"Jessica James is back in the saddle in this fast-paced and funny whodunnit.
Facing life as an unemployed philosopher, a pair of pocket rockets in Texas Hold 'Em sends her to Italy where she takes a crash course in Art Crimes.
She lands an internship with the FBI. But wouldn't you know it. Her new boss is Federal Marshal Lexington Colt.
Does sharing an old boyfriend count as a conflict of interest?
Jessica and Lexi once again have to team up to catch a killer and solve one of the biggest art heists in history.
Grab it now and start the fun."
"This isn't her first rodeo. But if she can't rope in a predator, she may be the next one to fall…Jessica James fears for the worst. After the PhD student wakes up disoriented and naked behind a dumpster, tests come back negative but other victims start to surface. With assault off the table, the Montana cowgirl turned sleuth has to piece together a dark mystery.
As her hot-tempered friend looks for revenge, Jessica's hunt for clues pairs her up with a smart-mouthed med student who just found a dead body in a freezer. But if the sleuth can't find out how the drugs, a genetic researcher, and the corpse are related, she might be the next victim taken out with the trash.
Can Jessica use her red cowboy boots to stomp out the killer?"
"1917 Vienna.
Can Fiona catch a killer and find a decent cup of tea?
Fiona follows Fredrick Fredricks to Vienna where she gets caught up in a royal mess.
File clerk turned British agent, Fiona Figg, is more comfortable wearing a fake mustache than a ballgown.
When a royal ball ends with a royal body in the middle of the dance floor, Fiona trades her dancing slippers for practical oxfords and sets out to investigate.
As she tracks her nemesis, Fredrick Fredricks, from Vienna to the Austrian countryside, a hunting accident makes her rethink her loyalties.
Can Fiona prevent a killer from striking again, save her own skin, and find a decent cup of tea, all before the emperor realizes she’s a spy?
Praise for Villainy in Vienna by Kelly Oliver.
“The Fiona Figg mysteries are a perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.” —Debra Goldstein, Author of the Sarah Blair Cozy Mysteries
'I love Fiona Figg! In Villainy in Vienna, Oliver delivers a satisfying tale of World War I espionage, rich with historical details from 1917 Vienna, and perfectly laced with humor and high jinks. Brilliant!' ~Margaret Mizushima, author of the award-winning Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries"
"She came back for vacation. If she’s not careful, she might leave in a body bag…
Philosophy grad student Jessica James isn’t thrilled to be back home in Montana. But her boring summer break becomes a nightmare when her cousin dies at the local sawmill. Devastated by the death, she can’t help but draw connections between the supposed accident and her own father’s unsolved demise…
With the mill’s owner pushing hard to start fracking on Native American Blackfeet land, Jessica starts to connect the dots between the killings. And when two young girls go missing, Jessica calls in her posse to fight blood with brains.
Can Jessica expose the town’s dirty money, or will she too end up as sawdust?
'A fine blend of humor with tense storytelling makes this mystery book series a complete pleasure to read. Very Highly recommended.'--San Francisco Review of Books
COYOTE is the second novel in the action-packed Jessica James mystery series. If you like laugh-out-loud entertainment, fearless heroines, and a dash of real-world issues, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s riveting tale. Buy COYOTE to drill into an action-packed girl-powered mystery today!"
"She’s obsessed with finding an old boyfriend.
But can she track him down without leading the mafia straight to him?
And what about the hot Federal Marshal hellbent on stopping her?
Jessica is back in another witty, fast-paced, adventure full of suspense, romance, and Diet Mountain Dew
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
“For thrills, the must read series of the summer.” The Baltimore Sun
“Edgy, thrilling, and captivating.” The Chicago Tribune
“Crackling with energy… Refreshingly authentic” Kirkus Review
“Very funny.“ Foreword Magazine
'Fast paced and full of fascinating characters.” BookLife Prize for Fiction
“A fun romp of a read through mystery and mayhem.” Mystery Book World Live
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"Paris. 1917. Never underestimate the power of a good hat… or a sharp hatpin.
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.”
But what self-respecting British spy can resist a good disguise?
Within hours of her arrival in Paris, Fiona is up to her fake eyebrows in missing maids, jewel thieves, double agents, and high treason.
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.
Her next date might be with Madame Guillotine.
PRAISE FOR Pistols in Paris by Kelly Oliver.
“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.
“The Fiona Figg mysteries are a perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.” —Debra Goldstein, Author of the Sarah Blair Cozy Mysteries
“Lushly layered in period detail, this historical mystery delivers twists and turns in a lighthearted tale of suspense and derring-do.”—Muddy Rose Reviews
“A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead.” —Kirkus Reviews
“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 refreshing lark.” —Keenan Powell, author of the award-nominated Maeve Malloy Mysteries.
Previously published as High Treason at the Grand Hotel."
"Just days before her thirteenth birthday, Kassy’s only wish is to escape from the cramped tent she shares with her brother and his farting ferret, her not-quite stepsister and her squirmin’ vermin puppy . . . and a miniature goat with an appetite for underwear.
Kiki the koala needs to get to the National Zoo in Washington, and the gang is on the world’s most fun road trip to get her there. On the way, they camp in the Shenandoah National Forest, where they enter a geocaching contest full of riddles and puzzles to test even the brainiest middle graders.
Determined to win the contest—and a brand-new tent—Kassy faces off with the cheating Cheevers and risks losing Kiki for good. Can the gang outsmart the Cheevers, win the contest, and still get Kiki to her new home at the zoo?
Join Kassy's fun-filled middle-grade adventure cracking riddles, detecting clues, and solving a whole zoo of animal trouble in the third book in the Pet Detective Mysteries.
