Death By Stalking

Josiah Reynolds Mysteries #12

by Abigail Keam

FIVE STARS by READERS' FAVORITE!"Death By A Josiah Reynolds Mystery is most highly recommended!" If you like female sleuths who are snarky, brassy, and fun, you’ll love Josiah solving murder mysteries along with her quirky friends in the glamorous Bluegrass where Thoroughbreds race, bourbon is oak-cured, and antebellum mansions keep their secrets well.Josiah, Baby, her mastiff, and Lady Elsmere rush to the rescue of their neighbor, Rosie, who is being harassed by Gage Cagle, a mean, old stump of a man. Lady Elsmere confronts Gage and has him thrown in jail for trying to extort money from Rosie. Glad to be rid of this loathsome man, Lady Elsmere, Josiah, and Rosie attend the Bluegrass Antique Auction and Ball. To their surprise, Gage shows up and boldly threatens Josiah, Rosie, and even Baby. Dismissing Gage as nothing more than a loudmouth fussbucket, Josiah enjoys the ball until she stumbles upon Rosie covered in blood and standing over Gage’s near lifeless body. “I didn’t do this,” Rosie swears before fleeing, leaving Josiah trying to save the life of a man they both detest.While Josiah attempts to staunch Gage’s bleeding, she can’t help but wonder, if Rosie didn’t assault Gage, then who?The Josiah Reynolds Mystery Series Death By A HoneyBeeDeath By DrowningDeath By BridleDeath By BourbonDeath By LottoDeath by ChocolateDeath by HauntingDeath By DerbyDeath By DesignDeath By MaliceDeath By DramaDeath By StalkingDeath By DeceitDeath By MagicDeath By ShockDeath By ChanceDeath By PoisonDeath By GreedDeath By TheftAWARDS2010 Gold Medal Award from Readers’ Favorite for Death By A HoneyBee2011 Gold Medal Award from Readers' Favorite for Death By Drowning2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By Drowning2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By A HoneyBee2017 Finalist from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Design2019 Honorable Mention from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Stalking2019 Top 10 Mystery Novels from Kings River Life Magazine for Murder Under A Blue Moon22019 Honorable Mention from Readers’ Favorite for Death By A Josiah Reynolds Mystery2019 Top 10 Mystery Novels from Kings River Life Magazine for Murder Under A Blue A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery2020 Imadjinn Award for Best Mystery - Death By A Josiah Reynolds Mystery2022 Finalist in Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Historical Category - Murder Under A Full Moon2022 Finalist the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical Category - Murder Under A New Moon2022 Death By A Josiah Reynolds Mystery Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Cozy Mystery2022 Top Ten Mystery Novel by Kings River Life Magazine for Murder Under A Bridal A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery2022 Top Ten Mystery Novel by Kings River Life Magazine for Murder Under A British A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Cozy

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2019

About the author

Hello Gentle Reader,

I am Abigail Keam, the award-winning author of the Josiah Reynolds Mystery Series and the 1930s Mona Moon Mystery Series.

I am a professional beekeeper and have won 16 awards for my honey. I live in a metal house overlooking the Kentucky River. I have the great fortune to live near some of the most beautiful horse farms in the Bluegrass.

In addition to the Josiah Reynolds Mysteries, I also write the Princess Maura Tales (Epic Fantasy) and the Last Chance Motel Series (Sweet Romance).

I love animals, Kentucky bourbon, and chocolate. Now if they could combine bourbon and chocolate together, I would be in heaven.

I come from a family of storytellers, so it was only natural I would put my stories to paper. I do so hope my tales give you some pleasure and enjoyment. I would certainly love to hear from you. Signing off now to get back to writing. Yours truly,
Miss Abigail

AWARDS
2010 Gold Medal Award from Readers’ Favorite for Death By A HoneyBee: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2011 Gold Medal Award from Readers' Favorite for Death By Drowning: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By Drowning: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By A HoneyBee: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2017 Finalist from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Design: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2019 Honorable Mention from Readers’ Favorite for Death By Stalking: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery

2019 Murder Under A Blue Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery voted top ten mystery reads by Kings River Life Magazine

2020 Finalist from Readers' Favorite for Murder Under A Blue Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery

2020 Imadjinn Award for Best Mystery for Death By Stalking

2022 Finalist in Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Historical Category - Murder Under A Full Moon

2022 Finalist the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical Category - Murder Under A New Moon

2022 Death By Chance: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Cozy Mystery

Reviews

[Elisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another awesome mystery for Josiah and Asa and yes I am loving the mother-daughter team and I am hoping it continues as they work well together.

This mystery left me wondering if Detective Drake is going to be a new troublesome stalker for Josiah I'm not sure I like him at all.
But Hunter got extra points in this story and I am hoping things work with him and Josiah I also hope Hunter sticks around for Franklin too.
Lady Elsmere is just gorgeous and Charles always makes me laugh reading a Josiah mystery is like curling up under a cozy blanket.

[Amy Rosenkoetter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top notch

As always, I love me some Josiah Reynolds. She's a sassy smart-ass, old-school lady. Tough as old shoe leather and twice as dainty.

This time, her daughter Asa plays a big part in the story, more than in the past. Asa is a cool, smooth character who could rain down death from the skies on her enemies, but who still loves her mother. She's an enigma and I like that.

