It’s Christmas Day in the sleepy town of Sorenson, Wisconsin, but instead of unwrapping presents, deputy coroner Mattie Winston is at the burnt remains of a house, where a charred body has been found. The victim is none other than Jack Allen–a paraplegic who recently won a huge casino jackpot. Upon closer inspection, Mattie and detective Steve Hurley are convinced Jack was murdered to steal his … his winnings, giving the phrase Black Jack a whole new meaning. . .
But as Mattie investigates, even her cutting-edge forensic skills keep coming up short in a case with as many suspects as twists. After her odds-on-favorite turns up dead, Mattie and Hurley must race to find a killer before another victim cashes in his chips.
“A puzzler of a mystery. What a thrill ride!” –Jenn McKinlay
Praise for Annelise Ryan and her Mattie Winston series
“Has it all: suspense, laughter, a spicy dash of romance. . .” –Tess Gerritsen
“The funniest deputy coroner to cut up a corpse since, well, ever.” –Laura Levine
“Mattie Winston is a likable, humorous heroine. . .lighthearted and fun.” —Romantic Times
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Mattie once again finds herself in all sorts of crazy situations in this fun book. She and Detective Hurley investigate after a paraplegic man is found dead after a fire at his house that was arson. The man had recently won a lot of money at the local casino, so a lot of people had reason to kill him for his money. They also investigate the …
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Deputy Coroner Mattie Winston catches a case on Christmas Day. Firemen called to a fire have found a body among the ashes. They are able to identify the man as Jack Allen, a paraplegic who was said to keep the fortune he recently won at the nearby casino in his home. Evidence shows the fire was deliberately set and not an …
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