Mystery Women Authors

Jackie Manthorne

Biography

E-mail address for Jackie Manthorne  [email protected]

Books

Harriet Hubbley Mysteries

Ghost Motel (1)

Harriet Hubbley is en route to a vacation in Provincetown when she finds refuge from a
rainstorm at an eerily deserted motel. The owner, Gertrude Cashin, plies Harriet with
brandy and unwanted advice about love. Harriet is glad to escape, but when she
discovers that she was the last person to see Gertrude alive, her investigative instincts
take over.

Published Gynergy Books 1994 (out of print)

Deadly Reunion (2)

In her second murder mystery, Harriet reluctantly returns to her hometown to attend a
high school reunion. And my, how her classmates have changed! The school's
voluptuous tease has married a charismatic minister, and the unattainable girl of
Harriet's adolescent dreams now falls into her arms. Before long, Harriet senses that her former classmates are harbouring dark secrets. As the reunion weekend unfolds,
tensions rise and tempers flare until a beach party culminates in murder. Confined to her
hometown until the murderer is caught, and frustrated by the slow-moving police
investigation, Harriet starts poking her nose where it doesn't belong. An attempt on her
life only muddies the already far-from-pristine waters, even as clues pile up and point in
a surprising direction.

Published Gynergy Books 1995

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Last Resort (3)

Harriet travels to Key West and stays at an elegant guest house owned by Barb Fenton, Harriet's first lover and close friend. Shortly after, Barb is attacked and left in a coma. The plot thickens when a controversial will leaves Harry with a controlling stake in the guest house. Several of Barb's former lovers have motives for murder. And most of them are staying at the guest house. Can Harriet prove her innocence, uncover the killer and decide her uncertain future with her longtime lover Judy? Last Resort is a vacation in Florida Harriet Hubbley style, where murder, money and motives are the mix in a heady tropical brew.

Published Gynergy Books 1995

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Final Take

Harriet Hubbley is an intrepid lesbian sleuth and gym teacher. In her newest mystery adventure, Final Take, she is adjusting to being single and the International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in San Francisco seems like the perfect place to start her new life. Indeed, gay friends, an assortment of randy characters, and a young lipstick lesbian keep Harry occupied. Hot movies mix with sex, lies and jealousy to set the state for an unusual murder. In typical Harriet Hubbley fashion, Harry's investigative urge is matched only by her personal turmoil in this potent west coast drama. Readers new to the tale-spinning talents of Jackie Manthorne will want to read the earlier mystery novels in this outstanding series.

Published Gynergy Books 1996

Short listed in the Lambda Awards

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Sudden Death

Sudden Death takes place during a physical education   teachers' convention in Montreal. The murder of one of Harriet's colleages takes place at the local lesbian bar, and several of her friends are suspect. Harriet has a close escape from being killed herself before she finally solves the murder.

Published Gynergy Books 1997

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Short Stories

Fascination and Other Bar Stories

Without Wings

Published 1993

Web site address

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Last updated April 24, 2002