Gift Horse: A Kat Wilde Upper Peninsula (U.P.) Michigan Mystery by Terri Martin

Description: Gift Horse by Terri Martin Tucked away in Michigans Upper Peninsula, the village of Peshekee has more to worry about than the long winters and steelhead fishing. Scandal and a suspicious death or two visit the rural village, setting speculation and gossip into motion. After her post-college career collapses, Kat Wilde finds herself living with the family cat in her parents basement. With no other prospects on the horizon, Kat is offered a gift she cant refuse: inheriting her late uncles failed equine venture, Wildwood Stables. There, she sees hope for regaining independence from a pity job at Dads accounting firm. Attracting the attention of Nikko Olsen, a local woods cop, leads to unconventional romance and adventure. The discovery of a corpse, along with disturbing encounters at the old horse campground, launches a spate of entanglements that unravel as Kat stumbles onto family sins and secrets."I want to be Terri Martins Kat Wilde in Gift Horse: the reluctant recipient of a run-down horse boarding stable whose spirit is exceeded only by her heart! Thrown by the discovery of a dead body in her barn, Kat is determined to solve the mystery, aided and abetted by a host of endearingly wacky characters. Martins Gift Horse is a pleasure ride, with enough bumps, turns and twists in the trail to keep the reader glued to the saddle -- right up until a very satisfying ending." -- Nancy Besonen, author of Off the Hook"Kat Wilde, a Gen Z woman trying to find a life in the rugged wilderness of the U.P., stumbles into an unlikely inheritance that reignites the fire of her forgotten youthful passion for horses. She is a down-to-earth heroine I rooted for at every turn, as she and new beau, Nikko Olsen, unravel the schemes of a murderer and impostor." -- Victor Volkman, Marquette Monthly"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Kat Wilde, our guide through the landscape of Gift Horse. Her humorous choice of language comes through - even during the most desperate events, of which there are many. Things start with a few signs of danger and soon grow into dead bodies and blackmail." -- Bob Rich, author of Hit and Run"Gift Horse is a first-class mystery story using engaging characters. The story flows masterfully with Martins signature undertone of humor. She uses it well. Things start to move fast after Kat Wildeinherits her uncles failed equine venture, Wildwood Stables Twists and turns occur and romance develops when Kat pairs up with Niko, the handsome son of the local sheriff. Unexplained murders and family secrets run in tandem to Kat and Nikos growing romance. I loved this book and cant wait to read more of Kats adventures." -- Ann Dallman, award-winning author of Cady Whirlwind Thunder MysteriesLearn more at From Modern History Press FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Gift Horse is Terri Martins second full length mystery, and the beginning of the Kat Wilde mystery series. Martin also has three anthologies of humorous short stories, which were previously published in UP Magazine. In addition, she has two middle-grade novels, with The Home Wind being the recipient of the U.P. Notable Book award. She started her writing career as a regular contributor to several Midwest publications and has authored seven books of fiction. Her stories often reflect the culture and characters she has encountered during her 25 years of living in Upper Michigan. Terri and her husband enjoy watching the menagerie of freeloading wildlife from their home on the Silver River. While the winters are harsh, the soul never tires of the beauty of the Northwoods. Martin has a masters degree in English and has taught college success courses, tutored English at the college level, and served as an aide for college composition classes.Visit Terris website at or e-mail her at Review "Sometimes a book comes to you at just the right time. For me, thats Terri Martins wonderful new book, Gift Horse. The author has crafted a first-class mystery story using engaging characters. The story flows masterfully with Martins signature undertone of humor. She uses it well. Set in Michigans Upper Peninsula, the story follows 25-year-old Kat Wilde as she attempts to rebuild a derelict horse farm. Operating a horse farm was never in Kats career plan, but after losing her job as a hospital grant writer shes working part-time in her fathers accounting firm, camping out in her parents basement and pretty darned discouraged. Things start to move fast after she inherits her uncles failed equine venture, Wildwood Stables Twists and turns occur and romance develops when Kat pairs up with Niko, the handsome son of the local sheriff. Unexplained murders and family secrets run in tandem to Kat and Nikos growing romance. I loved this book and cant wait to read more of Kats adventures." -- Ann Dallman, award-winning author of Cady Whirlwind Thunder Mysteries"I want to be Terri Martins Kat Wilde in Gift Horse: the reluctant recipient of a run-down horse boarding stable whose spirit is exceeded only by her heart! Thrown by the discovery of a dead body in her barn, Kat is determined to solve the mystery, aided and abetted by a host of endearingly wacky characters. Martins Gift Horse is a pleasure ride, with enough bumps, turns and twists in the trail to keep the reader glued to the saddle - right up until a very satisfying ending." -- Nancy Besonen, author of Off the Hook"Kat Wilde, a Gen Z woman trying to find a life in the rugged wilderness of the U.P., stumbles into an unlikely inheritance that reignites the fire of her forgotten youthful passion for horses. She is a down-to-earth heroine I rooted for at every turn, as she and new beau, Nikko Olsen, unravel the schemes of a murderer and impostor." -- Victor Volkman, Marquette Monthly"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Kat Wilde, our guide through the landscape of Gift Horse. Her humorous choice of language comes through - even during the most desperate events, of which there are many. Things start with a few signs of danger and soon grow into dead bodies and blackmail." -- Bob Rich, author of Hit and Run Details ISBN1615998403 Author Terri Martin Pages 256 Publisher Modern History Press Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781615998401 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-08-12 Imprint Modern History Press Subtitle A Kat Wilde Upper Peninsula (U.P.) Michigan Mystery Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161383760;

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