Maryann Shanesy

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A Ghostly Clue By Maryann Shanesy: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Tracy Condie

by Tracy Condie

Welcome to the town of Starport Cove and the Bluffington Hills suburb, where Tarsey Quinston, an empathic sleuth, is getting ready for Christmas. Having taken time off from her nonprofit job, she looks forward to decorating her new home with her husband Steve and their fur baby Silver the fluffy feline. This second installment in the Pet Momma Cozy Mystery series is a cute Christmas cozy that comes complete with a spirit from the past and a Scrooge-like business magnate.

A CATastrophic Neighborhood By Maryann Shanesy: Review/Giveaway

2023 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets

by Kathleen Costa

Although born Teresa, due to a childhood pronunciation faux pas, everyone knows her as Tarsey, and due to a fortunate greeting at a local coffee shop, she met Steve Quinston, a young attorney in the prosecutor’s office, and married him. Two years later, as they ponder starting a family, they seriously start looking for a more family-friendly environment, and due to an article in the paper about the “most desirable neighborhoods in the area,” the two are eager to exchange their loft for a home with all the best amenities and easy access to shopping, schools, and medical facilities.

A Fantastic Rescue

2023 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Maryann Shanesy

When my husband and I lost our wonderful rescue dog to an incurable heart tumor, I vowed to never get another dog. But, after a year, the house and our hearts felt empty and we started to discuss adding another dog. Finding ourselves at the county rescue we encountered a beautiful Lab mix. My husband was sure she would be snapped up and didn’t think we had a chance.