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Miss Fortune World #2
Fortune and Glory
Fortune, Ida Belle and Gertie are in high-gear in this thriller. Fortune learns about the unsolved murder of a seventeen-year-old girl in Sinful thirty years ago. New evidence puts them on a trail to find the man in the black Fedora, the last man ever seen with the young girl alive. The Swamp Team embark on a cross country adventure, exhausting lead after lead, until Fortune gets a break—a break that places her in grave danger. Fortune finds herself in the hands of the killer, cut off from her friends with the clock winding down.
153 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2018
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About the author
Stephen John
11 books14 followersSteve is a retired business executive and former sports journalist who now writes cozy mysteries with a twist of sass and suspense. His Miss Fortune novels—set in the beloved world created by Jana DeLeon—blend small-town charm with fast-paced adventure, earning him six #1 rankings in Amazon’s action/adventure category.
Steve’s fiction career began in 2008 with Amazon’s Kindle Worlds, where he was invited to craft stories using established characters. His sharp dialogue and tightly woven plots quickly made him a fan favorite in the Miss Fortune universe.
Beyond cozy mysteries, Steve has co-authored two thrill-packed titles—Devil’s Face and Gray Ghost—with bestselling author David Wood in the Dane Maddock Action Adventure Series. He also collaborated with Jesse Jacobson on Rainhorse, a gritty Western tale of justice and redemption. His standalone novel Night Music showcases his range, blending suspense and emotional depth in a story all his own.
Steve’s first book, Deal Me In, is a nonfiction deep dive into the lives of twenty poker legends, commissioned by Phil Hellmuth himself. His time with poker and sports celebrities—including Doyle Brunson, Jennifer Harman, Johnny Chan, and basketball stars like LeBron James and Rajon Rondo—inspired him to keep telling great stories.
When he’s not writing, Steve enjoys life in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, children, and grandchildren. You might also catch him performing in the Seattle music scene with his acoustic duo, Latitude 47—proof that good stories and good tunes never go out of style.
Steve’s fiction career began in 2008 with Amazon’s Kindle Worlds, where he was invited to craft stories using established characters. His sharp dialogue and tightly woven plots quickly made him a fan favorite in the Miss Fortune universe.
Beyond cozy mysteries, Steve has co-authored two thrill-packed titles—Devil’s Face and Gray Ghost—with bestselling author David Wood in the Dane Maddock Action Adventure Series. He also collaborated with Jesse Jacobson on Rainhorse, a gritty Western tale of justice and redemption. His standalone novel Night Music showcases his range, blending suspense and emotional depth in a story all his own.
Steve’s first book, Deal Me In, is a nonfiction deep dive into the lives of twenty poker legends, commissioned by Phil Hellmuth himself. His time with poker and sports celebrities—including Doyle Brunson, Jennifer Harman, Johnny Chan, and basketball stars like LeBron James and Rajon Rondo—inspired him to keep telling great stories.
When he’s not writing, Steve enjoys life in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, children, and grandchildren. You might also catch him performing in the Seattle music scene with his acoustic duo, Latitude 47—proof that good stories and good tunes never go out of style.
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March 29, 2019
TOO MANY ERRORS!!
I was very disappointed in this book. Words were missing, extra words were added where they shouldn’t have been, and words were duplicated It was very distracting while trying to read the book. Also, there were many grammatical errors which were also very distracting. The author needs to story grammar and have the book proof read.
I was very disappointed in this book. Words were missing, extra words were added where they shouldn’t have been, and words were duplicated It was very distracting while trying to read the book. Also, there were many grammatical errors which were also very distracting. The author needs to story grammar and have the book proof read.
January 30, 2026
Stephen John delivers a fast, funny, and irresistibly engaging ride in Fortune and Glory. His punchy writing style snaps from page to page with the confidence of an author who knows exactly how to entertain. The prose is tight, energetic, and full of personality—never a wasted word, never a dull moment.
