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Caught Dead in Wyoming #9
Reaction Shot
In the rough country of Wyoming, some cattle rustlers still get a death sentence.
Official consumer advocate and unofficial Investigative reporter Elizabeth Margaret Danniher, her KWMT-TV colleague Mike Paycik, rancher Tom Burrell, and their supporting staff of idiosyncratic sleuths take on another mystery.
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Reaction Shot, Book 9 of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series, is a smart, surprising, fast-paced cozy mystery with humor. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance and twists you won’t see coming, then you’ll love USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s page-turner.
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Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:
Sign Off
Left Hanging
Shoot First
Last Ditch
Look Live
Back Story
Cold Open
Hot Roll
Reaction Shot
Official consumer advocate and unofficial Investigative reporter Elizabeth Margaret Danniher, her KWMT-TV colleague Mike Paycik, rancher Tom Burrell, and their supporting staff of idiosyncratic sleuths take on another mystery.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Reaction Shot, Book 9 of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series, is a smart, surprising, fast-paced cozy mystery with humor. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance and twists you won’t see coming, then you’ll love USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s page-turner.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:
Sign Off
Left Hanging
Shoot First
Last Ditch
Look Live
Back Story
Cold Open
Hot Roll
Reaction Shot
- GenresMysteryCozy Mystery
336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2020
163 people are currently reading
69 people want to read
About the author
Patricia McLinn
128 books313 followersUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s novels—cited by reviewers for warmth, wit and vivid characterization – have won numerous regional and national awards and been on national bestseller lists.
In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit.
Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and—for 20-plus years—an editor at the Washington Post.
She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.
In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit.
Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and—for 20-plus years—an editor at the Washington Post.
She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.
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June 5, 2020
Reaction Shot by Patricia McLinn
Caught Dead in Wyoming Series Book Nine
Elizabeth Margaret Danniher has a lot going on. Her job and the constant annoyance of Thurston Fine, the anchor who thinks it's all about him. Finding herself involved in solving murder cases—which annoys the law enforcement. And her biggest problem...two men.
For the year and a half she's been in Sherman, Wyoming, Elizabeth has found she has the choice of two fine men who want to date her. Tom and Mike. She just can't seem to choose one or the other...but she'll need to decide at some point.
Until then, they have another murder to solve. Yes, she has to solve it. She has orders from Tom's daughter, Tamantha, to solve it so the police will stop looking at Tom as a suspect...not for the first time. Wonderful series and great characters.
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Caught Dead in Wyoming Series Book Nine
Elizabeth Margaret Danniher has a lot going on. Her job and the constant annoyance of Thurston Fine, the anchor who thinks it's all about him. Finding herself involved in solving murder cases—which annoys the law enforcement. And her biggest problem...two men.
For the year and a half she's been in Sherman, Wyoming, Elizabeth has found she has the choice of two fine men who want to date her. Tom and Mike. She just can't seem to choose one or the other...but she'll need to decide at some point.
Until then, they have another murder to solve. Yes, she has to solve it. She has orders from Tom's daughter, Tamantha, to solve it so the police will stop looking at Tom as a suspect...not for the first time. Wonderful series and great characters.
https://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com...
July 2, 2021
When I read this book I knew that the relationship between Mike, Tom and Elizabeth was going to go through some changes. The murder brings about many changes.
From the past a mystery or in this case a wrong will be right but not in the way it should be. A young woman was murder and the killer got off. But in the end his murder will answer many questions but you may not like who the killer is. Lots of secrets are uncovered and there are twists to this story. I really like the Tom’s daughter, Tamantha tells Elizabeth to fix it. Well she and the team does find the person who killed York along with many other things.
An excellent story but the ending is going to surprise you. I loved the book and look forward to the next story!
From the past a mystery or in this case a wrong will be right but not in the way it should be. A young woman was murder and the killer got off. But in the end his murder will answer many questions but you may not like who the killer is. Lots of secrets are uncovered and there are twists to this story. I really like the Tom’s daughter, Tamantha tells Elizabeth to fix it. Well she and the team does find the person who killed York along with many other things.
An excellent story but the ending is going to surprise you. I loved the book and look forward to the next story!
September 19, 2022
Madcap Murder & Mayhem
I continue to love this series with its characters that balance that line of quirky and endearing, combined with the author's signature humor. This novel brought us another great mystery and more excitement for careers and families. I love when characters begin to feel like friends, and that's how Elizabeth, Tom, Mike, and the rest of the gang feel.
Each reading of a book in this series just draws them closer to my heart while providing me with a light-hearted mystery and lots of laughs along the way. Whenever I'm feeling blue, I know it's time to read another book in the Caught Dead in Wyoming series!
If you're new to this series, you can jump in anywhere and get caught up on the basics relatively quickly. For the best enjoyment and appreciation of the personalities and their history together, you'll want to catch the entire series.
