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Автор: Sara Rosett
Издательство: Ingram
Серия: An Ellie Avery Mystery
Жанр произведения: Ужасы и Мистика
Год издания: 0
isbn: 9780758257611
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      Killer Praise for Sara Rosett and the Ellie Avery Series!

      MAGNOLIAS, MOONLIGHT AND MURDER

      “Rosett’s engaging fourth Mom Zone mystery finds super efficient crime-solver Ellie Avery living in a new subdivision in North Dawkins, GA…Some nifty party tips help keep the sleuthing on the cozy side.”

      —Publishers Weekly

      GETTING AWAY IS DEADLY

      “A fast-paced romp through Washington, D.C., with super-sleuthing Ellie Avery. No mystery is a match for the likable, efficient Ellie, who unravels this multilayered plot with skill and class.”

      —Romantic Times Book Reviews (four stars)

      “Rosett skillfully interweaves a subplot about a Korean War veteran recovering his memory and provides practical travel tips from Ellie’s organizational Web site, Everything in Its Place.”

      —Publishers Weekly

      “Hyperorganized Ellie is an engaging heroine, always ready with tips for organizing your life.”

      —Kirkus Reviews

      “Getting Away Is Deadly keeps readers moving down some surprising paths—and on the edge of their chairs—until the very end.”

      —Cozy Library

      STAYING HOME IS A KILLER

      “If you like cozy mysteries that have plenty of action and lots of suspects and clues, Staying Home Is a Killer will be a fun romp through murder and mayhem. This is a mystery with a ‘mommy lit’ flavor…. A fun read.”

      —Armchair Interviews

      “Thoroughly entertaining. The author’s smooth, succinct writing style enables the plot to flow effortlessly until its captivating conclusion.”

      —Romantic Times Book Reviews (four stars)

      “A satisfying, well-executed cozy…The author inclues practical tips for organizing closets, but the novel’s most valuable insight is its window into women’s lives on a military base.”

      —Publishers Weekly

      MOVING IS MURDER

      “A fun debut for an appealing young heroine.”

      —Carolyn Hart, author of the Death on Demand mystery series

      “Armed with her baby and her wits, new mom and military spouse Ellie Avery battles to unmask a wily killer in this exciting debut mystery. A squadron of suspects, a unique setting, and a twisted plot will keep you turning pages!”

      —Nancy J. Cohen, author of the Bad Hair Day mystery series

      “Everyone should snap to attention and salute this fresh new voice. Interesting characters, a tight plot, and an insider peek at the life of a military wife make this a terrific read.”

      —Denise Swanson, nationally bestselling author of the Scumble River mystery series

      “An absorbing read that combines sharp writing and tight plotting with a fascinating peek into the world of military wives. Jump in!”

      —Cynthia Baxter, author of the Reigning Cats & Dogs mystery series

      “Reading Sara Rosett’s Moving is Murder is like making a new friend—I can’t wait to brew a pot of tea and read all about sleuth Ellie Avery’s next adventure!”

      —Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mystery series

      “Mayhem, murder, and the military! Sara Rosett’s debut crackles with intrigue. Set in a very realistic community of military spouses, Moving Is Murder keeps you turning pages through intricate plot twists and turns. Rosett is an author to watch.”

      —Alesia Holliday, author of the December Vaughn mystery series

      “A cozy debut that’ll help you get organized and provide entertainment in your newfound spare time.”

      —Kirkus Reviews

      “Packed with helpful moving tips, Rosett’s cute cozy debut introduces perky Ellie Avery…an appealing heroine, an intriguing insider peek into air force life.”

      —Publishers Weekly

      “Ellie’s intelligent investigation highlights this mystery. There are plenty of red herrings along her path to solving the murderous puzzle—along with expert tips on organizing a move. The stunning conclusion should delight readers.”

      —Romantic Times

      THE ELLIE AVERY MYSTERIES

      By Sara Rosett

      MOVING IS MURDER

      STAYING HOME IS A KILLER

      GETTING AWAY IS DEADLY

      MAGNOLIA, MOONLIGHT, AND MURDER

      MINT JULEPS, MAYHEM, AND MURDER

      Magnolias, Moonlight, and Murder

      Sara Rosett

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      Contents

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Chapter Five

      Chapter Six

      Chapter Seven

      Chapter Eight

      Chapter Nine

      Chapter Ten

      Chapter Eleven

      Chapter Twelve

      Chapter Thirteen

      Chapter Fourteen

      Chapter Fifteen

      Chapter Sixteen

      Chapter Seventeen

      Chapter Eighteen

      Chapter Nineteen

      Chapter Twenty

      Chapter Twenty-one

      Chapter Twenty-two

      Chapter Twenty-three

      Chapter Twenty-four

      Chapter Twenty-five

      Chapter Twenty-six

      Chapter Twenty-seven

      Chapter Twenty-eight

      Chapter Twenty-nine

      Chapter Thirty

      Chapter Thirty-one

      Chapter Thirty-two

      Chapter One

      One hour. Just give it one hour, I told myself. That’s the advice I give my organizing clients when clutter overwhelms them. Break up the large jobs into smaller tasks. It’s what I told Livvy when her attempts to write her name nearly drove her to tears. One letter at a time. One chunk of clutter at a time.

      Of course it’s easier to give advice than to follow it yourself, I decided as I folded the flaps back on a box that contained our tax returns from the last five years. It was the same box I’d opened almost an hour ago, but life, in the form of dirty diapers, lost socks, and a spider in the bathroom sink had whittled away at my time.

      Mitch stuck his head around the door frame of the spare bedroom and said, “Wow, doesn’t look like you’ve gotten much done.”

      His tone was matter-of-fact, but I was aggravated.