Killer Characters: Commit a murder? Me?

Join in with all of us at Killer Characters this month for our annual holiday giveaway - Season's Readings! I'm giving away a copy of Ladle to the Grave today. (Or if you're a fan of the Soup Lover's Mysteries and have already read the latest, then please let me know your other choice.) Just leave a comment to win. My giveaway runs all day today, December 15th, and I'll announce the winner some time after midnight. Good luck everyone! Happy holidays and happy reading!

Read on for a sneak peek of Ladle to the Grave:

I have no idea how I’m going to do this. Kill another human being. He said, “You have to do this. Otherwise, we’ll never be safe." I do agree with him, I know he’s right, but I don't know if I can actually go through with it.

What we did years ago was a terrible thing, but what choice did we have? I thought by now she would have forgotten all about it, would have given up looking. But she hasn’t. She’s actually traced us here and found us and now there doesn’t seem to be a choice. But what if we're caught? What if the police figure it out? I certainly don’t want to go to jail.

He says poison would be the best way. No one would ever figure it out. I know a lot about natural poisons and I know what to do. But can I do it? The ritual that’s planned in the woods would be perfect. I’ve volunteered to set everything up, so I know I’ll be able to arrange everything.

I’m worried sick because I don’t know how I’ll feel afterwards. I wish I didn’t have to do this, but I can’t see another way. This is the most terrible thing I’ve ever had to deal with. I’m a good person, a kind person. I’ve never hurt anyone in my life. Well . . . just that time years ago, but I didn’t actually have to consider murder then.

What should I do? Should I listen to him? Is there another way? I’m really terrified. I hope I can find a way . . .

You can read all about my dilemma in Ladle to the Grave. And don' t miss the upcoming adventures in Snowflake, Vermont in A Clue in the Stew (next April), available for pre-order now!

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87 comments:

Karen KDecember 15, 2015 at 12:10 AM

I can't wait to keep reading! Thanks for the chance!
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1. Connie ArcherDecember 15, 2015 at 11:10 AM
  
  Hi Karen - best of luck today! Don't forget, A Clue in the Stew will be out next April! Thanks for stopping by today!

Mary PrestonDecember 15, 2015 at 2:21 AM

An exciting sneak peek thank you.

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1. Connie ArcherDecember 15, 2015 at 11:13 AM
  
  Hi Mary - I'll bet it's warm for the holidays where you are! Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

LisaDecember 15, 2015 at 4:41 AM

Now I'm hooked and want to keep reading. Thanks for the giveaway. [email protected]
1. Connie ArcherDecember 15, 2015 at 11:14 AM
  
  That's wonderful, Lisa. Thank you and glad you could visit today. Good luck!

Connie ArcherDecember 15, 2015 at 11:21 AM

Hi Sally - Thanks for stopping by today, so nice to hear from you! Clue will be out in April, I hope you'll really enjoy it! Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to you and yours!

Connie ArcherDecember 15, 2015 at 11:24 AM

Soup is the best comfort food, isn't it? Nothing like a bowl of soup and a good mystery to get through the winter! Best of luck, LynMarie!

Connie ArcherDecember 15, 2015 at 11:27 AM

Hi Gram - thanks for visiting today. Ladle to the Grave has a very interesting plot, I think. (even though I say so myself - LOL!). I hope you get to read it soon. Good luck today!