Curse of the PTA
Coming April 2, 2013! New PTA president Beth Kennedy gavels a contentious meeting to a halt. During the break, half of the PTA stalks off in one direction, half in the other. When shots are heard. Beth races to the scene and finds...murder.
Plotting at the PTA
In the 3rd book, Beth is excited about a PTA project that pairs senior citizens with children to produce a fundraising book. But her enthusiasm is dampened when a bookstore customer dies from bee stings. (Released July 2012.)
Foul Play at the PTA
The 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.
Murder at the PTA
The 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 "Plotting at the PTA"
- "Cozy readers will truly delight in the fact that this is the third in the series of these super-fun books, and with each release the plots just keep getting better and better...Strong characters and monumental surprises, this cozy is a definite keeper!" – Suspense Magazine
- "The story has its twists and turns and one very surprising development. This author’s writing continues to get better and better. She is letting her characters evolve so naturally. The dialogue...is fresh and full of humor. The members of the P.T.A. are unique and real." – Escape with Dollycas
- "It's her best book ever!" – Laura's mother-in-law
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
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Book Signing
- To Be Announced
Book Dates & Deadlines
- April 2, 2013
Release date for PTA #4, Curse of the PTA. - May 15, 2013
Deadline for submitting the mansucript of PTA book #5, Poison at the PTA. - June 1, 2013
Laura's self-imposed deadline for starting the 2nd Bookmobile Cat Mystery. - November 15, 2013
Deadline for submitting the mansucript of the 2nd Bookmobile Cat Mystery. - December 2013
Release date for Lending a Paw, the first Bookmobile Cat Mystery, written under the name Laurie Cass. - February 2014
Release date of PTA #5, Poison at the PTA.
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