Death by Demo

Praise for Death by Demo: “Well-written, nicely plotted, with great insights into the renovation industry . . . Cozy readers will delight in this discovery.” —First Clue “Callie Carpenter’s Death by Demo is definitely up to code! With a well-crafted plot and engaging characters, this new addition to the genre promises to entertain cozy mystery lovers and fans of home renovation shows. Jaime is a savvy and determined heroine with sleuthing smarts to rival her construction skills. Throw in an adorable cat and you have a solid foundation for a delightful cozy mystery series.” —Sarah Fox, USA Today bestselling author “Callie Carpenter nails it with this delightful debut in her Home Renovation Mystery series, introducing an intrepid contractor heroine who proves equally adept at solving mysteries and bringing new life to old homes. I can’t think of a more enjoyable way to take a break from HGTV!” —Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling author of the Cajun Country Mysteries. “Reading Callie Carpenter’s Death by Demo—a Home Renovation Mystery was pure pleasure for a fixer-upper like me. She had me at page one with her description of a Queen Anne home needing her main character Jaime Moore’s tender loving care. As contractor Jaime says, she likes to rescue houses and make them whole again. Jaime also rescues cats, as in the adorable stray she names Demo. Now if she can only rescue herself from a deranged killer who isn’t too keen about her snooping around to find out who killed a high school acquaintance that Jaime finds entombed inside an interior wall in her new home. Death by Demo is an entertaining small-town cozy mystery with plenty of suspects—including Jaime’s vile ex-husband, his new obnoxious girlfriend, an attractive guy next door, her parent’s family lawyer, and the dead woman’s callous boss. I thoroughly enjoyed the home renovation contractor tips, and the red herrings kept me guessing until the end. Well Done, Ms. Carpenter!” —Kathleen Bridge, National Bestselling author of The Hamptons Home and Garden Mysteries “Death by Demo is a real page turner! Cozy fans will root for amateur sleuth Jaime Moore as she uses every tool in her toolbox to nab a killer and rebuild a life for herself. Callie Carpenter nailed this series debut!” —Kate Lansing, award-winning author of The Colorado Wine Mysteries “Death by Demo is the perfect intersection between a cozy mystery and a home renovation with none of the heavy labor or mess. Put down your sledgehammer and let recently divorced sleuth and contractor, Jaime Moore do all of the hard work. Grab a glass of Sweet Tea and a comfy seat and soak in the charm of this Southern-style cozy.” —Valerie (V. M.) Burns, author of the Mystery Bookshop Mystery series