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Running Out of Luck: A Cozy Mystery Book
Investigative journalist Katie Cox-Bertrand is seeking a new start in life after a divorce that wasn't part of the plan. As a 38-year-old mother of two daughters with a long gap in her resume, the only job she can find is in Lush Butte, Oregon. Her home town is full of forested hills and plenty of charm, along with an undercurrent of secrets and mistrust. Dreaming of building a new life for her family, Katie is determined not to allow going back home to become a setback. However, things take an unexpected turn during a welcome home party, when she receives a horrible call from her new boss at the Observer. The shocking news is that a local man has been found dead of a suspected overdose...
Katie is forced to hit the ground running as she investigates the death of promising track athlete, Sawyer Banks. While trying to shed light on the curious circumstances surrounding this sudden death, she immediately clashes with Clay Highsmith, the local sportswriter. He's completely unsettled by her presence and believes she's stepping on his toes with her questions. In spite of this, when their boss intervenes, they are forced to set their differences aside and work together to uncover the truth they both are after. As the search for answers continues, it becomes increasingly apparent that not everything is as it seems. Much to Katie's dismay, the ever-growing suspect list ultimately hits dangerously close to home when her own brother is accused...
As Katie frantically races to discover the truth and clear her brother's name, she feels utterly torn between her family's expectations and her own thirst for justice. With clues leading to dead ends and her brother being unfairly arrested, she's more desperate than ever to catch the real killer. With so much on the line, will Katie manage to solve the mystery and free her brother from this nightmare? Or will an innocent man pay the price for someone else's horrible crime?
"Running Out of Luck" is an intriguing cozy mystery novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, just pure captivating mystery.
Katie is forced to hit the ground running as she investigates the death of promising track athlete, Sawyer Banks. While trying to shed light on the curious circumstances surrounding this sudden death, she immediately clashes with Clay Highsmith, the local sportswriter. He's completely unsettled by her presence and believes she's stepping on his toes with her questions. In spite of this, when their boss intervenes, they are forced to set their differences aside and work together to uncover the truth they both are after. As the search for answers continues, it becomes increasingly apparent that not everything is as it seems. Much to Katie's dismay, the ever-growing suspect list ultimately hits dangerously close to home when her own brother is accused...
As Katie frantically races to discover the truth and clear her brother's name, she feels utterly torn between her family's expectations and her own thirst for justice. With clues leading to dead ends and her brother being unfairly arrested, she's more desperate than ever to catch the real killer. With so much on the line, will Katie manage to solve the mystery and free her brother from this nightmare? Or will an innocent man pay the price for someone else's horrible crime?
"Running Out of Luck" is an intriguing cozy mystery novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, just pure captivating mystery.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2020
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December 11, 2020
Running Out of Luck: A Cozy Mystery Book by Cynthia Raye is an amazing story that I have read. I loved reading this amazing story because I love reading about cozy mysteries. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about cozy mysteries.
December 8, 2020
♦️♦️ONE SPINE TINGLING JOURNEY♦️♦️
Bursting bubbles! Cynthia unleashes one helluva smackdown with this remarkable rollercoaster, serving up one tumultuous wild ride with all the heart pounding facts, pulse racing choices and adrenaline pumping lessons, hooking you from the start and holding steady until the end, hurling this jewel to staggering heights. One action packed, hard hitting, nailbiting, nerve racking, spine tingling, block buster, kicking this gem into a the eye of the hurricane blowing it into a frenzy with astonishing results, putting our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they could have never anticipated. Navigating a minefield of riveting drama, gripping intrigue, underlying currents, hidden threats, spiraling danger, swirling suspense and dangerous encounters, you have one mind-blowing experience, fusing this gem together seamlessly. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, adding depth and diversity, transforming into outstanding personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and graphic descriptions creating an elaborate backdrop that feels as though you were transported to ground zero with them. Remarkable job Cynthia, thanks for sharing this awesome little gem with us.
Bursting bubbles! Cynthia unleashes one helluva smackdown with this remarkable rollercoaster, serving up one tumultuous wild ride with all the heart pounding facts, pulse racing choices and adrenaline pumping lessons, hooking you from the start and holding steady until the end, hurling this jewel to staggering heights. One action packed, hard hitting, nailbiting, nerve racking, spine tingling, block buster, kicking this gem into a the eye of the hurricane blowing it into a frenzy with astonishing results, putting our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they could have never anticipated. Navigating a minefield of riveting drama, gripping intrigue, underlying currents, hidden threats, spiraling danger, swirling suspense and dangerous encounters, you have one mind-blowing experience, fusing this gem together seamlessly. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, adding depth and diversity, transforming into outstanding personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and graphic descriptions creating an elaborate backdrop that feels as though you were transported to ground zero with them. Remarkable job Cynthia, thanks for sharing this awesome little gem with us.
December 11, 2020
A really good mystery.
This was a really good mystery. Katie a journalist is trying to piece together her life after a divorce. She now moves back to her home town of Lush Butte, Oregon. Not long after returning home she is jumping in with both feet into a death of a local athlete. Was it just an overdose or murder? Is someone close to her guilty? Will she find the answers she needs? The twists and turns were great and I loved the build-up it kept me glued to my seat. I highly recommend this mystery!
This was a really good mystery. Katie a journalist is trying to piece together her life after a divorce. She now moves back to her home town of Lush Butte, Oregon. Not long after returning home she is jumping in with both feet into a death of a local athlete. Was it just an overdose or murder? Is someone close to her guilty? Will she find the answers she needs? The twists and turns were great and I loved the build-up it kept me glued to my seat. I highly recommend this mystery!
December 8, 2020
This a well written and very recommended story. What excitement, emotions, surprises, twists and turns, suspense and so much more. A new job after a divorce she didn't want, a man who gets his back up right away but he ends up working with her. A murder which ends up involving personal people. It is intricately woven into an excellent read. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.
December 21, 2020
This story kept me reading even when I really needed to do other things. Cynthia Raye gave us the mysterious death of a young athlete, a number of reasonable suspects, a wonderful extended family, an investigative reporter with integrity, and a lesson on how to handle divorce and stressful times. I enjoyed this book.
January 18, 2021
Family members can be murderous.
Moving home with her two daughters, a new newspaper job, and immediately a murder lands in Katie's lap. What makes it worse is that one of her brothers is the main suspect. Working with her partner at the paper she must solve this case and get her brother out of jail.
Moving home with her two daughters, a new newspaper job, and immediately a murder lands in Katie's lap. What makes it worse is that one of her brothers is the main suspect. Working with her partner at the paper she must solve this case and get her brother out of jail.
January 29, 2021
Good Whodunnit
I liked the mystery a lot, but I especially enjoyed that the story didn't end as soon as the guilty party was found out. Life goes on and the follow-up on the characters brought closure and the happy ending I like from a book. The extended epilogue was a great bonus.
I liked the mystery a lot, but I especially enjoyed that the story didn't end as soon as the guilty party was found out. Life goes on and the follow-up on the characters brought closure and the happy ending I like from a book. The extended epilogue was a great bonus.
December 13, 2020
Running Out of Luck A Cozy Mystery Book
This is a very good mystery about a the death of a young athlete and it is solved by a journalist and the murderer is close to home The characters are strong and courageous and the extended epilogue shows a happy ending
This is a very good mystery about a the death of a young athlete and it is solved by a journalist and the murderer is close to home The characters are strong and courageous and the extended epilogue shows a happy ending
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