Caught Dead in Wyoming

In TV news, a body brace is used to steady the camera and distribute the weight of the camera. This produces smoother shots while reducing stress on the operator – especially important with small-town Wyoming TV station KWMT’s older and bulkier cameras.

Almost as old as some of the equipment used in a historical reenactment of a Nineteenth Century events that Elizabeth covers when anchor Thurston Fine declares it beneath his dignity.

The participants prepare to recreate a conflict . . . but no one expects a modern body, much less a second one. And you can guess how happy the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Department is that Elizabeth finds one of those bodies.

After upheavals in Elizabeth’s professional and personal life in Wyoming, not to mention those of her closest friends, she has some recalculating to do. With her former KWMT colleague Mike now at a Chicago TV station and tech whiz Jennifer also in the city on a visit, Elizabeth’s investigation relies on a widening team of fellow sleuths.

Especially with rancher Tom Burrell and the usually forthcoming Mrs. Parens — two of the town’s most solid citizens — keeping their distance. Temporary or permanent?

At least Elizabeth’s rescue dog Shadow is unchanged . . . isn’t he?

. . . When there’s rumbling underfoot, a body brace helps keep what’s important in focus.

Body Brace, Book 10 of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series, is a smart, surprising, fast-paced mystery with humor. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance and twists you won’t see coming, then you’ll love USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s page-turner.