I continue to love this series with its characters that balance that line of quirky and endearing, combined with the author's signature humor. This novel brought us another great mystery and more excitement for careers and families. I love when characters begin to feel like friends, and that's how Elizabeth, Tom, Mike, and the rest of the gang feel.
Each reading of a book in this series just draws them closer to my heart while providing me with a light-hearted mystery and lots of laughs along the way. Whenever I'm feeling blue, I know it's time to read another book in the Caught Dead in Wyoming series!
If you're new to this series, you can jump in anywhere and get caught up on the basics relatively quickly. For the best enjoyment and appreciation of the personalities and their history together, you'll want to catch the entire series.
May 31, 2020
Don't Be Cruel
When you start reading and chuckling, then laughing out loud, you're back at KWMT-TV in Wyoming. I really love Tamantha and can picture her determined, sassy face. Then as you read the friends come together to use their skills to delve into a local murder and things become more intense. These characters seem so real I always enjoy hanging out with them and listening to their investigative sessions. The romantic triangle doesn't feel right but maybe it will someday be resolved. Elizabeth and Thurston maybe? Maybe Hiram will leave Yvette? I've loved this series for its humor, setting, heartwarming situations, well written characters and intelligent mysteries to solve. The only thing I don't like is waiting a year for the next book.
When you start reading and chuckling, then laughing out loud, you're back at KWMT-TV in Wyoming. I really love Tamantha and can picture her determined, sassy face. Then as you read the friends come together to use their skills to delve into a local murder and things become more intense. These characters seem so real I always enjoy hanging out with them and listening to their investigative sessions. The romantic triangle doesn't feel right but maybe it will someday be resolved. Elizabeth and Thurston maybe? Maybe Hiram will leave Yvette? I've loved this series for its humor, setting, heartwarming situations, well written characters and intelligent mysteries to solve. The only thing I don't like is waiting a year for the next book.
June 26, 2022
This is an interesting story. A ranch foreman is found dead and there are many suspects. We discover the ranch foreman is a creep and the ranch owner isn’t much better.
I was sad in the end for whom the killer turned out to be but everyone is responsible for their actions.
There also is a resolution to the love triangle and it’s probably the outcome you expect.
It will be interesting to see what happens next in the lives of the main character. I can only hope that Les and Thurston are dealt with – what lackadaisical characters they are.
I’m looking forward to the installment in audio, but I understand it will be a while.
I was sad in the end for whom the killer turned out to be but everyone is responsible for their actions.
There also is a resolution to the love triangle and it’s probably the outcome you expect.
It will be interesting to see what happens next in the lives of the main character. I can only hope that Les and Thurston are dealt with – what lackadaisical characters they are.
I’m looking forward to the installment in audio, but I understand it will be a while.
May 28, 2020
Another triumph
I love everything from this author ,especially this series and this book didn't disappoint, all the great characters were back again, a wonderful story with a brilliant twist at the end. A great read ( I read it at one sitting). Can't wait for the next book in the series, I have already pre ordered it. A year is a long wait, can't you write quicker Patricia. A great read I'd give it a hundred stars if I could.
I love everything from this author ,especially this series and this book didn't disappoint, all the great characters were back again, a wonderful story with a brilliant twist at the end. A great read ( I read it at one sitting). Can't wait for the next book in the series, I have already pre ordered it. A year is a long wait, can't you write quicker Patricia. A great read I'd give it a hundred stars if I could.
May 29, 2020
Another reason to love Patricia Mclinn. Reaction Shot is a fast pace mystery with plenty of good people who could have done a bad thing. McLinn’s wit and descriptive terms help the book flow. Margaret Elizabeth is woman who can see the rough all the pieces of the puzzle with the help of her gang. Love the Caught Dead in Wyoming services and this book is just another reason why. Only bad thing, I’ve already read it and now I have to wait for the next adventure
June 18, 2020
This newest edition to the series provides a stronger connection between Elizabeth's current life and her family. It is good to see a truly human response to the relationships she has formed and how the others respond. The mystery/case they work on is one that will keep you guessing, I personally changed my mind on who the killer was about 3 times and still didn't have it right in the end. It was well written will keep you entertained. It will be a long year waiting for the next one
June 25, 2020
Memories, Murder, Roses, and Men
This series just keeps getting better! McMinn weaves Wyoming history & western culture with well-developed characters to create a page-turning story. Dialogue is always witty and the story well crafted in all of McLinn's books.
In Reaction Shot, the past is still very present and deadly, while love is a very complicated and potentially heartbreaking undertaking for more than a few Sherman, Wyoming residents.
This series just keeps getting better! McMinn weaves Wyoming history & western culture with well-developed characters to create a page-turning story. Dialogue is always witty and the story well crafted in all of McLinn's books.
In Reaction Shot, the past is still very present and deadly, while love is a very complicated and potentially heartbreaking undertaking for more than a few Sherman, Wyoming residents.
