She was a beautiful woman, slender and toned—the kind of woman who had a closet dedicated just for her shoes. But she was in Benjamin Kalico’s office, and she was unmistakably dead. Deemed a person of interest and barred from investigating the unidentified woman’s murder, Kalico is gratified when Austin’s historic Parrot Hotel hires him to stop a jewel thief who is victimizing its guests. However, confronting pilfering guests, chasing escaped parakeets, and monitoring numerous special events leave him little time to narrow his suspect list. “The poor boy needs our help,” declares Emelia Winterjoy to her friends. As the burglary and murder cases begin to dovetail, danger increases.
Join Kalico, Miss Winterjoy, and friends as they tackle their latest mystery. And be sure to read all the Kalico mysteries:Maybe Murder, Dusty Death, The Stolen Kist, and Chaos at Saint Cat's.
Penny S. Weibly is a lifelong educator who earned her masters and doctorate in English literature from the University of Texas at Austin. She has taught English at the university level, directed a non-profit designed to assist students who have dropped out of school, and been a freelance writer for multi-media companies. Currently, she teaches English literature and creative writing at a private Catholic high school. She loves to read, travel, exercise, and spend time with her friends. Her students inspire her daily. She resides in Austin, Texas, with her beloved dogs Zoe and Riley.