Is it luck or is it . . . Destiny?
Are superstitions real? Rory Chasen doesn’t think so–until her beloved fiance walks under a ladder and is killed by a car five minutes later. Needing closure, Rory takes her dog Pluckie to a town called Destiny, where superstitions are a way of life.
Rory’s visit to Destiny takes an unexpected turn when Pluckie saves the life of Martha, the owner of the Lucky Dog Boutique. To show her gratitude, Martha offers Rory a job at the pet store. But when Martha becomes the prime suspect in the murder of the local bookshop owner, Rory refuses to believe that she would do it. Rory is convinced the real killer still roams Destiny’s streets, and she must uncover the truth before Martha is hauled off to jail.
About the Author:
Linda O. Johnston’s first published fiction appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and won the Robert L. Fish Memorial Award for Best First Mystery Short Story of the year. Since then, Linda, a former lawyer who is now a full-time writer, has published more short stories, novellas, and 37 romance and mystery novels, including the Pet Rescue Mystery Series, a spinoff from her Kendra Ballantyne, Pet-Sitter mysteries for Berkley Prime Crime, plus Harlequin Romantic Suspense as well as the Alpha Force paranormal romance miniseries for Harlequin Nocturne.
Her latest cozy mystery series, the Superstition Mysteries from Midnight Ink, kicks off in October 2014 with LOST UNDER A LADDER. Linda believes that reading the Superstition Mysteries will bring good luck!
Jennifer’s Review of Lost Under A Ladder
Review (4 Stars): This was a very cute mystery and I loved the idea of a town where superstitions are commonplace and a staple among the community. Rory Chasen has come to the town of Destiny to find closure in the death of her fiance, who happened to be killed after walking under a ladder. When she first arrives in Destiny, she meets Martha, the owner of Lucky Dog Boutique, after Pluckie helps save her life and finds that she may be staying in town longer than expected. Soon Martha is suspected in the murder of a local bookstore owner and it is up to Rory to try to find the real killer before it is too late.
I really enjoyed this mystery and I liked getting to know Rory and her dog, Pluckie. The premise of a town that focuses on superstitions was very interesting and I found myself trying to remember if I had heard certain superstitions before. The mystery was well-written and engaging and I’m looking forward to spending more time with the residents of Destiny in future books. I love Ms. Johnston’s books and Lost Under A Ladder is a great start to what will be a very charming series.
I love cozies with animals. This sounds like a good one.
My fingers are crossed that you enjoy it, Gram!
–Linda
Under ladders and pesky black cats are about the only superstitions that I know, but the idea for this for sounds fascinating!!
Oh, there are a lot of superstitions, Ronna. Thanks to Rory and Pluckie, I keep learning more!
I’m superstitious when it comes to sports—never wash a golf ball before a water hazard for fear it will go in the water.
I’d love to win this book “meet” Pluckie.
I know there are a lot of sports superstitions, Sue, but the one about the golf ball is new to me.
Ooo A town were everyone is superstitious — I can only imagine what it would be like to live there. Sounds like a super fun book!
Cute cover
This sounds like a great read. Love the premise, superstitions. Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway.