Walker Boone here from the lovely city of Savannah, Georgia. The azaleas are in bloom, the magnolias are big as dinner plates and I’m on the run.
In Dead Man Walker coming out Feb 3, I’ve got my very own story to tell. It’s from my point of view and that’s the good news. The bad news is that I’ve kind of gotten myself into one big huge mess and it looks like Reagan Summerside and Auntie KiKi are the only ones trying to get me out of it.
You see there was this dead guy in a bathtub. Not my bathtub but his own and my housekeeper happened to stumble across the body. If I remember right it went something like. . .
“See, there he is, Mr. Boone,” Mercedes said to me. “Just like I told you on the phone, Conway Adkins dead as a fence post in his very own claw-foot bathtub and naked as the day he was born.”
“I take you added the washcloth?” I said to Mercedes, both of us standing in the doorway and staring at the corpse.
“Couldn’t be having the man laying there with his shrivelness all exposed to the world now could I. Not proper for a man his age.”
“Or for the rest of us,” I added.
At first Mercedes was the number one suspect. That was bad enough because she’s a friend and she can’t be beat as a housekeeper. On both accounts—and with my dust-bunnies threatening to mutiny—I went after the rear killer.
I didn’t have a lot of luck, in fact I almost got killed a few times and then. . .somehow. . .I wound up the number one suspect.
“This is circumstantial evidence,” I said to Reagan as we stood on the sidewalk outside my house. “The police have to see that someone’s setting me up to cover their own butt.”
“It’s your butt that needs covering, Walker Boone,” Reagan offered. “The police found your .38 and it matches the bullet that killed Conway. The cops are on their way. You got to get out of here right now.”
I looked at my red ‘57 Chevy convertible parked at the curb. “Might as well put a target on my back driving this thing.”
Reagan shoved her helmet at me. “Take Princess.”
“A scooter? You want me to ride a pink scooter named Princess?”
“Better than that being your nickname in the big house.”
So there you have it. . .Dead Man Walker and that’s just what I feel like, a dead man. How in the world am I ever going to get out of this one?
GIVEAWAY: 
Leave a comment by 6 p.m. eastern on February 8 for the chance to win a Geared for the Grave tote and a Dead Man pen from Duffy. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and two lucky winners will be chosen at random. Winners will be notified within 48 hours after giveaway closes.
About the author
Duffy Brown is the national bestselling author of the Consignment Shop Mysteries, including 
Pearls in Poison, Killer in Crinolines, Iced Chiffon and Demise in Denim, coming in April. 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.
I already have a tote bag, but I just wanted to say that I love this series. it is so much fun and the mysteries are good. Can’t wait for the next one.
Thank you so much, Laura, I really appreciate It. Thanks for posting. Hugs, Duffy.
What a great review! Thank you for the chance to win a cute tote and pen!
Thanks for stopping by, Betty.
I can’t wait to read this one from Walker’s point of view. Another great read from Duffy! Thanks for the giveaway.
Hi, Sally. Thanks for chatting.
Sounds like fun to me.
Thanks, Gram. Great hearing from you.
I can’t be in for the prize (drat it!!), but this is already pre-ordered and I am looking forward to it!
Oh my, the latest installment written in Walker’s point of view? Sign me up!!
HI, Linda. And Walker has a lot going on…that’s for sure. Hugs, Duffy.
This book sounds so funny!! Poor Walker Boone, and Mercédes. I hope the real killer is found.
And Walker has to find the real killer or his house will go right to the dust bunnies without Mercedes to keep it up.
First of all I LOVE DUFFY BROWN’S BOOK. I am not sucking up! lol I think her writing is funny,likeable characters, and just plain good ole fun reads.
Staci, you are always so sweet to me. Thank you!!
What an awesome cover on this book….I have never read anything by this author, but this cover is awesome and makes me want to pick up this book and read it right away. Love the pink scooter with the adorable dog. Looks like a really fun read!!!! Thanks Dru for the chance to win!!! God bless!!!
