{"product_id":"the-pryce-of-deceit-an-historical-ghost-cozy-mystery-paperback","title":"The Pryce of Deceit: An Historical Ghost Cozy Mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKari Bovée\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhosts and glamour collide in a deadly performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1885, La Plata Springs, Colorado. Arabella Pryce is finally finding solace in an unexpected friendship as she strives to transform her haunted hotel into a thriving refuge in the rugged West.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce celebrated on stage, her anxieties about life away from the spotlight begin to fade with the warmth of the town's new leading lady. But when her friend's wedding vows take a tragic turn--the groom kicks the bucket--delight gives way to dread.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermined to comfort her friend and unearth the truth, Arabella defies the sheriff's firm refusal to help.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs mysterious calling cards appear, links to a murder across the country emerge, and even her spectral vision can't bridge the gaps; she finds herself up against a ruthless killer. Can this dedicated diva piece together the clues before she unwittingly steps into a real-life death scene?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDive into \u003cem\u003eThe Pryce of Deceit\u003c\/em\u003e, the page-turning second installment in The Pryce of Murder historical cozy mystery series. If you love snooty yet charming heroines, lovable ghosts, and small-town drama, grab your copy today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for The Pryce of Murder series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A good solid mystery with several red herrings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a great start to a series!!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Twists and turns all along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you are up for a quirky beach read, this is the book for you!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I stayed up until 3 a.m. reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2019 Hillerman Southwest Fiction Award.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen she's not on a horse, or walking along the beautiful cottonwood-laden acequias of Corrales, New Mexico; or basking on white sand beaches under the Big Island Hawaiian sun, \u003cb\u003eKari Bovée\u003c\/b\u003e is escaping into the past--scheming murder and mayhem for her characters both real and imagined in her award-winning historical Annie Oakley Mystery series, Grace Michelle Mysteries and The Pryce of Murder series. Born in northern New Mexico, Kari developed a love of reading, writing, and history early in life. Her most treasured Christmas gift as a young child was a toy typewriter. After graduating with a B.A. in English Literature with an emphasis in Creative Writing, Kari found work as a technical writer at a Fortune 500 tech company. But, her love of story-telling never waned. While staying at home with two young children, Kari wrote her first novel and hasn't stopped. She and her husband live happily in rural Corrales, New Mexico with their horses, dogs, and cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46991931801775,"sku":"9781036706425","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3204\/7535\/files\/487gxvW_2C9781036706425.webp?v=1780337814","url":"https:\/\/literarylilith.com\/products\/the-pryce-of-deceit-an-historical-ghost-cozy-mystery-paperback","provider":"Literary LiLith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}