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Miss Fortune Mystery #24
Clue Krewe
Beckett Rousseau is the firstborn son of one of New Orleans’ most prominent families. He’s the quintessential golden boy—great looks, money, and a political career in his future—until his wife murders him. Or at least that’s what everyone thinks.
Athena Durand is still reeling from her murder conviction but now that it’s overturned, she’s at a loss on how to proceed with her life. As long as people still believe she’s guilty, she has no future in Louisiana and more importantly, she wants to know who killed her husband. When she hears about Fortune’s exploits, Athena knows she is the one person who might be able to give her answers, and her life back. But too many people are harboring secrets about Beckett’s life and death, including Athena.
Can Fortune sort through the half-truths and lies to discover the truth? Or did the jury get it right the first time?
Athena Durand is still reeling from her murder conviction but now that it’s overturned, she’s at a loss on how to proceed with her life. As long as people still believe she’s guilty, she has no future in Louisiana and more importantly, she wants to know who killed her husband. When she hears about Fortune’s exploits, Athena knows she is the one person who might be able to give her answers, and her life back. But too many people are harboring secrets about Beckett’s life and death, including Athena.
Can Fortune sort through the half-truths and lies to discover the truth? Or did the jury get it right the first time?
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 20, 2023
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About the author
Jana Deleon
102 books4,228 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jana DeLeon was raised in southwest Louisiana among the bayous and gators. Her hometown is Carlyss, but you probably won't find it on a map. Her family owned a camp located on a bayou just off the Gulf of Mexico that you could only get there by boat. The most important feature was the rope hammock hanging in the shade on a huge deck that stretched out over the water where Jana spent many hours reading books.
Jana and her brother spent thousands of hours combing the bayous in a flat-bottom aluminum boat, studying the natural habitat of many birds, nutria and alligators. She would like you to know that no animals were injured during these "studies," but they kept makers of peroxide in business.
Jana has never stumbled across a mystery or a ghost like her heroines, but she's still hopeful.
She now resides in Dallas, Texas, with the most spoiled Sheltie in the world.
Jana and her brother spent thousands of hours combing the bayous in a flat-bottom aluminum boat, studying the natural habitat of many birds, nutria and alligators. She would like you to know that no animals were injured during these "studies," but they kept makers of peroxide in business.
Jana has never stumbled across a mystery or a ghost like her heroines, but she's still hopeful.
She now resides in Dallas, Texas, with the most spoiled Sheltie in the world.
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March 13, 2023
I have dozens of books on my To Read Shelf, actually make that hundreds of books, anyway, a new Miss Fortune Mystery always goes to the top of the list, every time. I love this series. I love the characters, I love the setting, I love the plots. The quality of the writing is the highest, and that is tough after 24 books. Jana Deleon is one truly gifted writer. I thought "Clue Krewe" was going to revolve around Mardi Gras but that isn't the case. It turned out to be a mystery that was difficult to solve because of the lies everyone told and the secrets the rich and powerful held.
Athena Durand just can't catch a break. From the time she was born, through high school and as a young adult, she was just on the wrong end of the lucky spin. She thought she had finally found her true love, but his rich parents hated her and when her husband, Beckett Rousseau, is found dead, they made sure she was convicted of his murder, and she spent a year in jail before her conviction was overturned.
Athena has hired Fortune to, if not exonerate her, at least create a different narrative about Beckett's death. But for Fortune nothing would do unless she discovers what really happened and who killed Beckett. Fortune has her job cut out for her because, although she believes Athena didn't kill Beckett, she is definitely lying about something. Everyone in New Orleans believed the lies told by the rich and powerful Rousseau family and to cross them could put Fortune in their cross hairs too.
Athena Durand just can't catch a break. From the time she was born, through high school and as a young adult, she was just on the wrong end of the lucky spin. She thought she had finally found her true love, but his rich parents hated her and when her husband, Beckett Rousseau, is found dead, they made sure she was convicted of his murder, and she spent a year in jail before her conviction was overturned.