Hi, Beverly. The dog is Bruce Willis…the other Bruce Willis… a rescue pup and in all the books and a big part of them. Reagan rescued him…and he rescued her when she was in a bad way. And now there’s the scooter that plays a big part in the book as well. Thanks for chatting. Hugs, Duffy
I have Duffy’s book Geared For The Grave. A tote bag to put it in and a pen would complete the package. Her new book Dead Man Walker sounds like a real ” killer. ” Thank you, Dru , and Duffy, for the chance to win the giveaway and thank you, Dru, for another great review that pulls me in and makes me want to see what happens next! 💙
Hi, Ruth. Thanks for chatting. So glad you had fun with Geared for the Grave. The Consignment Shop mysteries are set in Savannah and more fun in the South with Auntie KiKi, Reagan and the Savannah regulars. Thanks for picking up Geared for the Grave, I truly appreciate it. Hugs, Duffy
i can’t wait for this one! I have loved this whole series. Hope “princess ” gets his cute butt out of this mess!
Hi Patty. And guess what Reagan’s tooling around Savannah in? So glad you’re having fun with Reagan, Walker, Auntie KiKi and the Savannah gang. Hugs, Duffy
Dead man walker looks like so much fun, I can’t wait to read it. I am ashamed to say I have not read any Duffy Brown books yet, but now I have new books to read. Thanks for the giveaway :).
Hi, Patricia. Thanks for stopping by to chat. The Consignment Shop mysteries are fun and no angst. A getaway to the South. Hugs, Duffy
Don’t think anyone can ever have enough tote bags! LOL And I am looking forward to reading this series too!!
Hi, Wendy. I store things in my totes…bookmarks, books, candy. Thanks for stopping by to chat.
Hugs, Duffy
I can’t count how many totes I have! And they are all in use! NEED more LOL
Love this twist! You’re so good at killing people. Lol
How exciting to have a Consignment Shop book from Walker Boone’s point of view! He is always such a mysterious character-swooping in when most needed, and always knowing a way to make things better. I have enjoyed all the books thus far, but this one sounds even better than the others. Hats off to you Duffy for coming up with another great book. I am anxious to read it in a few days! Wish I could pal around with Kiki and Mercedes for a day or two…maybe shop a little…
Thanks Duffy and Dru for the contest and the opportunity to be entered into it today.
Hi, Barbara. Wonderful chatting with you. I love writing the series, it’s like a mini vacation to Savannah with some fun people and we all need a auntie like Auntie KiKi…someone to get in and out of trouble with. Hugs, Duffy
I was intrigued by the cover alone … the story and tote is the cherry on top.
Hi, Kicha. Thanks for stopping by. Berkley Prime Crime has some fantastic covers and they always give me fun ones. The dog is Bruce Willis, a rescue pup that Reagan found when she was down and out. She saved BW and BW saved her. He’s in all the stories. Hugs, Duffy
Kiki and Reagan will have to save the day again—what a fun series. Thanks for the contest.
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Hi, Sue. So glad you’re having fun with the Consignment Shop series and Reagan and Auntie KiKi…they are always up to something and this time Walker is in a mess. Hugs, Duffy
Love, love, love this series and love, love, love Walker Boone!!! (Too many loves? LOL) If you haven’t read these books, get started now. They are so much fun. Hi Duffy, I have that great tote so I don’t need to be entered in the contest. Can’t wait for this book (and Demise in Denim) to come out.
Hi, Linda!!!!!!!! You are so sweet and I’m over the moon thrilled you like the series, you sure make day. Thank you so very much for all your support. Hugs, Duffy
I preordered this novella. I love the Consignment Shop Mystery series.
HI Annette!! Thanks so much. I’m thrilled you like the series and I really appreciate the preorder. Thanks tons for that too.
Hugs, Duffy
Savannah is one of our favorite cities to visit. Last year our daughters took a nighttime haunted limo cemetery tour!
HI, Joanne. I love Savannah! I’ve seen the limo haunted tour buzzing around. Now I need to do it. I’ve taken some of the other tours but this one looks like so much fun. Hope you had fun in Savannah. I eat my way across the city. Oink! Love the food!
Love Savannah! What southern girl doesn’t. And Duffy’s such a good story teller. Can’t wait for this one to come out.
HI, Amy. I’m a closet belle…well, since I write this series I guess I’m out of the closet.LOL I have pearls and a baton and I DO know how to twirl. And I make great fried chicken. I love the South. Thanks for chatting. Hugs, Duffy
Mmmmm. Love totes, pens, and books. So easily amused.
