The Carolina Emerald

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The Carolina Emerald is written by Lynn Franklin and published by Franklin & Franklin. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0985545755 (ISBN 10) and 9780985545758 (ISBN 13).

A 60-year-old mystery ensnares gemologist Kimberley West in a small town’s secrets, igniting old grievances that lead to murder. When her standard poodle digs up a rare emerald stolen in a famous museum heist, Kim can’t resist investigating how the gemstone disappeared from New York only to reappear in North Carolina. But when her friends discover a man’s body, Kim fears the murder may be connected to the emerald’s infamous past. With humor, wit, and a dash of Indiana Jones-style adventure, The Carolina Emerald will keep you guessing until the very end. Join Kim and her charming sidekicks as they uncover buried treasure – and trouble – in this award-winning cozy mystery. Books in the series can be read in any order. Praise for The Carolina Emerald: “An EPIC AWARD FINALIST and KINDLE BOOK AWARD SEMI-FINALIST, this fast-paced whodunit features a fascinating location, feisty heroine and charming characters. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and mysteries with dogs.” Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery Series: The Blue Diamond (book #1) The Pirate's Ruby (book #2) The Carolina Emerald (book #3) The Turquoise Treasure (book #4) What readers are saying about the series: “Took me back to that oh-so-delicious time when I couldn’t put a book down.”– 5-star review "Wonderful series! Warm, funny and just delightful!" – 5-star review “A perfect whodunit with characters you will love and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end. Could not put it down.” – 5-star review “These are characters so real you want to call them up and visit. And get invited for dinner.” – 5-star review "Perfect reading for these very imperfect times." - 5-star review