{"product_id":"bones-behind-the-wheel-isbn-9781683318873","title":"Bones Behind the Wheel","description":"\u003cb\u003e Barry Award-winning author E. J. Copperman is back with the tenth hilarious installment in his national bestselling Haunted Guesthouse mysteries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaunted Guesthouse proprietress Alison Kerby and her ghostly guest detective, Paul, “auto” know better than to dig into the case of a long-buried sedan and its now-skeletal driver. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInnkeeper Alison Kerby is determined to keep her mind, body, and soul focused on bringing high-spirited hospitality to her lodgers at the Haunted Guesthouse. She simply has no time for any more murder investigations, no matter what Paul Harrison, her resident ghost detective, says. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut this time, the mystery comes looking for Alison. Workers unearth a 1977 Lincoln Continental buried in the sand behind Alison’s guesthouse—and they discover a skeleton still belted in behind the steering wheel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaul, of course, is on the cold case—to the extent that a ghostly gumshoe can be—but Alison is still determined not to do the incorporeal investigator’s legwork. Not this time. But her new husband Josh is intrigued, and he offers to help Paul poke into the case of the cold Continental. Uh-oh...has Josh caught the investigation bug? It’s a harsh wake-up call for a harried businesswoman who’d thought she’d told the detective life to hit the road. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat can go wrong? How about everything? As Alison dodges stray bullets, discovers a gun in the guesthouse, and reluctantly probes a decades-old murder that turns out to be shockingly relevant even today, her specter inspector tries to keep her spirits up. But as she searches for the key to unlock the case, is Alison headed for her final check-out? Make a reservation to find out in \u003ci\u003eBones Behind the Wheel\u003c\/i\u003e, the tenth fun-filled Haunted Guesthouse mystery from national bestselling author E. J. Copperman.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBones Behind the Wheel\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of Cleo Coyle’s “Haunted Bookshop” series and Juliet Blackwell’s “Haunted Home Renovation” mysteries will relish the amusing tone and sarcasm.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lively...Copperman provides a ton of spirited fun for the reader.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Alison’s humorous first-person account, featuring remarkably easy-to-believe ghosts, will appeal to fans of Kate Kingsbury’s Merry Ghost Inn mysteries.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A very clever, well-crafted mystery...plus enough laughs on virtually every page to keep you chuckling from start to finish...it will mystify and amuse readers right to the end.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eManhattan Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A mystery series that delights...Just when readers think they have the puzzle solved, the unexpected occurs, which should delight even the most jaded and experienced mystery fans.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The living and the dead are an equal mix of friends and foes with an entertaining story...E. J. Copperman has me coming back to this series every time.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An original and humor laced novel that offers a unique roller coaster ride with its unexpected plot twists and turns...one of his best mysteries to date!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Plenty of humor...This character-driven story features amusing, quirky ghosts and a strong family connection.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMyShelf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Hostess With the Ghostess\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Enjoyable [and] amusing.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is the new fast-paced Haunted Guesthouse Mystery that fans of the series will absolutely love...Charm, suspense, humor, and characters you will not soon forget.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The writing is wonderful, with the author’s s trademark laugh-out-loud wit and intelligence, well-plotted mystery and very well-drawn characters, alive or otherwise...Thoroughly delightful, and highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The writing is wonderful, with the author’s trademark laugh-out-loud wit and intelligence, well-plotted mystery and very well-drawn characters, alive or otherwise...Thoroughly delightful, and highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Gloria Feit, \u003ci\u003eSpinetingler Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Haunted Guesthouse mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Wonderful...a laugh-out-loud, fast-paced and charming tale.”\u003cbr\u003e—Kate Carlisle, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Bibliophile mysteries on \u003ci\u003eInspector Specter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of Charlaine Harris and Sarah Graves will relish this original, laugh-laden paranormal mystery featuring reluctant ghost whisperer Alison Kerby, a Topper for the twenty-first century.”\u003cbr\u003e—Julia Spencer-Fleming, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThrough the Evil Days\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eInspector Specter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A couple of demanding ghosts, a quick-witted heroine, a creaky old house and a delightful cast of characters...What a fun and enjoyable story!”\u003cbr\u003e—Leann Sweeney, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Cats in Trouble mysteries on \u003ci\u003eInspector Specter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Copperman, as per usual, blends comedy and drama and weaves a clever plot...[A] perfect cozy mystery read. I can’t say enough about this series, except to say if you haven’t picked one up by now, you are missing a sensational read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNight Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Top Pick on \u003ci\u003eThe Thrill of the Haunt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“When combined with the author’s trademark humor and keen writing, readers will be wishing that the novel and the series never end.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Thrill of the Haunt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Alison has a wry sense of humor and is written so well it is easy to imagine her as your sardonic sister or friend...With an outstanding cast of characters, a well-plotted mystery and some sentimental reunions, this is a standout series.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Reader\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eChance of a Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[An] entertaining mystery full of humor with absolutely charming and likable characters and a plot that flies at full speed. Copperman writes dialogue that bites with sharp wit but never sacrifices its heart.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eChance of a Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An entertaining and spellbinding tale in which the ghosts come across as real, as each brings melancholy and humor.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eOld Haunts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Great fun with a tinge of salt air.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Reader\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eOld Haunts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An entertaining read that never disappoints.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNight Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eOld Haunts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“E.J. Copperman serves readers a cocktail of haunted humor and a killer mystery ...Not only is Alison’s dry sense of humor and hilarious commentary on other characters enough to give this book ten stars, but even the ghosts and their former lives are written to perfection.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eOld Haunts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Funny and charming, with a mystery which has a satisfying resolution, and an engaging protagonist who is not easily daunted...Highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSpinetingler Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eAn Uninvited Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Witty, charming, and magical.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eNight of the Living Deed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fast-paced, enjoyable mystery with a wise-cracking, but no-nonsense, sensible heroine...Readers can expect good fun from start to finish.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Reader\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eNight of the Living Deed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If you love classic caper comedies, as I do, you’ll have a real affinity for the tart-tongued Alison Kerby and her lively entourage.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Claudia Bishop, author of the Hemlock Falls mysteries\u003cb\u003eE. J. Copperman\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of a number of mystery series, including the Mysterious Detective series (\u003ci\u003eEdited Out\u003c\/i\u003e), the Haunted Guesthouse series (\u003ci\u003eThe Hostess With the Ghostess\u003c\/i\u003e) and with Jeff Cohen, the Asperger’s mystery series (\u003ci\u003eThe Question of the Dead Mistress\u003c\/i\u003e). E. J.’s newest, the Agent to the Paws mystery series (\u003ci\u003eBird, Bath, and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e). It is exhausting for E. J. just to think about it. E. J. lives in New Jersey.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300319908069,"sku":"NP9781683318873","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683318873.jpg?v=1767722925","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/bones-behind-the-wheel-isbn-9781683318873","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}