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October Fest

A Romcom Mystery
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Description

"Snappy jokes...edgy dialog...and the classic romance setup enhance a clever plot...get started on this Lefty-nominated series if you've previously missed it!" ―Library Journal (starred review)

There's big trouble brewing in little Battle Lake...

Beer and polka music reign supreme at October Fest, Battle Lake's premier fall festival. To kick off the celebration, the town hosts a public debate between the two congressional candidates: straight-laced Arnold Swydecker and slippery incumbent, Sarah Glokkmann.

As a reporter for the Battle Lake Recall, Mira James is roped into writing up the word war. But the festive mood sours when a visiting blogger is found dead. To keep the heat off her best friend's fiancé―an ex-con reporter―Mira wades through the candidates' dirty laundry and some murderous mudslinging to expose the killer.

"Loaded with humor..." ―Booklist (starred review)

*Jess Lourey named to Book Riot's "10 Funny Mystery Authors Like Janet Evanovich" list!

Product Details

PublisherToadhouse Books
Publish DateJuly 16, 2018
Pages250
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781948584296
Dimensions8.0 X 5.3 X 0.6 inches | 0.6 pounds

About the Author

Jess Lourey writes about secrets. She's the bestselling Edgar, Lefty, and Agatha-nominated, ITW Thriller and Anthony award-winning author of nonfiction, children's books, YA adventure, magical realism, romcom mysteries, and thrillers. Check out her TEDx Talk to discover the surprising inspiration behind May Day, her first published novel. She lives in Minneapolis with a rotating batch of foster kittens (and occasional foster puppies, but those goobers are a lot of work). You can find out more at jessicalourey.com.

Reviews

Finalist for Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery!

★ "Lourey has cleverly created an entertaining murder mystery with the most unlikely murder accomplice ever. Her latest is loaded with humor, and many of the descriptions are downright poetic." -Booklist (starred review)

"The story is funny, ribald and brimming with small-town eccentrics." -Kirkus Reviews

"I loved Lourey's quirky, appealing sleuth and her wry yet affectionate look at small town life. No gimmicks, just an intriguing plot with oddball characters. I hope Mira's misfortune of stumbling over a dead body every month lasts for many years!" -Donna Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Stork Raving Mad

★ "With snappy jokes and edgy dialog, Lourey brings a Gen-X tone to a traditional mystery. The classic romance setup and her effective handling of eldercare issues enhance a clever plot. More spunky than sweet; get started on this Lefty-nominated series if you've previously missed it." -Library Journal (starred review)

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