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Murder Among Friends: A Miss Markham Mystery
“Murder Among Friends is a charming step back in time to 1931 Kansas City.”
—Kristie Zorn
“The delightful, unstoppable Miss Markham is a must read!”
—Joyce Henkins
Deloris Markham, a recent high school graduate from a small farming community, moves to Kansas City to experience the big city, but there might be more excitement than she bargained for.
Robbery, hoodlums, and murder aren’t enough to stop Miss Markham. Deloris won’t rest until she’s solved the case, even if it involves telling fibs to the police and standing on toilets to gather information.
Kansas City might not be ready for this gorgeous gumshoe, but ready or not, here she comes!
The Miss Markham Mystery series is inspired by a true life individual—Miss Doris Markham. The real-life Doris was not a detective, but she did lead an adventurous life in Kansas City in the 1930s. Several incidents and stories from her life are woven into the fictional tales of Deloris, creating an irresistible cozy historical mystery.
—Kristie Zorn
“The delightful, unstoppable Miss Markham is a must read!”
—Joyce Henkins
Deloris Markham, a recent high school graduate from a small farming community, moves to Kansas City to experience the big city, but there might be more excitement than she bargained for.
Robbery, hoodlums, and murder aren’t enough to stop Miss Markham. Deloris won’t rest until she’s solved the case, even if it involves telling fibs to the police and standing on toilets to gather information.
Kansas City might not be ready for this gorgeous gumshoe, but ready or not, here she comes!
The Miss Markham Mystery series is inspired by a true life individual—Miss Doris Markham. The real-life Doris was not a detective, but she did lead an adventurous life in Kansas City in the 1930s. Several incidents and stories from her life are woven into the fictional tales of Deloris, creating an irresistible cozy historical mystery.
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2024
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February 5, 2025
In this delightful historical mystery series, Deloris Markhum signs up for many jobs, one which she's not completely hired for, but it will lead her to many adventures.
She's a spirited and fearless recent high school graduate who takes on the bustling streets of Kansas City in the 1930s. As she leaves her small farming community behind, Deloris is eager to embrace the excitement of city life, but she quickly finds herself in a whirlwind of intrigue, danger, and unexpected thrills.
The author masterfully blends fact with fiction, drawing from the real Doris Markham’s vibrant life to create an engaging narrative filled with authentic historical Kansas City, MO details. Her determination to solve crimes—robberies, hoodlums, and even murder—adds a suspenseful layer to the story, making readers cheer for her every step of the way.
The dialogue is witty, fun and the characters are vividly drawn, each contributing to the backdrop of Deloris's adventures. Her audacity and quick wit shine through, showcasing her as an extraordinary protagonist who refuses to be sidelined.
I'm looking forward to reading more of this series.
She's a spirited and fearless recent high school graduate who takes on the bustling streets of Kansas City in the 1930s. As she leaves her small farming community behind, Deloris is eager to embrace the excitement of city life, but she quickly finds herself in a whirlwind of intrigue, danger, and unexpected thrills.
The author masterfully blends fact with fiction, drawing from the real Doris Markham’s vibrant life to create an engaging narrative filled with authentic historical Kansas City, MO details. Her determination to solve crimes—robberies, hoodlums, and even murder—adds a suspenseful layer to the story, making readers cheer for her every step of the way.
The dialogue is witty, fun and the characters are vividly drawn, each contributing to the backdrop of Deloris's adventures. Her audacity and quick wit shine through, showcasing her as an extraordinary protagonist who refuses to be sidelined.
I'm looking forward to reading more of this series.
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January 17, 2025This mystery had an intriguing historical backdrop. Full of fun escapades and interesting tidbits about soda fountains and telephone switchboards.
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