About the Author

JANE K. CLELAND once owned a New Hampshire-based antiques and rare books business, and now lives in New York City with her husband. Her first novel, Consigned to Death, was an Independent Mystery Booksellers Association bestseller and was nominated for the Macavity, Agatha, and David book awards. Her second, Deadly Appraisal, won the David Award for Best Novel 2007 and her fifth, Silent Auction, was nominated for the David Award in 2011. She is the past president of the New York chapter of the Mystery Writers of America and chair of the Wolfe Pack's literary awards. Jane also hosts The Writers Room, a series of television interviews airing on local cable and online.

Reviews

"A satisfying cozy debut . . . Readers will want to see more of [Josie]." -"Publishers Weekly"
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""Antiques Roadshow" fans and mystery lovers will delight in this erudite debut and hope for a series featuring the resourceful Josie." -"Kirkus Reviews"
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"As an "Antiques Roadshow" junkie, I am captivated by Jane K. Cleland's "Consigned to Death." Josie Prescott is an engaging heroine-smart, ethical, and brimming over with antique lore. . . . Beautifully crafted, thoroughly enjoyable." -Margaret Maron, author of "Winter's Child"

"Learn from my mistake: Don't start this one at bedtime." -Donna Andrews, author of "We'll Always Have Parrots"
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"Fans of" Antiques Roadshow" and cozy mysteries will love Jane K. Cleland's debut mystery. . . . It's a real find, definitely worth a nod and a bid."" "-Karen Harper, aut
"A satisfying cozy debut . . . Readers will want to see more of [Josie]." --"Publishers Weekly"
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""Antiques Roadshow" fans and mystery lovers will delight in this erudite debut and hope for a series featuring the resourceful Josie." --"Kirkus Reviews"
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"As an "Antiques Roadshow" junkie, I am captivated by Jane K. Cleland's "Consigned to Death." Josie Prescott is an engaging heroine--smart, ethical, and brimming over with antique lore. . . . Beautifully crafted, thoroughly enjoyable." --Margaret Maron, author of "Winter's Child"

"Learn from my mistake: Don't start this one at bedtime." --Donna Andrews, author of "We'll Always Have Parrots"
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"Fans of" Antiques Roadshow" and cozy mysteries will love Jane K. Cleland's debut mystery. . . . It's a real find, definitely worth a nod and a bid."""--Karen Harper, author of" The Fatal Fashione"
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"Don't just browse through Josie Prescott's consignment shop mystery, savor the setting." Consigned to Death" is chock-full of charm, humor, and intrigue in a cozy city on New Hampshire's coastline." --Nora Charles, author of "Death Is a Bargain"