JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS

Hunky horseman Greg Grenier is hot, hot, hot!

Boyish good looks, devilish charm, he has it all. Until he’s found murdered in his hotel room not far from the big horse show. Who would do such a thing?

Young Fanta Delaney loves horses. Ever since pony club days, she’s crushed on handsome Greg and followed his show jumping career from afar. Now, she’s a junior writer at the local newspaper north of Toronto, desperate to prove herself. Can she combine her reporting skills with her knowledge of the horse world to find out who killed her lustrous hero?

As Fanta digs in, she quickly discovers that Greg was not the golden boy she envisaged. A jealous girlfriend, angry business partner, frustrated client – who didn’t have a grudge against Greg Grenier? So when she gets the opportunity to observe all her prime suspects up close at a horseback riding clinic, she jumps at the chance.

But just as the clues start to come together, the killer makes a surprise move and Fanta learns that jumping to conclusions can be a deadly mistake.

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“A captivating blend of horses, secrets, and suspense — Jumping to Conclusions is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries with a rural twist. Set in the competitive world of equestrian sports, this whodunit cleverly weaves together buried secrets, hidden motives, and unexpected turns. With richly drawn characters and a determined heroine who’s not afraid to dig for the truth, this debut novel proves the author knows the horse world — and the cracks that lie just beneath its polished surface.” 

~ Desmond P. Ryan, author of the Pint Of Trouble Series

“Horse girls and mystery lovers take note! A.V. Howland's sparkling debut mystery, Jumping to Conclusions, is for you. The plot is fast-paced, the characters are relatable, and the horse show details are spot-on. Ride along with Fanta Delaney and her horse Des as they compete for ribbons while chasing down a killer.” 

~ Laurien Berenson, author of the Melanie Travis and

Senior Sleuth Mystery Series

“I galloped through this exciting novel. Readers will love how A.V. Howland takes them behind the scenes of competitive show jumping to craft a murder mystery that will keep them guessing right to the end.” 

~ Don Macdonald, author of the Michael Shelter Mysteries