Athena has hired Fortune to, if not exonerate her, at least create a different narrative about Beckett's death. But for Fortune nothing would do unless she discovers what really happened and who killed Beckett. Fortune has her job cut out for her because, although she believes Athena didn't kill Beckett, she is definitely lying about something. Everyone in New Orleans believed the lies told by the rich and powerful Rousseau family and to cross them could put Fortune in their cross hairs too.
June 29, 2024
What did I think? Well, let me tell you a little story. I had to make a trip to a store this morning, and tucked "Clue Krewe" into my purse to read while I waited for my cab home (small town, one cab service, and it was a Friday, and Social Security payment day...I had a two-hour wait for the return trip). It's all good...with a book to read, waiting becomes a pleasure. SO...I got my electric cart pulled into a nice spot, opened my coke and the book. Within THREE PAGES, I was laughing so hard that I was draped across the steering wheel, making the most odd noises as I tried to smother my laughter! Several employees, fearing that I was having a heart attack, choking, or having a seizure, ran over to me. I hiccuped a couple of times and explained that the book was just that funny. One of my "rescuers" asked to see it, read the first three pages, and broke out into guffaws herself! She's planning on collecting the series now!
If you adore cozy mysteries, and if you have a well-developed sense of the absurd, I implore you to READ THIS SERIES! It will not disappoint! And, yes, I read the book in one day, because I could not put it down!
If you adore cozy mysteries, and if you have a well-developed sense of the absurd, I implore you to READ THIS SERIES! It will not disappoint! And, yes, I read the book in one day, because I could not put it down!
March 5, 2023
Wah! I want the next one
I was not thrilled with the opening scene, but Jana quickly made up for it with Celia and Gertie. Great mystery. I guessed as soon as a certain clue came up but only because I've learned how Jana thinks. So ready for the next book!
I was not thrilled with the opening scene, but Jana quickly made up for it with Celia and Gertie. Great mystery. I guessed as soon as a certain clue came up but only because I've learned how Jana thinks. So ready for the next book!
July 8, 2023
I’m a Gemini. I loose interest easily. But I’m 24 books in and I’m just as enamored with these characters now as when I started the series. That’s the highest compliment I can give. Fortune is smart. She isn’t stumbling into clues and solutions. She methodically breaks things down. She hasn’t lost her edge since leaving the CIA, though the corners might be a slightly rounded thanks finding real friends in Sinful. The mysteries are equally as intelligent. The romance is cute. Gertie’s shenanigans never fail to make me smile, even if they’re a bit predictable sometimes. And I want to be Ida Belle when I grow up.
January 13, 2024
4.5/5 stars
This is book 24 in the Miss Fortune cozy mystery series.
This is one of my favorite series. These books never disappoint. I love seeing Fortune solve cases.
The case in this book was really good. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
This is book 24 in the Miss Fortune cozy mystery series.
This is one of my favorite series. These books never disappoint. I love seeing Fortune solve cases.
The case in this book was really good. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
April 18, 2023
Fortune, Gertie, and Ida Belle are at it again.
When the son of one of the wealthiest families in NOLA is murdered the world as Athena Durand is turned upside down. She is arrested, convicted and sentenced to prison before she can even bat an eyelash. Just as quickly she is released. Athena turns to Fortune to help solve the mystery of who really killed her husband.
Fortune has to sort through the lies everyone involved is telling in order to uncover the truth buried beneath.
This book, like all the Miss Fortune series, is full of humor and suspense. I cannot wait for the next book!
When the son of one of the wealthiest families in NOLA is murdered the world as Athena Durand is turned upside down. She is arrested, convicted and sentenced to prison before she can even bat an eyelash. Just as quickly she is released. Athena turns to Fortune to help solve the mystery of who really killed her husband.
Fortune has to sort through the lies everyone involved is telling in order to uncover the truth buried beneath.
This book, like all the Miss Fortune series, is full of humor and suspense. I cannot wait for the next book!
