Hey, guys. My name’s Jason Wong. I’m Robbie Jordan’s high school buddy. I seriously hadn’t seen her since we graduated from Chumash High in Santa Barbara ten years ago, so I was super chuffed to see her again at our reunion. We’d been on math team together back then, but we’d had fun, too. I could see how excited Rob was to be back in the land of sunshine, the Pacific ocean, and really, really good Mexi-Cali food with avocados in nearly every dish. She doesn’t get any of that in Indiana.
On a normal day I’m working as the cybercrime expert for the SBPD, which is pretty much a perfect fit for my inner (and lifelong, to be honest) geek. When Rob asked me for help contacting the county Sheriff’s pathologist about her mom’s death a few years ago, I put her in touch with Mel, that is, Melinda Washington.
It was pretty shocking when another dude died, a friend of Robbie’s mom, during the week when Rob was in Santa Barbara. But I got to see my old friend’s new investigative skills in action, so that was cool. She got pretty freaked out when she thought somebody was following her at the mission. I made her a stir fry dinner I learned from my Chinese grandma and calmed her down. A glass of wine helped, of course.
I got to see Robbie be awesome under stress. I hope you’ll also think our author’s story is awesome.
Giveaway: Leave a comment below for your chance to win one (1) print copy of Strangled Eggs and Ham, limited to U.S. residents. Giveaway ends June 21, 2020. Good luck everyone!
Nacho Average Murder is the seventh book in the “Country Store” cozy mystery series, coming June 30, 2020.
Robbie Jordan is temporarily leaving Pans ’N Pancakes, her country store in South Lick, Indiana, to visit Santa Barbara, California—where wildfire smoke tinges the air, but a more immediate danger may lie in wait . . .
While looking forward to her high school reunion back in California, Robbie Jordan’s anticipation is complicated by memories of her mother’s untimely death. At first, she has fun hanging out with her old classmates and reuniting with the local flavors—avocados, citrus, fish, and spicy Cali-Mex dishes. But when she gets wind of rumors that her mother, an environmental activist, may not have died of natural causes, Robbie enlists old friends to clear the smoke surrounding the mystery. But what she finds could make it hard to get back to Indiana alive . . .
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About the author
Agatha Award-winning author Edith Maxwell writes the Quaker Midwife Mysteries and multi-published short crime fiction. As Maddie Day she pens the Country Store Mysteries and the Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries. With twenty-one books in print and more in production, Maxwell lives north of Boston, where she writes, gardens, and cooks. Find her at EdithMaxwell.com and as @MaddieDayAuthor on social media.
All comments are welcomed.
Strangled Eggs and Ham, what a fascinating title. I would love to read. I have read some previous books by Maddie Day and can’t wait to read this one.
Great series. Would love to read “Strangled Eggs and Ham”.
I really enjoy this series. I like all the characters in the books and the setting.
Sounds like a great setting for this latest book in the series. And a high school reunion digs up all kinds of possibilities.
I love Maddie’s books.. I’ve read most of them and would kill to actually be able to add one to my home library.
Funny note of interest. CHUMASH is the Hebrew word for the Five Books of Moses. When I first noticed it I thought the school was a Yeshiva… LOL
Whether writing as Maddie Day or Edith Maxwell, I am fascinated by the books written by her. This series and her Quaker midwife series are attention holders for the reader. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this giveaway.
A wonderful story and delightful series. Thanks.
just love these cozy mysteries…esp. during these difficult times…Thanks!
Thank you for this great opportunity!!
I’m a little behind on this series, but am inspired to catch up to read this newest book!
Maddie is such a fun author-her books never disappoint!
This sounds like s wonderful story. Love the title. Would love to read this book. I haven’t read all the books in the series. But would like to catch up in it though. Thanks for a chance to win a copy.
I would love to win Strangled Eggs and Ham.
Nacho Average Murder sounds really good!
Thank you for your giveaway!!!
Love the Country Store Mystery series.
Love this series. Fun to learn about Robbie’s past. Cannot wait to read this one. Thanks for a chance to win a copy.
This one sounds like fun! (Have to own it: I was on the math team in high school, too.) Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Love this cozy mystery book series.
Great stories in every one of Edith’s series. Looking forward to reading this as soon as I can.
Love the cat on the cover! This one looks like a lot of fun. Thank you for the giveaway!
I love all of this author’s books and am looking forward to this one as well
This is such a fun series & I’ve really been enjoying it.
Thank you for the opportunity!!
WOW! Such an awesome cover on this new book 📖 with the adorable kitty! Love the title too! And how awesome there is a high school reunion involved as this year is actually my 50th high school class reunion! Would be so thrilled to win a copy of this book and if I should be so lucky to win, I most definitely promise to eat nachos while reading it as you asked! This is a very favorite series of mine! Thank you so much dear Dru and Maddie for the chance to win! 📚😻💜🌈🐾
It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
Am intrigued with a country store named Pans and Pancakes. It sounds so wonderfully homey.
Love these mysteries, sounds good!
Have really enjoyed the books in this series. Looking forward to reading this book.
Looks like a book I would enjoy!!
I’d love to have this book! Thanks & stay safe everyone!
**** WINNER ****
Strangled Eggs and Ham is Sherry Brown
Congratulations!
I always like to follow up when these awesome contests to win a free book 📚 are over to see who won! Did anyone win this new book 📖 by Maddie Day? Just curious!! 😊😊
Oops! My bad! I see who won! Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊 Sherry Brown! 😊😊😊😊😊