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Meg Sheppard Mystery Series Book Two"Over Frank's Dead Body" is a fast-paced, action-packed mystery that unfurls within the worlds of thoroughbred horse racing and country living.Meg Sheppard escaped persistent abuse by her stepfather by emigrating to Canada from England.She now lives on a small horse farm. She owns thoroughbred racehorses and two retired racehorses, Eagle and Bullet.Meg adores her border collie dog, Kelly, who is usually at her side.A jockey dies at the racetrack and Meg, turned amateur sleuth, is asked to investigate.Meg's relationship with Chuck begins to crumble, but when he's accused of murder he needs Meg's help.More comes to light about what happened to Frank, which leads Meg to Kentucky.On her return, she finds her horses have been stolen.Are all these events linked?Meg's search to unearth the truth brings some much needed light into her life. "If you thought book 1 of the Meg Sheppard series had you scratching your head at the goings on surrounding her husband Frank, then 'Over Frank's Dead Body' will keep you in suspense all over again... Finding out what is behind all this takes the reader on another mind bender in Book 2 from Vicky Earle." Jennifer Morrison, author, freelance horse racing writer, handicapper, four-time Sovereign Award winner.

Meg Sheppard Mystery Series Book Three'Pointed Attacks'; is a fast-paced, action-packed mystery that unfurls within the worlds of thoroughbred horse racing and country living. Racehorse trainer Grayson is dead in his office trailer and Meg, turned amateur sleuth, is asked to investigate. The members of a syndicate, who own five horses trained by Grayson, are all under suspicion. But the list of suspects grows as Meg learns more about the horses'; unexpected poor health and disappointing performances. Meg is under pressure to uncover the elusive truth, to put a stop to both people and animals being hurt. And a secret is revealed that has a profound effect on Meg's personal life. Meg Sheppard escaped persistent abuse by her stepfather by emigrating to Canada from England. She now lives on a small horse farm. She owns two thoroughbred racehorses and two retired racehorses, Eagle and Bullet. Meg adores her border collie dog, Kelly, who is usually at her side. This book is a Canada Book Awards winner. The Canada Book Awards program is a book assessment program that recognizes and promotes Canadian author outstanding accomplishment.

A charred body turns up after a tragic barn fire at the racetrack that also claims the lives of two racehorses.Meg, turned amateur sleuth, follows the twists and turns, exposing a complex web of deception and soured relationships. Her investigation puts her family, including her animals, in danger.Will she unravel the tangled mess of murder, fraud, drugs, art, and arson?Meg Sheppard escaped persistent abuse by her stepfather by emigrating to Canada from England.She now lives on a small horse farm. She owns several thoroughbred racehorses and two retired racehorses, Eagle and Bullet.Meg adores her border collie dog, Kelly, who is usually at her side.Vicky Earle is a Canada Book Award winner. The Canada Book Awards program recognizes and promotes Canadian author outstanding accomplishment.

A racehorse owner and gambler is dead.A suspect turns to Meg, desperate for her support. As Meg investigates, quirky characters bring danger and pain to her family, including her beloved dog, Kelly. Meanwhile, Meg struggles to help thirty unwanted racehorses and faces a personal crisis that may defeat her.

A cheating racehorse trainer is dead, and someone close to Meg is under suspicion.As she digs for the truth, past gang members involved in a murder, and a zealous animal rights group bring danger to Meg.Wounded by a gunshot, Meg is reluctant to continue as a sleuth.Does she have the resilience to face the danger and investigate a stolen horse, another death, and two attempted murders while struggling to cope with the likelihood of a devastating personal loss?

Did you know that flies have halters? That hummingbird tail feathers sing? Or that bees have five eyes? The closer you look, the more incredible ordinary things become. Seen through the pages of an artist's sketchbook journal, the extraordinary biodiversity in our city comes into view. Exploring Vancouver Naturehoods takes a closer look at nature wherever you find it in our city, whether in a beautiful park, a tree-lined street, your backyard, or a plant poking through a crack in the sidewalk. These are Vancouver's "naturehoods" - any greenspace in your neighbourhood no matter how big or how small. This local artist uses her sketchbook as an opportunity to discover and explore nature throughout our city and as a portal to connect with community on many levels."