Description
A festive fairground becomes an unexpected backdrop for a grade A murder in a deliciously funny mystery by Edgar Award–nominated author Jess Lourey.
The Minnesota State Fair wows again with 4-H exhibits, rides, a Neil Diamond concert, and deep-fried everything on a stick. Covering it is a breezy assignment as fluffy as cotton candy for reporter Mira James, until the main attraction becomes murder.
Ashley Pederson, crowned Milkfed Mary, Queen of the Dairy, is getting her all-American likeness carved in a block of unsalted butter when she drops dead, her face as red as a stoplight. Cause: malicious poisoning. Despite Ashley’s creamy good looks, her reputation was pretty rancid. Still, who’d want to take out the soon-to-be college freshman and Battle Lake resident? Mira’s made a vow to the dairy darling’s grieving mother to find out.
Amid queenly competitors, rumors of sordid love affairs and embezzlement scandals, small-town secrets, and big business cover-ups, can Mira find the murderer on the Midway? You bet your corn dog she can.
Review
“Lourey has a talent for creating hilarious characters in bizarre, laugh-out-loud situations, while at the same time capturing the honest and endearing subtleties of human life.” ―The Strand
“Wonderfully funny.”―Crimespree Magazine
“Another amusing tale set in the town full of over-the-top zanies who’ve endeared themselves to the engaging Mira.”―Kirkus Reviews
“…an entirely engaging novel with pathos, plot twists, and quirky characters galore. Beautifully written and wickedly funny.”―Harley Jane Kozak, American actress and author
★ “Once again, the very funny Lourey serves up a delicious dish of murder, mayhem, and merriment.” ―Booklist (starred review)
Jess Lourey named to Book Riot’s “10 Funny Mystery Authors Like Janet Evanovich” list!
About the Author
Jess Lourey writes about secrets. She’s the bestselling author of thrillers, comic caper mysteries, book club fiction, young adult fiction, and nonfiction. Winner of the Anthony, Thriller, and Minnesota Book Awards, Jess is also an Edgar, Agatha, and Lefty Award–nominated author; TEDx presenter; and recipient of The Loft’s Excellence in Teaching fellowship. Check out her TEDx Talk for the true story behind her debut novel, May Day. She lives in Minneapolis with a rotating batch of foster kittens (and occasional foster puppies, but those goobers are a lot of work). For more information, visit www.jessicalourey.com.
Details
- Publisher : Thomas & Mercer (August 27, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 283 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1662519311
- ISBN-13 : 978-1662519314
- Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
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