Dead Without Shame

by Diane Bator

Once more, Gilda considers leaving the karate school to work for her friend Happy (no one has ever called him Harvey). When three men rob Happy Harvey’s Hangover Hut killing the woman at the front counter, Gilda is stunned to think that could have been her. Was this a mere robbery, or does someone have a vendetta against Happy, including his good friend Gary del Garda? The evidence keeps piling up while both her mother and another karate instructor come to town bearing secrets that may cost Gilda the life she loves in Sandstone Cove.

289 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 25, 2020

About the author

Diane Bator is a prolific, award-winning Canadian author, publisher, book coach, editor, and mom of three suddenly adults who has developed a great, although quirky sense of humor. She is the host of the Escape With a Writer blog, and started her own publishing company, Escape With a Writer, in January of 2024 to relaunch her previous 15 novels as well as newer works. She is represented by Creative Edge Publicity and available for interviews, podcasts, and so on.

Reviews

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this cozy mystery. The characters are wonderful, both the old familiar ones and the new additions, and I was really pulled in by the developing relationship between Kane and Gilda. I've read the other Gilda Wright mystery books so this was intriguing to see how Kane and Gilda's friendship would progress. Kane makes a great "Watson" to Gilda's "Sherlock". There are definitely a lot of twists and turns. You're left to wonder "Who done it?" right up to the highly dangerous end. Well done. I wonder if Kane and Gilda will end up opening their own private eye agency in future? I think they would make a great team.

[Brenda E. Mcdaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great read!!

This was a well written book. And a good who-done it mystery. You never knew what would happen next. It was very descriptive and entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this great book!!

[Patricia Gallant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Diane is a friend of mine. I enjoy her stories. I have to say I did find myself confused at times, perhaps too many characters. I am sure any cozy mystery reader would enjoy this book.

[E.R. Yatscoff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of relationship stuff surrounding a dojo. Slow moving but well written. The protagonist basically solves the crime for the the lazy police. Gilda rocks!