A Carole and Poopsie Mystery Series

A newly wealthy Rhode Island empty-nester hones her sleuthing skills in the latest novel in this fun and fast-paced new cozy series from the New York Times bestselling author of the Lucy Stone mysteries.

Carole Capobianco knows life can take unexpected detours—and not just the kind her beloved Brittany spaniel, Poopsie, drags her on during their daily walks. Sometimes, those surprises are delightful—including the family’s recent windfall thanks to her husband Frank’s plumbing invention. But sometimes, they’re shocking, like the sudden death of her daughter Connie’s boyfriend, Jared.

Jared was gunned down outside a Providence restaurant, and Connie, who sustained minor injuries at the scene, is grief-stricken. True, Connie hadn’t known Jared Mayes long. In fact, as Carole does a little digging, she starts to wonder if there was an awful lot about Jared that her daughter didn’t know. His shooting seems to have been a targeted attack and may be connected to a new movie being filmed in nearby Newport. Clearly, Carole will have to infiltrate behind-the-scenes . . .

Snagging a role as an extra alongside her mother-in-law, Carole reluctantly swaps her designer duds for a scullery maid’s faded costume. Between on-set antics, a very friendly producer, and keeping various relatives—and pampered Poopsie—out of mischief, she has plenty to keep her busy while she works to catch a killer. It’s no easy feat, as Carole quickly learns there’s no more convincing actor than one determined to get away with murder . . .

In an upscale Rhode Island enclave, a newly wealthy empty-nester-turned-sleuth and her nosy dog, Poopsie, solve a baffling murder in this brand-new series from the author of the New York Times bestselling Lucy Stone Mysteries. Perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn’s Killers of a Certain Age, JM Hall’s Liz, Pat and Thelma Mysteries, and The Marlow Murder Club series by Robert Thorogood.

Carole Capobianco has always counted her blessings, but it’s even more fun now that she and her husband Frank are finally making serious money, thanks to Frank’s newly patented Bye-Bye Toilet. With the kids finally on their own, Carole and Frank are empty-nesters, which will give her uninterrupted time to add to her impressive shoe collection—and lavish care on Poopsie, her beloved, very spoiled Brittany spaniel. The cherry on top is a hefty bid on a luxury co-op in a prestige building . . .

But that dream is quickly flushed when the offer is refused by venture capitalist Hosea Brown. Hearing the claim that the Capobiancos won’t fit into their wealthy, snooty community, Frank is outraged enough to roar something about killing that “old Yankee” on his way out the door.  Three months later, Carole is shocked by the news that Hosea has been bludgeoned to death.

When Carole learns Hosea was one of the backers of a big new construction project for which Frank’s company has also been contracted, she’s worried. And that worry grows with every new twist in the case that’s discovered. Armed with her favorite Jimmy Choos and her beloved, if quirky, Poopsie, Carole sets out to clear Frank’s name—and just maybe save their lives . . .