Lethal Bayou Beauty for Women

The second book in the Miss Fortune mystery series from New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Jana DeLeon. No one in Sinful liked Pansy Arceneaux, but who hated her enough to kill her? When aspiring actress Pansy Arceneaux returns to Sinful, Louisiana, to head up the beauty pageant portion of the Summer Festival, CIA assassin Fortune Redding knows she's in for trouble. Fortune's undercover identity as a former beauty queen makes her the perfect choice to chair the event with Pansy, but Pansy's abrasive personality makes it impossible to get through a single rehearsal without a fight. Regrettably, Pansy turns up dead, and Fortune finds herself the prime suspect. Armed with only her wits and two conniving seniors referred to locally as The Geritol Mafia, Fortune launches an investigation to uncover the real killer before her cover is blown.

The story unfolds in the town of Sinful, Louisiana, where no one seems to have had any fondness for Pansy Arceneaux. When this aspiring actress returns to Sinful to oversee the beauty pageant segment of the Summer Festival, CIA operative Fortune Redding, whose undercover persona is that of a former beauty queen, is tapped to chair the event alongside Pansy. Unfortunately, Pansy's combative nature renders it nearly impossible for the two women to get through a single rehearsal without a heated disagreement.

Tragically, Pansy is soon discovered deceased, and Fortune emerges as the prime suspect. With only her own keen intellect and the assistance of two mischievous senior citizens known locally as The Geritol Mafia, Fortune sets out to uncover the true identity of Pansy's killer before her own secret identity is exposed.

As the investigation unfolds, the reader is drawn into the intricate web of small-town dynamics, where long-held grudges and buried secrets come to the surface. Fortune must navigate this delicate social landscape, leveraging her unique skills and resources to piece together the clues and identify the culprit before it's too late.

The narrative skillfully blends elements of mystery, suspense, and humor, creating an engaging and captivating reading experience. The author's vivid descriptions and well-developed characters add depth and authenticity to the story, immersing the reader in the charming yet complex world of Sinful, Louisiana.

Through Fortune's eyes, the reader is granted a glimpse into the challenges of maintaining a covert identity while simultaneously pursuing the truth. The juxtaposition of Fortune's professional training and the quirky personalities of the Geritol Mafia provides a delightful contrast that adds to the story's overall appeal.

In the end, the resolution of the mystery not only satisfies the reader's thirst for answers but also leaves them eager to continue exploring the adventures of Fortune Redding and the residents of Sinful. The author's skilled storytelling and compelling characters make this an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable addition to the Miss Fortune mystery series.

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