Sound familiar? If James Patterson and Janet Evanovich had a love child, meet Jessica James. Her Jessica James Mysteries are contemporary suspense featuring a former Montana barrel racer become philosophy graduate student. And much to her parent’s surprise, she managed to feed and clothe herself as a professional philosopher before giving up academia to become a mystery writer. Competing with peers who’d come from private schools and posh families “back East” her working-class backwoods grit served her well. She went from eating a steady diet of wild game shot by her dad (and playing drums with their hooves) to becoming a vegetarian while studying philosophy and pondering animal minds at Northwestern University where she got a PhD in philosophy. On both sides, her ancestors were some of the first settlers in Northern Idaho. The only thing they agreed on was Canadian rye whiskey. Her maternal grandfather was a forest ranger committed to saving the trees, and her paternal grandfather was a logger hell bent on cutting them down. Kelly grew up in the Northwest-Montana, Idaho, and Washington states. A refreshing lark.” -Keenan Powell, author of the award-nominated Maeve Malloy Mysteries.Kelly Oliver is the author of three award-winning bestselling mystery series and dozens of nonfiction books. “A delightful romp through WWI Paris, rich with period detail, effervescent with British resourcefulness, and full of gentle humor reminiscent of early Hollywood zany comedies.

“A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead.” -Kirkus Reviews “Lushly layered in period detail, this historical mystery delivers twists and turns in a lighthearted tale of suspense and derring-do.”-Muddy Rose Reviews “The Fiona Figg mysteries are a perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.” -Debra Goldstein, Author of the Sarah Blair Cozy Mysteries “A clever mix of humor and espionage that will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!” -Dianne Freeman, author of the award-winning Countess of Harleigh mysteries.

PRAISE FOR High Treason at The Grand Hotel by Kelly Oliver. Her next date might be with Madame Guillotine. When Fiona is found dressed as a bellboy holding a bloody paperknife over the body of a dead countess, it’s not just her career that’s on the block. Within hours of her arrival in Paris, Fiona is up to her fake eyebrows in missing maids, jewel thieves, double agents, and high treason. Sent by the War Office to follow the notorious Fredrick Fredricks, file clerk turned secret agent Fiona Figg is under strict orders not to get too close and not to wear any of her usual “get-ups.”īut what self-respecting British spy can resist a good disguise? Never underestimate the power of a good hat… or a sharp hatpin.

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