On Deadly Tides: A Penny Brannigan Mystery

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A Welsh amateur sleuth spends her summer vacation investigating a deadly fall in award-winning author Elizabeth J. Duncan's eleventh Penny Brannigan mystery. Penny Brannigan is the owner/operator of a Welsh seaside spa, a talented watercolor artist--and an amateur detective. But mayhem is far from her mind as Penny commences a painting holiday on the idyllic island of Anglesey, off the coast of North Wales. Penny takes a deep breath of island air and sets out her brushes to capture the stunning scenery--a charming black-and-white lighthouse, wide pebble beaches, stunning sea and mountain views. Soon, she's painting the island red with a ruggedly handsome wildlife photographer who adds a dab of romance to her palette. But the sunlit scene turns dark when Penny, peering down from a high cliff, spies the body of a popular hotel manager on the secluded beach below. The receding tide threatens to pull him out to sea, never to be found. Fortunately, with the help of a strong wind blowing inland, Penny is just barely able to pull the unfortunate victim onto dry land. An accident The medical examiner seems to think so. The postmortem reveals that the victim's injuries were consistent with a fall from a great height, so everyone seems to agree that the cliff has claimed a hapless hiker. Still, Penny suspects it may be an artful ruse. Peering into the hotel manager's petrifying past, Penny paints a picture of present-day perfidy. But will she survive this brush with danger

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Praise for On Deadly Tides:
Fans of this long-running series will delight in both the mystery and the romance that bids to change the heroines life.
Kirkus Reviews

"Duncan skillfully takes her classic village mystery series in a new direction."
Publishers Weekly

"Charming, elegantly written, [and] clever."
Seattle Book Review

Highly recommended!
MyShelf

Another solid story featuring the great character Penny Brannigan.
Red Carpet Crash

An awesome read!
Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

Praise for Remembering the Dead:
"A soupon of history and a whiff of lost romance combine for an unpredictable mystery."
Kirkus Reviews

"For series fans and lovers of Welsh history and lore."
Publishers Weekly

"This cozy contains numerous plot twists and is steeped in Welsh history, populated with full-bodied characters, and surrounded by lovingly described Welsh and Irish locales."
Booklist

"The charming characters will appeal to Jane K. Cleland's readers."
Library Journal

Praise for the Penny Brannigan Mysteries:
"Right up there with the best."
Kirkus Reviews on A Brush with Death

[An] inviting picture of life in rural Wales.
Publishers Weekly

Duncan paints a lovely portrait and then ratchets up the suspense at all the right moments.
British Heritage Travel on Murder is for Keeps

Its easy to see why this is an award-winning series.
Criminal Element

She evokes the Welsh landscape and character with as much affection as any writer this side of Dylan Thomas.
Toronto Star

Duncan holds the interest of her readers with snappy dialogue and a well-plotted build-up..Duncan excels at bringing her characters to life. .
Mystery Scene Magazine

Duncan is a born storyteller whose ability to create appealing characters, evoke a strong sense of place, and fashion a clever plot are accompanied by another gift: a faculty for writing flawlessly smooth prose.
Richmond Times-Dispatch

[S]torytelling with polished exposition, pacing and edgy dialogue. Characters sparkle, and the dark side that lurks just at the edge of most innocent scenes is drawn with skill and depth. A must-read.
Hamilton Spectator on The Cold Light of Mourning

Duncan has a fine eye for detail, plays fair with the clues, and creates engaging characters.
Globe and Mail

Author Bio

Elizabeth J. Duncan is a winner of the Bloody Words Best Light Mystery Award and has been a finalist for the Agatha and Arthur Ellis Awards. She has worked as a writer and editor for some of Canada's largest newspapers, including the Ottawa Citizen and Hamilton Spectator. Duncan is a faculty member of the Humber School for Writers. She lives in Toronto, Canada and enjoys spending time each year in North Wales.