{"product_id":"straw-horse-a-kat-wilde-upper-peninsula-up-michigan-mystery-9781615994656","title":"Straw Horse: A Kat Wilde Upper Peninsula (U.P.) Michigan Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis witty and suspenseful romantic mystery is set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where life for Kathryn \"Kat\" Wilde is anything but tranquil. Though only in her mid-twenties, Kat finds herself juggling the many demands of a struggling horse operation, Wildwood Stables, while navigating a perplexing romance with her \"sort-of\" boyfriend, DNR officer, Nikko Olsen. A pleasant trail ride begins a chain of events, starting with the discovery of two bodies deep in the wilderness. Kat's investigation circles back to something very rare and valuable on Wildwood land. Bad things happen and sabotage is suspected, but by whom or what? The arrival of dodgy characters intensifies Kat's suspicion that someone is targeting her beloved Wildwood Stables, and she needs to find out why. Rich in humor, heart, and intrigue, \u003cem\u003eStraw Horse \u003c\/em\u003eblends romance and suspense with unforgettable characters and a setting as wild and unpredictable as the heroine herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eStraw Horse\u003c\/em\u003e is everything a great mystery is made of-loveable characters, mysterious strangers, a whack job or two, a little romance, some family secrets, and plenty of action. In this soon-to-be favorite U.P. series, Kat Wilde handles horses, investigates murder and mayhem, and gets to know better the man in her life.\" - Tyler R. Tichelaar, PhD and award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Mysteries of Marquette\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Martin's humor and endearing cast of supporting characters, ranging from a cow-eyed accountant to a lyre-playing hippie aunt, help Kat cinch the deal in \u003cem\u003eStraw Horse\u003c\/em\u003e, a true pleasure to read.\" -Nancy Besonen, author of \u003cem\u003eOff The Hook\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOff The Hook Too!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook #2 of Kat Wilde Upper Peninsula (U.P.) Michigan Mysteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartin, Terri:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Straw Horse is Terri Martin's second novel in her Kat Wilde U.P. Mystery series. Martin's first of the series, Gift Horse, begins the story of a resurrected horse stable along with a few mysterious deaths, and a perplexing romance with a conservation officer. Martin also has an additional full-length novel entitled Moose Willow Mystery, along with three anthologies of humorous stories. She received the U.P. Notable Book Award for her middle-grade children's novel, The Home Wind, and has an additional MG book, Voodoo Shack.Martin started her writing career as a regular contributor to several Midwest publications. Her stories often reflect the culture and characters she has encountered during her twenty-five 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 master's degree in English and has taught college success courses, tutored English, and served as an aide for college composition classes.Visit Terri's website at www.terrilynnmartin.com or email her at gnarlywoodspub@gmail.com.","brand":"Modern History Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51735733240082,"sku":"9781615994656","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9a30cacb-a2a6-4a42-abe4-d912f1253b6b.jpg?v=1763543204","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/straw-horse-a-kat-wilde-upper-peninsula-up-michigan-mystery-9781615994656","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}