



Sign Off (Caught Dead in Wyoming, Book 1)
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4.3 • 1.4K Ratings
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Publisher Description
Divorce a husband, lose a career …grapple with a murder.
TV journalist Elizabeth “E.M.” Danniher will tell you she committed two sins — she didn’t stay young, and she made an enemy of a powerful news executive — her ex. She used to break national news. Now her top story as the “Helping Out!” reporter at dinky KWMT-TV in Sherman, Wyoming is getting a defective toaster repaired.
Tough, funny and determined, Elizabeth wrestles with isolation, keeping a professional edge, and an evolving self-image. Is Wyoming — the land of cattle, cowboys, tumbleweeds, and fewer than six people per square mile — her new home or a road to permanent obscurity?
Soon she’s in a battle of wills with ex-football player turned journalist Mike Paycik, who sees her as a handy rung on his career ladder. And there’s the matter of a deputy sheriff—missing or murdered? Elizabeth finds herself investigating at the insistence of a girl who’s set on proving her father’s innocence. Not that enigmatic rancher Thomas Burrell makes investigating easy.
But Elizabeth won’t fade to black without a fight, no matter how final some might want to make her Sign Off.
Don’t miss any of Elizabeth’s Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures in:
Sign Off
Left Hanging
Shoot First
Last Ditch
Look Live
Back Story
Cold Open
Hot Roll
Reaction Shot
Body Brace
What people are saying about Sign Off:
“This is one of those books that you want to stop everything to read while hoping it never ends.”
“Sign Off is a brisk, enthralling page-turner” – P.B. Ryan, bestselling author
“Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page.” – Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author
“That was fun.”
“Be prepared for lots of twist and turns.”
“I read it in one sitting. I hadn't planned it that way, but just couldn't stop.”
“The characters were a mix of funny, sad, and quirky and were totally believable. There was just enough humor to lighten the story, but not to disrespect the seriousness of crime.”
What readers are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series:
“McLinn's mysteries set in Wyoming are addictive. The writing is excellent, the twists and turns keep the brain engaged, and Elizabeth's wry commentary keeps a smile on my face.”
“E.M.’s internal monologues are sharp, snappy and often hilarious.”
"A terrific series with a western flair. . . . Great characters that you would want as your friends. Smart, funny, but not perfect."
More cozy mystery from Patricia McLinn:
Secret Sleuth series
Death on the Diversion
Death on Torrid Avenue
Death on Beguiling Way
Death on Covert Circle
Death on Shady Bridge
If you like mystery with a bit of romance and humor, try:
Proof of Innocence
Price of Innocence
Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes scenes in fictional Sherman, Wyoming, and cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)
About the Author
USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at the Washington Post after newspaper stints in Rockford, Ill., and Charlotte, N.C. She received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University.
McLinn is the author of more than 50 published novels, which are cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary romances and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards.
Now living in Northern Kentucky, McLinn loves to hear from readers through her website and social media.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
The first instalment in Patricia McLinn’s Caught Dead in Wyoming series finds gutsy, likeable protagonist Elizabeth E.M. Danniher knee-deep in mystery just when she thought her days as an investigative journalist were over. Danniher’s marriage is over too, but McLinn doesn’t overplay the romantic angle—Sign Off is largely a whodunit. With an intriguing, slow-burning plot, a quirky ensemble of small-town characters and a missing deputy sheriff so reviled there’s no shortage of suspects, the story had us hooked.
Customer Reviews
Sign Off
I enjoyed this book. It was captivating and entertaining. The characters were interesting and the mystery kept me reading. It was refreshingly clean.
Sign off (caught in the dead)
I liked the momentum and the red herrings. I’d recommend as a good read.
Sign Off
Overall the book was good. The first of the book was fairly boring. I almost, but did not, stopped reading because of how boring the book was. However, around the half way mark the book took off. It was a pleasure to read and left me for more.
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Other Books in This Series


Left Hanging (Caught Dead in Wyoming, Book 2)


Shoot First (Caught Dead in Wyoming, Book 3)


Last Ditch (Caught Dead in Wyoming, Book 4)


Look Live (Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series, Book 5)


Back Story (Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series, Book 6)


Cold Open (Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series, Book 7)