Louisiana Longshot - Jana DeLeon

Louisiana Longshot

By Jana DeLeon

  • Release Date: 2012-07-01
  • Genre: Women Sleuths
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 3,446 Ratings

Description

It was a hell of a long shot....

CIA assassin Fortune Redding is about to undertake her most difficult mission ever—in Sinful, Louisiana. With a leak at the CIA and a price placed on her head by one of the world’s largest arms dealers, Fortune has to go off-grid, but she never expected to be this far out of her element. Posing as a former beauty queen turned librarian in a small bayou town seems worse than death to Fortune, but she’s determined to fly below the radar until her boss finds the leak and puts the arms dealer out of play. Unfortunately, she hasn’t even unpacked a suitcase before her newly inherited dog digs up a human bone in her backyard.

Thrust into the middle of a bayou murder mystery, Fortune teams up with a couple of seemingly sweet old ladies whose looks completely belie their hold on the little town. To top things off, the handsome local deputy is asking her too many questions. If she’s not careful, this investigation might blow her cover and get her killed. Armed with her considerable skills and a group of elderly ladies the locals dub The Geritol Mafia, Fortune has no choice but to solve the murder before it’s too late.

What authors are saying:

“Southern wit at its best!” - NYT Bestselling author Gemma Halliday

“Sinfully funny!” - NYT Bestselling author CC Hunter/Christie Craig

What readers are saying:

“If you like Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series, you’ll love Miss Fortune.”

“This was a hoot!!! If you like mysteries and Southern eccentrics, this is the book for you. More twists and turns than the Louisiana bayou.”

“It has a flavor of Miss Congeniality, but it is much more than that.”

“I read this book in one night, unable to put it down because I couldn’t wait to see what happened next.”

“I’ve rarely thanked writers for the entertainment they provide. Nevertheless, I feel strangely compelled not only to thank this author, but to recommend this book to everybody and anybody – I give it five laugh out loud stars!”

Reviews

  • Great read!

    5
    By Stake Auto
    I laughed as much as I cried reading this well written entertaining book. Incredible writing!
  • Louisiana Longshot

    5
    By hobby reader
    This is an interesting page turner mystery. The humor is wonderful. I laughed out loud numerous times.
  • Liked it!

    4
    By ElonRanger
    Good suspense, occasionally funny, several layers thick - not easy to figure out in advance. Thanks for the enjoyment.
  • Face paced who done it

    5
    By NyckNam
    Really enjoyed this book. Fast paced and interesting. Fun Fun Fun
  • Hilariously funny

    5
    By teetee831
    Great characters, fabulous storytelling, an ending you won’t see coming. This mystery will make you laugh!
  • Louisiana Longshot

    4
    By John Bryant Jr
    Very well written. More humor than I have found in the many stories I have read. A nice break from the cozy mystery style.
  • Fun story to read.

    5
    By Karoleigh2012
    There was a a lot of exaggerated stereotypical humor that involves elderly characters, but the ladies were strong willed and clever. The story was unique and not just another typical cop or FBI story.
  • awesome beginning

    4
    By Davdede
    love
  • 5 Stars!!

    5
    By Animal sea luvr
    Hilarious, mysterious, and a little flirting?! Flew through this book I couldn’t get enough!
  • Louisiana Longshot

    5
    By 10,000Books
    This book has well developed characters, a great plot line and plenty of intrigue to keep your interest up. I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. If you like mysteries spiced with some humor, you’ll enjoy Louisiana Longshot.