Die, Die, Birdie - Paperback

by Joanna Campbell Slan (Author)

A twisty page-turner of a cozy mystery book where family secrets and feathered friends make for a fowl combination.
When her son's new pet becomes evidence in a murder case, craft store owner Kiki Lowenstein-Detweiler discovers that some family secrets are worth killing for. This cozy mystery book featuring a mom-turned-sleuth takes flight when eight-year-old Erik announces his birthday wish: He wants a bird. What he gets is Solo, a traumatized peach-faced lovebird whose mate was devoured by a boa constrictor at a local pet shop. (This is a cozy pet mystery with realistic characters. The boa constrictor incident is based on the author's experience while working in a pet shop!)
Thing really get wild when Kiki learns that Solo originally belonged to Ruthie Goldman, a beloved community member who died after a brutal robbery. Kiki quickly realizes that Solo is no ordinary rescue pet. At the heart of this charming mystery with crafts and laughs is a lonely little boy and a lonely little bird. Solo may be small, but he's carrying big secrets-literally. X-rays reveal the tiny bird has swallowed several stolen diamonds. But the feathers really fly when someone tries to track down Erik's feathered friend. Suddenly, Kiki's entire family is in danger.
But Kiki is an amateur sleuth who has had experience solving crimes. She resolves to protect her family while helping to close a murder that hits frighteningly close to home.
This cozy mystery with a lovable dog delivers a perfect new adventure in this laugh-out-loud cozy mystery series!
Fans of cozy mysteries will delight in this charming blend of family drama, crafts, small-town realistic characters, and feathered friends. Kiki Lowenstein-Detweiler proves once again that the most dangerous mysteries often begin with the most innocent questions.
This book can be read as a stand-alone, although if you skip the others, you'll miss a lot of the fun! Eager for a "Happily Ever After" ending? Then this series will delight you. It's perfect for readers who love Laura Childs, Clare O'Donohue, Elaine Viets, Alexander McCall Smith, Diane Mott Davidson, Brianna Bates, Ellery Adams, Tonya Kappes, Cindy Bell, Lois Winston, and Mollie Cox Bryan. If you crave stories that entertain, inspire, and educate, Joanna Campbell Slan delivers exactly the kind of books you'll treasure. Discover why readers call Kiki their "new best friend" and grab your copy today!