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Tin Can Mysteries #5
Lead Flying
You know what’s bad for business in a boutique hotel? A body in the bed. One that doesn’t have enough air left in her lungs to become a satisfied repeat customer. Since the hotel owner is one of Eva Fairchild’s public relations and marketing clients, creatively constructed spin and press statements are inevitable in her near future. But in her heart-of-hearts she has an even greater burden to bear.
Because Eva knew that body—when it was still breathing. In fact, the victim had confided in her. Perhaps—if she’d been paying closer attention—Eva could’ve done something to prevent this tragedy.
As if one distressed family weren’t enough, Eva’s semi-estranged father decides now would be a good time to visit. Talk about culture shock. He’ll be on his own amid the eccentric (in the best way possible, of course) residents of Marten’s Marina while Eva and her boyfriend, Detective Vaughn Malloy, chase down the growing web of tangled connections between relatives and friends of the dead woman and open an even bigger can of worms.
Accusations are flying. Tempers are flaring. Emerging technology complicates everything. With lucre and love at odds, Eva finds that trying to set one matter right might have the consequence of sinking herself and those she holds dear into deeper danger.
Because Eva knew that body—when it was still breathing. In fact, the victim had confided in her. Perhaps—if she’d been paying closer attention—Eva could’ve done something to prevent this tragedy.
As if one distressed family weren’t enough, Eva’s semi-estranged father decides now would be a good time to visit. Talk about culture shock. He’ll be on his own amid the eccentric (in the best way possible, of course) residents of Marten’s Marina while Eva and her boyfriend, Detective Vaughn Malloy, chase down the growing web of tangled connections between relatives and friends of the dead woman and open an even bigger can of worms.
Accusations are flying. Tempers are flaring. Emerging technology complicates everything. With lucre and love at odds, Eva finds that trying to set one matter right might have the consequence of sinking herself and those she holds dear into deeper danger.
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 7, 2017
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About the author
Jerusha Jones
48 books64 followersJerusha Jones lives in a small town in the west end of the Columbia River Gorge. When she grows up, she fully intends to be a feisty old lady. In the meantime, she regularly maxes out her library's lending limit, has happily declared a truce with the clover in the lawn, but is fanatical about sealing up cracks in her old house, armed with a caulking gun. Due to the number of gaps she has yet to locate, however, she has also perfected her big spider shriek.
Jerusha loves wool socks, Pink Lady apples with crunchy peanut butter, scenery of breathtaking grandeur, and weather just cool enough to require a sweater, all of which are plentiful in the Pacific Northwest. She is eternally grateful to have escaped the corporate world with its relentless, mind-numbing meetings and now writes (or doodles or fantasizes or cogitates or stares out the window or whatever you want to call it) full time.
Jerusha loves wool socks, Pink Lady apples with crunchy peanut butter, scenery of breathtaking grandeur, and weather just cool enough to require a sweater, all of which are plentiful in the Pacific Northwest. She is eternally grateful to have escaped the corporate world with its relentless, mind-numbing meetings and now writes (or doodles or fantasizes or cogitates or stares out the window or whatever you want to call it) full time.
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September 17, 2018
A great addition to the series!
I enjoyed this book because while it had the wonderfully complex mystery, that Ms. Jones series have in common, - it also introduced her long absent father.
Eva, the main character, is easy to relate to and is smart, kind and has a curiosity that sometimes leads to trouble. In this book, we see a slightly different view of Eva when her father returns to visit and very subtly becomes a part of the team. Willow, Bettina, Roxy and all the other supporting characters provide humor and a "family" atmosphere. The relationship between Eva and Vaughn grows and was lovely to see!
The book was fast-paced and kept me guessing! I'm ready for the next book!
I enjoyed this book because while it had the wonderfully complex mystery, that Ms. Jones series have in common, - it also introduced her long absent father.
Eva, the main character, is easy to relate to and is smart, kind and has a curiosity that sometimes leads to trouble. In this book, we see a slightly different view of Eva when her father returns to visit and very subtly becomes a part of the team. Willow, Bettina, Roxy and all the other supporting characters provide humor and a "family" atmosphere. The relationship between Eva and Vaughn grows and was lovely to see!
The book was fast-paced and kept me guessing! I'm ready for the next book!
June 24, 2017
She did it again!
MS. Jones has written another "cannot put this book (Kindle) down" page-turner! I can honestly say that she is my favorite author. I have read all of her books so far, and I plan to read any books or series that are forthcoming.
MS. Jones has written another "cannot put this book (Kindle) down" page-turner! I can honestly say that she is my favorite author. I have read all of her books so far, and I plan to read any books or series that are forthcoming.
June 24, 2017
Does not disappoint
The Tin Can mystery series is one of my very favorite. They have all been very good. I hope there will be more.
The Tin Can mystery series is one of my very favorite. They have all been very good. I hope there will be more.
January 16, 2018
I never miss a Jerusha Jones mystery! In Lead Flying, I most enjoyed meeting Eva's father - nice getting a little more backstory on the main character.
May 30, 2019
Love this author ! Stories take place in areas I am familiar with. Anxious to read next in series !
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