Kat Out of the Bag
Kat Out of the Bag - Mystery by Wendy Kendall
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First of the In Purse-Suit Mystery Series
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Katherine Watson - amateur sleuth and international purse designer
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Coming Soon! In Purse-Suit Mysteries Novella Mystery/Romance - Snow Kiss Cookies To Die For
Praise for Kat Out Of The Bag . . .
“Captivating characters, and a tight, tricky plot, KAT
OUT OF THE BAG is a curl up under a blanket, grab a
cup of tea cozy mystery that you’ll be reading—and
enjoying—into the wee hours of the morning.”
~Laura Childs, Author of Tea Shop Mysteries,
Scrapbooking Mysteries, Crackleberry Club Mysteries
“Inside every handbag are artifacts—pieces of
personality, glimpses of the past and often the deepest
secrets. Vintage purses have a story to tell and for
Kendall’s mystery, these stories unveil more than just
purse-sonal history; they’re the clues to catch a killer.”
~Esse Purse Museum, Little Rock, Arkansas
“Spellbinding, stylish, and completely engaging.
Wendy Kendall fashions a charming setting and
delightful cast of characters. The perfect weekend
escape reading. I’m feeling a need to buy a new purse.
Something sparkly. A clutch perhaps.”
~Keenan Powell, Agatha-Nominated Author of the
Maeve Malloy Mysteries
“A sophisticated page-turner in the tradition of Laura
Child’s novels and the small-town charm of Louise
Penney’s novels. A gutsy protagonist with a handbag
for every occasion, a murder, and a love interest. When
Katherine lays aside her voluminous handbag collection
to find the murderer, she puts her life in danger. Will
she regret coming back to her old home of Bayside?”
~Valerie J. Brooks, Author of Revenge in 3 Parts
and Tainted Times
“There’s an officer nearby. We’ll alert him. Hold the line.”
Katherine was worried by the operator’s monotone. Did she understand the urgency? Katherine watched in
disbelief as the shadow figure moved toward the shed attached to the waterwheel. Too late, she thought to get
a picture after the person disappeared inside the shed.
“Oh no,” Katherine muttered. She spoke into the phone, “Hurry. I think it’s the killer, maybe looking for
something left behind? Hello?” Had the operator hung up?
“Yes, the officer is on the way. Please stay on the line.” The operator’s voice now sounded bored.
A sharp ray of light from inside the shed cut through the darkness. The light jumped around. Sweat
collected on Katherine’s upper lip as she imagined the killer looking through her things for something, maybe
critical evidence. Fear gave way to irritation at the invasion. Irritation gave way to anger. Someone had to
stop that killer from removing whatever incriminating thing was so critical it had driven a return to the scene
of the crime. Katherine wanted to scream. Where were the police? Maybe MJ was right about them. She pressed
against the French doors. The light in the shed went out. Her breath caught in her throat. The silhouette
walked out of the shed toward the alley leading to the maze that burrowed throughout Bayside and beyond.
Katherine spoke gruffly and fast, “Hello. Where’s your officer? The suspect is getting away.”
“Ma’am, please stay calm and hang on the line. They’re on the way.”
Katherine unlocked the door to the yard and whispered to the 911 operator, “I’m in pursuit.”
