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    January Thaw
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    January Thaw

    By Jess Lourey

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    About this ebook

    January Thaw is a laugh-out-loud comic caper cozy, perfect for readers who enjoy the humorous mysteries of Janet Evanovich, Denise Grover Swank, Jana DeLeon, and Stephanie Bond!
    The Ice Man Succumbeth
    Private-eye-in-training Mira James loves Minnesota's crisp January days, as long as she can spend them in the arms of hunky Johnny Leeson. But when Mrs. Berns' erratic Zamboni driving uncovers an icebound dead man, Mira's cold-weather tranquility threatens to melt away.
    With a frozen corpse in the lake and a freak January thaw descending on town, neither Johnny nor generous portions of high-octane comfort food are enough to ease Mira's frazzled nerves.


    If Mira can't figure out who's behind the murder, the next time she feels sub-zero temperatures, it may be because she's sporting a toe tag in the town morgue.

    If you love to laugh while reading a page-turning mystery, this book is for you!
    January Thaw is the ninth in an ongoing series featuring Mira James, an urban woman with rural Minnesota roots. The books can be read in any order; each novel stands alone. Get all the Mira James mysteries today!
    May Day
    June Bug
    Knee High by the Fourth of July
    August Moon
    September Mourn
    October Fest
    November Hunt
    December Dread
    January Thaw
    February Fever
    March of Crimes
    April Fools

    Or, if you love to sink into a satisfying binge read, check out the smart-priced bundles!

    Mira James Mysteries Summer Bundle, Books 1-4     (May, June, July, and August)
    Mira James Mysteries Fall Bundle, Books 5-7     (September, October, November)
    Mira James Mysteries Winter Bundle, Books 8-10     (December, January, February)
    The Mira James Mysteries Complete Bundle, Books 1-10     (May-February)
    PRAISE FOR JANUARY THAW
    "The best mysteries I have read in a long time! When one ends I wait patiently for the next. Then I can't put it down until I finish it!" ―Amazon reviewer (five stars)
    "Those looking for an engaging, multi-generational small-town mystery that tackles contemporary issues can't miss with this entry." ―Library Journal
    "Who can resist a mystery that includes a daredevil octogenarian sidekick; a flashy,plant-whispering mayor; some really bad villains; and a little girl ghost?" ―Booklist
    "Good, high-calorie fun." ―Mystery Scene

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherToadhouse Books
    Release dateNov 13, 2018
    ISBN9781948584159
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    January Thaw
    Author

    Jess Lourey

    Jess Lourey is the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Unspeakable Things, The Catalain Book of Secrets, the Salem’s Cipher thrillers, and the Mira James mysteries, among many other works, including young adult, short stories, and nonfiction. An Agatha, Anthony, and Lefty Award nominee, Jess is a tenured professor of creative writing and sociology and a leader of writing retreats. She is also a recipient of The Loft’s Excellence in Teaching fellowship, a Psychology Today blogger, and a TEDx presenter. Check out her TEDx Talk for the inspiration behind her first published novel. When she’s not leading writing workshops, reading, or spending time with her friends and family, you can find her working on her next story. Discover more at www.jessicalourey.com.

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