“Where was Kassy when I was growing up? With jokes, riddles, puzzles, and mysteries for to solve, this series is sure to provide hours of entertainment. Theses books will hone reasoning skills while also being lots of fun. I highly recommend this collection for any budding sleuth!”
—Claire Katz, director of the Philosophy for Children Texas Program and the Philosophy Camp for Teens and Tweens
“Kassy O’Roarke is even more exciting than the Mysterious Benedict Society! The books make you feel like you’re really inside the adventure, like you’re really a part of it. The mysteries have many fun animals and twists. These are excellent books for young journalists and detectives!—Mila Neely, Tween Reader
“Perfect for early middle schoolers, who will easily identify with Kassy.” —BlueInk Review
“A purely enjoyable adventure filled with memorable characters, an endearing protagonist, and a lot of heart.”—The US Review of Books "
"Jessica James is back in award winning author Kelly Oliver's latest fast paced thrill ride.
'Truly a work of brilliance.' The Virginia Gazette
Donors to the new world class Chicago museum of Russian art are dropping like flies, and Jessica is at the center of the carnage. Can she track down the killer before she falls into his trap?
Speaking of traps, this doozy puts Jessica in the middle of a love triangle she'd do anything to avoid.
In her latest outing, Jessica once again puts her boots in the stirrups and cracks the whip on first class entertainment.
'Witty and engaging.' Kirkus Reviews
Mystery, Suspense, Action, Adventure, Romance, and Laugh-out-Loud Humor. What more could you want in a page-turner? A riveting suspense novel that keeps you guessing until the end."
"Pets are disappearing from Lemon Tree Heights. With her family’s petting zoo at stake, Kassy has to stop the dognapping ring, and fast.
Hot on the trail of a missing cockapoo, Kassy discovers a mysterious key and a treasure map hidden inside a wall. Just when she’s close to cracking the case, her brother Crispy and his faithful ferret Freddie go missing.
To find her brother and the missing pets, Kassy gathers all her courage and ventures into the local cemetery. But can she unlock the clues and save the petting zoo in time?
Join Kassy's fun-filled middle-grade adventure cracking riddles, detecting clues, and solving a whole zoo of animal trouble in the second book in the Pet Detective Mysteries."
"Twelve-year-old Kassy O’Roarke wants to win the Thompson prize at her school newspaper. Her pesky little brother Percy and his key-stealing ferret try to help . . . and that’s when the trouble begins.
Winner of the Gertrude Warner GRAND PRIZE for Middle Grade Mystery
Apollo the cougar cub goes missing from their family’s petting zoo. Kassy puts her detective skills to the test to find him before Animal Control does. Can Kassy outsmart the dogcatcher and rescue Apollo before being grounded for life?
Join Kassy’s fun-filled adventure cracking riddles, detecting clues, and solving a whole zoo of animal trouble in book one of the Pet Detective Mysteries.
“Strong sense of middle-school humor.”
—BlueInk Review
“A juicy middle grade mystery in which a young investigator learns that it’s okay to be vulnerable.”
—Foreword Reviews
“[Will] entertain both animal and mystery lovers of all ages. Most highly recommended!”
—Reader’s Favorite Reviews"
"Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie in this entertaining series opener.
What’s the best way to forget an unfaithful husband?
Become a spy for British Intelligence, of course!
Desperate to get out of London and determined to help the war effort, Fiona Figg volunteers to go undercover.
It keeps her from thinking about Andrew, her philandering husband.
At Ravenswick Abbey a charming South African war correspondent has tongues wagging.
His friends say he’s a crack huntsman. The War Office is convinced he’s a traitor. Fiona thinks he’s a pompous prig.
What sort of name is Fredrick Fredricks anyway?
Too bad Fiona doesn’t own a Wolseley pith helmet. At Ravenswick a murderer is on the prowl, and it’s not just the big-game hunter who's ready to pounce.
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
“Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs.” BookTrib
“A pure delight! A bold, original sleuth, and a devilishly charming adversary.” Mariah Fredericks
“A delightful mystery with twists and turns worthy of Agatha Christie herself!” - Amanda Flower
“Catnip for fans of Maggie Hope and Molly Murphy.” Karen Odden
“Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride.” Frances Evesham
'Humor, action, and intrigue. Thoroughly entertaining.' Urban Book Reviews
“A clever mix of humor and espionage that will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!” Dianne Freeman
“Rich with historical details, and perfectly laced with humor and high jinks. Brilliant!' Margaret Mizushima
“Lushly layered in period detail, this mystery delivers twists in a lighthearted tale of suspense and derring-do.” Muddy Rose Reviews"
"If James Patterson and Janet Evanovich had a love child... meet Jessica James.She knew she’d have to defend her thesis.
But she didn’t think she’d be defending her life.
Is the professor’s weird note the final nail in her coffin?
Is the hot art dealer putting the moves on her for real? Or is he the killer?
And why is the Russian janitor forging masterpieces in the broom closet?
Armed with only her quick wit and the secrets at the bottom of her book bag, Jessica had better find answers before her degree gets buried six feet under and her along with it.
You’ll love this murder mystery with a twist because it’s a perfect mix of intrigue, suspense, and humor, that will keep you listening.
Get it now.WINNER of the 2017 Independent Publishers Award for BEST MYSTERY-THRILLER
'Edgy, thrilling, and captivating.' —The Chicago Tribune
'Witty and engaging. Jessica is instantly likable.' —Kirkus Reviews
'Very funny, yet profoundly dark.' —Reader's Magazine"
