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Murder by Month Mystery #8-10
The Mira James Mysteries Winter Bundle, Books 8-10: December Dread / January Thaw / February Fever
Alternative cover edition for ASIN B07FRZXG97
From bestselling author Jess Lourey comes the latest bundle of three full-length, hilarious, comic caper mysteries that will leave you guessing―and laughing―until the very end!
Ride alongside fish-out-of-water Mira James as she combines her unique detective style with humor and wit to solve a murder a month.
December Dread
'Tis the season for grinning sales-elves on TV and maddeningly jolly muzak. But for Mira James and other Battle Lake-area women, the holidays are marred by something far worse—a serial killer leaving candy canes as his calling card. His target? Thirty-something brunettes who look just like Mira. When a woman from her high school graduating class becomes the latest victim, Mira plows through a case of online dating turned deadly.
January Thaw
Mira James' life is perfect. She's just consummated her relationship with Johnny Leeson, she's a freelance investigator for a local attorney, and she hasn't uncovered a dead body in nearly two weeks. That lucky streak comes to an icy halt when she joins the reopening festivities at the Prospect House, Battle Lake's oldest structure. Mira is covering the event for the Battle Lake Recall when she ice skates over a corpse frozen into the lake in front of the mansion. When Police Chief Gary Wohnt is shot in a seemingly unrelated traffic run. he and Mira must form a reluctant alliance as she becomes his eyes on the ground, uncovering a web of lies and murder that date back over a century.
February Fever
Mira James's hot and heavy relationship with boyfriend Johnny Leeson is definitely warming up her winter. But when Johnny has to go to Portland, Oregon, for a month-longth internship, airplane-averse Mira lets her septuagenarian friend Mrs. Berns talk her into a visit. On the plus side, Mira can make the trip a tax write-off by attending the International Private Investigator Conference. On the down side, Mrs. Berns books them--much to Mira's dismay--on the Valentine Train, a place for singles to meet and mingle.
After a few glasses of champagne and Mrs. Berns' encouragement, Mira begins to relax and enjoy herself . . . until a fellow passenger is murdered and a snowstorm traps the train in the Rockies. If Mira can't track down the killer, she may end up derailed--permanently.
From bestselling author Jess Lourey comes the latest bundle of three full-length, hilarious, comic caper mysteries that will leave you guessing―and laughing―until the very end!
Ride alongside fish-out-of-water Mira James as she combines her unique detective style with humor and wit to solve a murder a month.
December Dread
'Tis the season for grinning sales-elves on TV and maddeningly jolly muzak. But for Mira James and other Battle Lake-area women, the holidays are marred by something far worse—a serial killer leaving candy canes as his calling card. His target? Thirty-something brunettes who look just like Mira. When a woman from her high school graduating class becomes the latest victim, Mira plows through a case of online dating turned deadly.
January Thaw
Mira James' life is perfect. She's just consummated her relationship with Johnny Leeson, she's a freelance investigator for a local attorney, and she hasn't uncovered a dead body in nearly two weeks. That lucky streak comes to an icy halt when she joins the reopening festivities at the Prospect House, Battle Lake's oldest structure. Mira is covering the event for the Battle Lake Recall when she ice skates over a corpse frozen into the lake in front of the mansion. When Police Chief Gary Wohnt is shot in a seemingly unrelated traffic run. he and Mira must form a reluctant alliance as she becomes his eyes on the ground, uncovering a web of lies and murder that date back over a century.
February Fever
Mira James's hot and heavy relationship with boyfriend Johnny Leeson is definitely warming up her winter. But when Johnny has to go to Portland, Oregon, for a month-longth internship, airplane-averse Mira lets her septuagenarian friend Mrs. Berns talk her into a visit. On the plus side, Mira can make the trip a tax write-off by attending the International Private Investigator Conference. On the down side, Mrs. Berns books them--much to Mira's dismay--on the Valentine Train, a place for singles to meet and mingle.
After a few glasses of champagne and Mrs. Berns' encouragement, Mira begins to relax and enjoy herself . . . until a fellow passenger is murdered and a snowstorm traps the train in the Rockies. If Mira can't track down the killer, she may end up derailed--permanently.
806 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 21, 2018
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About the author
Jess Lourey
50 books4,461 followersMy name is Jess Lourey, and I write about secrets.
