"Cats, Cannolis and a Curious Kidnapping" is the first novel in the Anna Romano Mystery Series. It is a funny, whimsical, murder mystery series that appeals to 'mystery readers' of all ages. Anna Romano is a middle-aged, Italian woman who is also a successful published author, a lover of cats, and an excellent cook with a hankering for Italian cuisine. She lives by herself in her quaint house, in a quiet community, with a white picket fence in Central New Jersey. When she is not writing her next book or hosting book-signing events with her publicist, she is cleaning litter boxes and baking Cannolis…but never at the same time, of course! In this first installment, on a typical day in Anna's somewhat-perfect life, a book-signing event turns her world upside down. Is it a case of mistaken identity or was she just being paranoid? After being stalked for weeks, Anna quickly finds herself literally 'tied up', fighting for her life, and desperate to get back home to her cats; all while unwittingly falling in love with the detective who was trying to save her. How she finds her way out of this mess is anyone's guess! Find out more about Anna and the dangerous cases of murder and mayhem she 'haphazardly' gets herself into, in the new Anna Romano Mystery Series.
Cheryl Powell, (writing under pen name Cheryl Denise Bannerman), is a multi-genre author of five successful works of fiction, a motivational speaker, and CEO. She resides in Orlando, Florida, where she runs a virtual Training and Development company, GC Learning Services LLC dba Learn2Engage, which she founded in 1996.
After the kidnapper was caught, and the bodies were piling up, it was obvious he was not ready to talk. What would be Detective Solace's next move?
Book Excerpt
Cats, Cannolis and a Curious Kidnapping: An Anna Romano Mystery Series, Book One
“We know the bodies on the boat were not your kids’ Talon. If you don’t tell us where the two cadavers came from and what you did to your family, you are facing life in prison. You are being charged with improper disposal of a corpse, two counts, and the kidnapping and assault of Anna Romano.”
Talon lifted his head slowly. “I think I would like a lawyer now,” he responded.
Comment on this Bubble
Your comment and a link to this bubble will also appear in your Facebook feed.