A posh home in Philadelphia's Society Hill. A sunny day. An inviting balcony for sunbathing. What's wrong with this picture? Don't look over the railing toward the patio below. Your neighbor is looking up at you, only she doesn't see you. She's dead. A bullet from the house in back found its target.

The next few days you'll have to cope with a voyeur in that house in back, a jealous boyfriend, another neighbor who's an expert marksman, one who listens over garden walls, and just when you think it's safe to sit on your patio again, another body is found. If the cozy whodunit, with a touch of romance, family intrigue, a snooping and unethical blackmailer, are your cup of tea, then join Pat Montgomary and Phillis Toner as they solve the mystery of The Bodies Out Back

...Joseph Wright is skilled in plot development and tells a good story. He has a way of leading the reader through the labyrinth that he draws with interest and verve. A good read. - Patricia E. Rowan, Reviewer, eBook Reviews Weekly

...As in any good 'cozy,' Joseph E. Wright's characters are charming, earnest, and in constant peril. The plot moves quickly, with plenty of revelations, including a fine surprise ending. - Brian Kaufman, Roundtable Reviews

...Mr. Wright's greatest strength is his ability to write refreshing dialogue. The banter between Phillis and Pat is crisp and amusing and will have you chuckling - when you aren't biting your nails from apprehension.

This is a first-rate book for anyone who enjoys a satisfying murder mystery. I highly recommend The Bodies Out Back. - Annie Rivers, Writers Unlimited <

...Filled with fast-paced action, seemingly non-stop secrets, layered plots and a completely unexpected ending, Bodies Out Back will be one of those books you recommend to everyone you meet. This first in a trilogy starring Phil and Pat is a very welcome addition to the cozy world. - Kathy Thomason, Murder and Mayhem Book Club

...There is enough mystery in this imaginative tale to satisfy even the most demanding reader. I hope this is only the first mystery by this talented and creative author. Enjoy. - Anne K. Edwards, Reviewer, eBook Reviews Weekly

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About the Author of The Bodies Out Back
Joseph E. Wright was born and went to school in New England and later moved to Philadelphia. He considers Philly his home town.

Joe grew up addicted to the British cozies of Christie and Sayres and the American counterparts of Queen and Stout. He was a fan of the film noir of Hammett and Chandler.

His first published novel, Memorandum of a Murder (Manor Books) confirmed his determination to become a writer. A short story of his appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine.

Read Mr. Wright's full bio at the end of the sample chapter.

If you enjoy The Bodies out Back , you'll love Mr. Wright's, Murder in Maris Cove . Pat and Phillis are at it again, this time, it's murder they're trying to prevent!

You might also enjoy Aisle of the Dead, where Pat and Phillis travel to a quiet rectory in downtown Philadelphia to investigate strange happenings in the middle of the night, and arrive to find that someone's been murdered.

Books Unbound has also released The Remigrants by Mr. Wright, a eerie foray into the supernatural!

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