Voted Out

by J.S. Marlo

Liliane's mind is reeling, not from the ramifications of her secret love affair, but from the unethical behavior, the blackmail, and the extortion taking place in the election office.
Coaxed into exercising damage control and assuming responsibilities beyond her role as finance officer, Liliane longs to spend time in her art studio, but when election officers begin to vanish and die, she cannot dismiss the events unfolding around her and her lover.
To unravel the mysteries and protect the integrity of the election, Liliane risks her reputation, her heart, and her life.

276 pages, ebook

Published October 20, 2017

About the author

J.S. Marlo spent her childhood in a small French Canadian town, reading and daydreaming stories. One day, she met her hero, a dashing young officer, and followed him back and forth across the country.

The "memorable" adventures she experienced with her young family fuelled her imagination and kindled the dream of one day becoming a published author. When her three spirited children left the nest in pursuit of their own adventures, J.S. gave writing a chance.

J.S. currently lives in Alberta with her amazing hubby, and when she's not visiting her children or spoiling her little granddaughter, she's working on her next novel under the northern lights.

Reviews

[Bill Lewers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Voted Out is an enjoyable whodunit, staged against a backdrop of an election office in Manitoba, Canada. The protagonist is Liliane, a recently hired finance officer, who quickly encounters an office culture where corners are cut and corruption exists at the highest level. Armed only with a strong sense of right-and-wrong, she navigates the office intrigues, speaking truth to power whenever necessary. Things deteriorate further when key personnel start turning up dead or missing. It then falls to Liliane, along with a few trusted allies, to unravel the mystery and bring the guilty to justice. A captivating story with an engaging heroine that, as an extra bonus, provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of elections as practiced in Canada. Fans of The Gatekeepers of Democracy series will be sure to enjoy Voted Out.

[Jude Pittman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really good mystery. It is multi-layered and complex and the red herrings are well-managed and effective. I'm pretty good a uncovering the hidden agendas and finding the true killer - I've been reading these cozy mysteries for over 50 years, and this was one of the really good ones, it had me guessing until very close to the denouement. I'd unquestionably recommend this book to readers who enjoy solving really good and well-covered murder mysteries.