Description:
Sidelined by an on the job injury, veteran paranormal investigator Maureen Keslyn reluctantly accepts an assignment at Shadow Valley Manor, an upscale retirement facility where someone--or something--is picking off residents and staff at a grisly clip.
With her resources dwindling one death at a time and unnatural forces on the loose, Maureen's experience fighting the supernatural provides her only hope to destroy a clever and powerful evil before everybody in the manor--and the town--winds up dead. Together with a ragtag team that includes the local sheriff, the undertaker's daughter, and the facility cook whose knife skills in the kitchen could prove deadly out of it--Maureen is on a mission to bring rest to the weary, and peace to the dead...
"Paranormal thrills, a feisty middle-aged heroine, and a tantalizing mystery set in a creepy rest home . . . Clever, fast-paced, and fun." --Lisa Alber, author of Kilmoon and Whispers in the Mist.
Brief description: Kerry Schafer writes what she loves to read: books featuring strong female leads, dark humor, and plots full of twists and fantastical surprises. She is the author of the Between Trilogy, the Dream Wars novellas, and the Shadow Valley Manor series. She also writes best-selling women's fiction and psychological drama under the pen name Kerry Anne King. Kerry is the proud possessor of a tugboat, a Viking, and forty acres of rocks and trees in the middle of rural northeastern Washington. In addition to writing novels, she is a writing mindset coach and a serious coffee snob. She is kept in line by two cats, a dog, and the aforementioned Viking. Her favorite leisure activities involve reading, yoga, and making stuff up.
Review Quotes:
"Dead Before Dying by Kerry Schafer is an engaging and page-turning romp that you won't want to miss. The protagonist is thoroughly likable, even as she offends practically everyone she meets with her winning personality. ...A fun, satisfying read with plenty of twists, turns, and surprises." Reader's First
"...infused with delightfully dark humor and populated with a unique and compelling cast of characters; the story's blend of supernatural thrills and a fast-paced, complex plot will keep readers turning pages until the surprising―and highly satisfying―end. A brilliant start to one of the best and most unique series I've read in a very long time." ―Susan Spann, author of The Hiro Hattori Mysteries
"A fun mystery with an amazing main character I loved. Very much recommended." --Alex Hughes, author of the Mindspace Investigations Series
"What do you get when you mix paranormal thrills, a feisty middle-aged heroine, and a tantalizing mystery set in a creepy rest home? Kerry Schafer's DEAD BEFORE DYING! Clever, fast-paced, and fun, Schafer weaves an irresistible tale sure to keep you reading far into the night." ―Lisa Alber, author of KILMOON and WHISPERS IN THE MIST
"A smart and tenacious band of heroes--led by one kick-ass heroine . . . An engaging, sizzling start to a new series." --Tammy Kaehler, award-winning author of the Kate Reilly Mystery Series