February 22, 2023
Tricky, Twisty Plot Line
One of the things I enjoy about well written procedurals is watching to see if the author has out witted me. Jana DeLeon only get better and better. Although I have laughed my way through all 23 previous books in this series this one took the mystery aspects of the story to a greater level of complexity. I enjoyed matching wits with a fellow sleuth. You almost got me this time. Well played , well played
One of the things I enjoy about well written procedurals is watching to see if the author has out witted me. Jana DeLeon only get better and better. Although I have laughed my way through all 23 previous books in this series this one took the mystery aspects of the story to a greater level of complexity. I enjoyed matching wits with a fellow sleuth. You almost got me this time. Well played , well played
March 21, 2023
Miss Fortune is at it again. In Clue Krewe by Jana Deleon a murder conviction is overturned but they still haven't found the muderer. Will Swamp team 3 figure it out? Well you can do what I did and get the book, read, enjoy and have fun doing so. I am glad I found this series and have had a lot of laughs through the adventures and antics going on in and around Sinful Louisiana.
February 24, 2023
The Best Yet!
This was a wonderful rollercoaster ride. The best yet in the series. And I loved every minute of it. The mystery was great, had me guessing to the and the things Swamp Team 3 got into were incredibly fun. Read today!
This was a wonderful rollercoaster ride. The best yet in the series. And I loved every minute of it. The mystery was great, had me guessing to the and the things Swamp Team 3 got into were incredibly fun. Read today!
February 28, 2023
2023 bk 72 - What fun. Everything else on my TBR pile goes to the wayside when a new Miss Fortune book arrives - and this one held up to all prior 23 for laughability, mystery, and a tad bit of romance.
April 23, 2023
I was hoping the changes from the last book were going to stick. Instead it returned back to the same boring old: too much Gertie, that is neither funny nor new anymore. No Harrison. Almost no interaction with Carter. And there won’t be in the next one either, that’s for sure.
February 9, 2025
The end of #23 promises to go into the Sheriff position - instead this covers what is essentially a cold case around a wealthy powerful family that wants it to stay cold.
The 'client' is an acknowledged gold-digger social climber, the victim privileged and self-indulgent, the circumstances ... non-compelling. By Chapter 8 the Reader is already screaming at the characters for ignoring the obvious.
The message throughout is that money and power changes the rules, and that's not news. Anyone who's watched an off-duty police officer/district attorney/alderman NOT get a traffic ticket already knows that.
The shenanigans start full-tilt and then...disappear. The book is uneven, the reader doesn't really care about the main story line. Its a job, the MC took it, against LOTS of advice, and it will play out with the MC and team okay, because there will be more books.
This plot and the path might have been great for a story about a hard-digging journalist, or a defense lawyer seeking to uncover the culprit to get their client off. Written for a PI? Maybe this book presents a reality for a PI, but it reads like a good reason to NOT follow that line of work. Rather than 'discovering' or observing clues or events, the MC interviews people and gets them to tell her the clues. Then miraculously puts everything together with gigantic leaps of imagination the reader is not privy to.
Which is poor story-telling, as "Intuition" really comes from unnoticed but accessible information. So if the Reader isn't following the trail with the MC, let alone guessing, the leaps are coming from plot notes and not story content.
It reads as tedious, almost pointless (nothing can be 'undone' or 'righted' at this point), thankless. This on is more sociological than action-adventure, looking at the different options people in various positions in society and the economy might have. With some colorful silly scenes thrown in to remind the reader which series this is, and what sort of experience they're not really having with this book.
The plot proceeds via an extended string of highly unlikely lucky finds, most of which are out-of-character for those involved. "I didn't expect..." is the characters' endless refrain here. The things the reader might most like to witness, the real tensions, relationship conflicts, and cloak-and-dagger parts, are merely told after the fact.
