Introducing Gertrude, Gumshoe

She shoots from the hip, is unburdened by tact, and likes things done her way. Yet, people adore her. 

It's a mystery.

Speaking of which, Gertrude never set out to be a sleuth. She was just minding her own business among her many, many collections (including her cat collection), when her neighbor went missing. With no one else around to help, Gertrude stepped in to solve the case--and found out she's got quite a knack for snooping.

Join her as she gets herself into ridiculous situations and then laugh out loud as she bumbles her way out of them. Just don't expect her to mind her Ps and Qs.

"Cozy fans who enjoy ample servings of tongue-in-cheek humor may find Merrill's series debut to their taste. ... Gertrude's inept doggedness will entertain readers who don't take their mysteries too seriously." --Publishers Weekly

The Gertrude, Gumshoe Books in Order:

Book 1: Introducing Gertrude, Gumshoe

Book 2: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Murder at the Thrift Store

Book 3: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the VardSale Villain

Book 4: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Slam Is Murder

Book 5: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Gunslinger City

Book 6: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the Clearwater Curse

Gertrude in South Dakota Book 1: Gertrude, Gumshoe: S'more Murder

Gertrude in South Dakota Book 2: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Haunted Hotel

Gertrude in South Dakota Book 3: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Cowboy Shoot

Gertrude also makes an appearance in Minivan Malice.

Keywords related to this cozy mystery series: funny cozy mystery series, books with older characters, retired detective, senior detectives, senior characters, retired characters, senior snoops, senior protagonist, senior protagonists, mysteries with humor, cats, short mysteries; murder mystery