Cue Up

Caught Dead in Wyoming #14

by Patricia McLinn

On the trail of murder Life has changed for TV journalist and intuitive sleuth Elizabeth Danniher. But one thing hasn't changed -- murder still creeps down the road to Sherman, Wyoming. Elizabeth’s life is taking another major turn, and her Caught Dead in Wyoming fellow investigators discover what’s over the horizon in each of their lives.

Genres: Mystery

572 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 25, 2024

About the author

Wondering what unites 75-plus books of mystery, romance, women’s fiction? My readers– Patricia’s ReadHeads –say it’s strong characters you’d like to know, touches of dry humor, smart plots, connected stories, and settings that make you want to move in.

Try my most popular mystery series -- Caught Dead in Wyoming -- for that dry humor along with understated romance added to twisty-turny whodunits. Or visit me in Northern Kentucky, where I live now, in the cozy Secret Sleuth mystery series -- with a dog, of course! For a bit more of an edge, try the Innocence Trilogy of romantic mysteries.

Want more romance? Wyoming Wildflowers series, A Place Called Home, and the Bardville Trilogy will also let you experience the West. Then come along as I return to my Midwestern roots in the Marry Me, Seasons in a Small Town, and The Wedding Series.

There's more -- women's fiction, historicals, non-fiction -- because I love to explore.

After BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University, I was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) back when women weren't, then assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.), and — for 20-plus years — an editor at the Washington Post.

I've spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia, to London, with lots of stops in between, including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution.

You can connect with me on my direct shop, website, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. YouTube is where you can also find me interviewing authors and talking about other bookish matters on the podcast Authors Love Readers. Hope you'll stop by!

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PATRICIA McLINN SERIES

~~Mysteries~~
Caught Dead in Wyoming
Secret Sleuth
The Sheila Mackey Collection
(various genres, connected to Secret Sleuth)
The Innocence Trilogy

~~Contemporary Romance~~
Wyoming Wildflowers
Bardville, Wyoming
A Place Called Home
The Wyoming Marriage Association
The Wedding Series
Marry Me
Seasons in a Small Town

~~Romantic Suspense~~
Make Believe (in Sheila Mackey Collection)
Ride the River (connected to Caught Dead in Wyoming, Bardville, Wyoming)

~~Historical Romances~~
Widow Woman
Courting a Cowboy


~~Standalones~~
The Games (women's fiction, set at Winter Olympics)
Survival Kit for Writers Who don't Write Right (non-fiction for discovery/pantser readers)

Reviews

[Charlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

DNA results can be deadly.

TV reporter Elizabeth Danniher and Tom have sent out their wedding invitations and one would think that would be the most important thing on Elizabeth’s mind. But when she and videographer Diane are sent to a dude ranch on a story, the murder of quiet ranch hand Keefer compels Elizabeth to assemble her team of friends to investigate. The victim had been looking forward to seeing what his own DNA revealed about the identity of his father and a family he never knew. There is a strong theme of fatherhood in the book, from Tom and his irascible father to two suspects and their fathering styles. The book will stand alone, but the series is too good not to go back and read the other books.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series of books is excellent! Cue up is no different and is an excellent story. You get a history lesson on well known robbers such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Just a side to the main story.
The main character is doing some DNA testing because he might be related to a well known bank robber from the past and then there is the story about one of his loot from such a robbery was buried on a place near Cottonwood County. We have the usual murder with a twist. A dog mourning for its owner and then there is the whole wedding of Elizabeth and Tom. Couple of surprising twists but a book which will keep your interest until the end.
Looking forward to the next book because there should be a wedding!

[Lea Carter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite as engaging as the previous books, possibly because an issue was raised with one of the "core" characters and not, to my understanding, resolved. It may come to a head in a later installation of the series, I'll have to see.
I also would never call groping a woman "cuddling," so I was very confused as to which character to believe on the "she said" vs "she said."
But they caught the bad guy and their lives are moving forward.

[Slugpuppy3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series! CUE UP starts slow (after all, there’s a lot of story to catch up with), catches its breath, and then jumps in with both feet. Voila! We’re back in little Sherman, Wyoming, with E.M. Danniher and the gang trying to sniff out a murderer. The mystery is well plotted and tricky. The characters are vibrantly alive with real feelings, opinions, strengths, and faults. Enjoy!

[Inger Cierniak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dude Ranch

Another mystery to solve. Not the fever pitch of other Wyoming novels for TBE crew to solve. It is a history lesson and statement of culture of the West. Everything works out nicely for everyone, including the dog.

[Janet Freitag · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Have read all 14 books in this series. Fun characters entertain while putting their minds together to solving mysterious circumstances. Several twists and turns but led by E.M. Danniher, who is also preparing for her wedding, they get their answers.

[Joy A. Ascher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most Excellent

I loved it from start to finish. It kept me guessing and I can say it is one of Patrick's best. I won't spoil the ending for those who haven't readit, but well done Patricia, well done. I'm already looking forward to the next book.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story

This is a great series. I love the characters. The murder is always a puzzle and keeps you turning pages to find out who did it.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good installment—I enjoyed spending time with these characters again!

[Jeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

Great book. Really enjoyed the latest book in the series. Even learned a lot about Butch and Sundance along the way.

[Dianne Hopkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok

I love the characters in this series. I love the premise of the story. There is just so much rattling around until you get to the meat of it.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not one of her best. I found all the history about outlaws long, tedious and repetitive.

[Diane V. Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

one more book in series to go

Can’t wait for the wedding. Love how she puts these stories together. I was hooked one the first chapter. Read it