Cover reveal for USA Today Bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s latest Caught Dead in Wyoming book, “Air Ready“.

Now available!

Love and death decisions


Will murder take a break while Elizabeth Margaret Danniher sorts the future of KWMT-TV and her personal life?

Don’t count on it.

A young woman comes to Elizabeth at KWMT to solve a kind of theft Elizabeth has never encountered before. That’s challenge enough, with the TV station for sale and the top candidate to buy it known for eliminating news departments. But Elizabeth also senses there something more bothering Hailey Newhall.

And then there’s Elizabeth’s personal life . . .

She is drawn to both enigmatic rancher Thomas Burrell and her former KWMT-TV colleague Mike Paycik, the home-town sports hero. But Mike has career aspirations of his own, and Tom has a feisty daughter who’s definitely Team Dad. Meanwhile, Elizabeth’s ace videographer, Diana Stendahl, who manages to juggle her demanding job, parenting two teens, and new love, challenges Elizabeth to also open her heart.

Where will her heart lead her?


Team Tom? Team Mike? You’re finally going to find out the answer … and so is Elizabeth.


Air Ready, Book 12 of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series, is a smart, surprising, fast-paced cozy mystery with humor. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance and twists you won’t see coming, then you’ll love USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s page-turner.



Don’t miss any of Elizabeth Danniher’s Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:
Sign Off
Left Hanging
Shoot First
Last Ditch
Look Live
Back Story
Cold Open
Hot Roll
Reaction Shot
Body Brace
Cross Talk
Air Ready
Holiday Bullets
Cue Up

“While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it’s the smart and witty writing that I loved the best.” – Diane Chamberlain, bestselling author

“Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page.” — Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author


What readers are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series
“McLinn’s mysteries set in Wyoming are addictive. The writing is excellent, the twists and turns keep the brain engaged, and Elizabeth’s wry commentary keeps a smile on my face.”

“E.M.’s internal monologues are sharp, snappy and often hilarious.”

“A terrific series with a western flair. . . . Great characters that you would want as your friends. Smart, funny, but not perfect.”

“There’s a real love for wide-open spaces in McLinn’s writing, and it’s a pleasure to visit the world she so beautifully creates. Can’t wait for the next book(s)!”

“McLinn has created in E.M. a female protagonist who is flawed but likable, never silly or cartoonish, and definitely not made of cardboard.”