It’s not a vacation until there’s a murder.Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie are finally off to Florida on the vacation they’ve always talked about. Days filled with white sand, turquoise water, and fruity drinks are the only thing on the agenda. But when Gertie’s “hot date” turns up dead and she’s the number one suspect, they’re forced to hang up their bathing suits and shift to investigating mode.… investigating mode.
They soon discover that Gertie’s beau was up to all kinds of shady behavior, leaving them with a long list of people who are happy he’s dead. But which one resorted to murder?
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I love this series. It makes you laugh and forget about the real world for a while.
This author never disappoints. The characters are funny and the plot is engaging throughout.
Fortune Furlough is the fourteenth book in Jana DeLeon’s Miss Fortune Mystery series. Fortune, along with Gertie and Ida Belle head off to sunny Florida for a little vacation. Gertie loses her red sequined bikini top when she’s hit by a giant wave. Fortune, along with an elderly man, come to her aid. He invites Gertie out to dinner and the ladies are all excited. The following morning a Florida deputy knocks on the door and accuses Gertie of murdering the man. It turns out the guy was a real scammer of elderly women and there’s a laundry list of folks who would like him dead. Unfortunately, Gertie is now at the top of the list. The ladies begin their own investigation to keep Gertie out of jail. An enjoyable read with some hilarious scenes. I gave it four stars because it didn’t seem quite up to snuff with the previous tales but still very entertaining.
I have thoroughly enjoyed all of these Fortune books. They make me laugh out loud. And I can’t wait to see what happens in her next adventure.
Fortune, Gertie, and Ida Belle have taken their escapades on the road to Florida. That state may never be the same again.
Look out Florida here comes Fortune, Ida Belle and Gertie on a beach vacation. Where they go trouble follows and it doesn’t take long for Gertie to once again be causing a stir.
This is one of my favorite series. You can always count on it for a good laugh and a great mystery.
A fun read with excellent characters and a good story.
The Miss Fortune book series has been a joy to read. I laugh at the shenanigans that Ida Belle, Gertie and Fortune get themselves into. I have actually read the entire series several times and enjoyed each read through as much as the first.
I enjoyed FF, as I have the rest of the series that the library has. So far, the Swamp team’s antics haven’t bored me, but I can understand why some of the reviewers are getting tired of the same old, same old. I was, however, expecting this story to be a little lighter and even more fun cause they’re on VACATION! It is nice the way it starts out with everyone’s idea of vacation wear, but the giddiness reverts to the usual murder and action. Not that that is bad, I wouldn’t have read about 10 of these if that were the case, but I was expecting more fun elements as I mentioned.
So, for those of you who weren’t jaded by the fearsome trio already, i think you’ll enjoy this. If you were getting a bit tired of the antics, this one won’t pull you out.
3.5/5
I am reading all of the Miss Fortune books. They are delightful. I love the characters.
I had so much fun with this book! Loved having the Swamp Team 3 attempt a vacation. It went about as well as could be expected! Great mystery and, as always, loved the cast of characters!
Funny, action couldn’t put it down
Jana DeLeon has created another hilarious page-turner. This is a must read, preferably listed to audiobook. Jana and her voice production agent create the most intriguing, hilarious, lovable, unpredictable and believable characters. I highly recommend it. I could hardly walk away from the recording.
I started w with book 1 read all of. Them.
I had a lot of laughs reading this book
Swamp Team 3 is going on vacation but the action doesn’t stop. Gertie being Gertie made this book wet your pants laughing funny . From page 1 to page 287 you get caught up in all the action and food and of course booze! The state of Florida may never be the same again after these 3 leave.
Laugh out loud entertaining!!!
Always a fun read.
How I love these Swamp Team books! I’ll read anything Jana DeLeon writes, but this series is my favorite. This is the kind of book you can’t put down, and then you find yourself a little sad at the end because the story is over. Terrific installment in a wonderful series.
Love Jana’s fortune series. Keep them coming!!!