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Pointed Attacks
Meg Sheppard Mystery Series Book Three
'Pointed Attacks' is a fast-paced, action-packed mystery that unfurls within the worlds of thoroughbred horse racing and country living.
Racehorse trainer Grayson is dead in his office trailer and Meg, turned amateur sleuth, is asked to investigate.
The members of a syndicate, who own five horses trained by Grayson, are all under suspicion. But the list of suspects grows as Meg learns more about the horses' unexpected poor health and disappointing performances.
Meg is under pressure to uncover the elusive truth, to put a stop to both people and animals being hurt.
And a secret is revealed that has a profound effect on Meg's personal life.
Meg Sheppard escaped persistent abuse by her stepfather by emigrating to Canada from England.
She now lives on a small horse farm. She owns two thoroughbred racehorses and two retired racehorses, Eagle and Bullet.
Meg adores her border collie dog, Kelly, who is usually at her side.
This book is a Canada Book Awards winner. The Canada Book Awards program is a book assessment program that recognizes and promotes Canadian author outstanding accomplishment.
'Pointed Attacks' is a fast-paced, action-packed mystery that unfurls within the worlds of thoroughbred horse racing and country living.
Racehorse trainer Grayson is dead in his office trailer and Meg, turned amateur sleuth, is asked to investigate.
The members of a syndicate, who own five horses trained by Grayson, are all under suspicion. But the list of suspects grows as Meg learns more about the horses' unexpected poor health and disappointing performances.
Meg is under pressure to uncover the elusive truth, to put a stop to both people and animals being hurt.
And a secret is revealed that has a profound effect on Meg's personal life.
Meg Sheppard escaped persistent abuse by her stepfather by emigrating to Canada from England.
She now lives on a small horse farm. She owns two thoroughbred racehorses and two retired racehorses, Eagle and Bullet.
Meg adores her border collie dog, Kelly, who is usually at her side.
This book is a Canada Book Awards winner. The Canada Book Awards program is a book assessment program that recognizes and promotes Canadian author outstanding accomplishment.
302 pages, Paperback
Published November 12, 2021
About the author
Vicky Earle
10 books3 followersVicky Earle is the author of the Meg Sheppard Mystery Series and a recipient of a Canada Book Award. The fast-paced, action-packed mysteries unfurl within the worlds of thoroughbred horse racing and country living. Meg's beloved border collie, Kelly, is a favourite character with readers.
Vicky draws on her many years of experience as an owner and breeder (together with her husband) of thoroughbred racehorses, as well as her life on a small horse farm.
She was CEO of the Ontario SPCA for several years.
The second book was nominated for an award and the third is an award winner. The fourth was released in November 2021.
Vicky has a diploma from the Canadian Institute of Children's Literature and has completed several writing courses. She is a member of Sisters in Crime (National) and Sisters in Crime, Toronto Chapter, and a member of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle.
https://www.vickyearle.com
https://www.vickyearle.com/blog
Vicky draws on her many years of experience as an owner and breeder (together with her husband) of thoroughbred racehorses, as well as her life on a small horse farm.
She was CEO of the Ontario SPCA for several years.
The second book was nominated for an award and the third is an award winner. The fourth was released in November 2021.
Vicky has a diploma from the Canadian Institute of Children's Literature and has completed several writing courses. She is a member of Sisters in Crime (National) and Sisters in Crime, Toronto Chapter, and a member of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle.
https://www.vickyearle.com
https://www.vickyearle.com/blog
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