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Hope Walker Mystery #12
A Hopeless Rodeo
A funny cozy mystery series full of bold women, a quirky and lovable town, and one seriously hopeless romance.Summer isn't the only thing that's come to Hopeless, Idaho. The Rodeo's in town. And, as it turns out...Sheriff Alex Kramer's been keeping a secret from his girlfriend, Hope. Alex spent a chunk of his twenties on the rodeo circuit wrestling steers and chasing fame. And by the way some of these women look at Alex, Hope wonders if that's not the only thing he was chasing. So, while Alex is having a reunion with old 'friends' and Hope is getting jealous, that's when something unthinkable happens and once again, Hope Walker is thrust into the middle of mystery that only she can untangle. Join Hope, Katie, Alex, Granny, Bess, Dominic and all the gang in this fun, hilarious, confounding, and heart pounding rodeo adventure!Order A Hopeless Rodeo, Book 12 in the Hope Walker Mysteries today!
- GenresCozy Mystery
240 pages, Paperback
First published February 23, 2024
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About the author
Daniel Carson
39 books160 followersDaniel Carson lives in Nebraska with his wife and their perfect adoring children who have never ever misbehaved. Not once. Honest.
His days are a mixture of... teaching, cooking, driving, cleaning, more cooking, lots more driving, cleaning and more driving. So much driving. When the children finally go to bed, Daniel writes stories.
The Hope Walker Mysteries is a cozy mystery series with action, humor, and just a bit of romance. A Hopeless Murder is the first book in the series.
The Baking School Mysteries is a culinary cozy mystery series where the food is a delicious, the people are nosy but lovable, and murder is always on the menu. Fudge Frosting Murder is the first book in the series.
His days are a mixture of... teaching, cooking, driving, cleaning, more cooking, lots more driving, cleaning and more driving. So much driving. When the children finally go to bed, Daniel writes stories.
The Hope Walker Mysteries is a cozy mystery series with action, humor, and just a bit of romance. A Hopeless Murder is the first book in the series.
The Baking School Mysteries is a culinary cozy mystery series where the food is a delicious, the people are nosy but lovable, and murder is always on the menu. Fudge Frosting Murder is the first book in the series.
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December 24, 2024
kick butt Hope!
I liked the rodeo setting of this and I loved Harley! Honestly, I was hoping that Roy would do something for Harley to allow her to be in her own age competition that was as big as the rest. Harley rules! Dominic rules!
Lots of action and wonder as to what was coming next. Loved it!
Next is A Hopeless Celebration - release date is February 1, 2025 along with another Hope book on the same day.
My next read that was published only a few weeks back is by Annabel Chase. It is called “Flowering Inferno” from the Bloomin’ Psychics series.
I liked the rodeo setting of this and I loved Harley! Honestly, I was hoping that Roy would do something for Harley to allow her to be in her own age competition that was as big as the rest. Harley rules! Dominic rules!
Lots of action and wonder as to what was coming next. Loved it!
Next is A Hopeless Celebration - release date is February 1, 2025 along with another Hope book on the same day.
My next read that was published only a few weeks back is by Annabel Chase. It is called “Flowering Inferno” from the Bloomin’ Psychics series.
July 21, 2024
Like any ongoing series that ran a will-they / won't they for a long time, the Hopeless books (not on 13.5) have to deal with getting their couple together. In this case there are revelations of old girlfriends, and a past as a rodeo rider for the Sheriff, which initially seems like a re-run of the disapproving sister in the last book, but then the Sheriff gets shot (FYI the deputy remains fine). Perhaps wary of the amount of murders that have taken place in this small town in the previous nine months, this is the still serious crime that Hope needs to solve. On the ongoing soapy bits, no progress is made on the missing mother. On the comic relief, Katy and her kids (and her always peripheral craft beer making husband) get to run Granny's bar for a week with hilarity ensuing.
June 20, 2024
Ride em, cowgirl!
The rodeo came to Hopeless, and I now I want to watch America's finest in tight jeans, I mean, watch a rodeo.
Luckily, Hope was there to get some brisket and report back to the rest of America about where the action was.
This was a fun read with plenty of action, singing, and joking around, plus a strip tease by grandma. Not to be missed. The book I mean.
If you like thrills, chills, and spills... er, no chills, it's exciting but not a scary thriller. More like a scary Rollercoaster where you know you'll come out alive, but you're not really sure how.
The rodeo came to Hopeless, and I now I want to watch America's finest in tight jeans, I mean, watch a rodeo.
Luckily, Hope was there to get some brisket and report back to the rest of America about where the action was.
This was a fun read with plenty of action, singing, and joking around, plus a strip tease by grandma. Not to be missed. The book I mean.
