The Otter of Death
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"While examining some timely social issues, Webb also delivers lots of edifying information on the animal kingdom in an entry sure to please fans and newcomers alike." —Publishers Weekly
While taking the yearly "otter count" at a marsh near Gunn Landing Harbor, California, zookeeper Theodora Bentley sees Maureen, her favorite otter, swimming around clutching someone's expensive smartphone. When Teddy rescues the device, she discovers a photograph of a murder-in-progress. A hasty search soon turns up the still-warm body of Stuart Booth, PhD, a local Marine Biology instructor.
Booth was a notorious sexual harasser of young female students, so the list of suspects is long enough to make Teddy wonder if the crime will ever be solved. But when her friend, Lila, one of Booth's original accusers, is arrested and charged with his murder, Teddy begins to investigate. This creates considerable tension with Teddy's fiancé, Sheriff Joe Rejas. He believes the ever-inquisitive zookeeper might be putting her own life at risk, and so orders her to butt out.
Concerned for her accused friend, Teddy ignores Joe's ultimatum. She questions not only members of Gunn Landing's moneyed social elite, but also the other side of the financial spectrum—the financially strapped young women willing to do almost anything to pay for their college tuition. Alarmed by Teddy's meddling, Booth's killer fights back—first with a death threat, then via gunshot.
In this fifth Gunn Zoo Mystery, Teddy is torn between living a peaceful life on her Monterey Bay houseboat with her three-legged dog DJ Bonz, or moving inland to marry Joe, who comes with kids and a mother who has her own mysterious agenda. The choice is scary for Teddy—who has barely been managing her own many-times-married mother, and her imperious employer, Aster Edwina Gunn, overlord of the famed Gunn Zoo. Teddy's life is further complicated by a wayward snow monkey named Kabuki, taunter of teenage boys. The zookeeper's dedication to her charges—including the anteater, the koala, the llama, and Magnus, the polar bear cub from Iceland (met in Teddy's last adventure, The Puffin of Death), never falters in a cleverly plotted series rich in characters and in animal lore.
Gunn Zoo series:
The Anteater of Death (Book 1)
The Koala of Death (Book 2)
The Llama of Death (Book 3)
The Puffin of Death (Book 4)
The Otter of Death (Book 5)
Praise for the Gunn Zoo series:
"'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
"Webb skillfully keeps the reader guessing right to the dramatic conclusion." —Publishers Weekly for The Puffin of Death
"Teddy's second case showcases an engaging array of quirky characters, human and animal." —Kirkus Reviews for The Koala of Death
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As a journalist, Betty Webb interviewed U.S. presidents, astronauts, and Nobel Prize winners, as well as the homeless, dying, and polygamy runaways. The dark Lena Jones mysteries are based on stories she covered as a reporter. Betty's humorous Gunn Zoo series debuted with the critically acclaimed The Anteater of Death, followed by The Koala of Death. A book reviewer at Mystery Scene Magazine, Betty is a member of National Federation of Press Women, Mystery Writers of America, and the National Organization of Zoo Keepers.
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"While examining some timely social issues, Webb also delivers lots of edifying information on the animal kingdom in an entry sure to please fans and newcomers alike." —Publishers Weekly
While taking the yearly "otter count" at a marsh near Gunn Landing Harbor, California, zookeeper Theodora Bentley sees Maureen, her favorite otter, swimming around clutching someone's expensive smartphone. When Teddy rescues the device, she discovers a photograph of a murder-in-progress. A hasty search soon turns up the still-warm body of Stuart Booth, PhD, a local Marine Biology instructor.
Booth was a notorious sexual harasser of young female students, so the list of suspects is long enough to make Teddy wonder if the crime will ever be solved. But when her friend, Lila, one of Booth's original accusers, is arrested and charged with his murder, Teddy begins to investigate. This creates considerable tension with Teddy's fiancé, Sheriff Joe Rejas. He believes the ever-inquisitive zookeeper might be putting her own life at risk, and so orders her to butt out.
Concerned for her accused friend, Teddy ignores Joe's ultimatum. She questions not only members of Gunn Landing's moneyed social elite, but also the other side of the financial spectrum—the financially strapped young women willing to do almost anything to pay for their college tuition. Alarmed by Teddy's meddling, Booth's killer fights back—first with a death threat, then via gunshot.
