Evie Bloomfield here and it’s been a great summer on Mackinac Island…if you don’t mind a dead body or two. None of us including me were that fond of this particular dead person so that’s not the problem. What is a big issue is what to do with the body so that it doesn’t scare off the tourists.
If there’s one thing all of us here on the island do not want to happen is that! Our little chunk of land that’s a time warp back to the 1800s really relies on the tourists who we affectionately…or maybe not so much…call fudgies.
So our problem is where can I get rid of that pesky old body so 
the tourists don’t know there’s a murderer afoot? I have a few suggestions and you can tell me which one appeals to you. Keep in mind all of these suggestions require strapping the body to a bike or renting a horse and buggy as Mackinac is without cars!
My first suggestion is to hide the body in Arch Rock. There’re enough bushes there to conceal the corpse and if anyone goes snooping they’ll have to snoop really hard.
Or I could shove the body back in Skull Cave. That place sounds a lot scarier then it is and the cave is actually too small for much stuffing. And there’s the likelihood that the fudgies will think it’s an island attraction, they think everything around here’s an attraction.
Then there’s Fort Mackinac. I saw a pit up at the fort where they put the bad soldier guys back in the day when such things were done. Maybe I should dump the body in there…till it started to stink and I don’t think that will take long.
Saint Ann’s Cemetery is a good choice for body dumping. Another body just fits right in. What’s one dead guy more or less?
The Grand Hotel might work as a place to stash a body. I can just prop it up in one of those rocking chairs on that really looooong front porch they have. I can put a drink in his hand and he’ll look like a guy fallen asleep.
Or maybe I should just push the body off the East Bluff and into Lake Huron. I can weight it down with some rocks. Glug, glug, glug.
Or maybe I can push the body off Shepler’s dock or off the ferry on the ride back to the mainland?
Where should I get rid of the body? Mackinac Island is a great place for more than eating fudge. Some people have a drop-dead good time here and wait till you see where I actually do hide the body. You’ll loooove it!
You can read more about Character in Geared For The Grave, the first book in the new “Cycle Path” mystery series, published by Berkley Prime Crime.
GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 6 p.m. eastern on December 15 for the chance to win a copy 
of GEARED FOR THE GRAVE. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Bonus Giveaway: Two lucky commenters will also this lovely designed Geared for the Grave tote from Duffy.
About the author
Duffy Brown is the national bestselling author of the Consignment Shop Mysteries, including 
Pearls in Poison, Killer in Crinolines, and Iced Chiffon. She loves anything with a mystery. While other girls dreamed of dating Brad Pitt, Duffy longed to take Sherlock Holmes to the prom. She has two cats, Spooky and Dr. Watson, and works at a consignment shop when she’s not busy conjuring up whodunit stories. Visit Duffy website, Twitter or Facebook for more information.
Love Mackinac and I am looking forword to this new series.
Congrats
Thanks so much. Mackinac is a fun place to visit and maybe stumble over a body or two. Hugs, Duffy
Sounds Awesome! Now I need to know where the body ends up! Lol! Thanks for the chance!
Hi Barbara. You’ll love where the body ends up. LOL Thanks for chatting.
Holy Moly! This sounds like a very exciting book. I’m anxious to find out what happens next! Duffy Brown is a new author to me, but I love her sense of adventure and ” who done it. “
HI, Ruth. Wonderful meeting you here at DruAnn’s. A lot of adventures and laughs on Mackinc Island. Thanks for posting.
A new series I would like to read. Mackinac would be a fascinating place to hide a body because there is so much tourist traffic. Curious to see where Evie put this corpse.
Mackinac is on my bucket list but this book is as close as will get.
Love the tote 🙂 We went over the bridge in 2007, but not to where no cars were allowed.
Hi, Gram. Next time you get up that way take the ferry to Mackinac. You’ll love it.
Sounds great!!
Thanks, Sarah
Cannot wait to get reading this book! Already bought it and always wanted to visit Mackinac Island! Looking forward to a great read. 🙂
Hi, Caroline. Wonderful hearing from you. Thanks tons for picking up Geared. I truly appreciate it. Hope you get to Mackinac…such a fun place to visit. Thanks for chatting.
I’ve always wanted to go to Mackinac Island, sounds just like a place I’d love to live. This book sounds great, it is now on my TRL. If I can’t go in person, I’ll get there by book , as I often do my traveling that way and add some murder its a plus lol
Hi, Debbie. I know what you mean in getting there by book…I travel there when I’m writing as well. Living in a different place for hours a day. LOL. Thanks for chatting.
