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"This fast-paced, character-driven crime novel will keep you turning pages. A suspenseful and riveting read!" -Susan Sage, author of Dancing In The Ring
Shed Girl is a contemporary crime novel set in the small fictional town of Annie's Court on Washington's northern coast.
Annie's Court has a runaway problem. Runaways arrive and then they disappear. Juliet French, an old runaway herself, does tarot readings for petty cash at the Farmers Market. Across the market Tony LeCrosse sells toys. Juliet notices the runaways flock to LeCrosse. Just before they go missing.
After witnessing the abduction of a young boy, Detective Benson Picard solicits Juliet's help. Already determined to find the boy, she agrees to Benson's terms. Juliet, a strong female lead, feels the danger in the cards when Tony LeCrosse invites her to a party. He wants her to entertain his guests with tarot readings. Juliet balks at the word "entertain" but agrees anyway. When Kyle shows up at LeCrosse's party, Juliet's spine "turns to stardust and fairies rush in." The two team-up to find the missing kids. But Kyle has secrets of his own.
About the author
Milana Marsenich lives in Northwest Montana near Flathead Lake at the base of the beautiful Mission Mountains. She enjoys quick access to the mountains and has spent many hours hiking the wilderness trails with friends and dogs. She has an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Montana. She has previously published in Montana Quarterly, Big Sky Journal, The Moronic Ox, and Feminist Studies. She has three novels out. Copper Sky was a Spur Award finalist. The Swan Keeper was a Willa Award finalist. Beautiful Ghost is the sequel to Copper Sky. Her book, Idaho Madams, is popular history. Her short story Wild Dogs won the Laura Award for short fiction.
