"Murder in Musicland is a rare jewel that is bound to catch the mind and heart of even the most ardent non-reader. It is fun and funny yet an engrossing mystery headed by the best female heroine, one 50 something years of age, that I have seen in a long time. If ever! I tell you that television folk and movie types are fools if they don't snatch this up!"

~ Leann Arndt for Buzzy's Review News

"Phyllis McPhee is the kind of heroine you want to be when you grow up! A great mystery in a terrific setting, Murder in Musicland keeps you on a high note."

~ Victoria Alexander
Bestselling author of The Emperor's New Clothes

"Murder in Musicland is a delightfully witty novel. Phyllis Marlowe McPhee is an unconventional, un-PC sleuth, who scarfs 'ribs drenched in a honeyed, shirt-staining hot sauce' while she plays grandma, flirts with the sheriff, complains about her feet, and solves a murder. Put up your feet, grab a piece of Branson cornbread, and enjoy Phyll's Adventures in Musicland."

~ Denise Dietz
Bestselling author of Throw Darts at a Cheesecake and Beat Up a Cookie

"Clever, fast-paced and absolutely enjoyable, Murder in Musicland is a mystery that takes no prisoners. Ms. McPhee is a protagonist after my own heart, down-to-earth, confident, and her own woman--even while she's chowing down on greasy ribs, making eyes at the sheriff, and being grandma. Ms. Kirk has written a charmer--one, I hope, that is just the beginning of my acquaintance with the redoubtable Phyll."

~ Under the Covers Book Reviews

"From the heartland of America, comes the most unusual private detective you'll ever run across. This novel is full of unforgettable and unusual characters. Phyl is a woman who speaks straight forward and pulls no punches. I look forward to her next adventure."

~ Rita Hyatt, Writers Club Romance Group Online Reviews

"An unforgettable first novel. Diana Kirk will keep you looking over your shoulder!"

~ Victoria Alexander, Bestselling author of The Perfect Wife

"Diana's topic is as current as tomorrow's news."

~ Manya Nogg, Theatrical Agent

"A Caduceus is for Killing is my kind of book -- swiftly told, with characters you like, and plot twists that really surprise."

~ Ed Gorman, Mystery Scene Magazine

"Written with confidence and compassion, A Caduceus is for Killing is both thoughtful and thought-provoking. Diana Kirk has crafted a science thriller that never sacrifices character. Definitely not to be missed!"

~ William J. Reynolds, author of Drive-by, The Naked Eye, The Nebraska Quotient

An electronic pioneer, Diana Kirk is no stranger to more traditional forms of writing. She is a playwright, novelist, and medical writer. Her mysteries are featured on the Hard Shell Word Factory Website. The 1992 President of the Nebraska Writers Guild, Kirk is currently a member of the Mid-America Romance Authors and Romance Authors of the Heartland. Her historical play, Prairie and Parlor: The Creighton Story, was produced at a local theater to rave reviews. She was also on the Board of Directors of the historic First Nebraska Literature Festival in 1991 focusing the spotlight on Nebraska writers everywhere.

Kirk, who also writes under the name of Diana Hart, teaches the prestigious Breaking Into Print Course for the Long Ridge Writers Group of Connecticut.

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