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2nd read
The inconsistencies between books are unwelcome and distracting. #23 has Francine employing Lilie Mae, this book includes "the server". Several previous books specify Gavin as the Sheriff dispatcher - #23 uses "the dispatch". If the author cannot remember her own creations, shouldn't she at least be keeping notes? If these are ghost-written, the notes they're using are inadequate. Imagine going into a favorite cafe daily, where "Anna" greets you personally and serves you every visit, then failing to comment on her absence - in a small town. To the people that helped you be safe, provided security and construction resources, and supported you every step of the way. Bye-bye friendship!
The tale flows okay until about 1/3 of the way through, then the Reader starts thinking "who cares?" Rich, privileged, powerful...boring, trite. Perhaps if the Reader envied Lifestyles of the Rich, it would hold interest? But this is just family sniping and plotting, hard to buy that any small-town PI is going to unravel it all and remain unscathed. Or that a city PI firm can't obtain a simple object...
And everything falls neatly the MC's way, no hiccups, and with no backup. Something as simple as videotaping the evidence? No need! Writing a report and stowing it with...an attorney, a DA, the FBI, the CIA? No need! The MC has impenetrable plot armor. (Remember that arms dealer and the $10m price on MC's head? The Arms Dealer is gone, and no one else from the decade MC worked as an assassin had anyone who wanted revenge. Hmm?) MC actually kills a man in this, and there isn't even a police interview about it. Yeah, MC is that good and that far beyond question?
This plot doesn't fly; its not credible that this would be the path anyone would setup for the stated desired outcome, let alone rich-powerful people.
MC calls her contact, her source in the NOLA PD "my friend' when talking to the Heberts. MC has no concern about protecting the source? Is that not instinctive after a decade of CIA training and operating? Yikes!
Even the second read its hard to keep on. Its just annoying when MC finally figures out what's happened, not interesting or clever or reasonable. And maybe that's how to get away with murder, but here of course MC is SO amazing that it all comes out.
Simply, the story is sacrificed for the author's impression of appropriate action script - which this is not. It is too much to hope the author will return to telling fun stories with just a bit of action? Probably.
The 'client' is an acknowledged gold-digger social climber, the victim privileged and self-indulgent, the circumstances ... non-compelling. By Chapter 8 the Reader is already screaming at the characters for ignoring the obvious.
The message throughout is that money and power changes the rules, and that's not news. Anyone who's watched an off-duty police officer/district attorney/alderman NOT get a traffic ticket already knows that.
The shenanigans start full-tilt and then...disappear. The book is uneven, the reader doesn't really care about the main story line. Its a job, the MC took it, against LOTS of advice, and it will play out with the MC and team okay, because there will be more books.
This plot and the path might have been great for a story about a hard-digging journalist, or a defense lawyer seeking to uncover the culprit to get their client off. Written for a PI? Maybe this book presents a reality for a PI, but it reads like a good reason to NOT follow that line of work. Rather than 'discovering' or observing clues or events, the MC interviews people and gets them to tell her the clues. Then miraculously puts everything together with gigantic leaps of imagination the reader is not privy to.
Which is poor story-telling, as "Intuition" really comes from unnoticed but accessible information. So if the Reader isn't following the trail with the MC, let alone guessing, the leaps are coming from plot notes and not story content.
It reads as tedious, almost pointless (nothing can be 'undone' or 'righted' at this point), thankless. This on is more sociological than action-adventure, looking at the different options people in various positions in society and the economy might have. With some colorful silly scenes thrown in to remind the reader which series this is, and what sort of experience they're not really having with this book.
The plot proceeds via an extended string of highly unlikely lucky finds, most of which are out-of-character for those involved. "I didn't expect..." is the characters' endless refrain here. The things the reader might most like to witness, the real tensions, relationship conflicts, and cloak-and-dagger parts, are merely told after the fact.
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2nd read
The inconsistencies between books are unwelcome and distracting. #23 has Francine employing Lilie Mae, this book includes "the server". Several previous books specify Gavin as the Sheriff dispatcher - #23 uses "the dispatch". If the author cannot remember her own creations, shouldn't she at least be keeping notes? If these are ghost-written, the notes they're using are inadequate. Imagine going into a favorite cafe daily, where "Anna" greets you personally and serves you every visit, then failing to comment on her absence - in a small town. To the people that helped you be safe, provided security and construction resources, and supported you every step of the way. Bye-bye friendship!
