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The Anteater of Death
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Published: October 2012
Published: October 2012
Published: October 2008
SKU: SBCNFG7744
SKU: 9781590587744
SKU: 9781590585610
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Overview
2009 Winner of the Arizona Book Award for Mystery/Suspense
If Lucy, the pregnant Giant Anteater from Belize, didn't kill the man found dead in her enclosure at California's Gunn Zoo, who did? Zookeeper Teddy Bentley must find the real murderer before her furry friend is shipped off to another zoo in disgrace.
Then another human bites the dust, the monkeys riot, and the wolves go nuts. Things get worse when the snooty folks at Gunn Landing Harbor attempt to evict Teddy from the Merilee, her beloved houseboat.
That's just the beginning. Her father, on the lam from the Feds for embezzling millions, gets targeted by a local gangster; and Caro, Teddy's socialite and former beauty queen mother, who loathes Teddy's dangerous job, starts introducing her to eligible bachelors. Then Teddy herself becomes a target for murder.
Product Details
- Case Count: Paperback: 12, Paperback Large Print: 12
"Webb kicks off her new series with a bright heroine and an appealingly offbeat setting: a firm foundation later episodes can build on." — Kirkus Reviews
"Webb, author of the well-written Lena Jones PI series, not only presents a clear picture of what it is like to work in a zoo but also introduces an engaging new protagonist who will appeal to mystery buffs who enjoy light animal mysteries." — Library Journal
"Webb's new series combines a good puzzle with animal lore, a behind-the-scenes look at zoo operations, and plenty of humor." — Booklist
"I've been impressed with Betty Webb's edgy mysteries about the Southwest, so I was surprised to find she has a softer side and a wicked sense of humor in a book that can only be described as 'High Society meets Zoo Quest.' I've always been a sucker for zoos, so I also relished the animal details in this highly enjoyable read." — Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries
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