Lynn Franklin
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When Lynn Franklin was a child, she often accompanied her jeweler grandfather on his local buying trips. As they traipsed the grungy streets of Pittsburgh, Grandpa carried a battered briefcase filled with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. These trips provided fertile ground for Lynn's imagination, allowing her to search the shadows for thugs, thieves and spies.
So it came as no surprise when at the age of eight, she demanded a deerstalker hat and wrote her first mystery novel. To hone her sleuthing skills, she studied the case files of Nancy Drew, Frank and Joe Hardy and Trixie Belden. In time, Lynn became a professional writer and an Accredited Jewelry Professional. But she never lost her fascination with gemstone history and lore. And so the Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery Series was born. Lynn and her Pulitzer Prize-winning husband, Jon Franklin, live in the Chesapeake Bay area with their standard poodle Dash. Dash and his best buddy, long-haired dachshund Bogie, conspire to create comic relief that Lynn can include in her books.
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The Poodle Who Sang Undercover - A Top Dog Detective Cozy Mystery
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Cozy Mystery
What do you get when you blend Nancy Drew with a pair of wisecracking dogs? A hilarious and heartwarming cozy mystery for all ages. The Top Dog Detective Agency was on the brink of collapse until Detective Bill O'Brian hired a pair of canine buddies with specialized skills. The furry investigators had a nose for trouble and a knack for cracking cases even the police couldn't solve. But when Detective Bill falls ill, the dogs vow to keep the agency afloat. There's just one problem: potential clients can't understand them. With bankruptcy looming, salvation arrives in the form of a spunky teenage girl looking for summer work. To the dogs' delight, Kimberley West understands them perfectly. The three team up to save the agency. With Kim translating, they embark on their biggest cases yet. Can they solve the mysteries and keep the agency afloat? Find out in this heartwarming tale of unlikely heroes and unstoppable determination. Packed with humor and heart, The Poodle Who Sang Undercover provides a unique insight into human nature and is a must-read for anyone who loves a good whodunit with a furry, four-legged twist. 
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The Turquoise Treasure: Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery, Book 4
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Mystery, Humor, History
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. 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. 
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The Carolina Emerald: Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery, Book 3
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Mystery, Humor, History
Join Kimberley West, a gemologist with a knack for solving mysteries, as she unravels a 60-year-old case in a small town full of secrets. 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 series that can be read in any order. Praise for The Carolina Emerald: "An EPIC AWARD FINALIST and KINDLE BOOK AWARD SEMI-FINALIST, this whodunit features a feisty heroine and charming characters that will have you hooked from start to finish. 
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The Pirate's Ruby: Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery, Book 2
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Mystery, Humor, History
Join gemologist Kimberley West on a thrilling adventure in The Pirate's Ruby, a cozy mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When thieves steal an infamous pirate's ruby amulet from Osprey Beach's new Pirate Museum, they leave behind a shattered display case and a dead busybody. Kim's long-time friend, the museum's director, quickly tops the suspect list. Armed only with her standard poodle and her expertise in gemstone lore, Kim sets out to clear her friend's name and unravel the mystery of a ruby with a deadly past. As she delves deeper, she must confront the bully from her childhood, dodge treasure hunters, and navigate small-town politics. When a child disappears during a hurricane, Kim races to save her before the killer strikes again. Written by an award-winning author, The Pirate's Ruby weaves together ruby legend and lore into a fast-paced whodunit with a feisty heroine, charming characters and humor. 
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The Blue Diamond: Kimberley West Gemstone Mystery, Book 1
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Mystery, Humor, History
Get ready to dive into a thrilling cozy mystery with The Blue Diamond. When thieves target her grandfather's small-town jewelry store, gemologist Kimberley West finds herself caught up in a deadly spree of kidnapping and murder. With a flawless blue diamond in hand and armed only with her standard poodle, Kim races to uncover the diamond's secrets and protect her loved ones. Along the way, she must navigate family drama and unexpected twists and turns. This fast-paced whodunit weaves diamond legend and lore, a feisty heroine and a dash of humor into a captivating mystery that will keep you guessing. 
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