The tale flows okay until about 1/3 of the way through, then the Reader starts thinking "who cares?" Rich, privileged, powerful...boring, trite. Perhaps if the Reader envied Lifestyles of the Rich, it would hold interest? But this is just family sniping and plotting, hard to buy that any small-town PI is going to unravel it all and remain unscathed. Or that a city PI firm can't obtain a simple object...
And everything falls neatly the MC's way, no hiccups, and with no backup. Something as simple as videotaping the evidence? No need! Writing a report and stowing it with...an attorney, a DA, the FBI, the CIA? No need! The MC has impenetrable plot armor. (Remember that arms dealer and the $10m price on MC's head? The Arms Dealer is gone, and no one else from the decade MC worked as an assassin had anyone who wanted revenge. Hmm?) MC actually kills a man in this, and there isn't even a police interview about it. Yeah, MC is that good and that far beyond question?
This plot doesn't fly; its not credible that this would be the path anyone would setup for the stated desired outcome, let alone rich-powerful people.
MC calls her contact, her source in the NOLA PD "my friend' when talking to the Heberts. MC has no concern about protecting the source? Is that not instinctive after a decade of CIA training and operating? Yikes!
Even the second read its hard to keep on. Its just annoying when MC finally figures out what's happened, not interesting or clever or reasonable. And maybe that's how to get away with murder, but here of course MC is SO amazing that it all comes out.
Simply, the story is sacrificed for the author's impression of appropriate action script - which this is not. It is too much to hope the author will return to telling fun stories with just a bit of action? Probably.
June 12, 2023
Seriously?!?!?!?? Even after 24 books and knowing the antics of Gertie and Celia, Jana
STILL has me ROTFLMO. And in the first few pages! Jana simply doesn't disappoint - well okay, I admit I didn't really like book #3 in the series very much, but I have #25 in the waiting line and know I'll love it as much as this series and the Mudbug series.
STILL has me ROTFLMO. And in the first few pages! Jana simply doesn't disappoint - well okay, I admit I didn't really like book #3 in the series very much, but I have #25 in the waiting line and know I'll love it as much as this series and the Mudbug series.
April 23, 2023
Jana Deleon for the Win!
During a period of extreme economic stress, I’d eschewed the series, but have now caught up.
While the earlier books were madcap and hilarious, the serious undertones, the foundations of the core beliefs and tenets of the main characters, was set. Latest offerings in the series build on Jana Deleon’s foundation and the stories are both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
Bien fait!
During a period of extreme economic stress, I’d eschewed the series, but have now caught up.
While the earlier books were madcap and hilarious, the serious undertones, the foundations of the core beliefs and tenets of the main characters, was set. Latest offerings in the series build on Jana Deleon’s foundation and the stories are both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
Bien fait!
May 27, 2023
Disappointed
I have enjoyed the series but the last couple of books have been disappointing. There are some laughs but not like the early books.
I have enjoyed the series but the last couple of books have been disappointing. There are some laughs but not like the early books.
March 27, 2023
Best one yetb
Every book in this series gets better . what a great mystery or pi case for the girls .lot of red herrings suspects including their client . couple new characters on this one too. Some great Gertie or gertify events in this one that purpose of hers and her sex life wow. Ronald played bog part in this one. Poor Walter his character is so patient reminds me of my grandfather. Most characters we love were in it or mention always a plus. Lit of this story takes place in new Orleans
Every book in this series gets better . what a great mystery or pi case for the girls .lot of red herrings suspects including their client . couple new characters on this one too. Some great Gertie or gertify events in this one that purpose of hers and her sex life wow. Ronald played bog part in this one. Poor Walter his character is so patient reminds me of my grandfather. Most characters we love were in it or mention always a plus. Lit of this story takes place in new Orleans
March 27, 2023
Awesome book series!!!
