The Pirate's Ruby: Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery Book 2
About this ebook
When thieves steal an infamous pirate’s ruby amulet from Osprey Beach’s new Pirate Museum, they leave behind a shattered display case and a dead busybody. Kim’s long-time friend, the museum’s director, quickly tops the suspect list.
Armed only with her standard poodle and her expertise in gemstone lore, Kim sets out to clear her friend’s name and unravel the mystery of a ruby with a deadly past. As she delves deeper, she must confront the bully from her childhood, dodge treasure hunters, and navigate small-town politics.
When a child disappears during a hurricane, Kim races to save her before the killer strikes again.
Written by an award-winning author, The Pirate’s Ruby weaves together ruby legends and lore into a fast-paced whodunit with a feisty heroine, charming characters and humor. Perfect for fans of mysteries with dogs, small town intrigue and cozy atmospheres.
Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery Series:
The Blue Diamond (book #1)
The Pirate's Ruby (book #2)
The Carolina Emerald (book #3)
The Turquoise Treasure (book #4)
What readers are saying about the series:
“Took me back to that oh-so-delicious time when I couldn’t put a book down.”– 5-star review
"Wonderful series! Warm, funny and just delightful!" – 5-star review
“A perfect whodunit with characters you will love and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end. Could not put it down.” – 5-star review
“These are characters so real you want to call them up and visit. And get invited for dinner.” – 5-star review
"Perfect reading for these very imperfect times." 5-star review
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About the author
When Lynn Franklin was a child, she often accompanied her jeweler grandfather on his local buying trips. As they traipsed the grungy streets of Pittsburgh, Grandpa carried a battered briefcase filled with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. These trips provided fertile ground for Lynn's imagination, allowing her to search the shadows for thugs, thieves and spies.
So it came as no surprise when at the age of eight, she demanded a deerstalker hat and wrote her first mystery novel. To hone her sleuthing skills, she studied the case files of Nancy Drew, Frank and Joe Hardy and Trixie Belden.
In time, Lynn became a professional writer and an Accredited Jewelry Professional. But she never lost her fascination with gemstone history and lore. And so the Kimberley West Gemstone cozy mystery series was born.
Lynn and her Pulitzer Prize winning husband Jon Franklin live in the Chesapeake Bay area with their standard poodle Dash. Dash works just as hard as his humans, creating comic relief for Lynn to include in her books.
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