Just in Time for Christmas - 5 Stars from Readers' Favorite for Frances Powell's 'A Ballysea Christmas: A Ballysea Mystery'

BALTIMORE, Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Just in time for Christmas, this fourth book in an internationally acclaimed series that follows the adventures of an American, Catherine (Cat) Murphy and her Irish Wolfhound, The O'Brien, as they move from Annapolis, Maryland to the west coast of Ireland seeking peace and solace after the breakdown of her marriage. Unfortunately, the peaceful village of Ballysea has more than its share of dangerous buried secrets and Cat and The O'Brien find themselves embroiled in one suspicious death after another.

Cat is looking forward to an idyllic Christmas with her newly adopted daughter, Molly, and new love interest, Edward Granville, until the Garda arrive with alarming news. Two young girls have disappeared on their way home from the nearby playground. As the days till the town's Christmas Ball approach, there is growing tension as everyone wonders what has happened to the missing girls, and whose children could be next.

While most of colorful residents of Ballysea are celebrating at the Christmas Ball, Molly and Edward's daughter, Marian, go missing from the manor. Have they just wandered off in the falling snow or is something more sinister at work?

"Frances Powell's Christmas-themed cozy animal-sleuth mystery, A Ballysea Christmas: A Ballysea Mystery is an entertaining tale with elements of romance and the bracing salty sea air enhancing a lively plot. Fans of animal-detective fiction will no doubt be as entranced as I was by the abilities of The O'Brien, who combines his sleuthing and guarding skills quite adroitly. Powell's characters are well-defined, and her use of the Ballysea locale is inspired. A Ballysea Christmas: A Ballysea Mystery is highly recommended." by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite.

The Author lives outside Baltimore, Maryland with her husband, Russell, and Goldendoodle, Winston. Her love of Ireland and the magnificent Irish Wolfhounds inspired her 'A Ballysea Mystery' series. She is also the author of 'The Bodyguard', a tale of duty, betrayal, revenge and love during the time known as 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland and the fantasy/mystery. 'Mystery of White Horse Lake', set in the magical Connemara Mountains of Ireland. Her detective/murder mystery, 'Lady of the Wye' set in the Herefordshire, England town of Ross-on-Wye was released in July 2017. The overwhelming positive response to 'Lady of the Wye' has the author planning a second Chief Inspector Cameron Fergus thriller for spring 2018.

Available now on Amazon, ibooks, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and distributors worldwide.

Media Contact: Frances Powell, BooksbyFrancesPowell, 443-929-1472, fran_powell@yahoo.com

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