The storyline hooks you immediately and keeps tightening its grip. John blends action, mystery, and character-driven momentum with a light touch that makes the whole experience feel effortless. The pacing is spot‑on, carrying you through twists, turns, and clever reveals without ever losing clarity or charm.
And the humor—sharp, well‑timed, and genuinely laugh‑out‑loud—elevates everything. John has a knack for balancing tension with wit, giving the book a buoyant, joyful rhythm even when the stakes climb high. It’s the kind of humor that feels natural to the characters and enriches the entire narrative.
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The storyline hooks you immediately and keeps tightening its grip. John blends action, mystery, and character-driven momentum with a light touch that makes the whole experience feel effortless. The pacing is spot‑on, carrying you through twists, turns, and clever reveals without ever losing clarity or charm.
And the humor—sharp, well‑timed, and genuinely laugh‑out‑loud—elevates everything. John has a knack for balancing tension with wit, giving the book a buoyant, joyful rhythm even when the stakes climb high. It’s the kind of humor that feels natural to the characters and enriches the entire narrative.
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August 20, 2020
The plot is enjoyable, but there Mr. John just isn’t Jana Deleon. For example, “Insert verbiage here,” Gertie screamed. “More verbiage” Character A screamed. A little variation would be nice. For example, “More verbiage here” character A sneered sarcastically. Am I being nit picky? You bet, and I’m sorry/not sorry. The originals are just so good, I can’t help myself! Gertie and Ida Belle aren’t nearly as bad a$$ in John’s hands as they are in the original series, and that’s disappointing. However, the plot is there and it’s a good one. Basically, these books will tide you over until the real Miss Fortune makes her next appearance from Deleon!
April 26, 2023
A Cold Case Heats Up
As Fortune and Carter try to find their way after a breakup, they find themselves together when a thirty year old cold case draws them back together in California. Helped by Fortunes two senior adult lady investigative assistants, the color case is solved. This is the book for all who enjoy mystery, danger and the prospect of death for Fortune and Carter as he tries to help a Marine buddy.
As Fortune and Carter try to find their way after a breakup, they find themselves together when a thirty year old cold case draws them back together in California. Helped by Fortunes two senior adult lady investigative assistants, the color case is solved. This is the book for all who enjoy mystery, danger and the prospect of death for Fortune and Carter as he tries to help a Marine buddy.
November 23, 2020
Four stars instead of five...
Because of the errors. Great story but he needs a competent proofreader. I am a big grammar/spelling/punctuation Nazi and errors take away from my enjoyment of the book.
Because of the errors. Great story but he needs a competent proofreader. I am a big grammar/spelling/punctuation Nazi and errors take away from my enjoyment of the book.
July 8, 2021
The characters are so captivating and endearing, and the plots are highly entertaining. I'm looking forward to more Miss Fortune books set in Sinful.
Trying to find all books related to Miss Fortune so I can read them and share with family and friends. Brenda
Trying to find all books related to Miss Fortune so I can read them and share with family and friends. Brenda
October 28, 2022
Fortune Fake
Weak attempt to write a Fortune book, characters are so uncharacteristic, Ida Bel tired and sleepy at 0800, never! There was no humor in this book and the ending was weak.
Weak attempt to write a Fortune book, characters are so uncharacteristic, Ida Bel tired and sleepy at 0800, never! There was no humor in this book and the ending was weak.
January 28, 2019
Great book
I loved this book as much as I loved the original books by Janet DeLeon. I wish he would write more.
I loved this book as much as I loved the original books by Janet DeLeon. I wish he would write more.
March 29, 2021
I want more....
June 22, 2021
Genius
I've never seen one author pick up the characters from another author and make it flow so well! Amazing work!
I've never seen one author pick up the characters from another author and make it flow so well! Amazing work!
September 10, 2021
Entertaining and interesting
August 1, 2022
A Miss Fortune World book…pretty good. The first one I read of MF World.
June 6, 2024
Humor
Couldn’t put the book down great story Would like some humor in it The original Miss Fortune books always had me laughing out loud
Couldn’t put the book down great story Would like some humor in it The original Miss Fortune books always had me laughing out loud
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