Pony Confidential

Praise for Pony Confidential

“The pony in this mystery is such a delightfully bitter misanthrope…. A kooky page-turner that took me back to every girl-and-her-horse book I ever read, but Misty of Chincoteague was nowhere near as spicy as this pony is!”
—NPR

“Clever, funny, and full of sugar cubes.”
—People

“A comic mystery that’s lighthearted but not lacking in thematic substance (or twists).”
—Elle

“A quirky and boundary-defying mystery unlike anything in the genre …Lynch’s writing flows, her plot is intriguing, and her characters—especially Pony—are sassy and lovable. Horse lovers, mystery lovers, or anyone looking for a delightfully unusual read should check out Christina Lynch’s Pony Confidential.”
—Mystery & Suspense Magazine

“Christina Lynch has crafted something original and artful with more than a little bit of magic. Pony Confidential is fresh and crisp, with an unexpected, peppery bite. You will be rooting for Pony every step of the way!”
—Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author of Killers of a Certain Age

“Warm-hearted and charmingly clever, I instantly fell in love with Pony Confidential. It has it all – a pony with an acerbic wit and surprisingly poignant views on life, a woman with a past she’s still trying to make sense of, and a compelling and unexpected mystery pulling everything together. This book was fun, funny, and unlike anything I’ve ever read before.”
—Kristen Perrin, nationally bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own Murder

“Pony Confidential is part murder mystery, part ode to friendship, and 100% heart-warming. This is sure to be one of the funniest and most uniquely charming books you’ll read this year.”
—Freya Sampson, USA Today bestselling author of Nosy Neighbors

“Pony Confidential is laugh-out-loud funny in places, heart-tugging emotional in others. Christina Lynch has written a book that turns the mystery genre on its head—in a very good way. Trust me. Read it!”
—Sofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Cat Mysteries

“An absurdist Black Beauty that asks if childhood fantasies can save us from adult realities. Guaranteed to gallop away with your heart.”
—Eliza Jane Brazier, author of Girls and Their Horses

“A charming, unique whodunit…a magical story about friendship in all forms.”
—Woman’s World

“Lynch’s story of an odyssey is one of love and determination. Pony devotes his life to finding Penny in an account that will be appreciated by horse lovers.”
—Library Journal (starred review)

“[T]his book is a celebration of friendship and family and the kind of pure, uncomplicated love that is all too rare and should be all the more cherished and fought for because of it.”
—Criminal Element

“Refreshingly offbeat… the heartwarming comic mystery you didn’t know you needed.”
—Booklist

“Ever wished for “Black Beauty, Private Eye”? Wish no longer.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Cozy fans looking for something out of the ordinary should saddle up.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Great fun for animal lovers and mystery lovers alike!”
—Laurie Cass, bestselling author of the Bookmobile Cat mystery series

“This book made me laugh, it made me cry, and it certainly kept me turning the pages.”
—Crime Reads

“Remarkably Bright Creatures with a horse instead of an octopus.”
—Minneappolis Star-Tribune

“A feel-good mystery and tear-jerking journey of friendship, love, and belonging…”
—Redding Sentinel

“Champing at the bit for a mystery with an equine hero? Look no further.”
—Orange County Register

“A page turner”
—Saddle Seeks Horse