A must read for me!!!
Thanks Cyn. I truly appreciat it.
would love to read it, thank you!
Thanks for stopping by, Lisa.
Sounds like a good story.
Thanks, KB.
Would love to visit Mackinac Island! I love all islands. What a fun setting for a cozy!
Hi, Carolee. Mackinac is a fun island with no cars and out there in the middle of the Great Lakes. It really feels like a different world.
I haven’t read this series yet but plan to real soon…after the hectic holidays. Good luck to a lucky winner in this drawing giveaway!
Hi, Polly. Geared is the first book in the series with more to come. I agree about the holidays…so hectic indeed. Wishing you a lovely Christmas.
I haven’t read this author as of yet. Of course I am fairly new to this genre so I am eagerly scooping up what books I can, so when the major winter chills and snow hits in Feb I can curl up with my books and hot tea and read away. 😀
Sounds great, I can’t wait to read it.
Thanks, Rita.
I’ve read Duffy Brown before and enjoyed her books. This one sounds interesting and fun. Thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks, Barbara, for picking up my books. The Consignment Shop mysteries are in Savannah so this is my Northern series. LOL
I so want to go to Mackinac someday.
Hi, Daniele.
I do hope you get to Mackinac. Such a fun place to visit.
Enjoy Duffy’s books and I’m looking forward to starting another fun series.
Thanks Marylouh. So glad you enjoy my Savannah series. This is more fun up North. LOL
I’d love to visit Mackinac—but until then I’ll settle for reading this series. Thanks for the contest.
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Hi, Sue. Yes, Geared is like a mini vacation to Mackinac. What a fun island.
Thanks for chatting.
Mackinac sounds like it’s going to be a great place to visit. Looking forward to doing so through this new series by a great author. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hi, Meg. Thanks so much, I truly appreciate it. Mackinac is indeed a great place to visit.
Duffy Brown is my kind of writer. If I win a tote, I plan to gift it to my fave librarian. But I’m keeping the book 😛
Love reading Duffy Brown’s series. I’m thinking I’ll fall in love with this one, too! Love book totes… Can never have too many ;). And, a copy of the book! Would love this giveaway to be mine! I’m keeping both if I’m picked!
Hi, Lindar. Wonderful hearing from you. Thanks for all the kind words on my books, I truly appreciate it.
Looking forward to this series. Love Duffy & Dru! Fingers crossed! 🙂
Thank you, Stacie. Have a lovely week. hugs, Duffy
Thanks so much for giving us a map – makes reading the books so much more fun. And most important – please keep writing!
Hi, Shirley. My daughter did the map and it does make the island more visual. Give a sense where everything is happening. So glad you enjoy my books…you sure make my day! Hugs, Duffy
I love Michigan. Sounds like a fun series. Would love to win. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Judy. Yes, Michigan is indeed God’s country. So lovely. Thanks for chatting.
Hiding the body sounds like asking for trouble!
Hi, Libby. Wait till you see where that body winds up. LOL
Where to stash the body–great question! I’m looking forward to the answer.
Hi, Ann. Always fun trying to figure out where to stash the body. LOL
Hugs, Duffy
In today’s society you could stash a body in a busy mall on a bench. With the body’s eyes closed and head slight dipped, people would think the person was asleep and/or totally ignore it. lol! Not that I’ve ever done this before but everyone is so busy they wouldn’t even notice it. I would love the opportunity to read this book.
Hi, Robin! These are all terrific suggestions. Thanks for chatting.
Now I need to find out where the body was stashed!
Hi, Becky. Oh, it is a bit off the wall but so much fun. LOL
Hugs, Duffy
This sounds hilarious!
Thanks Jan. 🙂
Tourists…can’t live with them and can’t survive without them.
And that is just how the regulars on Mackinac feel for sure.
Never been to the island but love a good cozy mystery which would take me there!
Hi, Carol. Hope you get to Mackinac but Geared gives you a sense of what the place is truly like. Thanks for chatting.
The island is one of my travel bucket list items. I also love your Consignment Shop series so I’m sure I’ll love your new series.
Hi, Christi. Thank you so much for all the kinds words. I truly appreciate it. Hope you enjoy Geared for the Grave.
Sounds good! I have my finger’s crossed!
Thanks, Debbi.
Love Duffy Brown’s cozies. Can’t wait to read this one!
Thank you, Linda. 🙂
I would like to try this series. Thank you for a chance to win a copy of Geared For The Grave.
