"The setting, unusual occupation of the protagonist, and the supporting cast of small-town characters all mesh nicely in this humor-laden, thoroughly absorbing cozy. Colleen is a strong, smart woman, similar in style to Arly Hanks in Joan Hess' series, and readers will look for more from her."--"Booklist""Smalltown hilarity buoys O'Sullivan's charming debut....Readers will enjoy the quirky supporting cast....The Outer Banks setting, home to wild mustangs, adds to the appeal."--"Publishers Weekly ""Winner of the Malice Domestic Best First Traditional Mystery Novel Competition, this promising series debut cozy showcases a strong sense of place and a likable cast of characters. The author's gutsy amateur sleuth heroine shows great potential for future installments. This makes a nice pairing with fellow newcomer Susan M. Boyer's "Lowcountry Boil.""--"Library Journal ""Kathryn O'Sullivan's debut is one of those books that keeps you up reading late into the night. Masterfully crafted, richly detailed, populated with a smart winning heroine and fascinating characters, "Foal Play" is a compulsively readable whodunit from a skilled new novelist. What a pleasure! Bravo!"--Jeffrey Stepakoff, author of "Fireworks Over Toccoa" and "The Orchard ""What fun! Kathryn O'Sullivan's winning debut mystery is a light-hearted confection for traditional mystery readers to enjoy. This charming cozy offers an intriguing puzzle in a sweet seaside village and an unusual warm-hearted fire chief as heroine."--Linda Rodriguez, author of "Every Last Secret""A delicious romp of a mystery that sweeps you along for a wild roller-coaster ride. Filled with hilarious characters and a compelling heroine, "Foal Play" is an engaging read set in a modern-day 'Mayberry' with a twist of murder and suspense. Kathryn O'Sullivan is a promising new author to keep your eye on."--Carole Bellacera, author of "Lily of the Springs""Fast paced intrigue on the Outer Banks, introducing Co
