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The Jig Is Up
(2024)(The first book in the Irish Bed & Breakfast Mysteries series)
A novel by Lisa Q Mathews
Irish step dance takes a deadly turn in this Celtic cozy series debut, perfect for fans of Carlene O’Connor and Paige Shelton.
Single-mom and police chief’s daughter Kate Buckley is all about family. After she receives an urgent text from her younger sister Colleen, she puts her life on hold and rushes to her Irish-themed hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts, where her family owns and operates a bed and breakfast. With her two daughters in tow, she’s ready to fight if it means she can help her charming but hapless sibling.
When they arrive, Colleen claims it was all a misunderstanding. But everything changes in an Irish minute when Colleen’s best friend, Deirdre, a dance show star, is found dead in the parish hall. With the discovery of a possible witness, a chilling motive, and a wee bit of incriminating evidence, Colleen quickly becomes a person of interest in Deirdre’s murder. Convinced her sister isn't a killer, Kate is determined to clear Colleen’s name.
As Kate investigates, Colleen takes charge of Shamrock’s popular Irish dance show in honor of her late friend—with disastrous results. With the St. Patrick’s Week festivities in full swing, Kate must catch the killer before the celebrations are ruined and her sister’s Irish luck runs out.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Single-mom and police chief’s daughter Kate Buckley is all about family. After she receives an urgent text from her younger sister Colleen, she puts her life on hold and rushes to her Irish-themed hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts, where her family owns and operates a bed and breakfast. With her two daughters in tow, she’s ready to fight if it means she can help her charming but hapless sibling.
When they arrive, Colleen claims it was all a misunderstanding. But everything changes in an Irish minute when Colleen’s best friend, Deirdre, a dance show star, is found dead in the parish hall. With the discovery of a possible witness, a chilling motive, and a wee bit of incriminating evidence, Colleen quickly becomes a person of interest in Deirdre’s murder. Convinced her sister isn't a killer, Kate is determined to clear Colleen’s name.
As Kate investigates, Colleen takes charge of Shamrock’s popular Irish dance show in honor of her late friend—with disastrous results. With the St. Patrick’s Week festivities in full swing, Kate must catch the killer before the celebrations are ruined and her sister’s Irish luck runs out.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Praise for this book
"Absolutely enchanting . . . It's gonna take more than the luck o' the Irish to solve Lisa Q. Mathews's delightful mystery . . . I give it five pots of gold stars!" - Olivia Blacke
"This story is captivating from the first page, and I would visit the town of Shamrock in an instant - gimmicks and all. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series." - Ellie Brannigan
"Mathews' writing is crisp and witty and there's a gasp-worthy twist at book's end. The setting . . . is so delightful you'll find yourself hoping Shamrock really exists." - Ellen Byron
"My heart did a happy jig while reading this delightful Celtic cozy. Set in the charming town of Shamrock, this mystery is filled with much merriment . . . and a wee bit of murder." - Jennifer J Chow
"Sweet, sassy, and smart, Lisa Q. Mathews is a terrific voice in cozy mysteries." - Cleo Coyle
"Mathews dances between humor and suspense. The reader will want to quiet their Irish-stepping toes long enough to follow protagonist Kate in her pursuit of green-tinted tradition and justice." - Maddie Day
"What a delight to spend time with Kate Buckley and her quirky family and neighbors in the charming town of Shamrock, Mass., in this captivating Irish-themed cozy mystery series launch." - Gigi Pandian
"The Jig Is Up is worth its weight in gold." - Mindy Quigley
"I loved my visit to Shamrock, MA, home to the warm and quirky Buckley family, including sleuth Kate, an over-the-top St. Patrick's celebration - and a killer. Tightly written, well-paced, and constantly serving up the unexpected, The Jig is Up, is a winner." - Barbara Ross
"Chock full of Irish charm, you'll love this fabulous new mystery . . . This is your cozy mystery pot o' gold." - Paige Shelton
"With a town worthy of a summer getaway and a mystery that keeps you on your toes, The Jig Is Up belongs in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow." - Diane Vallere
"This story is captivating from the first page, and I would visit the town of Shamrock in an instant - gimmicks and all. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series." - Ellie Brannigan
"Mathews' writing is crisp and witty and there's a gasp-worthy twist at book's end. The setting . . . is so delightful you'll find yourself hoping Shamrock really exists." - Ellen Byron
"My heart did a happy jig while reading this delightful Celtic cozy. Set in the charming town of Shamrock, this mystery is filled with much merriment . . . and a wee bit of murder." - Jennifer J Chow
"Sweet, sassy, and smart, Lisa Q. Mathews is a terrific voice in cozy mysteries." - Cleo Coyle
"Mathews dances between humor and suspense. The reader will want to quiet their Irish-stepping toes long enough to follow protagonist Kate in her pursuit of green-tinted tradition and justice." - Maddie Day
"What a delight to spend time with Kate Buckley and her quirky family and neighbors in the charming town of Shamrock, Mass., in this captivating Irish-themed cozy mystery series launch." - Gigi Pandian
"The Jig Is Up is worth its weight in gold." - Mindy Quigley
"I loved my visit to Shamrock, MA, home to the warm and quirky Buckley family, including sleuth Kate, an over-the-top St. Patrick's celebration - and a killer. Tightly written, well-paced, and constantly serving up the unexpected, The Jig is Up, is a winner." - Barbara Ross
"Chock full of Irish charm, you'll love this fabulous new mystery . . . This is your cozy mystery pot o' gold." - Paige Shelton
"With a town worthy of a summer getaway and a mystery that keeps you on your toes, The Jig Is Up belongs in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow." - Diane Vallere
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