If you like thrills, chills, and spills... er, no chills, it's exciting but not a scary thriller. More like a scary Rollercoaster where you know you'll come out alive, but you're not really sure how.
May 25, 2024
Just wow!
I really love this series and was so excited to read this. I couldn't put it down, it grabbed me and held on to me until the last page. I am a long time rodeo fan and enjoyed those parts quite a bit. The rest of the story had me on the edge of my seat, and the ending was extremely satisfying. December is a long time to wait, but I can't wait to see how recovery goes. ❤
I really love this series and was so excited to read this. I couldn't put it down, it grabbed me and held on to me until the last page. I am a long time rodeo fan and enjoyed those parts quite a bit. The rest of the story had me on the edge of my seat, and the ending was extremely satisfying. December is a long time to wait, but I can't wait to see how recovery goes. ❤
June 14, 2024
Oh Alex!
I am completely invested in the series. It's always a question of what did you do this time? And not just Alex and Hope. It's Katie, Chris and the kids as well. I live the way Carson interweaves humor, tense moments, vivid mind pictures and just good old fashioned story telling-from a woman's point of view. How a male pulls off the woman's point of view is just amazing.
I am completely invested in the series. It's always a question of what did you do this time? And not just Alex and Hope. It's Katie, Chris and the kids as well. I live the way Carson interweaves humor, tense moments, vivid mind pictures and just good old fashioned story telling-from a woman's point of view. How a male pulls off the woman's point of view is just amazing.
July 13, 2024
A rodeo is coming to Hopeless and Hope is going to the rodeo with Alex, who happens to have been a former star. Nanna is taking a vacation in Mexico so her friend Katie and family running the Library while she is gone. During the first night of the rodeo Alex subs for an old friend and is shot. After getting Alex settled in at the hospital Hope starts the investigation. Gemima makes an appearance and comes into the hospital and lip locks with Alex. Great reading with ever changing leads.
May 23, 2024
Excellent
This was the best Hope Walker book yet! Intrigue and confusion, love and hate, misdirection....it has it all! I generally guess the bad guy by the middle of the story but this time? Not a clue! Talk about a surprise ending! Highly recommended!
This was the best Hope Walker book yet! Intrigue and confusion, love and hate, misdirection....it has it all! I generally guess the bad guy by the middle of the story but this time? Not a clue! Talk about a surprise ending! Highly recommended!
May 25, 2024
Hopeless
This is such a great series and keeps getting better. The story line is great. The characters are so loveable...I mean I wish I had Katie as my bff. The dialogue is second to none. You laugh, you cry and you cheer, but you don't put the book down.
This is such a great series and keeps getting better. The story line is great. The characters are so loveable...I mean I wish I had Katie as my bff. The dialogue is second to none. You laugh, you cry and you cheer, but you don't put the book down.
June 3, 2024
A hopeless rodeo
Daniel Carson’s Hopeless Books are very delightful. I like how your emotions can change from heart stopping fear to flat out laughter. Can’t wait to settle in with another Hope Walker Adventure
Daniel Carson’s Hopeless Books are very delightful. I like how your emotions can change from heart stopping fear to flat out laughter. Can’t wait to settle in with another Hope Walker Adventure
June 13, 2024
so glad the Hope Walker adventure s are back
I have loved these books since the first installment. They are simple, funny, and full of heartfelt moments. So glad Daniel Carson decided to quit teaching and write full time!!
I have loved these books since the first installment. They are simple, funny, and full of heartfelt moments. So glad Daniel Carson decided to quit teaching and write full time!!
June 14, 2024
a hopeless rodeo
I have read the whole series so far. The characters are believable and it is written humour. The plots are intriguing and ingenious. I look forward to you continuing the series
I have read the whole series so far. The characters are believable and it is written humour. The plots are intriguing and ingenious. I look forward to you continuing the series
June 17, 2024
Just wonderful.
I so enjoy these books. I like to go back and visit with the same people when I read the next book. Each one brings humor to the story but also a sweetness that makes it a fun read.
Make sure you read all of the books in this series. Each gets better and better.
I so enjoy these books. I like to go back and visit with the same people when I read the next book. Each one brings humor to the story but also a sweetness that makes it a fun read.
Make sure you read all of the books in this series. Each gets better and better.
September 25, 2024
Hope Walker Mysteries
I have read the first 12 of the
Hope Walker Mystery series and I
Can honestly say I have enjoyed every one of them. They are funny, serious, best friend silly and just a all together good read. Can't wait to read the next one.