July 23, 2020
I do love these books, I love the characters. I think after 9 books that her love life hasn't been fixed. Tom is the best choice in my thinking Like is going and is starting a new career. I also. L
love the dog, sometimes you can get lost in too much information about cattle, sometimes I just got bored and put it down. I invented decided if I am going to purchase the next book. I will wait and see. Good Reading😊
love the dog, sometimes you can get lost in too much information about cattle, sometimes I just got bored and put it down. I invented decided if I am going to purchase the next book. I will wait and see. Good Reading😊
June 5, 2020
Yet another winner!!!! I love this series - each character is so multi dimensional. It is very cool to be able to anticipate their reactions and still be surprised by them. Shadow and Tamantha get the least page time and are still so well described that they are integral to the story, always! I am a true Patricia McLin fan and am eagerly waiting for the next book!!!!
July 31, 2020
Best one yet
I was so excited to see another adventure of some of my favorite friends. This by all counts is seemingly the best so far. I love the tension on nearly every page whether it was with "the ladies of O'Hara Hill" or among the investigators themselves. They are so familiar now that outsiders are just that. Love this book and thank you again.
I was so excited to see another adventure of some of my favorite friends. This by all counts is seemingly the best so far. I love the tension on nearly every page whether it was with "the ladies of O'Hara Hill" or among the investigators themselves. They are so familiar now that outsiders are just that. Love this book and thank you again.
June 15, 2020
Great characters
All of this series are excellent reading. Good assortment of characters. Could use some faster development of romantic relationships between main character and love interest s. Love the locals especially Wyoming
All of this series are excellent reading. Good assortment of characters. Could use some faster development of romantic relationships between main character and love interest s. Love the locals especially Wyoming
July 4, 2020
Book #9 of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series is another winner. Face paced and funny with characters that you love or love to hate. Justice prevails in the end. Great series. Cheers Lynda L. Lock (Isla Mujeres Mystery series)
May 22, 2021
Another Excellent Episode!
I can’t get any work done when I’m reading Ms McLinns books! Not that I’m complaining. I love to think I can predict where her plots are going but she never fails to throw curve balls! Great and entertaining read.
I can’t get any work done when I’m reading Ms McLinns books! Not that I’m complaining. I love to think I can predict where her plots are going but she never fails to throw curve balls! Great and entertaining read.
January 3, 2022
I enjoyed the first books in the series but I flicked through this one. There is no character development and the Tom/Elizabeth/Mike situation has become tedious. There is far too much dialogue and nothing happens!
June 22, 2022
loved it as usual.
Reaction Shot, Book 9 in the Caught Dead in Wyoming, is a fun who done it. Toss in a love triangle & a nine year old who rules the World and you have a great story to read.
Reaction Shot, Book 9 in the Caught Dead in Wyoming, is a fun who done it. Toss in a love triangle & a nine year old who rules the World and you have a great story to read.
June 7, 2020
I live in Wyoming
I live in Wyoming and love each of these stories. The characters are well developed and dialogue is quite entertaining.
I live in Wyoming and love each of these stories. The characters are well developed and dialogue is quite entertaining.
July 5, 2020
Easy read. Love the humor
July 15, 2020
Read and enjoyed,
September 2, 2020
Reaction Shot
If I could, I would give this book 10 stars! Another exciting ride through Wyoming's history and country. Thank you! Can't wait for the next book!
If I could, I would give this book 10 stars! Another exciting ride through Wyoming's history and country. Thank you! Can't wait for the next book!
July 24, 2022
This is a good addition to the series, with good characters and a lot of twists.
April 14, 2023
Such a great series!
May 22, 2023
Another great page turner- love her witty style of mysteries
June 8, 2023
Best of the series thus far
No spoilers.
Here we have an impressive mystery playing second fiddle to a growing vibrant cast.
All the payoffs you could ask for.
No spoilers.
Here we have an impressive mystery playing second fiddle to a growing vibrant cast.
All the payoffs you could ask for.
April 10, 2024
Not my fave so far though I still enjoy EM Danniher's internal monologues. Really not liking this dating two guys thing though.
May 2, 2024
Way too wordy
July 13, 2020
I love this series. What I love about it are the characters that comprise the essence of the series. Reaction Shot is a great mystery and provides more quality time with the fictional characters we've come to enjoy. I hope Patricia McLinn realizes that the strength of the series lies in maintaining this group of characters in future volumes.
November 13, 2020
I love caught Dead in Wyoming, and Reaction Shot is one of the best books in the series. Elizabeth, Tom, Mike, and the whole rest of the gang are absolute joys to get to know. Each character is different from the others; each one is fully fleshed out with a complete personality. And Tamantha is in a league of her own! Great plot and wonderful dialogue. How in the world will I be able to wait for the next volume?!
June 18, 2024
Patricia never disappoints. Already I know i have to reread this one—I know i missed some of her detail. She’s draws you into her characters’ world and makes the reader part of their circle. Truly cannot wait time see where she takes this interesting circle of friends next!
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