I absolutely loved this series!!! I bought it in January 2023 and couldn't put it down. I just finished the last book# 23 and was sad the adventure was over. I then found out that book 24 was released in February and of course bought it too. It didn't disappoint. I love it as well. I can't wait for the next book. I hope they decide to make it into a mini series. I love to read but this series would be Awesome to see as well. Thank you Jana for a great reading adventure!!!
Can't wait to get back to Sinful and the girls!!!
I absolutely loved this series!!! I bought it in January 2023 and couldn't put it down. I just finished the last book# 23 and was sad the adventure was over. I then found out that book 24 was released in February and of course bought it too. It didn't disappoint. I love it as well. I can't wait for the next book. I hope they decide to make it into a mini series. I love to read but this series would be Awesome to see as well. Thank you Jana for a great reading adventure!!!
Can't wait to get back to Sinful and the girls!!!
March 8, 2023
Chapter One sets the tone!!! Just WOW!!!!!!!
What's it take to get people drunk in church??? Maybe a little cough syrup in the new grape flavor! Combine that and a foot race for banana pudding and you have the setting for a comedy of errors. Then things go from funny to serious as a long past resident, Athena, reappears in Sinful's diner after being in prison for a year. And she had her eyes set on Fortune! Could she convince Fortune that she had been falsely accused of killing her husband and hire Fortune to help clear her name? Athena wasn't just married to A wealthy man...her father in law was a scrupulous Senator with more money and power behind him to get whatever he wanted. Fortune would have to prove that the Senator was behind the killing of his son, bribing the DA, paying off witnesses, and so much more corruption.....Is Fortune up for the challenge or is she over her head this time?????
This series is only getting better with each book!!!!!!!
What's it take to get people drunk in church??? Maybe a little cough syrup in the new grape flavor! Combine that and a foot race for banana pudding and you have the setting for a comedy of errors. Then things go from funny to serious as a long past resident, Athena, reappears in Sinful's diner after being in prison for a year. And she had her eyes set on Fortune! Could she convince Fortune that she had been falsely accused of killing her husband and hire Fortune to help clear her name? Athena wasn't just married to A wealthy man...her father in law was a scrupulous Senator with more money and power behind him to get whatever he wanted. Fortune would have to prove that the Senator was behind the killing of his son, bribing the DA, paying off witnesses, and so much more corruption.....Is Fortune up for the challenge or is she over her head this time?????
This series is only getting better with each book!!!!!!!
March 15, 2023
When a woman who used to live in Sinful as a teen is released from prison after the case against her for killing her husband fell apart.
She turns to Fortune Reading PI to look into who really killed her husband as she wants closure and to no longer have that cloud hanging over her head.
With mega money, high couture, and a NOLA elite politician's livelihood and career on the line.
This may be Fortune's most dangerous case yet.
She turns to Fortune Reading PI to look into who really killed her husband as she wants closure and to no longer have that cloud hanging over her head.
With mega money, high couture, and a NOLA elite politician's livelihood and career on the line.
This may be Fortune's most dangerous case yet.
February 24, 2023
Final retribution Fortune style
Once again Sinful, Louisiana is gearing up for Mardi Gras...Sinful style. Right there is material for so many laughs-especially when a certain cough syrup has a new flavor that even nuns and Baptist ministers can't resist! So many"Gertie moments" to enjoy!
When mystery, murder, and wealthy NOLA families are combined, it's a challenge for Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie that results in so many laughs along the way.
Always great characters, this time a plot that almost stumped Fortune!
I love these ladies and their wit and the hilarious ways they problem solve the most unusual situations that you can imagine.
Fabulous fun and a terrific series!
Once again Sinful, Louisiana is gearing up for Mardi Gras...Sinful style. Right there is material for so many laughs-especially when a certain cough syrup has a new flavor that even nuns and Baptist ministers can't resist! So many"Gertie moments" to enjoy!