The plot points are sharp and clear and pared down to the bones, providing a concise snapshot of crime and motive without sacrificing story. Josiah is one of my favorite characters, and I can't wait until her next escapade.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just keeps getting better! Abigail Keam brings Agatha Kristie style English murder mystery to the Kentucky bluegrass. These are a must read. Already pre-ordered the next installment that will hit the shelves in time for the holidays.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like this series the man character Josiah a Kentucky women who loves horses her animals and friends.

[No-Genre-Unread · Rating 3 out of 5]

First off, I loved the details about the antiquing business. It's a world I never knew anything about until reading this book. I also love that things are finally starting to heat up between Hunter and Josiah. Maybe I could get over the unfair and abrupt demise of Josiah and Jake, because Hunter seems a lot more compatible with her. And of course, us Josiah Reynolds readers love Asa.
What bothered me about this book was that the mystery wasn't completely solved. There were just assumptions and theories about what happened between the three guys, and how two of them ended up killed. Nothing was confessed, and the only thing that was solidly proven was that the antique distributor was involved. The twist at the end was good but kind of anti-climactic. I wish that, during the confrontation, the real killer would've at least had an "Oh, shit! I'm caught!" Expression. There were also a couple of unanswered questions. Like, Who claimed to have seen Josiah following Gage? And who ratted out Charles and Rosie to the cops?
I really did enjoy adventure #12, but the way the mystery part of the plot was executed
Seemed a little lazily written compared to the previous three books. Also, sorry to be nitpicky, but I just thought it was funny how, in the beginning of the book, Josiah was still hurting over how her marriage to Brandon ended and all the cruel things he had done to her. Then several chapters later, Josiah said that Asa had never gotten over what her father did, but Josiah herself was at peace with it.
Then what happened at the end of the book, at Hunter's house, gave me the warm and fuzzies.

[Jesse Coffey · Rating 5 out of 5]

One Heck of a Whodunit with a Shocking Twist
WOW!!! I honestly didn't see this one coming. Professional beekeeper, amateur sleuth Josiah Reynolds has been in a deep state of depression, with no idea of what's causing it. Been there, done that.
But a murder once again not only makes her a suspect--when a bully harasses a friend of hers--but turns her life upside down again. What better way to get yanked out of your funk. Not to mention a visit from her wayward sociopath daughter, Asa.
There's a bit of dark humor in this story but how the danger mounts up, too. As always, it takes the Reynolds women to find their way to the truth and save everyone. Except the murderer. Abigail Keam has once again pieced together a complicated mystery with a cast of great characters.
Everyone is so real in these stories that you feel like you know them. I feel like every single one of them could be a neighbor or someone I've met along the way. Living in Lexington makes it even more real. The plotting is so well paced that I finished this book and never felt the time pass. Brilliant story, brilliant writing, brilliant characters. No wonder Ms. Keam is a master at her craft.
Another 5 out of 5 stars.

[Charlyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Antiques and murder

Nothing seems to bring Josiah out of her depression like crime. When an antique sale and ball ends in a murder, Josiah steps up to try to find the murderer. This time, her daughter, Asa, is already in town, having arrived to try to discover why her mother has been unavailable for too long. Wit and intrigue accompany the cast of familiar characters to provide another enjoyable story

[Teri Huggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

🏇👍👍

Two thumbs up. I have loved every book in this series and this one did not disappoint. As soon a new book comes out in this series I quit reading whatever I'm reading at the time to read it and I can never put it down until until I'm finished. In fact this book came out yesterday and I just finished it.....I can't wait for the next one.

[Maryf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book! The ending was a bit of a surprise but understood the why. The information on antiquities was quite fascinating. Learning to look for different things and where they're located. I also love the characters and the different personality of each and how well they interact with each other. The book, as usual, keeps you guessing till the end.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one series that I anxiously await the next installment. This one was as good as the rest. It felt different somehow but didn’t detract from the story. No one got Josiah in a trap or held a gun to her head. But still was a good book. Write faster Ms Keam!!

[Caz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eeeek only one book left to read

Can’t believe I’ve almost completed the current series seriously need some new books to this series pretty please they are such a joy and wonderful page turners so on to the current final book in the series woo hoo

[victoria walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stalking.

Great story line fascinating world of antique s...Lady loves her position of wealth and care deeply for her animals and her home state. Bluegrass

[Theo Austin-Smyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good one

I love this series. I can’t wait for the next one to come out. This was another fun mystery about Josiah’s life in Kentucky.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Josiah Reynolds mystery’s! They never disappoint. Another great installment, for sure!

[Chris Blackton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this series. This author speaks to me in a way that I can’t get enough of her books. I love the historical anecdotes and just maybe Josiah has finally found happiness.

[Wayne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable enough.

[Kris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read!!! Another great Josiah Reynolds mystery!!!

[Donna Ann Sutcliffe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow love this book. What a twist at the end. Love that Asa helps Hunter save his house. What a find. Josiah is brilliant. Yes another wonderful read.

[Karla Hoskins · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful read

I really enjoyed this book. All the info about Kentucky made furniture was great. Ready for Josiah’s next adventure. Always exciting.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Josiah Reynolds series! The characters are diverse and fantastic. I really enjoy the history of Kentucky that Ms Keam weaves into her writing. I’m hoping that Josiah will continue to find herself caught up in many mysteries to come!

[Cherie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in the Josiah Reynolds mystery series! The story keeps you engaged throughout the entire book. I love Josiah and the realness about her and the other characters. Looking forward to reading #13 in the series - Death by Deceit!

[Lisa Norvell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

I really enjoy this series. Death by Stalking is a wonderful addition. I like that Asa was included and the ending is awesome.