Introducing Gertrude, Gumshoe

With her no-nonsense New England frankness, Gertrude shoots from the hip, remains gloriously unburdened by tact, and insists things be done her way. Yet somehow, the people who truly know her can't help but adore her.

It's quite the mystery.

Speaking of which, Gertrude never planned on becoming an amateur sleuth. But when one of her many beloved cats goes missing, her search reveals that a neighbor has also disappeared. As she starts poking around, Gertrude discovers she's got a surprising talent for investigation—even if her methods raise a few eyebrows.

Join this cantankerous but endearing senior as she entangles herself in ridiculous situations and then laugh out loud as she bumbles her way out of them with surprising cleverness. Just don't expect her to mind her Ps and Qs—authentic New England character comes with authentic New England attitude!

"Gertrude’s inept doggedness will entertain readers who don’t take their mysteries too seriously." -Publishers Weekly

Fans of Molly Fitz, Elizabeth Spann Craig, and Joan Hess might enjoy this book!

The Gertrude, Gumshoe Books in Order:

Book 1: Introducing Gertrude, Gumshoe

Book 2: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Murder at the Thrift Store

Book 3: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the VardSale Villain

Book 4: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Slam Is Murder

Book 5: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Gunslinger City

Book 6: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the Clearwater Curse

Gertrude in South Dakota Book 1: Gertrude, Gumshoe: S'more Murder

Gertrude in South Dakota Book 2: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Haunted Hotel

Gertrude in South Dakota Book 3: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Cowboy Shoot

Gertrude also makes an appearance in Minivan Malice.

Keywords related to this cozy mystery series: funny cozy mystery series, books with older characters, retired detective, senior detectives, senior characters, retired characters, senior snoops, senior protagonist, senior protagonists, mysteries with humor, cats, short mysteries; murder mystery