Jessica’s Ex-Husband, James Harper, And Her Mother, Alexis, Are In Big TroubleFamily dysfunction, infidelity, murder, and mayhem—what else can you expect from members of the rich and famous who move in Jessica Huntington’s circles?>>>A Man Fighting To Stay Alive, And Jessica’s Love Life Gets ComplicatedAn arraignment in court goes off the rails after Jim Harper’s Bel Air mansion is … goes off the rails after Jim Harper’s Bel Air mansion is trashed and a man is left fighting for his life. Jessica’s love life almost veers off track, too, as she struggles to balance job, family, sleuthing, and her attraction to Attorney Paul Worthington and Detective Frank Fontana.
>>>A Body Turns Up
When the body of a prominent member of the Palm Desert community is found dead on the side of the road, Jessica gives up hope that this year will be better than the last. It’s a three-ring-circus of calamities as Jessica and her friends get pulled into another whirlwind whodunit. There are plenty of well-heeled heels to choose from among the suspects with murderous motives: love, lust, lucre, and loathing.
>>>Jessica Huntington is back in the fourth Desert Cities Mystery by USA Today bestselling author, Anna Celeste Burke. Grab your copy and find out whodunit!
As always, the Jessica Huntington mysteries are FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
FREE to all readers on December 11 (Until 7 PM EST)!!
Scroll Up And Grab Your Copy Today!
more
This review is for the audio book.
Wow I loved the this book and can’t wait for the next book. It did finish on what I would call a cliffhanger but has set it up beautifully for the next book, please be soon. I really like the characters and with the addition of a dog to the group what is not to love about this story. With plenty going on it is certain to keep you hooked.
Jessica and the gang start an investigation into the death of one of her clients but with a murder victim that was loved by everyone and had no enemies, she even a champion for the wildlife they have there work cut out for them. Someone obviously had a reason to hate the victim as her house is broken into and her dog terrified. As they dig deeper, clues start to point to some unsavoury people in her life that even the victim didn’t seem to trust.
I like the narrator and think she does an excellent job of bringing all the characters to life. So an all round must read/listen to book.
WOW! What a tangled web of deceit, greed, and murder! There is so much going on in this story that I stayed up way past my bedtime in order to find out how it all ended. I couldn’t put it down. I’ve read the first 4 books in this series and this one is my favorite. The entire Cat Pack is back in action after a client/friend of Jessica’s is murdered. Anastasia is a very nice addition to the series. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
I loved this whole series! My only complaint is with the editing for grammar and spelling, and the misuse of words. The story line was good enough that I read them all, but felt like the grammar police.
“A Dead Mother” earns 5/5 Deadly Desert Dilemmas!
Thrilled! This is an entertaining, sometimes roller coaster, ride. Jessica is dealing with disaster from various directions: her mother’s health, her ex’s legal jeopardy, a love life with two prospects wanting a decision…and murder! All of this makes for a very intense story. And with a host of motives from love to lust to money along with enough twists, turns, and ‘wild goose chases,’ the story kept me totally engaged. But added to the mayhem, we have Anna’s signature sense of humor! I enjoyed book one, “A Dead Husband,” so I was able to jump right in reading book four like many fans, but newbies, you, too, can enjoy the story without any problems.
A Dead Mother is the fourth book in Anna Celeste Burke’s awesome Jessica Huntington Desert Cities Mystery Series. The writing style flows smoothly at a calm and steady pace and the storyline is well plotted with the three dimensional characters, humor, and some suspenseful moments. There are lots of twists and turns and red herrings to keep the reader engaged. Readers will find themselves pulled in from the beginning and anxiously turning pages until they find themselves at the end of the story and wanting more. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy reading a well-crafted cozy mystery.
Jessica Huntington has settled into her position at Canady, Holms, Winston & Klein’s Palm Desert satellite office, but her personal life is in turmoil. She’s given herself a year to adjust to her divorce and get her life together. The mutual attractions between her and Attorney Paul Worthington and Detective Frank Fontana are still strong and she knows she’ll have to make a decision soon before she hurts one of them. She’s taken Father Martin’s advice and put her black AMEX card away, and although the numbers on the card are ingrained in her mind, she’s resisting the strong urges to go on shopping sprees. Alexis, Jessica’s mother has suffered a medical emergency and set back in her battle against drug and alcohol addiction, but with the love and support provided by Giovanni, her fourth husband, Jessica, and Bernadette, she’s determined to overcome her addictions and win her battle with cancer. Her divorce from Jim Harper has been final for almost a year, but she just can’t seem to get him out of her life. Jim and his new trophy wife, Cassie, are both filing for divorce and preparing to battle over custody of their newborn daughter, but these are the least of the issues plaguing him. A party in their home took a bad turn with drugs and murder, and Jim, who’s accused of killing Marty Hargreaves, has hired Paul to represent him. As if all this isn’t enough, Jessica is devastated when she learns a client, Beverly Windsor, has been murdered. Beverly and her daughter, Leslie, aren’t just clients, the three women had developed a friendship during the few months Jessica had been their attorney. Jessica has a wonderful support system, the Cat Pack, which is an intriguing group of friends who help her with investigations and provide support and shelter from threats. While investigating Beverly’s murder, they uncover cruelty, lies, deceit, and a Ponzi scheme.