Thanks for chatting.
Oh, Mackinac Island! I remember those days. Thanks for the memories and the giveaway.
Hi, Victoria. I so love Mackinac. Sounds as if you’ve been there and had a great time. Lucky you.
I’ve always wanted to visited Mackinac Island, this sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hi, Debbie. Hope you get a chance to visit Mackinac. You’d love it.
Sounds good!
Thanks, Catherine. 🙂
Have been looking forward to the kickoff of this series. Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks so much! Hope you have fun on Mackinac with Evie and the others.
I love the setting for this book, and it sounds like a great read. Thanks for having the giveaway.
Thanks, Anita. Mackinac is indeed a fun setting for a murder mystery. LOL
Hugs, Duffy
Sounds like a great new series! I look forward to visiting the island with Evie!
I do hope you get to Mackinac. So much fun.
I like the rocking chair at the Grand Hotel idea! No one would notice.
Hi, Sally. And there are soooo many rocking chairs on that porch!
I don’t see any rocking chairs in the porch picture. Or yellow crime scene tape, either. That’d be dead giveaway. Ha ha.
Hi, Nancy. There are a ton of rocking chairs on the porch but I didn’t see any yellow crime scene tape there either. LOL
Just finished Pearls and Poison. Now another series to love!
Hi, Margo. Thank You!!!!!! I’m thrilled you had fun with KiKi and Reagan. Thanks for posting, I truly appreciate it.
This sounds absolutely delightful! Can’t wait!
Thank you, Valerie. Mackinac is a fun place to visit and kill people off. LOL
i can’t wait to read the series and since I live close enough to Mackinac Island I can’t wait to visit thanks for the opportunity to read this book.
Hi, Gabi! Great seeing you here. Let me know how you like Mackinac. What a fun island to visit.
Visited Mackinac Island years ago which was the second reason I bought this book! Number one was it was written by DUFFY! Love her other series so I see no reason this new one can’t be as good if not better! Have it on the very top of my TBR pile so I should be reading it sometime today!
Hi, Helga. Thanks so much for all the kind words about my books, you are so sweet. Hope you enjoy Geared. Mackinac is such a fun place to visit…with or without bodies popping up. 😉
Sounds like a great new series.
Thanks, Dotty. It’s bicycles with attitude. LOL
Sounds awesome
Thanks so much, Anita. Have fun on Mackinac Island. Hugs, Duffy
Loved the consignment series and this one sounds fun, too!
Hi, Kathy. So glad you had fun with Reagan, KiKi and the gang. You sure made my Tuesday. Hugs
This sounds like a really good series. I am looking forward to reading it.
Hi, Mary. Thanks for stopping by and chatting. Happy Reading. Hugs,
This looks great!
Thanks Jan. 🙂
Hi, Jan. Thanks so much. 🙂
Oh! I definitely want to read this newest book! Yay!
I would love to win! A new series is always great!
Wow…fantastic..thank you…
Marilyn Watson ewatvess@yahoo.com
This sounds like an interesting new series
The book sounds amazing. I’m from Michigan and have been to Mackinac Island twice. Thanks for the opportunity for this book!
Having to decide how to get rid of a body is a intriguing subject. Here in my home town a body was found in a refrigerator this week.
Murder oh what fun to read about it.
I LOVE Duffy brown’s books. I would love to win this new series
I know that chances are slim to win this great book by Duffy Brown, but I just HAVE to try. Loved the Consignment Shop series and I am sure that this new series will be just as wonderful. Thank you so much for the chance to win.
Cynthia
Have not read this author yet but I am going to! dora5687@yahoo.com
Would love to try this book. Am waiting for a free book extravaganza for Xmas. So far my tree is unbearably bare.
Thank you very much for this awesome giveaway!
Thank you
Thank you for the chance to win.
I am always up for trying an author I haven’t read. Thanks for the chance to win.
I am gonna stock up on your books! Would love to add this to that collection. Thank you
Thank you for the chance to win this great contest! I’m very excited to discover your books!
I cannot wait to read this. Having spent a few years in Michigan as a child and vacationing in Macakanaw with my folks, this will bring back some memories, not of murder of course, LOL.
Love it! Thanks for the chance to win.
I would also love this for my collection
Awesome sauce
Mackinac is one of my US dream vacations, thanks to the movie Somewhere In Time. Can’t wait to read this series!!
I would love to win this book!!!
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Thanks Duffy for interacting with my readers.