Hi there, I’m Miranda Trent, owner of a cultural tourist business in the back-hills countryside of Eastern Kentucky.
This is my service: I guide tourists up a mountain trail, usually an easy hike because we’re carrying art supplies. Then I instruct them in a group painting class capturing one of the panoramic views of a sandstone arch formation. Did you know that my area has the most sandstone arches on this side of the Mississippi? It’s true, so finding a beautiful vista is as easy as pie.
On days when his schedule allows, the local Forest Ranger, Austin Morgan, entertains my group with a talk about local legends and the unique geology of the sandstone formations. We’ve known each other since we were kids when I visited my grandparents each summer. Being ruggedly handsome doesn’t hurt my feelings at all.
After that, I take the group over to my ancestral farmhouse for a traditionally cooked southern meal paired with samples of my home-distilled moonshine. That’s why I call it Paint & Shine. Good name, right?
Business has been pretty good so far. I’m getting referrals from my contacts at the tourist lodges. But I need to bring in some cash money to pay the back taxes on the farm my uncle left me. The most significant complication in his will is that I need to convert the old tobacco barn into a distillery before the end of the year, and it’s almost Thanksgiving already. Time is running out.
I’m organizing a team-building workshop for a Lexington sportswear company to increase revenue. I’ve created a dizzying array of culinary, physical, and mental challenges to support the fulfill the contract. I’m a little nervous about this corporate adventure. There are so many things that could go wrong. Please wish me a big ol’ pile of good luck because if this goes wrong, I lose the farm.
Death A Sketch, A Paint & Shine Mystery #3
Genre: Cozy
Release: July 2022
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In eastern Kentucky, Miranda Trent runs a unique tour company called Paint & Shine, but sometimes the peaceful mountains play host to murder . . .
Miranda’s business—combining Appalachian adventure tours with art and a bit of moonshine—is the perfect place for an outdoor sporting goods company to hold an employee retreat. It’ll be a challenge, but the money they’re paying will definitely help with building her new distillery.
Miranda has lots of teamwork-fostering activities planned, from sketching classes to Southern cooking, but the executive running things prefers a more competitive spirit. In fact, after the workers are split into teams, they’re told that only the winners will keep their jobs, and tensions begin to spike. Even after a participant is found dead, the contest continues—while Miranda starts drawing her own conclusions about the ambitious attendees. Now she just has to find the proof . . .
About the author
Cheryl Hollon writes full time after she left an engineering career designing and building military flight simulators in amazing countries such as England, Wales, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and India. Fulfilling the dream of a lifetime, she combines her love of writing with a passion for creating art. Cheryl and her husband George live in one of the new fancy apartment buildings in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
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GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment below for the chance to win a signed copy of Death A Sketch along with a set of coasters, bookmarks, and a sticky notepad. This giveaway package is open to U.S. residents only and ends July 29, 2022. Good luck everyone!
All comments are welcomed.
I love 💕 this awesome series by Cheryl Hollen and can’t wait to read this new book 📕 of hers! It sounds absolutely thrilling! I love the cute cover on the book too! Thank you so much for the chance to win! 📚😊
I’m glad you enjoy my childhood origins. Thank you.
I am a big fan of Cheryl Hollon and her books. Her book series ‘A Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery’ is so good!
Hi Audrey, I’m working on another Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery. I love them, too.
Congrats on the new release! I’ve enjoyed the other two books and have been looking forward to #3.
Thanks for the encouraging words — I need all I can get. Good Luck!
This looks like another great read from Cheryl! Thanks for the chance.
Thanks for stopping by to comment. Good Luck in the drawing.
Thank you, Dru Ann, for supporting authors with this successful blog. Our hearts are full.
Yea I just have to add here too how very very very much I love how you share all the awesome new books and authors on your fabulous blog here dear Dru Ann! You keep me well up-to-date with the happenings of the newest trendy reads, and I deeply thank you and appreciate you for all your hard work! You ROCK Dru! Hugs 🤗 🌈💜🙏📚
I love the combination of art and moonshine
Hi Rochelle, Thank you for stopping by Dru’s blog. Good Luck!
It sounds like a fun book to read and also a fun tour to take – if it was real.
Hi Gram, Thanks for stopping by the blog. Most of the sites in the book are real — with names changed. Good Luck
Sounds great, I love the cover.
Hi Rita, I’m so lucky that my publisher obsesses over covers. They are very important. Good Luck
A wonderful series and so unique and captivating.
Hi Anne, Thanks for stopping by Dru’s blog site. Good Luck!
I enjoyed the first book in this series; glad to see there’s another. Murder at a corporate team-building exercise sounds fun.
Hi Sharon, I’ve often had murderous thoughts at corporate events — LOL.
A favorite series. Can’t wait to read Death a Sketch.
Thanks for this intriguing feature. Cheryl’s books are always enjoyable and special.
Awwww! Thanks for that! Good Luck with the drawing.
Hi, I love the new book I will have to check them all out now.
Hi Deborah, I Would love for you to check out this series. Good luck with the drawing!
This sounds like a great series!
I keep thinking I need to try this series. This sounds great! Like the idea of combining art and moonshine! Congratulations on the new book!
Hi Lori, Thanks for stopping by. I also hope you try the Paint & Shine series. Good Luck!
I need to check this series out!!
Hi Leah, I sincerely hope you get a chance to check out the Paint & Shine Mystery Series. Good Luck with the drawing.
I just purchased the first book in this series and can’t wait to read it. I’m happy to hear that you’re working on a new Webb’s Glass book. Thank you for the giveaway!
Hi Shannon, Thank you for cheering me on with my Webb’s Glass Shop book. I need a kick in the pants.
I am just getting into cozy mysteries and love the title of this one. I also like the team-building workshop setting.
Hi April, Welcome to the rich world of Cozy Mysteries! I love this title, too.
This book is on my TBR list. Looking forward to reading it.
Hi Diane, I hope you enjoy the read. Good Luck!
Miranda has such a cool job! Looking forward to reading this one.
Yes, I love that Miranda has a great job. It gives me lots of room to create a good mystery. Good Luck!
I think that this is one of the coolest themes amongst the cozy mystery genre. I have been reading cozies for many (many) years and I thoroughly enjoy the different and new ideas. This is definitely a place I would visit! I hope this series goes on for many books!
Hi Michelle, I also hope this series has a long run. Good Luck in the drawing!
This is on my Goodreads list, would love to get a copy!
Hi Teresa, Good Luck with the giveaway!
**** WINNER ****
Death A Sketch + swags is April Morin
Congratulations!