The story of my first published novel is both devastating and transformative, something I speak about in my TEDx Talk (https://youtu.be/a5vSLh3oPXI). I've come a long way since then. I'm proud to call myself a bestselling, twice Edgar-nominated, and twice Goodreads Readers Choice Awards shortlisted author who has won the ITW Thriller, Minnesota Book, and Anthony Awards. I write crime fiction, young adult, nonfiction, children's books, and book club fiction.
I've reached over a million readers since 2020. I'm also a former writing and sociology professor who still loves to teach transformative creative writing workshops built around my Rewrite Your Life method.
I live in Minneapolis with a rotating batch of foster kittens (and occasional foster puppies, but man those goobers are a lot of work). Pop on over to Lourey's Literati, my VIP Reader group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/38538...) and/or sign up for my molasses newsletter (https://jessicalourey.com/newsletter) for the latest news, giveaways, and insider information.
p.s. You can find the Unspeakable Things epilogue here: https://jessicalourey.com/survey-two.
The story of my first published novel is both devastating and transformative, something I speak about in my TEDx Talk (https://youtu.be/a5vSLh3oPXI). I've come a long way since then. I'm proud to call myself a bestselling, twice Edgar-nominated, and twice Goodreads Readers Choice Awards shortlisted author who has won the ITW Thriller, Minnesota Book, and Anthony Awards. I write crime fiction, young adult, nonfiction, children's books, and book club fiction.
I've reached over a million readers since 2020. I'm also a former writing and sociology professor who still loves to teach transformative creative writing workshops built around my Rewrite Your Life method.
I live in Minneapolis with a rotating batch of foster kittens (and occasional foster puppies, but man those goobers are a lot of work). Pop on over to Lourey's Literati, my VIP Reader group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/38538...) and/or sign up for my molasses newsletter (https://jessicalourey.com/newsletter) for the latest news, giveaways, and insider information.
p.s. You can find the Unspeakable Things epilogue here: https://jessicalourey.com/survey-two.
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November 13, 2022
Mira & Mrs. Berns
If you are a Stephanie Plum fan, Mira James series is a must read! Jess Lourey is amazing!! Love the mischief and mayhem which will make you laugh out loud. Oh wait, unfortunately there are some murders involved. Please read, will not disappoint!
If you are a Stephanie Plum fan, Mira James series is a must read! Jess Lourey is amazing!! Love the mischief and mayhem which will make you laugh out loud. Oh wait, unfortunately there are some murders involved. Please read, will not disappoint!
July 17, 2021
Great series!
Good character development. Enjoyable and absorbing. Wish Amazon would consider offering the next books in Kindle Unlimited -- so disappointed to find I have to buy them
Good character development. Enjoyable and absorbing. Wish Amazon would consider offering the next books in Kindle Unlimited -- so disappointed to find I have to buy them
November 21, 2022
Entertaining
This set of books are diverse so the reader doesn't feel like she is reading a different version of the same story. Each has well developed characters and plots. There is a bit of humor also.
This set of books are diverse so the reader doesn't feel like she is reading a different version of the same story. Each has well developed characters and plots. There is a bit of humor also.
June 12, 2024
I laughed and cried
The mysteries are fun and at times heartbreaking. I laughed and a few times cried. I yelled at Mira slot and wished for a friend like Mrs. Herbs or maybe to be her when I grew up.
The mysteries are fun and at times heartbreaking. I laughed and a few times cried. I yelled at Mira slot and wished for a friend like Mrs. Herbs or maybe to be her when I grew up.
September 6, 2018
Fun read
Have enjoyed the whole series. This one was really tightly written and brought tears as well as laughter. Good job.
Have enjoyed the whole series. This one was really tightly written and brought tears as well as laughter. Good job.
November 5, 2022
Please see individual stories for review.
November 6, 2022
Pretty good. I liked the smidge of supernatural thrown in and a lot of the character interaction.
November 11, 2022
I enjoyed this trilogy. I love the main character and her side kick. In spite of her magnetism for corpses she remains fresh and kind.
January 13, 2023
Cliffhanger
Sad ending and even more sad a seeming poor future. Have to read the next book to get the outcome of the story.
Sad ending and even more sad a seeming poor future. Have to read the next book to get the outcome of the story.
January 15, 2025
This was supposed to be cozy mystery. It is not. I didn't like the comment about not believing in God.
The sex scenes were not cozy mystery material. It is too bad because the mystery was good.
The sex scenes were not cozy mystery material. It is too bad because the mystery was good.
February 28, 2023
Absolutely loved this set of books set in Minnesota. Jess' characters and plots are delightful! The premise of a woman finding a body each month is terrific. Such well crafted mysteries.
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