Murder, She Rode
Minotaur Books, August 2013
Here’s what the jacket flap says: “A sharply observed and engaging debut that introduces a compelling amateur sleuth and goes behind the scenes into the rituals and intrigue of a three-day equestrian event.” The compelling sleuth is Tink Elledge, once a top amateur in combined training and now with her fourth husband, Charlie. When a respected horseman is killed in a van accident and a girl goes missing before an international competition, Tink and Charlie go into action.
Murder, She Rode is the first in a series of mysteries, each of which is driven by recent events in science and technology.
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Gripping mystery debut. . . . Money and drugs soon figure into the action of this exciting insider’s view of the elite horse world.
—Publisher’s Weekly
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This debut uncovers a fascinating subject and a promising writer."
—Booklist
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Smart, funny and sparklingly alive on every page. I devoured it.
—Spencer Quinn,
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A lively, literate first equestrian mystery strong in characterization and plotting, long on suspense, braided with vivid details, and beautifully written.
—Susan Wittig Albert
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Just as Dick Francis knew the horse racing scene from the inside, Holly Menino can’t be faulted in her three-day eventing, and you’re in sure hands from the start. An action-packed debut that clears all the obstacles with pace and style.
—Peter Lovesey