Synopsis
A warm Willkommen to Poppy and Mary Ellen, the sleuths of book one of the Frankenmuth Murder Mysteries series!
When the Stanley family gathers in the number one tourist town in Michigan—Frankenmuth—the festive, fun town experiences the murder of the Stanley family matriarch, followed by the murder of another resident. The solution, though, isn’t obvious since there are plenty of suspects to consider. Nieces? Nephews? A disgruntled caterer, a carriage driver, or someone else entirely? Or multiple killers with completely different motives?
The local police step into the investigation under the spotlight of an unrelenting press. Meanwhile, local private eyes Mary Ellen and Poppy—best known for finding lost dogs, catching errant husbands, and playing a mean game of mah-jongg—find themselves in a daunting role. They are hired by an out-of-state lawyer to find a missing heir, and the local police welcome their inside information to help bring a killer (or killers?) to justice.
Even Poppy’s Boston terrier, Babycakes, has a role in closing the case. How long will it be before tourists are enjoying their chicken dinners again without looking over their shoulders?
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What a hoot it was to follow the adventures of Mary Ellen and Poppy, a couple of coffee klatch Columbos...and mah-jongg mavens, to boot—what's not to love? With a bizarre family reunion, some literal shaggy dog stories, and a gastronomical tour of charming Frankenmuth, you are sure to be fully entertained. I can't wait to read more adventures from this seemingly tranquil little tourist town! —Karen Gooen, mah-jongg expert and author of Searching for Bubbe Fischer: the Path to Mah Jongg Wisdom and Small World: A Mah Jongg Table Talk Tale
I laughed out loud while trying to navigate the escapades of amateur supersleuths Mary Ellen and Poppy, as they found themselves smack dab in the middle of a murder investigation in an unlikely location. Where? A cozy tourist town where folks are better known for being hospitable and schmaltzy, serving great chicken dinners, and everyone knows everyone. —Mary Anne Ackerman, mayor of Frankenmuth
The unbelievable news of two murders in two days has shocked this charming community. There are human characters who resemble people you know, and canines with all too familiar personalities. Who is the murderer, and what piece of evidence is the key to solving these crimes? —Kathleen King, retired English/Education professor, and board member and rescue mom for West Highland Terrier Rescue Michigan
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Roz Weedman
Roz Weedman lives in the tourist town of Frankenmuth, Michigan. She worked for thirteen years as a legal secretary, continued her education at the University of Michigan, and eventually retired from her position as a professor of English after twenty years. Her teaching career focused on writing and American literature. If you’re in Frankenmuth, she’s easy to find. Her white minivan with the Mahj license plate will be parked askew somewhere in town.
Susan Todd
Susan Todd lives in Frankenmuth, Michigan, with Mel, her husband of over fifty years. After being a stay-at-home mom, she went back to get her teaching degree. She started her work at the same college her son was attending. After graduating, Susan and Mel moved to Frankenmuth, where she taught elementary and middle school for eleven years. Since retiring they enjoy traveling both abroad and in the US. They have a daughter, gretchen, and a son, Jason. If you travel to Frankenmuth and see a silver-blue convertible zipping around town, give Susan a wave.
Lane Trabalka
Lane Trabalka is a visual arts 2D concentration student in tenth grade at an arts and sciences school in Saginaw. She enjoys noticing, mulling over, and sometimes drawing the finer details of the world around her.
About the Authors
Roz Weedman lives in the tourist town of Frankenmuth, Michigan. She worked for thirteen years as a legal secretary, continued her education at the University of Michigan, and eventually retired from her position as a professor of English after twenty years. Her teaching career focused on writing and American literature. For pleasure, she reads mysteries from Louise Penny, Anthony Horowitz, Ian Rankin, Agatha Christie, and other masters of the genre. Roz loves nothing more than playing mah-jongg with her friends and grandkids. She believes road trips are the best trips. If you're in Frankenmuth, she's easy to find. Her white minivan with the Mahj license plate will be parked askew somewhere in town.
Susan Todd lives in Frankenmuth, Michigan, with Mel, her husband of over fifty years. After being a stay-at-home mom, she went back to get her teaching degree. She started her work at the same college her son was attending. After graduating, Susan and Mel moved to Frankenmuth, where she taught elementary and middle school for eleven years. Since retiring they enjoy traveling both abroad and in the US. They have a daughter, gretchen, and a son, Jason. If you travel to Frankenmuth and see a silver-blue convertible zipping around town, give Susan a wave.
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