I have read the first 12 of the
Hope Walker Mystery series and I
Can honestly say I have enjoyed every one of them. They are funny, serious, best friend silly and just a all together good read. Can't wait to read the next one.
October 13, 2024
Fantastic again!
Daniel Carson spins a doozy this time! I love that the familiar format never overshadows the good storytelling. Rodeo life came to life and colored more of the Hopeless culture for me!
Daniel Carson spins a doozy this time! I love that the familiar format never overshadows the good storytelling. Rodeo life came to life and colored more of the Hopeless culture for me!
January 1, 2025
wonderful series
This series is so amazing. The characters are funny, sassy, and enjoyable. They truly feel like friends and family. The murders keep me guessing, the stories are true page turners, and the ending is always a surprise. I am so glad I found this series.
This series is so amazing. The characters are funny, sassy, and enjoyable. They truly feel like friends and family. The murders keep me guessing, the stories are true page turners, and the ending is always a surprise. I am so glad I found this series.
January 23, 2025
These are such fun books! I love the relationship between Hope & Katie & of course Granny and then there is Alex! There is always something to think about & while there is some suspense, it is not overdone!
Daniel, Congrats on transitioning to full time writing! Can't wait to see what is next!
Pat Alderman
Daniel, Congrats on transitioning to full time writing! Can't wait to see what is next!
Pat Alderman
February 23, 2025
a must read
I just binged read books 1-12!!! It’s the first time reading a mystery that I actually laughed out loud and was constantly changing who I thought was the murder!!! The characters are fabulous! I can’t wait for more to follow!!!!
I just binged read books 1-12!!! It’s the first time reading a mystery that I actually laughed out loud and was constantly changing who I thought was the murder!!! The characters are fabulous! I can’t wait for more to follow!!!!
May 5, 2025
Rodeo #12
No! No! No! This series came to an end without the final denouement! Not fair! After all those thoughts of praise for this writer and his skill in weaving fun stories. How much longer must we wait?
No! No! No! This series came to an end without the final denouement! Not fair! After all those thoughts of praise for this writer and his skill in weaving fun stories. How much longer must we wait?
May 26, 2024
Another Winner
Hope’s mysteries are great! I love the story lines and the characters in her books. Can’t wait for the next one.
Hope’s mysteries are great! I love the story lines and the characters in her books. Can’t wait for the next one.
May 26, 2024
Another Great Hope Walker Story
Lots of twists and turns in this one that will keep you guessing. I can't wait to see what Hope goes through next.
Lots of twists and turns in this one that will keep you guessing. I can't wait to see what Hope goes through next.
May 30, 2024
Feisty and Fun
I love the quirky people of this wonderful town called Hopeless. The mysteries are well written with all the twists and turns.
I love the quirky people of this wonderful town called Hopeless. The mysteries are well written with all the twists and turns.
June 1, 2024
A hit!! (of course)
A perfect combination of fantastic characters and a keep you guessing story make this the best Hope Walker book yet.
A perfect combination of fantastic characters and a keep you guessing story make this the best Hope Walker book yet.
June 7, 2024
A hopeless rodeo
Daniel has done it again. Hope truly amazes me in all she does. Can't wait to see what Katie and the kids end up doing. Start with #1!
Daniel has done it again. Hope truly amazes me in all she does. Can't wait to see what Katie and the kids end up doing. Start with #1!
June 16, 2024
Great read
Great twists and turns to get to the solution of a whodunit for the records! And a great wrap up smack for a very bad enemy!
Great twists and turns to get to the solution of a whodunit for the records! And a great wrap up smack for a very bad enemy!
August 2, 2024
What an entertaining series!
The Hope Walker series is highly enjoyable and also a quick and easy read. With great characters like granny and bff Katie. Highly recommend.
The Hope Walker series is highly enjoyable and also a quick and easy read. With great characters like granny and bff Katie. Highly recommend.
September 3, 2024
Great as always
Love this series. Finished all 12 in 12 days. Love the character of Dominic and his 7 year old antics.
Love this series. Finished all 12 in 12 days. Love the character of Dominic and his 7 year old antics.
September 13, 2024
The first two chapters of this book made me laugh harder than I have in a long time!! This series is so enjoyable.
November 26, 2024
A rodeo, Hopes sheriff gets shot! After false leads and granny in a string Bikini (you have to read the story to understand) the Assassin is really a surprise,
January 14, 2025
Just finished this whole series. They are great enjoyable and funny! Can't wait for a hopeless beach.
June 30, 2025
I love Hope walker and the gang !
Can’t wait for next book I really love the relationship of friends and family and corky humor keep them coming!!
Can’t wait for next book I really love the relationship of friends and family and corky humor keep them coming!!
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