Murder in the Past Tense

It's summer, and Amelia is a lady in waiting. When she happens on a familiar face in a tabloid newspaper, she and Gil reminisce about another summer, long, long ago when they were teens, working with a summer stock company. There was drama that summer, along with romance. And danger. Though much has changed over the years, the danger still lurks.

Who killed Danny? Did they also kill Janey? What does it all have to do with an Adirondack hermit? And will Amelia uncover the killer's identity before she finds herself starring in a death scene?

"Interesting characters caught up in a fast-moving plot with a surprise ending kept me turning pages." --Richard L. Mabry, MD, award-winning author of Heart Failure and Critical Condition

"E. E. Kennedy's writing style draws the reader in and captivates them. Readers will enjoy getting to embark on more of Miss Prentice Cozy Mystery Series tales as the author continues to weave more intriguing adventures for us. You're sure to fall in love with Miss Kennedy's characters and writing style as much as I have!" --Susette Williams, bestselling author of Honorable Intentions

"Murder in the Past Tense is a stand-out cozy mystery with colorful splashes of the unexpected that fuel my belief in faith and love." --Donna Earnhardt, author of Being Frank

"Tense is the operative word as the mystery builds and deepens . . . the author skillfully weaves the past into the present with a multitude of fascinating plot twists. There are suspenseful surprises that suddenly appear out of nowhere (and just when all seems lost, imaginative escapes), humor, romance, even the brief appearance of the Lake Champlain Monster who seems friendly enough . . . " --Ann Ault, actress, singer, author, filmmaker

"An absorbing mystery that is good clean fun!" --Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of Pursuing the Times

"Murder in the Past Tense is a smart, funny, tender novel that supplies back stories for characters in the Miss Prentice [Cozy Mystery] series, including Gil Dickensen's troubled home life, Lily's surprising vulnerability despite her apparent toughness, and glimpses of Amelia's loving parents. Fast forward to today, where Amelia Prentice Dickensen, English teacher, is on the brink of her biggest adventure--giving birth. Oh, and solving a decades-old murder mystery to boot! E. E. Kennedy is one heck of a writer and I love her books because there's always a new world to enter; this outing explores the rich lore of the theater. If you haven't read Irregardless of Murder and Death Dangles a Participle, you're missing out. Catch up, and then add another satisfying layer with Murder in the Past Tense." --Stephanie Reed, author of The Bargain, Book One of Plain City Peace

"I must confess, I'm a grammar Nazi. Not only that, I'm a former English teacher and a grammar Nazi, a dangerous combination. I love Murder in the Past Tense! Not only does Amelia Prentice Dickensen solve two murders, but she does it without ever going to the crime scene! I also loved this book because Amelia spends a great deal of time reminiscing about her childhood and her one theatrical experience. Having grown up in the theatre, I was taken down memory lane with her. Amelia's accurate theatrical memories give the reader a glimpse into her teen years. However, you don't have to be a grammar Nazi or a theatre buff to get caught up in this mystery. It grabs you on page one and never lets go until the last period." --Vandi Clark, actress, stage, screen and TV