Introducing Gertrude, Gumshoe
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3.9 • 94 Ratings
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Publisher Description
WARNING: Gertrude isn't your typical sweet old lady!
With her no-nonsense New England frankness, Gertrude shoots from the hip, remains gloriously unburdened by tact, and insists things be done her way. Yet somehow, the people who truly know her can't help but adore her.
It's quite the mystery.
Speaking of which, Gertrude never planned on becoming an amateur sleuth. But when one of her many beloved cats goes missing, her search reveals that a neighbor has also disappeared. As she starts poking around, Gertrude discovers she's got a surprising talent for investigation—even if her methods raise a few eyebrows.
Join this cantankerous but endearing senior as she entangles herself in ridiculous situations and then laugh out loud as she bumbles her way out of them with surprising cleverness. Just don't expect her to mind her Ps and Qs—authentic New England character comes with authentic New England attitude!
"Gertrude's inept doggedness will entertain readers who don't take their mysteries too seriously." -Publishers Weekly
Fans of Molly Fitz, Elizabeth Spann Craig, and Joan Hess might enjoy this book!
The Gertrude, Gumshoe Books in Order:
Book 1: Introducing Gertrude, Gumshoe
Book 2: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Murder at the Thrift Store
Book 3: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the VardSale Villain
Book 4: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Slam Is Murder
Book 5: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Gunslinger City
Book 6: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the Clearwater Curse
Gertrude in South Dakota Book 1: Gertrude, Gumshoe: S'more Murder
Gertrude in South Dakota Book 2: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Haunted Hotel
Gertrude in South Dakota Book 3: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Cowboy Shoot
Gertrude also makes an appearance in Minivan Malice.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Cozy fans who enjoy ample servings of tongue-in-cheek humor may find Merrill's (The Witches of Commack, Maine) series debut to their taste. Oddball Gertrude, who lives in Mattawooptock, Maine, is concerned about a nearby trailer, occupied only by two young neglected children. She noses around and finds a pay stub indicating that their mother, Lori, works in a strip club, Private Eyes. Gertrude adroitly gets the local transportation service for the disabled to give her a lift to Private Eyes, but strikes out there. She has more luck when she conducts a thorough search of Lori's belongings, uncovering some compromising photographs, including ones featuring the town's slimy mayor, Lance Pouliot, who once tried to burn down Gertrude's church. Gertrude's inept doggedness will entertain readers who don't take their mysteries too seriously. (BookLife)
Customer Reviews
Fun and fast-paced!!
What a great read! I absolutely adore Gertrude and can’t wait to read the rest of the series!!
Perfect for Sherlock Holmes fans
Refreshing and engaging murder mystery.