Plotting at the PTA

Plotting at the PTA by Laura AldenComing in July!  Beth Kennedy is excited about the PTA's story project which pairs senior citizens with children to produce a fundraising book. But her enthusiasm is dampened when a bookstore customer dies from bee stings.

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Foul Play at the PTA

Foul Play at the PTA by Laura AldenThe second book in the series was released in July 2011. PTA meetings at Tarver Elementary School can get pretty heated. But after PTA member Sam Helmstetter is strangled in his car, Beth and Marina fear there may be a killer in the group.

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Murder at the PTA

Murder at the PTA by Laura AldenThe first PTA Mystery was released in October 2010 and was nominated for an Agatha Award, Best First Novel. As the owner of a children’s bookshop in the quaint town of Rynwood, Wisconsin, and a mother of two, Beth Kennedy has a full plate.

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Beth Kennedy is a working mother and a PTA secretary, so being busy is nothing new for her. Murder, however, seems to be her new order of business….

Praise for "Foul Play at the PTA"

  • “Pick this one up - you’ll love the people, the town, the plot, and the writing.”  – ReaderToReader.com
  • “Well-crafted.”  – Publisher’s Weekly
  • “The second PTA mystery is an enjoyable and pleasant read and the main character is likable and amusing.”  – Romantic Times Book Reviews


Praise for "Murder at the PTA" - an Agatha Award finalist for Best First Novel of 2010

  • “Alden has strong talent and a well-skilled use of language that brings the story alive and gives vitality to each character.”   –Fresh Fiction.com
  • “Murder at the PTA is well worth your time.” – Lynne F. Maxwell, Mystery Scene
  • “Let's hope Murder at the PTA is only the first of many mysteries for Beth Kennedy.” – Lesa Holstine
  • “A truly wonderful debut to a series I can't wait to see continue.” – Dollycas’s Thoughts
  • "Laura Alden captures PTA mayhem with humor and warm-hearted characters. This cozy new series gets an A+!"          – Krista Davis, NYT Bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries

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News & Events

Speaking Event

  • March 10, 2012
    Author talk at Coopersville Area District Library


Book Deadlines

  • May 15, 2012
    Laura’s deadline for submitting PTA book #4

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