Mint Juleps, Mayhem, and Murder

“[A] fast-paced novel full of suspense” featuring the ultra-organized military wife and sleuth from the USA Today bestselling author (Fresh Fiction).

For Ellie Avery, “a smart crime solver who successfully navigates the challenges of military life,” the hardest thing about hosting a reunion of her husband Mitch''s extended Southern family is remembering everyone''s name (Publishers Weekly). But this summer, the festivities are cut short by news that Mitch''s Air Force squadron commander has been strangled. Then Mitch''s look-alike cousin narrowly misses being shot during his daily workout, and Ellie realizes that someone wants to ground Mitch—permanently. Between her kids and her organizing business, she must unravel a perplexing mystery—or Mitch''s afternoon jog may be a run for his life . . .

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Praise for the Ellie Avery Mystery series

“A fun debut for an appealing young heroine.” —Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author

“Crackles with intrigue, keeps you turning pages.” —Alesia Holliday, New York Times bestselling author

“Sharp writing, tight plotting, a fascinating peek into the world of military wives. Jump in!” —Cynthia Baxter, author of the Lickety Splits Mysteries

“Mystery with a ''mommy lit'' flavor. A fun read.” —Armchair Interviews