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French Quarter Mystery #3
A Deadly Check-In
Samantha’s unexpected family reunion should have been full of joy, not ghosts and murder. To prove her innocence, Sammy must investigate a haunted hotel. Can she solve the mysteries of the past and present, to save her future?
A surprise visit from Sammy’s relatives causes more trouble than she imagined. When she discovers her cousin dead at Hotel Jeanne, she becomes the prime suspect. Not only does the family reunion bring up terrible memories, Sammy’s romantic relationship is put to the test.
But she’s not the only one who needs help. The hotel’s new owner is overwhelmed with his antagonistic employees and disruptive ghosts. By organizing the inn’s long-neglected library, Sammy plans not only to clear her name, but learn who, or what, is haunting the hotel.
With the support of her New Orleans family, Sammy must track down the killer and discover the real reason behind the spiritual disturbances at Hotel Jeanne. Can she find the murderer before they try to turn her into a ghost?
A Deadly Check-In is the third book in the The French Quarter Mysteries featuring West Coast transplant Samantha Richardson. Join Sammy as she explores the Big Easy by solving the mysteries of the past and present in this new modern, cozy mystery series.
A surprise visit from Sammy’s relatives causes more trouble than she imagined. When she discovers her cousin dead at Hotel Jeanne, she becomes the prime suspect. Not only does the family reunion bring up terrible memories, Sammy’s romantic relationship is put to the test.
But she’s not the only one who needs help. The hotel’s new owner is overwhelmed with his antagonistic employees and disruptive ghosts. By organizing the inn’s long-neglected library, Sammy plans not only to clear her name, but learn who, or what, is haunting the hotel.
With the support of her New Orleans family, Sammy must track down the killer and discover the real reason behind the spiritual disturbances at Hotel Jeanne. Can she find the murderer before they try to turn her into a ghost?
A Deadly Check-In is the third book in the The French Quarter Mysteries featuring West Coast transplant Samantha Richardson. Join Sammy as she explores the Big Easy by solving the mysteries of the past and present in this new modern, cozy mystery series.
247 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 30, 2021
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Jen Pitts
22 books385 followersJen Pitts is a lifelong mystery reader who turned her obsession into writing cozy mysteries of her own. When she isn’t plotting fictional murder and mayhem, she’s chugging coffee, traveling, reading, and enjoying life with her children, husband, and two cats in the Pacific Northwest.
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April 13, 2023
A Deadly Check-in Earns 5+/5 Tomb Flowers… Engaging Gem!
Life is paradoxical. Sammy’s Thibodeaux family is loving and supportive, but her newly discovered St. Martin family is challenging, even murderous. Her brother is somewhere unknown (don’t ask), and although she’s reticent about contacting an aunt she knew nothing about, Aunt Charlene decided to make a surprise visit along with cousins, Jasper and Scarlett. It was far from a happy reunion with Scarlett’s cruel attack, a dunk in the pool, and knowledge of a previous affair with Conner, Sammy’s boyfriend. It’s the family inheritance Scarlet really wants, a family mausoleum in a prime location that realistically could fetch a five figure payday if sold. Jasper is more consoling, offering to meet, even Scarlet texts, too, about meeting with just her ahead of the family, but when Sammy arrives, she finds Scarlett in the pool … dead. With one confrontation with the victim witnessed by several and the disagreement over the ownership of the tomb, Sammy once again is scrutinized by the NOPD.
This series is at the top of my “best” list, and in this third book, the mysteries surrounding Sammy have brought together her Thibodeaux family with her biological St. Martin family with obvious contrasts between the two setting up a dilemma of which side Sammy owes her loyalty. Sammy’s past and her real identity as Sarah Jane is a unique element complicating the story with issues related to her adoptive parents’ secrecy, her uncle’s complicity and his death, differences in the cousins’ upbringings, and her family’s inheritance. Although sadly she’s family, the victim seems a karmic choice with her personality, attitude, and treatment of others rubbing many the wrong way. Those in the line of her fire are added to the suspect list oddly on which puts Sammy and Connor, too. I was intrigued by how Jen creatively kept an air of suspicion around the aunt and remaining cousin, and even others warn Sammy about the family, especially the aunt having a hidden agenda, but is that all? Intense interactions, ghost stories, hidden secrets, and a treasure mark the path all the way to a surprise conclusion … Whew!
Disclosure: I received an ARC from the author Jen Pitts. My review is voluntary with honest insights and comments.
Life is paradoxical. Sammy’s Thibodeaux family is loving and supportive, but her newly discovered St. Martin family is challenging, even murderous. Her brother is somewhere unknown (don’t ask), and although she’s reticent about contacting an aunt she knew nothing about, Aunt Charlene decided to make a surprise visit along with cousins, Jasper and Scarlett. It was far from a happy reunion with Scarlett’s cruel attack, a dunk in the pool, and knowledge of a previous affair with Conner, Sammy’s boyfriend. It’s the family inheritance Scarlet really wants, a family mausoleum in a prime location that realistically could fetch a five figure payday if sold. Jasper is more consoling, offering to meet, even Scarlet texts, too, about meeting with just her ahead of the family, but when Sammy arrives, she finds Scarlett in the pool … dead. With one confrontation with the victim witnessed by several and the disagreement over the ownership of the tomb, Sammy once again is scrutinized by the NOPD.
