Mardi Gras and Mayhem: Book 4 of the Small Town Girl series - Paperback

by Jann Franklin (Author)

A girls' weekend in New Orleans during Mardi Gras-glitter, gumbo, and...murder?

Evangeline Delafose is ready for beignets, beads, and a break from crime-solving. But when a prominent distillery owner turns up dead, Ev's getaway turns into a high-stakes investigation in the heart of New Orleans.

Chantilly Romero was a respected pillar of the city's elite...or so it seemed. Rumors swirl of illegal poker games, shady deals, and a bodyguard who may have doubled as muscle for more than security. And as Ev digs deeper, secrets come pouring out like whiskey from a cracked cask.

With Shorty by her side and her small-town instincts sharp as ever, Ev must untangle Mardi Gras mayhem, business betrayals, and a trail of whispered scandals. Was Chantilly a victim-or a villain? And did someone finally decide to serve their own brand of justice?

Book four of the Small-Town Girl Mystery Series offers readers:

• A vibrant New Orleans setting with festival flair and fatal secrets

• A dogged Southern sleuth with heart, humor, and a knack for sniffing out the truth

• Distillery drama, dazzling disguises, and mystery in the French Quarter

• A faith-friendly, clean read with zero profanity or graphic scenes

• Delightfully nosy characters and gossip worth its own parade float

Sometimes the party hides the crime-and Ev's not afraid to crash it.