolved mystery. Four years ago, a showplace home—beautiful and serene, tucked away on the mountain—blew sky high, due to an apparent gas leak. A young woman died. David Simmons, the owner, disappeared. His gold-digging wife wants the insurance money, and his daughter wants to know what happened to her father. Charlie can’t resist this kind of investigation…

"Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships." --Booklist

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Charlie is invited to a plush Santa Fe spa, a weeklong spiritual/nutrition retreat with her friend Dr. Linda Casper. The massages and spa treatments sound great, until she realizes that there is something darker going on at the mountain retreat. Meanwhile, Drake has his own set of concerns. He's been asked to testify as an expert witness in a helicopter crash case and it's causing him more anxiety than any feat of flying ever did. It seems that they are each on their own but their two cases overlap and dangers abound, from all sides.
"Charlie is just what readers want." --Booklist

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It seems like a simple trip to the bank, but it becomes a terrifying case of mistaken identity when a gang of robbers grab Charlie and someone tells them that she is a famous movie star. Disappointed with their take from the bank, they decide that a hefty ransom will be their ticket to riches. But what will happen when the real star steps forward? Charlie knows that only her wits will save her from this band of desperate men.

Meanwhile, in a race against the clock, Charlie's husband Drake is working with the FBI and local authorities to get Charlie back before her captors realize their mistake.

"How do you shake up a 12-book strong mystery series? Come up with a dynamite plot!! AND dare to try something new! If you’re a loyal Charlie fan like I am, you’ll love what Connie Shelton has done with her newest book—edge-of-your-chair suspense and unforgettable characters! Don’t miss out on this one! It just may be my favorite!"
– Susan Slater, author of the Ben Pecos mysteries and 0-60.

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Charlie receives an enigmatic letter from her namesake aunt, her father's estranged sister whom she's never met. Soon she's off to England. In the charming medieval Suffolk town of Bury St. Edmunds it isn’t only slightly-eccentric Aunt Louisa’s beliefs in the occult or her spooky “haunted sites” tours that pique Charlie’s interest.

When a friend of Louisa's is plagued by a series of pranks, Charlie and Louisa offer to find out what's behind them. But Charlie soon discovers that something sinister is brewing and she finds herself drawn into an investigation of crimes that are far too real.

Praise for Connie Shelton's previous mysteries:
“Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.”
–The Midwest Book Review

“Charlie is just what readers want in an amateur sleuth.” –Booklist

"Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships." --Booklist

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Using the ISBN 978-1477496237 they can order it for you!

Drake's mother is coming to spend the holidays with Charlie and Drake in Albuquerque. The lights are strung and the luminarias ready to set out along the sidewalks. Snow is in the air and the scent of green chile stew lends a cozy atmosphere. But when murder happens, right next door, Charlie knows that the family visit will not be a relaxing one.
The book includes two bonus New Mexico holiday recipes!

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