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February 21, 2014

So, here is the third (and for the time being, final) question I received asking for help identifying an author. This one is from Donna B:

” … Over a year ago, I was in my grandmother’s assisted living facility and they have book racks there. I was browsing and found a great cozy mystery but I can’t remember the name of it or even the author. It was about a slightly older mom of two young adult mooching sons. I don’t remember if she has a job. She may have been a real estate agent. The two sons don’t treat her very well and I think she was divorced so she’s alone, which frees her up to solve mysteries. There’s nothing more frustrating than reading a few pages of a mystery and not being able to take it with you at the time and then you end up losing it! Of course the book was gone when I went in for my next visit…”

Hmmm, this one does not ring any bells for me. I’m hoping that one of you can help Donna B find the author for whom she is looking. If you think you might know who the author of this book is, please post a comment. Thank you!

P.S. #1  Janet thinks Donna B may be looking for:

Tierney McClelland: Schuyler Ridgway Mystery Series

P. S. #2  Donna B wrote this comment:

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know that I looked up Heir Condition and my library system had it here in Western Mass.! The cover art and the story description seem familiar. I’ve ordered it and we’ll know shortly. Thanks for all the tips and suggestions!

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  1. Janet says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:17 am

    It might be Heir Condition by Tierney McClellan. I think there are three or four books in the series. The protagonist is real estate agent.

    If I can remember things like this, why can’t I remember where my keys are?

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      February 21, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      Janet, thank you for the Tierney McClelland Heir Condition answer.

      As for finding your keys: Small world! This morning, right as my husband I were leaving for our walk, I had to retrace my steps from the time I got home from the grocery store, until I finally found my keys in my purse (where they were supposed to be) but in a different “pocket”. (This included going through the cupboard, refrigerator, & trash.)

      Our key rings should have little beepers so that we can locate them!

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      • Susan* says

        February 22, 2014 at 1:22 am

        Re: Beepers on the keys. I’m not sure if they’re still available, but my Dad used to have a novelty keyring that beeped if you whistled at it. Lol!
        Of course you had to be fairly nearby, and it didn’t work if it was buried down the side of the chair, for instance, but still…

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        • Danna - cozy mystery list says

          February 23, 2014 at 3:02 pm

          Susan*, whistling for your keys… That’s a new one for me!

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  2. Pat says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    Thank you Donna for asking for information and thank you Janet for giving information on Tierney McClelland and her books. The books sounded so interesting I placed an order with Amazon for all four titles in used condition. I know I will enjoy them.
    And a very special thank you to you Danna for the cozy mystery website and for all of the wonderful information you pass along.

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      February 21, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      Pat, when Janet first mentioned Tierney McClelland, I thought that name sounded familiar. I looked to see if she is on the Cozy Mystery site and found that she actually doesn’t have a page devoted to her. However, when I looked at the “McC” part of the page, it dawned on me. Tierney McClelland is actually Barbara Taylor McCafferty! I knew I had listed her Schuyler Ridgway Mystery Series somewhere on the site.

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  3. Donna says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know that I looked up Heir Condition and my library system had it here in Western Mass.! The cover art and the story description seem familiar. I’ve ordered it and we’ll know shortly. Thanks for all the tips and suggestions!

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      February 21, 2014 at 10:14 pm

      Donna, I am so happy that Janet knew the author who you were looking for. I hope you enjoy the book!

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  4. Donna B. says

    March 18, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Update: The book Heir Condition by Tierney McClellan is the book I had originally found at the assisted living facility way back. I’m reading it now and am enjoying it immensely. I just found another series into which I can immerse myself! Thanks again to everyone for the tips and ideas…much appreciated!

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    • Danna - cozy mystery list says

      March 19, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Donna B, thank you so much for getting back to us about your “sleuth mom with mooching sons”. Isn’t it great how these questions get answers?

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