Books
Meg Sheppard Mystery Series
"This book will take you on exciting twists that will keep you guessing!"
~~ Jennifer Morrison, author, freelance horse racing writer, handicapper, four-time Sovereign Award winner.
What Happened to Frank?
Book One
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What Happened to Frank? is a fast-paced, action-packed mystery that unfurls within the worlds of thoroughbred horse racing and country living.
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On the dreaded anniversary of Frank's untimely death. Meg's conviction that it was no accident turns into a keen determination to find out who killed her husband, as she evolves into an amateur sleuth.
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As she follows the bends in the road, she discovers who her true two-legged and four-legged friends are, but also unearths facts she finds tough to face.
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Over Frank's Dead Body
Book Two
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Over Frank's Dead Body is a fast-paced, action-packed mystery that unfurls within the worlds of thoroughbred horse racing and country living.
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A jockey dies at the racetrack and Meg, turned amateur sleuth, is asked to investigate.
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Meg’s relationship with Chuck begins to crumble, but when he’s accused of murder, he needs Meg’s help.
More comes to light about what happened to Frank, which leads Meg to Kentucky.
On her return, she finds her horses have been stolen.
Are all these events linked?
Meg’s search to unearth the truth brings some much needed light into her life.
"Vicky Earle keeps things moving at a torrid pace, winding Meg Sheppeard into the centre of a complex web of crime"
~~ William Bell, author, President and Founder, Bell Financial Inc.
This book is a Canada Book Awards winner. The Canada Book Awards program is a book assessment program that recognizes and promotes Canadian author outstanding accomplishment.
Pointed Attacks
Book Three
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Pointed Attacks is a fast-paced, action-packed mystery that unfurls within the worlds of thoroughbred horse racing and country living.
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Racehorse trainer Grayson is dead in his office trailer and Meg, turned amateur sleuth, is asked to investigate.
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The members of a syndicate, who owned five horses trained by Grayson, are all under suspicion. But the list of suspects grows as Meg learns more about the horses’ unexpected poor health and disappointing performances.
Meg is under pressure to uncover the elusive truth, to put a stop to both people and animals being hurt.
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And a secret is revealed that has a profound effect on Meg’s personal life.
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Playing With Fire
Book Four
Playing With Fire is a fast-paced, action-packed mystery that unfurls within the worlds of thoroughbred horse racing and country living.
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A charred body turns up after a tragic barn fire at the racetrack that also claims the lives of two racehorses.
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Meg—turned amateur sleuth—follows twists and turns, exposing a complex web of deception and soured relationships. Her investigation puts her family, including her animals, in danger.
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Will she unravel the tangled mess of murder, fraud, drugs, art, and arson?
The first three books in this series have received a rating average of over 4.5 stars on Goodreads!
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New 4star review on Amazon: "A great 'whodunit': as I got into the book, the more I wanted to find out 'whodunit'. It was hard to put the book down and go to bed! I had to pace myself! Loved it!"