This series is at the top of my “best” list, and in this third book, the mysteries surrounding Sammy have brought together her Thibodeaux family with her biological St. Martin family with obvious contrasts between the two setting up a dilemma of which side Sammy owes her loyalty. Sammy’s past and her real identity as Sarah Jane is a unique element complicating the story with issues related to her adoptive parents’ secrecy, her uncle’s complicity and his death, differences in the cousins’ upbringings, and her family’s inheritance. Although sadly she’s family, the victim seems a karmic choice with her personality, attitude, and treatment of others rubbing many the wrong way. Those in the line of her fire are added to the suspect list oddly on which puts Sammy and Connor, too. I was intrigued by how Jen creatively kept an air of suspicion around the aunt and remaining cousin, and even others warn Sammy about the family, especially the aunt having a hidden agenda, but is that all? Intense interactions, ghost stories, hidden secrets, and a treasure mark the path all the way to a surprise conclusion … Whew!
Disclosure: I received an ARC from the author Jen Pitts. My review is voluntary with honest insights and comments.
July 26, 2021
The third in the series following Sammy as she tries to solve the murder of her cousin at a New Orleans Hotel.
Set against the backdrop of a French Quarter Hotel filled with ghosts and secrets, Sammy tries to uncover the murderer and gets to know her Aunt and cousins who are staying at the hotel with an agenda for themselves.
I love the different personalities of the characters and how they interact. It shows that family does not have to be blood-related.
I recommend this whole series and am looking forward to the next book. It would make a great series for Hallmark or a similar channel to pick up.
Set against the backdrop of a French Quarter Hotel filled with ghosts and secrets, Sammy tries to uncover the murderer and gets to know her Aunt and cousins who are staying at the hotel with an agenda for themselves.
I love the different personalities of the characters and how they interact. It shows that family does not have to be blood-related.
I recommend this whole series and am looking forward to the next book. It would make a great series for Hallmark or a similar channel to pick up.
May 22, 2022
Families & Murder
As a Native New Orleanian, I love this series. Though landmarks are scattered through out the stories, it's the vibes of the many eccentric characters that make the French Quarter a unique community. Add to that a cracking good mystery and the series keeps getting better. I recommend reading the whole series in order but any of the is a great stand-alone read.
As a Native New Orleanian, I love this series. Though landmarks are scattered through out the stories, it's the vibes of the many eccentric characters that make the French Quarter a unique community. Add to that a cracking good mystery and the series keeps getting better. I recommend reading the whole series in order but any of the is a great stand-alone read.
July 4, 2022
This series is so much fun. I also think I want to put New Orleans on my wish list of trips.
April 25, 2024
Sammy’s exploits continue in this absolutely delightful book. Couldn’t put it down!
May 30, 2023
Another great read. Ghosts and genealogy along with those beignets!
August 6, 2023
I love this series!
This is the third book in the French Quarter Mystery series, and I hope that they keep coming! These stories are set in the French Quarter in New Orleans, which is one of my favorite places. I love the descriptions of the city and the small details that bring me right back to the city.
This is a great continuation of the series and I love the regular characters development, but I also love the new characters who occasionally get introduced into the story.
I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves a good cozy mystery.
This is the third book in the French Quarter Mystery series, and I hope that they keep coming! These stories are set in the French Quarter in New Orleans, which is one of my favorite places. I love the descriptions of the city and the small details that bring me right back to the city.
This is a great continuation of the series and I love the regular characters development, but I also love the new characters who occasionally get introduced into the story.
I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves a good cozy mystery.
July 5, 2024
I enjoyed this book very much. Lots of feelings and sadness for the victims. Justice was achieved by the awesome characters. I especially enjoy the character interactions.
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July 18, 2023Another creative plot that keeps the reader guessing to the very end.
September 15, 2022
I'm continuing to enjoy reading the French Quarter Mysteries by Jen Pitts. Elements of the history of New Orleans are woven into the mystery story and the main character's "Nancy Drew" tendencies are not only tolerated, but helpful to the police. The ambiance of NOLA is more tolerant to differences.
July 10, 2021
Trust
Knowing who you can trust can be a daunting task. Sammy has to learn who she can trust and who she needs to avoid. I was glad she figures it out. This series is so full of great characters, intrigue, and drama that I couldn't put it down. More please!
Knowing who you can trust can be a daunting task. Sammy has to learn who she can trust and who she needs to avoid. I was glad she figures it out. This series is so full of great characters, intrigue, and drama that I couldn't put it down. More please!
August 8, 2021
Got To See What Happens Next
I love visiting a part of New Orleans vicariously through Sammy’s adventures. The descriptions engage all of the senses, the diverse characters are colorful, and the genealogy/ghost angle adds the sugar to the beignet!
I love visiting a part of New Orleans vicariously through Sammy’s adventures. The descriptions engage all of the senses, the diverse characters are colorful, and the genealogy/ghost angle adds the sugar to the beignet!
July 12, 2023
Much quicker read. Things are settling down for Sammy with her boyfriend in town and her new job. Then some of her real family shows up. Wonderful characters and the hotel is a charming location for a good mystery.
January 9, 2024
the sudden arrival of her aunt and cousins is a less than happy series of encounters for Sammy
are they looking to connect? or do they have other things on their list
family and romance in complicated connections are explored and mourned
are they looking to connect? or do they have other things on their list
family and romance in complicated connections are explored and mourned
December 8, 2023
Who killed Shelby and why??? For supposed money??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
March 29, 2024
Great story, loved the mystery. Every book gets better and better. Characters remain strong and likeable. I like that new characters are added with each book. Recommend reading.
February 20, 2025
How many murders!!!
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