4.8 out of 5
4,756 global ratings
Worth dyeing for.
Ten years ago, Ryan Comeaux was convicted of killing his girlfriend and was sentenced to life in prison. Now a witness has come forward who claims she was with Ryan the entire night and it’s not possible that he was the killer. But the local police assume she’s mistaken and aren’t interested in reopening what they view as an open-and-shut case.
The witness, Kelsey Spalding, has her own reasons for wanting Ryan’s conviction overturned and hires Swamp Team 3 to prove him innocent. Fortune has solved cold cases before, but never one with so little evidence and so many suspects with not only strong motive but opportunity. Can she solve a decade-old murder, or will the real killer strike again to cover his tracks?
324 pages,
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First published May 19, 2024
ISBN 9781941494288
Jana DeLeon
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jana DeLeon was raised in southwest Louisiana among the bayous and gators. Her hometown is Carlyss, but you probably won't find it on a map. Her family owned a camp located on a bayou just off the Gulf of Mexico that you could only get there by boat. The most important feature was the rope hammock hanging in the shade on a huge deck that stretched out over the water where Jana spent many hours reading books.
Jana and her brother spent thousands of hours combing the bayous in a flat-bottom aluminum boat, studying the natural habitat of many birds, nutria and alligators. She would like you to know that no animals were injured during these "studies," but they kept makers of peroxide in business.
Jana has never stumbled across a mystery or a ghost like her heroines, but she's still hopeful.
She now resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and the most spoiled Sheltie in the world.
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Illinois Reader
5
Exciting!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
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Delightful entertainment with serious and lighthearted moments. Great characters, loads of laughs, and the usual wonderful sidekicks. Fast paced and over too soon, we follow the Easter holiday in Sinful, resolution of a recent military event, and trying to right a 10 year old crime while managing a critical illness in a young boy are just a few things that Fortune, Ida Belle, Gertie, and Carter are facing. Wonderful series!
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Brattee
5
BEST AUTHOR EVER!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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I love this whole series. Jana Deleon has a whole fan club on Facebook as well. I cannot tell you how many times I laughed at Gertie's antics. These are characters I could totally be friends with and would keep me on my toes! I don't want to give away too much, but it is a good mystery with an interesting plot. The characters are absolutely hilarious. I've recommended this whole series to so many people. Start at Book 1, you will be totally wrapped up in the story line. VERY addicting and super fun.
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Jan Oliver Esten
5
Jana does it again
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
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I don't have enough superlatives to describe this book. Each time I read a Miss Fortune mystery I am again amazed at the tight weave of the story, the bits of humor and fun and the love stories all intertwined together. Baskets And Beignets is one of the very best. I applaud Jana on her plotting, character development and thorough world building. I never find a faux pas where the wrong character is referenced. Very well written.
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8 people found this helpful
Deb
5
Another great read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
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These books are a perfect blend of humor and action. The characters continue to grow. I had no idea who did it! I like the way the author is rounding out the group by adding another to make a pair. I'm really hoping the baker and her boyfriend get married. The story moves right along with twists and turns. Love reading the continual stories.
3 people found this helpful
Nancy Fholer
5
Baskets and beignets
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
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I LOVED this book. It has adventure, romance, and suspense. You are left wondering who did it until the very end. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I am waiting with bated breath for Fortune's next adventure.
Kindle CustomerGma
5
Fortune Redding Books
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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I love love love these books. So fast paced, so funny. Twist and turns trying to figure out who done it. I always look forward to more from Jana seldom and her Fortune Redding adventures. Can't wait for the next book!!!!!!
Deborah L Roeske
5
Baskets and Beignets
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
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Best book yet! Full of surprises, suspense, and lots of humor. Full of all the good things that Jana includes in her book!
CookieCamp
5
Great story and laugh out loud moments!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
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The team is back and better than ever! Hilarious and quick paced, a great read for the beach or relaxing at home.
Nighthawk Meow
4
Another good book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
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DeLeon's books are always on point. The Miss Fortune books are fun and hard to put down. This one is good, but some of the others are better. The comedic relief in this one is a little less amusing, but the storyline is excellent. Ronald is wonderful and I'm glad he gets more exposure, no pun intended, in these later books. Can't wait to see what's next for fortune and her 'Krewe'!
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Renee McClaskey
4
a different Fortune story…
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
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This story was very different than what I’ve become accustomed to reading from DeLeon. The pace was different and the players are from outside of Sinful. I’m usually far more entertained while reading these stories but this one didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Still a decent story but I hope the next book is better than this one.
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