by Kathleen Costa
Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win either a print or kindle copy of The Halloween House, and a link to purchase it from Amazon.
Tess and Tilly Are on the Case!
Kathi Daley first published her now four-book Tess and Tilly Cozy Mystery in 2017 introducing Tess Thomas, postal carrier and amateur sleuth in White Eagle, Montana. She makes her rounds with golden retriever Tilly delivering cards, letters, packages, and polite, sometimes gossipy, conversation. Joining Tess and Tilly we have BFF/Book Boutique owner Bree Price, Mom and Aunt Ruthie who own a popular café, brother/deputy Mike, childhood friend/computer wiz Tony Marconi, and a whole Main Street full of delightful, if not quirky, friends. Everyone seems to have their own valuable role in determining suspects, uncovering motives, and finding solutions, and now, another engaging mystery has all the residents of White Eagle waiting to see what arrives in the mail. Additionally Tess and Tony are working together to uncover details behind Tess’s father’s death fifteen years ago which has recently been put into question…a letter, photos, and a disturbing phone call have added to the mystery. 
The Halloween House earns 5/5 Pumpkins…Very Clever and Engaging!
“Speaking of spooky Halloween houses, did you hear someone moved into the Harrington place?” Hap Hollister explains to a very interested Tess that a decades empty mansion on the outskirts of town has a new owner; the surprise revelation has an actual relative inheriting the property. A house swirling with strange stories of a missing daughter, premature deaths, and suicides have subjected the house to larger-than-life rumors of curses and ghosts. But Deputy Mike receives a disturbing phone call about the new owner finding a skeleton in the closet…literally!
Tess has been struggling with the idea her father thought to be dead this past fifteen years may not have died in the fiery crash. She hasn’t shared this information with her family, even though her brother’s law enforcement connections could be an asset. However, she has enlisted Tony and his expert computer skills and equipment to search for answers. More photos appeared, names uncovered, surveillance noted, and documents found, but it has only led to more questions than answers.
Another marvelous adventure from Kathi Daley! This series is a favorite offering a clever mystery that slowly reveals clues through a realistic investigation. Of course, Tess works with law enforcement, it’s her brother, but she also asks questions and explores evidence in a way that the reader doesn’t have to suspend belief. Daley’s first-person narrative style is informative and engaging, but she doesn’t just rely on it. She includes an entertaining banter that best illustrates emotions and personality.
But, life goes on beyond the mystery d’jour. Tony is field testing video games. Tess continues to help Brady manage adoptions from the animal shelter, BFF Bree and brother Mike continue to navigate their budding romance, as does Tony and Tess. We are also treated to what Kathi Daley does best…holidays. Everyone is prepping for Halloween with orange fairy lights, cobwebs, and Jack o’ Lantern pumpkins. Add to that the marvelous recipes and you have a signature hit from Kathi Daley!
Delicious Daley Fan Club!
Kathi Daley always provides some wonderful easy-to-follow recipes. In this book you can enjoy several delicious choices for the perfect family dinner! From Kathi herself we have Mountain Man Beef Stew, Chicken Tortilla Casserole, and Pot Roast with Sour Cream Sauce, then submitted by members of her Facebook recipe exchange group we have Pam’s Tortilla Soup, Sharon’s Chowder, Patty’s Ground Beef Biscuits, and Vivian’s Swedish Meatballs…Yum!
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To enter to win either a print or kindle copy of The Halloween House, simply email KRL at krlcontests@gmail[dot]com by replacing the [dot] with a period, and with the subject line “halloween house,” or comment on this article. A winner will be chosen September 8, 2018. U.S. residents only for the print copy. If entering via email please include your mailing address (which will only be used to ship the book to you if you win), and if via comment please include your email address. PLEASE STATE IN ENTRY WHETHER YOU WANT PRINT OR KINDLE. You can read our privacy statement here if you like.
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I love holiday-themed cozy mysteries. Please enter me.
This sounds like a wonderful! I love Tess and Tilly. The recipes sound wonderful since we will be entering fall. I would love a print copy please. Thank you for the offer!
I would love to win and read this book.
I can’t wait to get my hands on this book.
print please, if I win. Thanks for the write up.
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I love this series so far. I can’t wait to read the book. I would like a kindle copy please and thank you. 🙂
I would love to win and read this book! Thank you for the chance!
i love Halloween and halloweenbooks!!! Halloween House
Love Halloween and animals. Looks like a great book. Love the cover.
i love collecting your books! i love the cover of this one!
Thanks for the chance to win a print copy
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Print copy please.
