Hiding in the Bayou

Miss Fortune Universe

by Riley Blake

CIA assassin Fortune Redding is frustrated after she witnesses a murder, but frustration soon leads to determination when Deputy Carter LeBlanc is arrested thanks to an unwarranted accusation. Convinced Carter didn't commit the crime, Fortune turns to Ida Belle for help. In the meantime, Gertie tries a dangerous stunt and lands in the hospital. While there, she takes time to piece together a murder clearly executed by amateurs but the motive isn't what it seems.

Genres: Mystery

71 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 25, 2015

About the author

Published for over 20 years in a number of fiction genres, Riley Blake is one pseudonym for a multi-published bestselling author. Riley and her husband currently live in Nashville, Tennessee where they enjoy supporting the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Sounds. When Riley isn't writing, she is typically found on the farm watching over her rescue animals. She also enjoys reading thrillers and baking for her friends and family.

*Please note: In recent months, someone began publishing under the same pen name as Riley Blake. Riley only writes suspense, Christian suspense, cozy mystery, and thrillers. She has been writing under Riley Blake since the Kindle Worlds era (for over a decade). She does not have any artistic endeavors to publish children's books or picture books, now or in the future.

Reviews

[Mallory · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although a decent mystery storyline, it falls a little flat and Jana Deleon's beloved characters are missing their normal wit and dynamic. It's almost as if they had personality changes. Also if your going to write a book about a town in Louisiana and refer to it please know we have "parishes" not counties. It may seem minor but to a true LA native it's very offputting and shakes the validity of the story and author's voice. Overall I felt the book lacked that certain something that makes it a "Miss Fortune" story.

[Mary Lou Webb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun story

I love the Miss Fortune stories, and it was generous of Ms. DeLeon to open that world to other writers. Ms. Blake is definitely one of the best in providing this Fanfic contribution. It's hard to hit the exact dynamic between someone else's characters, but this comes closer than most. If you enjoy the Miss Fortune series, give this story a look. I think you'll enjoy it, too.

[Garnet Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who is the killer and what is the motive?

Peanut and Rich get in a fight and someone shoots him. Peanut accuses Carter and others think Peanut did it. Ida Belle, Gertie and Fortune need to hunt down the real killer to help both Peanut and Carter.

[stephanie huntington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting and entertaining

[Debra Hahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy the fun banter between Gertie, Ida Belli and Fortune. Then there’s the feisty on and off again relationship with Carter. In this mystery Carter gets blamed for a murder he’s innocent of. Then on top of all this stress, Gertie
Gets hurt and lands in the hospital. Can Fortune and Ida belli solve this case
in time to prove his innocence and to keep Peanut from going Dow I for
Ruder too? Read “Hiding in the Bayou” and find out the answers to who
really killed Peanuts husband and deputy Carter.
Debra H.

[Mary Banik · Rating 5 out of 5]

More mystery and Lunacy

I like this much better than Bayou Babes. Of course if it has the Sinful Ladies in it, I'm going to read it. Love the SLS