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Murder. A mummy and her coffin. An unpopular victim.
Diane Phipps, P.I., encounters these and more, as she solves another perplexing case, this one in Sandy River, CO, near the unique Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
Irene Albertine had often caused trouble. Hence, her friends list is short. But her father, Maximilian, Egyptology-loving architect, is bent on finding out who murdered his daughter. When Irene falls dead out of Set-Nohr's mummy coffin during the Night of the Scarab Gala, he's devastated and wants answers. Who killed Irene and why drives Diane into the face of danger while she chalks up another CASE CLOSED.
Titles in the series (6)
- The Blue Prince for Murder: Diane Phipps, P.I., #1
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Diane Phipps, P.I., solves her first case for an insurance company which seeks its missing wealthy policy holder and meeting its obligation to pay beneficiaries. Diane Phipps, P.I., returns to Briarbush Manor on the lavish Fitz estate near St. Louis for her first client, Stone Insurance. They still want proof whether their wealthy policyholder, missing adventurer Thurman Cole, is dead or alive. Diane encounters eccentricities and strained relationships, as Cole had racked up some unconscionable and questionable dealings. Diane is convinced foul play claimed his life. All she needs now is proof, or the case will go colder. But where is his body?
- Death of a Mermaid: Diane Phipps, P.I., #2
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Popular Mermaid Nerissa unexpectedly met death during last year's Summer Splash Bash at Blue Wave Resort. Diane Phipps, intrepid P.I., new in Atlantic Beach, endeavors to answer the plaguing question: Who would want to murder a mermaid? Local law enforcement is stumped as Diane's quest leads her to Nerissa's boyfriend, co-stars, wardrobe mistress, and a charming bartender. Her killer could be the resident ice sculptor, or the show choreographer. Did her best friend or maybe the resort owner betray her? Diane exposes their secrets and faces high danger on her way to stamping CASE CLOSED on Mermaid Nerissa's dog-eared file.
- Murder, Mayhem and Monet: Diane Phipps, P.I., #3
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Diane Phipps, P.I., bounds into investigative action when Arabella Lauren, a noted art restorer in historic Manitou Springs, is found strangled. Slumped over a Claude Monet masterpiece, she's left a possible clue and many questions. As Diane explores the victim's world, she discovers convoluted relationships, temptation, and dirty dealings. Did Arabella's own brother Leo kill her? Or maybe Yves, curator of the Stonegate Collection? Perhaps, James, her boyfriend? What about her ex-lover, Sam? Had metal artist Rydell lost his cool again? And what's this about a secret daughter? Diane intrepidly sifts through all to find out whodunit and why?
- The Kokopelli Caper: Diane Phipps, P.I., #4
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Diane Phipps, P.I. dusts off facts and digs for truth in Colorado and finds out who killed renowned archaeologist Dr. Ray McCormick. Who killed renowned archaeologist Dr. Ray McCormick, and why? launches Diane Phipps, P.I. into a new investigation adventure in Colorado. Unfamiliar with the mountainous terrain of Peak Village near Garden of the Gods, Diane drives an old pick-up truck, dusts off facts, and digs into Dr. Ray's life for answers. Theories about locals who shot him rise, but none warrant murder—which prompts Diane to sift through time. Surely his enemy's motive lurks in the past. When bartender Tex Wayburn is found dead, shock again ripples through the community. Diane scrambles to connect the two homicides—but in vain?
- Murder at Marigold Mesa: Diane Phipps, P.I., #5
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Diane Phipps., P.I., devotes herself to finding out who poisoned the owner of a turquoise mine in New Mexico--yet, nobody appears to dislike him enough for murder. Who had murder on their mind? Diane Phipps, P.I., accepts a new case in Marigold Mesa, New Mexico to expose who poisoned Ethan Marlboro, owner of the Apache Plume Turquoise Mine, after a miner dies. Working with Detective Jim Diamond, questions rise. Was Rosamond Santorini, Ethan's fiancée and Diane's own client at fault? Did estate manager Rocky Michaels hold a grudge? Maybe grateful housekeeper Gloria King? Or Tiny Mackinaw, the victim's museum curator? Did ex-girlfriend Natalie Waterman gain revenge? Confronting the prime suspect rivals Diane's battle with a rattlesnake. But determined Diane soon stamps "CASE CLOSED" on the Marlboro file.
- Night of the Scarab: Diane Phipps, P.I., #6
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Murder. A mummy and her coffin. An unpopular victim. Diane Phipps, P.I., encounters these and more, as she solves another perplexing case, this one in Sandy River, CO, near the unique Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Irene Albertine had often caused trouble. Hence, her friends list is short. But her father, Maximilian, Egyptology-loving architect, is bent on finding out who murdered his daughter. When Irene falls dead out of Set-Nohr's mummy coffin during the Night of the Scarab Gala, he's devastated and wants answers. Who killed Irene and why drives Diane into the face of danger while she chalks up another CASE CLOSED.
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