When mystery, murder, and wealthy NOLA families are combined, it's a challenge for Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie that results in so many laughs along the way.
Always great characters, this time a plot that almost stumped Fortune!
I love these ladies and their wit and the hilarious ways they problem solve the most unusual situations that you can imagine.
Fabulous fun and a terrific series!
February 25, 2023
Loved it!
Gotta say I loved it..as I have the whole series! This was took me longer to figure out but I pretty much did..shortly before Fortune spelled it all out. The only problem I had with this one was the fact that people wouldn’t just go away and let me read it in peace…no problems with the story. If you’re read and of this series, then you won’t what to miss this one. If you haven’t read any of them, then you best get busy because this is one of the best series out there. All the books have a mystery to solve with lots of surprises and laughs along the way. I can’t wait for the next one! Definitely should read this book and the whole series!
Gotta say I loved it..as I have the whole series! This was took me longer to figure out but I pretty much did..shortly before Fortune spelled it all out. The only problem I had with this one was the fact that people wouldn’t just go away and let me read it in peace…no problems with the story. If you’re read and of this series, then you won’t what to miss this one. If you haven’t read any of them, then you best get busy because this is one of the best series out there. All the books have a mystery to solve with lots of surprises and laughs along the way. I can’t wait for the next one! Definitely should read this book and the whole series!
March 10, 2023
I always have to hold off starting one of these books until I have a few days off, because I know that once I begin a Miss Fortune book I won’t be able to put it down! This was no exception. The town of Sinful, LA is preparing for Mardi Gras when a former resident shows up wanting to hire Fortune to find out who killed her husband. She’d been convicted of the crime, but then the conviction was overturned, and now she wants to be absolved in the Court of Public Opinion. Fortune’s investigation takes her into the company of New Orleans social royalty, which can be just as lethal as the drug overlords she dealt with in her former life as an FBI assassin.
March 10, 2023
I’ve not missed a single book!
I’ve read so many series books over the years, but nothing compares to the Miss Fortune mysteries. I’ve also never read a series over so many years. I found the the first two at a used bookstore over ten years ago. When I couldn’t find any more at any store I actually bought a kindle to find more Jana Deleon books!
I don’t think any book has ever made me laugh out loud as much as the antics of these three women have. So, thank you Jana for making me laugh, for helping me discover ebooks, to finding more of your books and to discovering other authors I never knew existed.
I’ve read so many series books over the years, but nothing compares to the Miss Fortune mysteries. I’ve also never read a series over so many years. I found the the first two at a used bookstore over ten years ago. When I couldn’t find any more at any store I actually bought a kindle to find more Jana Deleon books!
I don’t think any book has ever made me laugh out loud as much as the antics of these three women have. So, thank you Jana for making me laugh, for helping me discover ebooks, to finding more of your books and to discovering other authors I never knew existed.
September 15, 2023
Going downhill fast, headed for disaster. Book 24 was too much for you, time to quit the series? The opening disaster, usually outrageous and good for a giggle, is too unbelievable here. The café should have been shut down. You don't have a 75 year old woman clean that up in 10 minutes and then sit down to breakfast. Give your readers credit for a tiny bit of intelligence, huh? As for the rest, I'm not sure I'll be able to finish it. Disjointed sentences, awkward paragraphs, stories that don't make sense. I turned a page and thought I'd turned 2 by accident because of the jumping around. This is a mess. Fire your editor and then fire yourself. Extremely disappointing.
February 22, 2023
Another fun twisty - turny mystery!
Fortune and company have a case filled with lies and liars, a death and some fun Gertie destruction with a touch of pink glitter.
I really enjoyed this adventure and I'm already looking forward to the next. I have to admit, this is the only series I've ever followed for this many books without getting bored or the author going off the deep end with the books so I could no longer read them. Jana Deleon keeps things and her characters "real" and fun. I really adore Gertie and the shananagans she gets up to.
Fortune and company have a case filled with lies and liars, a death and some fun Gertie destruction with a touch of pink glitter.
