Gertrude, Gumshoe: Cowboy Shoot

Freshly settled in their new South Dakota "e;office,"e; Gertrude and Calvin get their first real client. But why is she dressed like a time traveler?In the scenic Black Hills, Gertrude stumbles into the quirky world of cowboy action shooting, where competitors dress like they stepped out of a Western and fire real guns with real bullets. When the sport's beloved champion is killed during a competition, Gertrude is convinced it wasn't an accident—despite what the local sheriff claims.With her trademark determination (and Calvin's perpetual exasperation), Gertrude sets out to prove it was murder. But in a sport where everyone is armed and the victim was universally adored, finding the killer won't be easy.Can Calvin keep Gertrude from "e;borrowing"e; evidence? Will Gertrude's unique investigation style earn her a paycheck before she breaks her budget on Western bloomers? And most importantly, can she catch the killer before they strike again?Get ready for another hilarious adventure with the most unconventional detective duo around in Cowboy Shoot!The Gertrude, Gumshoe Books in Order:Book 1: Introducing Gertrude, GumshoeBook 2: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Murder at the Thrift StoreBook 3: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the VardSale VillainBook 4: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Slam Is MurderBook 5: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Gunslinger CityBook 6: Gertrude, Gumshoe and the Clearwater CurseGertrude in South Dakota Book 1: Gertrude, Gumshoe: S'more MurderGertrude in South Dakota Book 2: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Haunted HotelGertrude in South Dakota Book 3: Gertrude, Gumshoe: Cowboy ShootGertrude also makes an appearance in Minivan Malice.