Love her books they are always an amazing read, Thanks for your generous chance. I would love to win a print copy. lindamay4852@yahoo.com
My husband and I love Kathi Daley’s books. We enjoy all her series. I need to check into her recipe exchange group and find some easy to make recipes. Thank you for your giveaway and a chance to win an e-book copy of The Halloween House by Kathi Daley.
Love Kathi Daley books and would love to win an ebook. Thanks for the chance.
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Print copy pleaae This looks like another great book thanks for the chance to win
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This sounds like such a good story! I love the cover, too.
Sounds like a great read. Love a good mystery and love to cook. Recipes in a mystery story: can’t get ant better, unless the food comes with book already cooked.
I have read some of Kathi Daley’s previous Halloween mysteries and have enjoyed them a great deal. I would prefer a print copy!
Love Kathi Daley books!
I love all of Kathi’s series. An e book would be fine!!
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I’d love print and really want to read this book. The cover is really cute and interesting. The book sounds amazing. It sounds perfect a mansion sounds intriguing, Haunted and ghosts perfect. A skeleton in the closet! Can you imagine finding it? Wow? Donamaekutska7@gmail.com
I absolutely love Kathi’s books. I would love to win a print copy of The Halloween House. Thank you so much for the chance. My email address is sanford.angela@ymail.com
A great author great storyline and a beautiful bookcover. Thank you for the chance to win.
I love Kathi Daley’s books. Thank you for this chance. If I win, I would like a print copy please. areewekidding(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love Kathi Daley’s holiday themes. Always a fun read and good mystery. I’d love to win a print copy. kchinetti at gmail dot com.
Love to win a book by Kathy. Love them
Thank you for sharing and for the chance
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I’d love a copy, don’t care if it’s print or Kindle. Thanks for the chance!! somesmartcookle @ aol dot com. cookle has an L, not an i.
I thought I posted this earlier but its not showing or else I am doing something wrong. I would love to receive a print copy of the bool The Halloween House. Thank you for the chance.
This would be a new to me author, but I love any book which is accurate about gossip in a small town. Thanks for the opportunity.
Love your books!
This series is one of my all time favorites.
Print copy
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Another amazing series from this wonderful author. Thanks for the chance to win.
It’s always great to see a new book by Kathi Daley. Please enter my name for the chance to win a print copy. Thanks!! crs(at)codedivasites(dot)com
I would love to win an ebook. The cover is gorgeous, as are all Kathi’s covers. This book has it all — a spooky old nose, a skeleton in the closet, a golden retriever and adoptions from an animal shelter. Sounds great!
What a great cover. Halloween is my favorite holiday because you get to use your imagination & be anything you want. Plus- free candy.
I would love to win a print copy & appreciate the chance.
Barbara
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Love Kathi’s books ?
And I love Halloween ? books!
All of Kathi’s book are so darned good and I just love when they are holiday themed. I would love a print copy to read and review on a few sites. ptclayton2@aol.com
Would love a print copy of Halloween House. Thanks for the chance to win. patwalkerp(at)gmail(dot)com
Oh wow I can’t wait to read anything Halloween and now is the time. Ecopy for me if I win Please. Kudos to Kathi for the choice.
Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com
Love this series!! I prefer a e-book please for my kindle.
I would love to win a print copy of this book! Sounds great!
A new series for me! Print, please.
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Thanks so much for the chance. If I win, I would like a print copy. Kathi Daley writes the best books.
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Sounds like a great Halloween read. I enjoy Kathi’s books.
diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
Love her books & this cover is amazing, Thanks for this very generous chance, I do appreciate it. lindamay4852@yahoo.com
Gorgeous cover; makes me wish I could hop right into the book! Would love to win a print copy for my growing cozy collection 🙂
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I love Halloween Stories…this looks great. Should I win a kindle copy please.
Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com
Would love a printed copy. Thank you for the chance to win
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Would love to read. Hope I win so I can. Thank you.
Love her books. The cover is really cute. sclickner at juno dot com. I would like a kindle copy.
Love Holiday themed books. Would love to win this one. Thanks for the chance. pwtish171@gmail.com
I would love to read this in ebook! Ty for the giveaway! legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com
Love the Holiday themed books you write.
My mother and I really like Kathi’s Halloween stories and this series. Thanks for the chance to win. I’d prefer the kindle version but would be quite happy with the print issue, too. mackisa@gmail.com
If I am lucky enough to win I would love the print copy. Thanks so much for the chance. Good luck everyone.
I would love a print copy of the book.
I love everything she writes.
This books sounds really good. I’m looking forward to reading it soon!
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