The First Iris Dittmeyer Mystery
Iris Dittmeyer’s life was losing its luster. The retired widow needed a distraction after her granddaughter’s daycare enrollment meant she was no longer needed for babysitting. The discovery of an acclaimed Columbus letter in a battered filing cabinet provides just the mystery she’s been craving. But when her new diversion turns deadly, it’s up to Iris to find the killer--before her family becomes his next target.
Giovanni di Caro claims knowledge about historic documents and, and with a little coaxing, he agrees to assist Iris in the investigation. The charming Italian considers himself a craftsman, but the international authorities have another name for Giovanni. He’s the notorious forger of Galileo’s Sidereus Nuncius.
They’re a mismatched duo from opposite sides of the world. She’s an early riser, a tea drinker, and a busybody. He’s a night owl, coffee devotee, and country music fan. Their relationship? It depends on who you ask.
Iris Dittmeyer’s life was losing its luster. The retired widow needed a distraction after her granddaughter’s daycare enrollment meant she was no longer needed for babysitting. The discovery of an acclaimed Columbus letter in a battered filing cabinet provides just the mystery she’s been craving. But when her new diversion turns deadly, it’s up to Iris to find the killer--before her family becomes his next target.
Giovanni di Caro claims knowledge about historic documents and, and with a little coaxing, he agrees to assist Iris in the investigation. The charming Italian considers himself a craftsman, but the international authorities have another name for Giovanni. He’s the notorious forger of Galileo’s Sidereus Nuncius.
They’re a mismatched duo from opposite sides of the world. She’s an early riser, a tea drinker, and a busybody. He’s a night owl, coffee devotee, and country music fan. Their relationship? It depends on who you ask.
The Second Iris Dittmeyer Mystery
Something suspicious is going on at the Vanderly library—rare books are missing from the University’s Special Collection room. Iris is willing to help perform a simple audit of the collection but she’s distracted by another situation. A shooting at the local gun range, where a human was the target.
Giovanni di Caro is fascinated with the unconventional Mrs. Dittemeyer. His background as an ancient manuscripts expert will be advantageous in exploring what happened to the books, but when a struggling priest inadvertently exposes a nick in Giovanni’s armor, will Iris become disillusioned with the man he’s become?
Iris is investigating two peculiar mysteries: a disaster in the archives and a death in the shooting range. Giovanni’s focus has narrowed onto an even more intriguing puzzle.
Iris.
Something suspicious is going on at the Vanderly library—rare books are missing from the University’s Special Collection room. Iris is willing to help perform a simple audit of the collection but she’s distracted by another situation. A shooting at the local gun range, where a human was the target.
Giovanni di Caro is fascinated with the unconventional Mrs. Dittemeyer. His background as an ancient manuscripts expert will be advantageous in exploring what happened to the books, but when a struggling priest inadvertently exposes a nick in Giovanni’s armor, will Iris become disillusioned with the man he’s become?
Iris is investigating two peculiar mysteries: a disaster in the archives and a death in the shooting range. Giovanni’s focus has narrowed onto an even more intriguing puzzle.
Iris.
The Third Iris Dittmeyer Mystery
A crucial letter vanishes into thin air and a Confederate soldier dies for the last time.
A deceased soldier on a battlefield shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone… unless the battle is a reenactment. Rodney was the last man to see Jimmy alive, and the only man to flee after spotting the dead body. He swears he isn’t responsible, but after offending the local sheriff, he’s not sure the inquiry will be a fair one.
Betty is certain her possessions are disappearing. Her caretaker isn’t too worried about a misplaced candlestick or figurine. But when a valuable letter goes missing from a safe deposit box, the elderly woman’s future is at stake. Iris is over a thousand miles away. How could she possibly help?
Gunsmore’s ex-chief of police is stopping by to see Iris a little too often while Giovanni is trapped in London. Iris is beginning to suspect his motives. Meanwhile, her dead husband is still making comments about the lawn.
Two new mysteries. One cute granddaughter. Iris is going to take a close look at all the facts….
A crucial letter vanishes into thin air and a Confederate soldier dies for the last time.
A deceased soldier on a battlefield shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone… unless the battle is a reenactment. Rodney was the last man to see Jimmy alive, and the only man to flee after spotting the dead body. He swears he isn’t responsible, but after offending the local sheriff, he’s not sure the inquiry will be a fair one.
Betty is certain her possessions are disappearing. Her caretaker isn’t too worried about a misplaced candlestick or figurine. But when a valuable letter goes missing from a safe deposit box, the elderly woman’s future is at stake. Iris is over a thousand miles away. How could she possibly help?
Gunsmore’s ex-chief of police is stopping by to see Iris a little too often while Giovanni is trapped in London. Iris is beginning to suspect his motives. Meanwhile, her dead husband is still making comments about the lawn.
Two new mysteries. One cute granddaughter. Iris is going to take a close look at all the facts….
The Fourth Iris Dittmeyer mystery
How far would you go to protect a stranger?
Norman Spencer wasn’t the man everyone thought. The high school principal, a respected member of the community, abused troubled girls and there’s evidence to prove it. But is retribution sufficient justification for murder? Iris is forced to examine her moral code when asked to shelter the teenager claiming she got even.
Giovanni should’ve been suspicious when a British agent showed up at his hotel room requesting assistance with a historic declaration. Elated by the opportunity to inspect Scotland’s most iconic document, he ignored every warning bell. When experts later discover the antiquity has been replaced by a reproduction, all fingers point at Giovanni. The notorious ex-forger has been outsmarted, but he’s got a secret weapon. Iris.
Giovanni owes Iris a huge debt, but she’s focused on other matters. There’s been three suspicious deaths in Gunsmore and Iris is convinced she knows the link. Could she be right? Another man is dead and a dead man is starting to make sense.
How far would you go to protect a stranger?
Norman Spencer wasn’t the man everyone thought. The high school principal, a respected member of the community, abused troubled girls and there’s evidence to prove it. But is retribution sufficient justification for murder? Iris is forced to examine her moral code when asked to shelter the teenager claiming she got even.
Giovanni should’ve been suspicious when a British agent showed up at his hotel room requesting assistance with a historic declaration. Elated by the opportunity to inspect Scotland’s most iconic document, he ignored every warning bell. When experts later discover the antiquity has been replaced by a reproduction, all fingers point at Giovanni. The notorious ex-forger has been outsmarted, but he’s got a secret weapon. Iris.
Giovanni owes Iris a huge debt, but she’s focused on other matters. There’s been three suspicious deaths in Gunsmore and Iris is convinced she knows the link. Could she be right? Another man is dead and a dead man is starting to make sense.