Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Wealthy Widow

Gemma Halliday · Kelly Rey

Aug 2021 · Marty Hudson Mysteries Book 3 · Gemma Halliday Publishing

About this ebook

From #1 Amazon, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes a laughter filled mystery about one fake detective, two determined women, and a house full of secrets…

Martha "Marty" Hudson thought her lie about working for a great detective named Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be a onetime thing. Okay, maybe two times, but when her best friend Irene Adler drags Marty along to meet "Sherlock's" latest client, Marty is pretty sure they're in over their heads at playing private eye.

Cordelia Westerbury is a wealthy widow... one who is certain that one of her no-good family members is trying to bump her off for their inheritance. While her evidence is less than convincing, she's willing to pay generously to have the ladies of Holmes Investigations attend a cocktail party where all her "suspects" will be assembled. At first Marty thinks maybe the woman has read a few too many Gothic novels. But when the cocktail party ends in an actual dead body, Marty begins to realize that batty or not, Cordelia is right about one thing: there is a killer in their midst. Is it the pompous nephew with expensive habits and shallow pockets? His gold-digging wife who may be more scheming than her flighty persona suggests? The brooding millennial granddaughter who uses her disdain for just about everything as the perfect cover-up? Or the long-lost cousin who conveniently shows up just as Cordelia's contemplating a change in her will? Marty isn't sure, but the stakes only go higher when a new private detective firm, Moriarty Investigations, sets themselves up as Sherlock's arch nemesis, trying to poach his clients.

Between juggling a family of suspects, the distractingly gorgeous Medical Examiner, Dr. Watson, the annoyingly competent Moriartys, and an investigative reporter bent on outing Sherlock Holmes as a fake, Marty has her hands more than full. But when the killer sets his sight on Marty and Irene, Sherlock's biggest case just may end up being their last...

The Marty Hudson Mysteries:

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Brash Blonde – book #1

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Disappearing Diva – book #2

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Wealthy Widow – book #3

What critics are saying about The Marty Hudson Mysteries:

"This is a terrific new series featuring modern updated Sherlock Holmes characters. I've been looking forward to reading this book as a fan of Sherlock Holmes and I was not disappointed."

~ A Cozy BookNook

 

"One of the most anticipated of the fall releases happens to be one of THE BEST of the fall releases! Halliday and Rey have joined forces to create a SUPERLATIVE new cozy mystery series that will leave readers clamoring for more."

~ Blogcritics

"Marty Hudson checks all my boxes! A very entertaining book!"

~ Kings River Life Magazine

 

Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

Ratings and reviews

Cordelia is convinced someone around her is trying to kill her. Marty and Irene take on the case, though everyone thinks the old woman is just forgetful and making things up. When someone dies in the house, Marty realises there is some truth to the woman's claims. This one gave me Knives Out vibes. Everyone in her family had motive, and none seem at all trustworthy. It was a fun read, trying to decipher who really would want her dead, and who in fact did kill already. With fun characters, and interesting situations, this was another great installment in the series. I hope there'll be more.

About the author

Gemma Halliday is the #1 Amazon, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of several mystery series. Gemma's books have received numerous awards, including a Golden Heart, two National Reader's Choice awards, three RITA nominations, a RONE award for best mystery, and two Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Awards for best cozy mystery and readers' choice. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her large, loud, and loving family.

To learn more about Gemma, visit her online at http://www.gemmahalliday.com

From her first discovery of Nancy Drew, USA Today bestselling author Kelly Rey has had a lifelong love for mystery and tales of things that go bump in the night, especially those with a twist of humor. Through many years of working in the court reporting and closed captioning fields, writing has remained a constant. If she's not in front of a keyboard, she can be found reading, working out or avoiding housework. She's a member of Sisters in Crime and lives in the Northeast with her husband and a menagerie of very spoiled pets.

Kelly Rey is the author of the Jamie Winters Mysteries, as well as the co-author of the Sherlock Holmes/Marty Hudson Mysteries.

 

To learn more about Kelly Rey, visit her online at: http://www.kellyreyauthor.com