I really enjoyed this adventure and I'm already looking forward to the next. I have to admit, this is the only series I've ever followed for this many books without getting bored or the author going off the deep end with the books so I could no longer read them. Jana Deleon keeps things and her characters "real" and fun. I really adore Gertie and the shananagans she gets up to.
February 23, 2023
Jana does it again
OK, seriously… This is my favorite series. I always wait anxiously for the next release and then read it in record time. This story was no different. Each book takes you on a journey through a story and a mystery, but it also brings you into a world alive with descriptive text. Her development of characters makes me feel like I’m on a journey with good friends, nutty neighbors, and annoying busybodies.
This is a series I recommend to all my friends. If you haven’t read any of these books, start with Louisiana Longshot. I can’t wait for the next book.
OK, seriously… This is my favorite series. I always wait anxiously for the next release and then read it in record time. This story was no different. Each book takes you on a journey through a story and a mystery, but it also brings you into a world alive with descriptive text. Her development of characters makes me feel like I’m on a journey with good friends, nutty neighbors, and annoying busybodies.
This is a series I recommend to all my friends. If you haven’t read any of these books, start with Louisiana Longshot. I can’t wait for the next book.
March 8, 2023
You never know precisely what you will get with a Fortune book, but this was one of the all time greats!
I knew by the time I was choking and chortling on page 5 that I was in for a huge ride! Jana DeLeon is still the queen of quips, disastrously hilarious antics and enough snark to sustain me. I love this series and I treasure my time in this fantastic book world.
Definitely one for the collection because I will read it often, and for my readers that need to know is it family friendly….absolutely and no age limit.
I knew by the time I was choking and chortling on page 5 that I was in for a huge ride! Jana DeLeon is still the queen of quips, disastrously hilarious antics and enough snark to sustain me. I love this series and I treasure my time in this fantastic book world.
Definitely one for the collection because I will read it often, and for my readers that need to know is it family friendly….absolutely and no age limit.
February 23, 2023
Amazing
I don't know how after 23 books in this series Jana can make 24 so unique and hysterical! She just constantly amazes me and makes me laugh so hard. If you've read all previous 23 books in this series you've probably already got this one on your radar, if you haven't read any - go get book one and hold on you're in for a wild adventure!!
PSA: Do NOT eat or drink while reading any book in this series - you will choke while laughing!!
I don't know how after 23 books in this series Jana can make 24 so unique and hysterical! She just constantly amazes me and makes me laugh so hard. If you've read all previous 23 books in this series you've probably already got this one on your radar, if you haven't read any - go get book one and hold on you're in for a wild adventure!!
PSA: Do NOT eat or drink while reading any book in this series - you will choke while laughing!!
February 25, 2023
Always worth the price of admission!!!
Jana is amazing! Absolutely everything she writes is better than the last and this one is no different!!! Very interesting story line and great finish. Glad that all the usual suspects we in it again. Just love Gertie and Ida Belle but having the Herbert's in it always adds a little something more for me. I just love them. Can't wait for the next one😁
Jana is amazing! Absolutely everything she writes is better than the last and this one is no different!!! Very interesting story line and great finish. Glad that all the usual suspects we in it again. Just love Gertie and Ida Belle but having the Herbert's in it always adds a little something more for me. I just love them. Can't wait for the next one😁
February 26, 2023
Fabulous
What a great read. I was laughing out loud a lot of the time thanks to Gertie. But I love Fortune and her skill set. She is a force. Sinful and the characters as a whole have me laughing hysterically while also trying to solve the mystery which you never really start to understand everything until Fortune gets her cards out with clues near the end of the book. A must read series but beware you will not be able to put the book down until you read the last line.
What a great read. I was laughing out loud a lot of the time thanks to Gertie. But I love Fortune and her skill set. She is a force. Sinful and the characters as a whole have me laughing hysterically while also trying to solve the mystery which you never really start to understand everything until Fortune gets her cards out with clues near the end of the book. A must read series but beware you will not be able to put the book down until you read the last line.
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