In this fifth Gunn Zoo Mystery, Teddy is torn between living a peaceful life on her Monterey Bay houseboat with her three-legged dog DJ Bonz, or moving inland to marry Joe, who comes with kids and a mother who has her own mysterious agenda. The choice is scary for Teddy—who has barely been managing her own many-times-married mother, and her imperious employer, Aster Edwina Gunn, overlord of the famed Gunn Zoo. Teddy's life is further complicated by a wayward snow monkey named Kabuki, taunter of teenage boys. The zookeeper's dedication to her charges—including the anteater, the koala, the llama, and Magnus, the polar bear cub from Iceland (met in Teddy's last adventure, The Puffin of Death), never falters in a cleverly plotted series rich in characters and in animal lore.
Gunn Zoo series:
The Anteater of Death (Book 1)
The Koala of Death (Book 2)
The Llama of Death (Book 3)
The Puffin of Death (Book 4)
The Otter of Death (Book 5)
Praise for the Gunn Zoo series:
"'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
"Webb skillfully keeps the reader guessing right to the dramatic conclusion." —Publishers Weekly for The Puffin of Death
"Teddy's second case showcases an engaging array of quirky characters, human and animal." —Kirkus Reviews for The Koala of Death
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Webb’s clever, briskly paced fifth Gunn Zoo mystery (after 2015’s The Puffin of Death) finds genial, trouble-prone zookeeper Theodora “Teddy” Bentley taking a morning walk along the California coastline near her home on her day off. While counting otters as part of a study on the effects of offshore drilling on them, she spots one of her favorites with an expensive cellphone tucked under its flipper. Teddy snatches the phone. The camera mode is still on and displays an image of the blood-splattered face of marine biology instructor and fellow otter counter Stuart Booth. The police, headed by Teddy’s fiancé, San Sebastian County Sheriff Joseph Rejas, locate Stuart’s body, and the hunt for his murderer begins. Suspects abound, including a long list of female students who accused him of sexual abuse over the years, most of whom were either disbelieved or paid off by his wealthy in-laws. While examining some timely social issues, Webb also delivers lots of edifying information on the animal kingdom in an entry sure to please fans and newcomers alike.
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California zookeeper Theodora "Teddy" Bentley is helping with the local otter count when she catches one of her favorite otters with a cell phone. On the phone is a photograph of a bloodied and dead Stuart Booth, a local marine biology instructor. Many women had accused the dead man of sexual harassment, so the suspects are numerous. Teddy's fiancé, Sheriff Joe Reyes, is primarily investigating Teddy's friend Lila, one of Booth's original accusers. But convinced of Lila's innocence, Teddy begins asking questions, resulting in a death threat and gunshots. Although Webb's fifth series outing (after The Puffin of Death) takes a light, amusing tone, the engaging conversational style belies the serious issues at play (sexual assault, the environment, endangered species). Teddy is a spirited, courageous woman, coping with complex problems as well as handling pressing details involving her upcoming marriage. VERDICT Series fans and readers who enjoy Ann Littlewood's zoo-themed mysteries will appreciate this intricate, character-driven work.--Lesa Holstine, Evansville Vanderburgh P.L., IN
Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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California zookeeper Theodora "Teddy" Bentley is helping with the local otter count when she catches one of her favorite otters with a cell phone. On the phone is a photograph of a bloodied and dead Stuart Booth, a local marine biology instructor. Many women had accused the dead man of sexual harassment, so the suspects are numerous. Teddy's fianc�, Sheriff Joe Reyes, is primarily investigating Teddy's friend Lila, one of Booth's original accusers. But convinced of Lila's innocence, Teddy begins asking questions, resulting in a death threat and gunshots. Although Webb's fifth series outing (after The Puffin of Death) takes a light, amusing tone, the engaging conversational style belies the serious issues at play (sexual assault, the environment, endangered species). Teddy is a spirited, courageous woman, coping with complex problems as well as handling pressing details involving her upcoming marriage. VERDICT Series fans and readers who enjoy Ann Littlewood's zoo-themed mysteries will appreciate this intricate, character-driven work.--Lesa Holstine, Evansville Vanderburgh P.L., IN
Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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While taking the yearly "otter count" at a marsh near Gunn Landing Harbor, California, zookeeper Theodora Bentley sees Maureen, her favorite otter, swimming around clutching someone's expensive smartphone. When Teddy rescues the device, she discovers a photograph of a murder-in-progress. A hasty search soon turns up the still-warm body of Stuart Booth, PhD, a local Marine Biology instructor.
Booth was a notorious sexual harasser of young female students, so the list of suspects is long enough to make Teddy wonder if the crime will ever be solved. But when her friend, Lila, one of Booth's original accusers, is arrested and charged with his murder, Teddy begins to investigate. This creates considerable tension with Teddy's fiancé, Sheriff Joe Rejas. He believes the...
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