Sally the Loner Series

Rhonda J… "It's like you're there…"   Is winning the lottery a blessing or a curse?   When Charlemagne, Bobby's pup, roots out a mega lottery winning ticket, the mysterious misadventures begin.   Is it finders-keepers?    What if the true owner was a homeless mama with four children who spent her last dollar on the ticket?   And how did a burglarizing creep discover that Sally has the ticket? How far will badman #2 go to get the ticket?   Can Sally locate the owner before the claim-by date arrives? Or will she cash it in herself – in more ways than one?   What would you do if you won the lottery, but you didn't buy the ticket?    

What's worse? Getting shipped off to an Alzheimer's Care Center where nobody will listen… …or being kidnapped by your rescuer?   Introducing Joan Freed's 87-year-old spunky Aunt Sally and her sidekick they call the Sourdough Kid.   The mystery is not who dunnit, but how did Sally get into this quagmire of errors? And how does she slog out of them? Or does she?  Join the adventure that started with a simple broken hip.

Sally's mother came for tea – 20 years after her death. The reason for the visit? To charge Sally with the task of clearing her mother (Sally's grandma Lydia) of three imaginative but despicable murders. But wait! There's more than meets the eye in this conglomeration of old and new characters bumping heads.  Who's really the evil one? Or is it evil ones? How many spooks does it take to solve 75-year-old murders? Do the ghosts help or hinder the task? Or are they sitting on the sidelines, laughing at the ruckus they've caused? Is this one family's ultimate 'Gotcha!'? Hop on. Buckle up. Tickle your sourdough starter. And enjoy the ride.

What's worse? Frying your brains all summer in the desert? Or paying the toll to stay cool in the north?   What's the toll? Helping three ghostly women solve their own murder and escape their confines.   When Sally read the ad, she was tickled pink…   'Camp for free in the forest in exchange for helping 3 old ladies get their house in order.'   If Sally had known the rest of the story, would she have answered the ad?   It's another quality book from Alexie Linn.  Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Her eyes narrowed. Her forehead creased. She pirouetted, scanning her surrounds. "Who's here? Why are you gaslighting me?" "Alliwicious? Was that you? Did you talk?" Sally gawked at her life-size old man doll with her mouth gaping. "Yes, I did. And you better close your mouth before a grasshopper leaps in." Alliwicious chuckled. "He said you would not believe it. But it is true, Sally old girl. I am your personal AI.  And I prefer the name 'Rodney' if you do not mind…" ** Sally is confident she can drag the little old trailer 1800 miles to provide emergency shelter for cousin April. In February. After all… the escapade is not this spunky 87 year old's first rodeo. She assures niece Joany that Alliwicious, Sally's full-size man-doll, riding shotgun will keep the boogey-men at bay. ** Bobby is confident his surprise installation of Artificial Intelligence into Alliwicious will please Gram Sally. But he didn't have time to educate her about AI. Or about her new and improved man-doll named Alliwicious.   What could go possibly wrong?

What if your 12-year-old grandson's fingerprints turned up in a missing person's database? What would you do? Would you investigate? Or blow it off as a blip in cyberspace? Sally snooped. What did she find when she peered into Bobby's past? Is she making herself an 87-year-old gutsy target? There's only one way to find out… See you on the inside.

The rules state contestants must be 18-years-old. Bobby is 12 years old, going on 32. His father has vanished. His mother is rehabbing after being run over by a boulder. Winning this contest will provide cash for her surgeries, him at home instead of in foster care, and them off the welfare rolls. What's a boy to do? Can Sally and Bobby bend the rules and win the contest without getting caught? What could go wrong?

Surreal. That's the first feeling that pops up. Seeing Sally the Loner at an ice cream social is surreal. But when she turns her van around to go to an ice cream social, it becomes a phantasmagoric moment for the record books. Add to it that she comes away with three new friends that call themselves the 3 Houseketeers… Well. Now we've surpassed surreal and flew right into fantasyland on a pink elephant. Why does it matter? Because suddenly Sally is the credible alibi for the 3 Houseketeers. Three abused wives that have become 3 wealthy widows in one fell swoop. How did she become the credible witness? As a spectator in the first annual scooter race for octogenarians. Where the only competitors are the maniacal grumpy old geezers of the befriending ladies. Were they accidents or perfect murders? You tell me. And Detective Muldoon.

Have you ever felt like you have to don your Yosemite Sam persona to protect your home from marauders? But not because you flaunt and hoard treasure. Oh no. It's because the marauders aren't in it for the loot alone. The marauders get their kicks from breaking and turning everything in their path inside out. It's like they get their jollies from turning tidy, functional, and organized needs into heaps of trash. The cost in dollars, time, and outside help to repair and replace what these yahoos tear apart is more than Sally can manage at 87-years-old. She's had it. And she's taking them on. In her own feisty, clever way. Until Sally gets served with papers. The marauders are suing Sally?

Get ready to embark on a whimsical and mysterious journey with Sally, a woman who has always been pet-free, as she grapples with the unexpected appearance of a black and white billy goat in her dooryard.   This goat has no intention of leaving and becomes a constant and quirky presence in Sally's life, pushing her beyond her comfort zone and into world of goat-related antics and misadventures.   Join Sally as she navigates the challenges of this unexpected visitor and discovers the surprising connections that can be formed when we open ourselves up to the unexpected. In this captivating twelfth installment of the series, prepare to be charmed by the humorous and heartwarming tale of Sally and the goat that defies all expectations.

In "The Secrets of the Tainted Trough", imagine waking up from a nap to see a donkey and a horse peering through the screen door, both desperately thirsty. Would you give them a drink? And then what? Sally, an energetic 87-year-old woman, faces this exact dilemma. Intrigued by the animals, she decides to investigate why they keep returning to her property. What she discovers shocks her to the core - their water trough is contaminated with a body. But whose body is it? And how did it end up in the water trough? With no one else around but a goat, chickens and a pup, Sally wonders if the body could be their missing caregiver. As the mystery deepens, she must grapple with the fate of both the animals and the unknown person in the trough. Join Sally on her thrilling and perplexing journey as she unravels the truth behind this mysterious misadventure. Prepare to be captivated by the twists and turns in "The Secrets of the Tainted Trough", a tale filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected revelations.

Prepare for a thrilling ride as Sally finds herself in a tangled web of feline intrigue!   Outside the door of her quaint little igloo in the desert, she encounters the most unexpected visitor - an orange tabby cat like no other. But here's the twist: Sally insists she has no pets!   Meet Spaghettio, the mischievous cat with an agenda that keeps Sally on her toes. As the cat's relentless pursuit chases her back into the safety of her home, Sally's world transforms into a captivating mystery.   With a name as delightful as his appearance, Spaghettio becomes Sally's reluctant captor, asserting dominance over her every move. But why? Where did this enigmatic feline come from, and why is it determined to keep Sally confined?   Amidst the chaos of Rodney's hilarious mishaps with his bionic arm and wheelchair, Sally finds herself entangled in a web of bizarre circumstances. With both mankin and cat unleashing havoc, our courageous 87-year-old protagonist must rise to the challenge.   Can she uncover the truth behind this demented cat and unravel the insanity gripping her world? Will she be able to save Rodney from the clutches of his malfunctioning arm?   Hold on tight as you dive into this uproarious adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns. Join Sally as she untangles the mysterious cat's origins and confronts the mysteries that lurk beyond her very own doorstep.   Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of laughter, mystery, and heartwarming moments in this charming tale that will keep you eagerly turning the pages.