A small plane crashes in the Pennsylvania Wilds ... and only Ann Kinnear has the ability to discover the force that brought it down. Will the secret the victims carried die with them, or come back to haunt her?
          Ann Kinnear is indulging her love of aviation by working toward her pilot’s license at Avondale Airport—and protecting her privacy by discouraging the attentions of a filmmaker intent on documenting her spirit-sensing abilities.
          Little does she know that a fiery plane crash in the Pennsylvania Wilds will embroil her in a race to track down a contract on which two rivals are banking their futures. And when airshow pilot Gwen Burridge launches a smear campaign against Ann, she is even more determined to uncover the truth.
           Ann travels to the crash site and learns what brought the plane down—but it’s only part of the story.
          ​Will Ann land safely, or be the latest victim of a secret someone is willing to kill to keep?
'Tis unnatural, 
Even like the deed that's done. On Tuesday last, 
A falcon, towering in her pride of place, 
Was by a mousing owl hawk'd at and kill'd. 
— William Shakespeare, Macbeth
Save with the box set, which includes Book 1: THE SENSE OF DEATH, Book 2: THE SENSE OF RECKONING, and Book 3: THE FALCON AND THE OWL.

What Readers and Reviewers are Saying

"THE FALCON AND THE OWL is a cleverly written, masterful mystery, filled with twists and turns to keep you on edge throughout." —Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author

"In THE FALCON AND THE OWL, Matty Dalrymple shows some serious chops as a writer of psychic suspense. Protagonist Ann Kinnear finds herself in a major jam that’s by turns professional and personal. Although her special gifts help her fight the forces of darkness, they can become a liability as well, and sharp readers will enjoy following Ann’s adventures to their gripping finale." —Elizabeth Sims, author of the Rita Farmer mysteries and the Lillian Byrd crime series

​"In THE FALCON AND THE OWL, Matty Dalrymple draws upon her knowledge of the world of flying and spins a tale of mystery and intrigue that keeps the reader engaged to the very end. For a pilot like myself, the realistic airport setting and characters made the book a highly entertaining read." —Vicky Benzing, Aerobatic performer and air racer

For Book Clubs

I would love to make a virtual appearance at your book club! Just click on the About & Contact tab to get in touch.
Below are some questions to help spur book club discussion. THESE MAY INCLUDE SPOILERS.
  • The tagline for the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels is "What happens when an extraordinary ability transforms an ordinary life?" Would you want to have Ann's extraordinary ability?
  • What do you think of the decision Bryan made in the hangar before leaving for Clinton County?
  • What do you think about Gwen and Hal's relationship, based on the glimpses you get of it?
  • Ann and Gwen have very different opinions about the pros and cons of celebrity--which resonates most with you?
Let me know of additional questions you come up with as you read the books!

For the Media

Will you be interviewing me about The Falcon and the Owl? Below are some ideas for questions to spur our discussion!
  • The tagline for your Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Lizzy Ballard Thrillers is "What happens when an extraordinary ability transforms an ordinary life?" What is Ann Kinnear's extraordinary ability? How does it transform her life?
  • The Falcon and the Owl is the third Ann Kinnear Suspense Novel--does Ann's ability change over the course of the series?
  • The Falcon and the Owl has an aviation theme--do you have an aviation background?
  • The impact of celebrity is a sub-theme of the book--what is your position on the pros and cons of celebrity?
  • As with many of your other novels and short stories, The Falcon and the Owl is set in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where you live. How does the location impact the story and how you write it?