Synopses & Reviews
The mayor of Duck, North Carolina, Dae O’Donnell, is a woman with a gift for finding lost things. Sometimes it leads her to lost keys or earrings—and sometimes it leads her to murder… When her boyfriend Kevin’s ex-fiancée Ann arrives in Duck looking for a second chance, Dae suddenly finds herself facing certain heartache. And while her romantic life is in shambles, she’s even more concerned by the sudden change in her gift. After touching a medallion owned by a local named Chuck Sparks, Dae is shocked when her vision reveals his murder—and a cry for help.
Dae doesn’t know what to make of the dead man’s plea to “Help her,” until she has another vision about a kidnapped girl—Chuck’s daughter, Betsy. With a child missing, the FBI steps in to take over the case. But Dae can’t ignore her visions of Betsy, or the fact that Kevin’s psychic ex-fiancée might be the only person who can help find her…
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“This jolly series…serves up medieval murder and mayhem.”—
Publishers Weekly “[A] terrific mystery series.”—MyShelf.com
“The Lavene duet can always be counted on for an enjoyable whodunit.”—Midwest Book Review
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Praise for the Missing Pieces Mysteries:
“An engaging mystery…a strong thriller.”—Genre Go Round Reviews
“Filled with likable (if eccentric) characters and boasts a vividly realized small town setting.”—Booklist
“Jim and Joyce Lavene are superb storytellers.”—Fresh Fiction
Synopsis
First in the Renaissance Faire mystery series featuring craft apprentice and sleuth Jessie Morton. INCLUDES RENAISSANCE RECIPES AND FUN FACTS!
Assistant professor Jessie Morton spends her summers at the Renaissance Village honing her skills and finding the lady, lord, or serf whodunnit.
This summer Jessie is the apprentice to Mary Shift, a basket-maker with a dark past as well as incredible weaving skills. One day a man is bid a deadly fare-thee-well with Mary?s signature weave around his neck. It?s up to Jessie to spring Mary from the stocks of the Myrtle Beach police station. Yet innocence is hard to prove in a place where there?s a fine line between reality and good theater?and history is bound to repeat itself.
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College professor Jessie Mortan spends her summers honing her skills at the Renaissance Village. While working as an apprentice basket-maker, Jessie becomes tangled in a deadly weave. This first in a new series includes recipes and facts about Renaissance fairs. Original.
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Hail ye, hail ye, and welcome to the Renaissance Faire Village. Here, associate professor Jessie Morton spends her summers honing her skills and finding the lady, lord, or serf whodunit. But when she comes for Christmas, will murder mean a very unhappy holiday? A NAUGHTY TOY MAKER BETTER WATCH OUT… Jessie Morton is getting just what she wished for this holiday season at the Renaissance Faire Village—working as an apprentice to the new toy maker. But when Chris Christmas is discovered dead just hours after her arrival, Jessie’s holiday plans start to melt away. Jessie can’t imagine who would want to silence the toy maker, but apparently the red-cheeked Chris Christmas liked toying with the ladies. Although it may be her shortest apprenticeship ever, she wants to unwrap the truth before word gets out in the village that it’s not safe to be Santa—or one of his helpers…
About the Author
Joyce and Jim Lavene have written more than forty novels together. They also write short stories, non-fiction articles and teach writing workshops.Their hobbies include gardening—they are certified Master Gardeners—and attending Renaissance Faires.