The Gunn Zoo mysteries The Anteater of Death -- coming November 2008! In The Anteater of Death, an innocent anteater gets framed for murder. But if Lucy, the pregnant giant anteater from Belize didn't kill the man found dead in her enclosure, who did? California zookeeper Teddy Bentley must find the real murderer before her furry friend is shipped off in disgrace to another zoo. Then another human bites the dust, the monkeys riot, and the Mexican gray wolves go nuts. Things get even worse when the snooty folks at Gunn Landing Harbor attempt to evict Teddy from the Merilee, her beloved houseboat. And that's just the beginning of Teddy's woes. Her father, on the lam for embezzling millions, gets targeted by a local gangster; Caro, Teddy's socialite mother, a former beauty queen who loathes Teddy's dangerous job, starts introducing her to "eligible bachelors." But Teddy has already given her heart to Sheriff Joe Rejas, a migrant worker's son. Caro is not pleased. Behind-the-scenes zoo life, animal lore, and the leaky ups and downs of Central Coast California houseboat living create a thrilling backdrop for murder -- and yes, a little romance. The Anteater of Death is a surprising and warm-hearted series debut for Betty Webb, best known for her dark, best-selling Lena Jones series (Desert Noir, Desert Wives, Desert Shadows, Desert Run, and Desert Cut. But Lena Jones fans needn't despair. Desert Lost, the new Lena Jones mystery, will be released in September, 2009. In the meantime, cozy up to The Anteater of Death and learn that even the grimmest of mystery writers has a lighter side. "I've been impressed with Betty Webb's edgy mysteries about the Southwest, so I was surprised to find she has a softer side and a wicked sense of humor in a book that can only be described as High Society meets Zoo Quest. I've always been a sucker for zoos, so I also relished the animal details in this highly enjoyable read." –Rhys Bowen, the award-winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries. Bowen's A Royal Pain has just been released. Giant Anteaters, Reid Park Zoo, Tucson  |
Quick Links Betty's appearances and signings I'd love to meet you! Contact Betty Betty's Blog The Online Anteater Fun Facts About Giant Anteaters The American Zoo and Aquarium Association All you need to know about accredited American animal parks; great links, too. The Phoenix Zoo Where Betty Volunteers San Diego Zoo One of the world's great zoos The National Zoo, Washington D.C. A large collection of animals and wonderful online educational material The St. Louis Zoo Simply beautiful The Lena Jones mysteries The BIG web site, with detailed bio, interviews, and a detailed plot synopsis of each Lena Jones mystery. Authors Guild  Betty with friend |
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