Dollars or Death

The Sisters, Texas #16

by Becki Willis

A popular TV game show is filming in The Sisters, and everyone wants their chance to win instant cash on Dollars or Death. The final rounds are called Sudden Death but for one unlucky player, it’s not just sudden. It’s final.That’s not the only chaos taking place in Madison deCordova’s life. In a Pinch Professional Services is temping at 3 G Fun Station in Riverton, and someone isn’t playing by the rules. There are eerie similarities to a previous crime ring operating here in The Sisters, but Madison knows that’s crazy. Evil can’t squeeze past the steel bars of prison, can it?

Completing the three-ring circus is a feud between Counselman Reggie Carr and The Sisters’ ever popular Bunco games. Granny Bert and Wanda Shanks are leading the fight to push back. Along with Derron, the aging women sign up as contestants for Dollars or Death, which is chaos within itself.

It’s hardly fun and games when a disturbing link is discovered between all three dramas. It’s downright murder.

Book 16 in the award-winning The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series by Becki Willis.
Each book features a stand-alone mystery but is best enjoyed as a full-series experience.



Chicken Scratch

When the Stars Fall

Stipulations and Complications

Home Starting Over

Genny’s Ballad

Christmas in The Sisters

The Lilac Code

Wildflower With a Killer Reception

Sitting on a Fortune

Rose by Any Other Name

Bye, Buy Baby

Murder Worth a Thousand Words

Superstitions and Apparitions

Murder at the Stroke of Midnight

Sunshine and Secrets

Dollars or Death

Genres: Cozy Mystery

224 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2023

About the author

Best-selling indie and hybrid author Becki Willis loves crafting stories with believable characters in believable situations. Many of her stories stem from her own personal experiences. (No worries; she's never actually murdered anyone).

When she’s not plotting danger and adventure for her imaginary friends, Becki enjoys reading, spending time with her family, unraveling a good mystery (real or imagined), dark chocolate, and a good cup of coffee.

A professed history geek, Becki often weaves pieces of the past into her novels. Family is a central theme in her stories and in her life. She and her husband enjoy traveling but believe coming home to their Texas ranch is the best part of any trip.

Becki has won numerous awards—including two Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Awards, InD’Tale’s coveted RONE, and been named Finalist for two Claymore Awards—but feels the real compliments come from her readers. Drop in for an e-visit anytime at beckiwillis.ccp@gmail.com, or www.beckiwillis.com.

Reviews

[Anne G. Kasaba · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say, except kudos to Becki Willis. I love this series and this book was a great addition. I’ve missed the Sisters and was ecstatic when this book came out, and I wasn’t disappointed. The book was well written with a creative storyline that showcased the regular characters quirkiness and personalities. The mystery was well plotted, with a few red herrings sprinkled in causing me to keep guessing until the end. And even then I was taken by surprise. This is definitely a book you don’t want to miss!

I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.

[BookHound · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book the game show Dollars or Death takes center stage. Granny Bert and her team are on a game show being filmed in The Sisters (they didn't learn after the last show :D ). Granny and Councilman Reggie are always at odds with each other. Someone takes advantage of that feud and sets up Granny for Reggie's murder. Meanwhile Maddie's latest job for In A Pinch Professional Services is filling in for the owner of 3G Fun Station in the next town while he recovers from surgery. She deals with a wide variety of customers - one of which the police find dead in a compromising situation. One detective is not a fan of Chief deCordova and has no problem trying to pin the murder on Maddy. This story is different from the others as the murders are not the main focus this time. Still a great story. Make sure you read the series in order for all the characters to make sense. I received an ARC and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

[Jeanne Garringer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this series, and I anxiously await the next book in this lineup. Becki Willis is a master in the art of character development. Her characters are so relatable to the reader. I feel like I know them! So many topics are lingering in the background… like elders still making valuable contributions to a community (Granny Bert) and dealing with an empty nest (Madison relating to this change). This makes it easy for the reader to relate to the storyline. Please keep writing, Becki! We love your stories!

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a page turning story to the end. madison is working for in an arcade and granny bert and gang are going to try out for a game show that is coming to town. brash has his hands full trying to set up the security for it and then the bodies start to show up. very good if you like suspense you will want to read the book i was given a copy of the book but this is an honest review

[PepperP0t · Rating 5 out of 5]

Town nuisance, Reggie Carr arranged to have The Sisters ‘randomly chosen’ for a game show just as the poker games start again plus three murdered bodies turn up over town, Maddie’s a suspect in two and Granny Bert’s a suspect in one! Whoever said nothing happens in The Sisters must’ve come when Granny Bert and Maddie were both out of town.
Rating: 4.75stars

[Doris Brase · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extremely entertaining read. Maddie's adventures as a temporary employee are always very different and undoubtedly lead her to stumble across a dead body. This time it's more than one. She's already stressed out because her chicks are leaving the nest. Then Granny Bert gets involved in a crazy tv game show, which is quite funny.

[pamtxmom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story from the Sisters. Once again, Maddy and Brash show that it takes teamwork to protect their community from the criminal element. This story had some twists and turns before all the culprits are caught.

[Jan L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some head scratching (detectives never spoke to the bartender?), some suspense (but questions there, too) but mainly enjoyment at being back with friends in The Sisters. Madison was not so likeable in this book, snapping at family and friends. Things wrapped up a bit quickly, also.

[Tracy Conner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review

I love this series!! Just finished book 16 and now I have to wait for 17 to come out. Guess I'll start another
book by Begin Willis.

[MargeGordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a goid one, what a mystery! Although I was disappointed they didn't finish the game. That would have been a hoot!

[Laurie Girouard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great “Sisters” book! It’s like spending time with old friends whenever the next book is published. ❤️

[Shannon Janson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Sisters adventure

Becki I has written another interesting adventure. Can't help but love Madison, Brash, and grandma Bert. Hope the stories keep coming!

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gambling, gaming and a TV show make this one a bit different from the others in the series. I like the fixes that Maddy gets into in her temp agency- ad there is a sense of humor that runs through these mystery stories.

[Julie Boynton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite series and I am always glad when the next book comes out. It's hard to keep a series fresh and exciting and Becki does a wonderful job! The characters are quirky and lovable and the antics as usual do not disappoint! I highly recommend this book and the whole series!