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The Turquoise Treasure: Kimberley West Gemstone Mysteries Book 4 Kindle Edition

by Lynn Franklin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
Pack your bags, mystery lovers, we're headed to the Southwest!

Kimberley West's life takes an exciting turn when she receives a mysterious note and a rare variety of turquoise. Along with a plane ticket to Arizona, the note from a long-time friend entices Kim to join a treasure hunt.

But what starts as a peaceful turquoise excavation quickly turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With a killer on her trail, Kim must use her wit and cunning to solve a very modern mystery involving the legendary Montezuma's Gold.

Written by an award-winning author, The Turquoise Treasure is a cozy mystery perfect for fans of David Rosenfelt, Kate Carlisle, and Kathi Daley. With a feisty heroine, charming characters, and a plot that will keep you guessing, this book will have you on the edge of your seat.

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.”– Amazon 5-star review
"Wonderful series! Warm, funny and just delightful!" – Amazon 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.” – Amazon 5-star review
“These are characters so real you want to call them up and visit. And get invited for dinner.” – Amazon 5-star review
"Perfect reading for these very imperfect times."– Amazon 5-star review
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    Kimberley West Gemstone Mysteries
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    July 13, 2020
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The Turquoise Treasure cozy mystery with dogs and gemstones

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CYBTDL7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Franklin & Franklin (July 13, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 13, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 542 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 67 ratings

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EXCERPT FROM A RECENT INTERVIEW WITH LYNN FRANKLIN:

WHO WOULD ENJOY YOUR MYSTERIES?

Anyone who likes their mysteries fast-paced but without all the sadness, blood and gore. All my stories feature a strong female amateur sleuth, a dog sidekick, likeable characters, humor and a touch of romance. The idea is to entertain and leave the reader smiling.

WHAT MAKES YOUR MYSTERIES DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS?

I’m a big fan of books that not only tell a good story, but also pull you into new worlds. Kimberley West, for example, uses her knowledge of jewelry and gemstone lore to solve the mysteries. Readers say it's great fun learning about Cleopatra's influence on her favorite gemstone, why turquoise appealed to ancient desert dwellers, how a certain actress lost money on her famous diamonds.

SO THE GEMSTONE STORIES IN THE BOOKS ARE REAL? THERE REALLY ARE ANTS THAT MINE GARNETS LIKE YOU DESCRIBE IN THE PIRATE'S RUBY?

(laughing) Yes, all of the gemstone stories are true. The Carolina Emerald, in fact, is based on a real museum burglary that was never solved.

The human fascination with gems, gold and everything bright and shiny creates some interesting tales.

Take amethyst, for example. During the height of the Roman Empire –- a period known for its decadence –- people believed that wearing amethyst would protect them from getting drunk. After all, wine is purple and so is amethyst . . .

As I keep discovering, gemstone lore often reveals more about human psychology than the gemstones themselves.

WHAT ABOUT RORY AND AL, THE DOG SIDEKICKS? ARE THEIR ANTICS REAL?

Absolutely. Anyone who’s lived with a dog of any breed will recognize some of Rory's and Al's behaviors, from finding creative ways to steal food to ecstatic running and leaping. As members of our human families, dogs contribute much to our emotional well-being –- including providing comic relief when life grows too intense.

YOU'VE TALKED A LOT ABOUT THE REALISM IN YOUR BOOKS. SO WHY IS YOUR NEWEST BOOK, THE POODLE WHO SANG UNDERCOVER, ABOUT A PAIR OF WISECRACKING DOGS?

My main goal in writing The Poodle Who Sang Undercover was to make people laugh. But there's more realism in that story than you'd expect. Anyone who's ever lived with a pet will recognize the dogs' banter as something they'd imagined their own furry friends saying. And seeing the world through the dogs' perspective sheds light on some of the silly things we do.

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Customers enjoy the plot twists and turns in this mystery series, with one customer noting how it keeps readers guessing until the end.

"...It is well-plotted, quick-paced and fun. Different subjects throughout the book (related to the story) are well-researched and succinctly described..." Read more

"...It is just a delightful journey with lots of mystery and lots of educational learning. I love the whole series...." Read more

"The characters are complex and so is the mystery. Lots of plot twists and turns, interesting facts about jewels and stones and a poodle with a sense..." Read more

"I have loved every book. Get to work and get the next out soon. I always look forward to solving the mystery...." Read more

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"Catches your attention quickly. Easy reading, interesting characters. Hard to put down. Several unexpected twists to the plot...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • C Dunlap
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well-plotted
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
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    From the opening chapter to the ending of the book, you will find reading "The Turquoise Treasure" worth your time! It is well-plotted, quick-paced and fun. Different subjects throughout the book (related to the story) are well-researched and succinctly described. The twists in the story are cleverly written and keep you guessing to the end. If you enjoy learning diverse and fascinating bits of information while trying to figure out "who done it", this is the book for you.
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  • Dori
    5.0 out of 5 stars That this book will immediately take you in.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
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    This adventure really takes you to every location the characters are in. You can visualize the weather of each location. Also the surrouding elements, from the mountains to the boardwalk. It is just a delightful journey with lots of mystery and lots of educational learning. I love the whole series. Try the other three volumes, you will be in love.
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  • Jennifer B
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fun and interesting series.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
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    The characters are complex and so is the mystery. Lots of plot twists and turns, interesting facts about jewels and stones and a poodle with a sense of humor. What more do you need?
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  • Ken T
    5.0 out of 5 stars As always great
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020
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    I have loved every book. Get to work and get the next out soon. I always look forward to solving the mystery. I figured out it was JAmes in the next to last chapter. Could not put it down.
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  • LGS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gemstone mystery series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2020
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    Another interesting addition to the series, while I enjoy figuring out who the murder is, I really am most interested in all the background gem knowledge and history.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Starts off with a bang and captivates your attention from the get go.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
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    Catches your attention quickly. Easy reading, interesting characters. Hard to put down. Several unexpected twists to the plot. Always like a book with Poodles in it also. Good light reading mystery.
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  • Trisha H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story - and jewelry info as a bonus
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2020
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    Another great story from Lynn with believable characters and situations. The dog-related details are spot-on as usual, and once again we are given fascinating information about jewelry and gemstones.
    Looking forward to Book 5!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2022
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    Great!
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