I HAVE ALWAYS IMAGINED THAT PARADISE WILL BE A KIND OF LIBRARY

I HAVE ALWAYS IMAGINED THAT PARADISE WILL BE A KIND OF LIBRARY

Thursday, April 16, 2015

SUSAN BERNHARDT





Susan Bernhardt is an author living in Wisconsin. Like Kay Driscoll in her cozy mysteries, The Ginseng Conspiracy and Murder Under the Tree, Susan is a retired public health nurse who volunteers at her local free clinic. An avid reader of mysteries, she is a member of Sisters in Crime, Inc. and the Wisconsin Writers Association. Her other published works include "October 31st", "Midsummer", and "John and Madeline."

Susan's town in northern Wisconsin was an inspiration for the quaint setting of her novel. 
She lives with her husband, William, and has two sons, Peter and David.

When not writing, Susan loves to travel, bicycle, kayak, and create culinary magic in her kitchen. She works in stained-glass, daydreams in her organic garden, stays up late reading mysteries, and eats lots of chocolate.

Susan's blog is at http://www.susanbernhardt.com/

KAY DRISCOLL MYSTERY SERIES

This series features Kay Driscoll, a retired public health nurse, and the books are set around different holiday seasons.


1) The Ginseng Conspiracy



On her way to attend a Halloween Ball, Kay Driscoll, a newcomer to town, witnesses the murder of a local professor. When the official coroner's report rules the cause of death to be accidental and the community accepts the judgement, Kay decides to uncover the truth for herself. Through her personal investigations, Kay exposes a complex conspiracy, woven deep within the thriving local ginseng industry, that involves some of the more prominent figures and families of Sudbury Falls. 


With her new friends, the free-spirited herbalist Deirdre and the untamed modern woman Elizabeth, Kay discusses new clues over tea and pastries at Sweet Marissa's Patisserie, their crime-fighting headquarters. As Kay gets closer to the heart of the conspiracy, additional murders happen in quick succession. Before long, Kay learns that the villains are gunning for her, too. Phil, her musically talented but preoccupied husband, determined to keep her safe, withholds from her the one thing she needs most: the truth. 

2) Murder Under The Tree




While Kay attends a Christmas tea at Hawthorne Hills Retirement Home, a beloved caretaker dies from an allergic reaction to peanuts. When the official coroner's report rules the cause of death to be accidental, a small group of residents suspect foul play and call upon Kay to investigate.

Kay uncovers sinister plots of fraud, revenge, and corruption at the Home. During this season of peace on earth, good will to men, additional murders occur. Despite multiple attempts on her life, and with the support once again of her best friends, Elizabeth and Deirdre, Kay continues her quest for bringing justice for the victims. 

Kay's first Christmas in Sudbury Falls is an unforgettable one, with equal amounts of celebration and danger. Tis the season to be sleuthing!

3) Murder By Fireworks (expected in 2015)

14 comments:

  1. Thank you, Ramla Zareen, for your wonderful post about me and my Kay Driscoll cozy mystery series. I appreciate it very much. A wonderful surprise today.

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    1. Hi Susan, it was a pleasure to post about you and your wonderful Cozy Mystery Series...! :-)

      Thanks for your words of appreciation :-)

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  2. I'm more of a YA fantasy reader, but Susan's books sound AWESOME. I look forward to reading them . Thanks for the post.

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    1. Hi Sandy, I am glad that I was able to suggest some books that you feel you might enjoy :-)

      Thanks for visiting the blog ...and for appreciating my post :-)

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  3. Thank you, Sandy for your nice comment. I hope you'll enjoy the mysteries.

    I also enjoy fantasy novels. My favorite is Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury.

    Thanks for visiting.

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  4. This is a wonderful series and Susan is a doll! I'm looking forward to MURDER BY FIREWORKS!

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    1. Thank you, Lisa. You're always so sweet. I'm glad you enjoyed the first two Kay Driscoll mysteries and thank you for the honor of being on Lisa Ks Book Reviews (twice.) :)

      Susan

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    2. Hi Lisa, it's good to know that you feel the same as me ...and Susan is definitely a wonderful person :-)

      Thanks for visiting the blog ...and for commenting :-)

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  5. I haven't had the chance to read your books yet, Susan, but I'm looking forward to them.
    Marja McGraw

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    1. Hi Marja, I am glad that I was able to suggest some books that you feel you might enjoy :-)

      Thanks for visiting my blog ...and for commenting :-)

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  6. Thank you, Marja for stopping by. I hope you'll enjoy the Kay Driscoll mysteries. I'll look up your cozy mysteries as well. Ramla Zareen has said wonderful things about you.

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  7. I have read both of Susan's novels about Kay Driscoll, and can't wait for the 3rd one to be out. I have "discovered" cozy mysteries thanks to this lady, since I never read them before. I love mysteries, but have always gone with the James Patterson, Jonathan Kellerman type. But now, cozies are also among my favorites. This is a great series...hope your third one comes out soon, Susan!

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    1. Hi Mikki, thanks for visiting my blog ...and for sharing about your 'introduction' to Cozy Mysteries as well as for telling about your positive reading experiences regarding the Kay Driscoll Mystery Series...! :-)

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    2. Thanks, Mikki for visiting and your very kind comments regarding the Kay Driscoll series. The third cozy mystery will be out in fall. I haven't received any edits yet from my publisher, hopefully soon. Thank you for your support.

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