A girl can never have too many totes or books or pens. Thanks for chatting.
Hugs, Duffy
I love this storyline & I’m definitely adding this to me TBR list. Who wouldn’t want a dead man pen & a Geared for the Grave tote? I would, for sure.
Love Savannah and love the pink scooter. Thanks for the great writing and the giveaway.
Hi, Victoria. Thank you so much for the kind words. So glad you are enjoying the series. Hugs, Duffy
LAUGHING OUT LOUD AND CAN’T STOP …… that is what happened when I read “Couldn’t be having the man laying there with his shrivelness all exposed to the world now could I. Not proper for a man his age.” I HAVE to order this book as I definitely can use the laughs and the fun times and great reading that your books give me Duffy. Thank you for that and for Dru for always giving us notices about what to order and how great the books are. <3
Cynthia
Hi, Cynthia. You are amazing. You’ve been with me from the start on this series and I appreciate it more than you know. You touch my heart. Thank you for being a wonderful friend. Hugs, Duffy
YOU are the greatest Duffy. Thank you for being such a great author friend. I have Geared for the Grave ordered and coming soon and I know my chances of winning Walker (I mean the book about Walker, haha) is slim and will order that very soon as well. I know I am going to love this novella as I have loved every other book in the series as well. Keep them coming Ms. Fantastic. 🙂
Cynthia
Sounds great! Not to mention I would love to walk around with one of your totes!
You are so sweet, Anita. The totes are always fun. Thanks for chatting. Hugs, Duffy
I am a confirmed Duffy fan and really want to get a tote bag in the hands of my fave librarian who does not engage in giveaways.
Thanks so much. That you have fun with the series sure makes me smile. Email DuffyBrown@DuffyBrown.com and I’ll send you a tote for your fav librarian. Hugs and thanks tons. Duffy
The book sounds wonderful. I love that cute cover.
Hi Anita! Berkley Prime Crime does great covers and I love that they put Bruce Wills on the pink moped. He likes it so much that he spent all weekend making chocolate dog bones to give away. If you go to my FB page you can have one. LOL Hugs, Dufy
thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for chatting. Hugs, Duffy
Love mystery reading. Intrigued by character from the south with family name of Boone. That is my maiden name. Thanks for the giveaway.
Oh, Betty Jo. You’ll love Walker Boone. A real Southern gent. And you’ll have fun with Auntie KiKi and the Savannah gang.
Love her books! Thanks for the opportunity
Thanks so much, Barbara.
This sounds like just what I need in the middle of winter – some good laughs and a mystery to boot. Definitely adding this one to my reading list.
Hi, Susan. Nothing lovelier than Savannah in the spring! It smells like heaven. The azaleas are as big as a bus and color everywhere. And the food….or Lordy the food! Hugs, Duffy
I love a book where the two main characters are involved with same crime and have to find a way to solve the crime before they become a victim.
Hi, Karen. I agree and IMO it is almost always that way. I mean once the sleuth is hot on the trail the murders is going after them too. Hey, what’s one more dead body. LOL
Thanks for chatting.
Hugs, Duffy
I would love to read this book😂
Hi, Anita. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Love books
Sounds like a fun read– great for these cold winter days!
Savannah is the perfect place to be on these cold days…it’s is lovely there esp in the spring. A piece of heaven.
Great title to add to my TBR list
Thanks, Jess. Have fun with Walker, Reagan and the gang. Hugs, Duffy
Thanks for the giveaway and chance to win. Sounds like a great book.
Thanks for chatting.
I would prefer to take Sherlock Holmes to prom than Brad Pitt any old day!! Sherlock would be much more entertaining company. If the real Sherlock looked anything like Robert Downey Jr in the movies, that’s an added bonus. 😀
Hi, Carol BEE, I totally agree. For me it’s the Benedict Cumberbatch Sherlock now but back in high school Brad was the big deal. LOL
Thanks for chatting. Hugs, Dufy
Thanks for interacting with my readers Duffy.
Contest is closed.
Thanks for having me, Dur Ann. Always fun chatting with you and the readers. Hugs, Duffy Brown