Murder at the Mena House

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Well-heeled travelers from around the world flock to the Mena House Hotel-an exotic gem in the heart of Cairo where cocktails flow, adventure dispels the aftershocks of World War I, and deadly dangers wait in the shadows . . . Egypt, 1926. Fiercely independent American Jane Wunderly has made up her mind- she won't be swept off her feet on a trip abroad. Despite her Aunt Millie's best efforts at meddling with her love life, the young widow would rather gaze at the Great Pyramids of Giza than into the eyes of a dashing stranger. Yet Jane's plans to remain cool and indifferent become ancient history in the company of Mr. Redvers, a roguish banker she can't quite figure out . . . While the Mena House has its share of charming guests, Anna Stainton isn't one of them. The beautiful socialite makes it clear that she won't share the spotlight with anyone-especially Jane. But Jane soon becomes the center of attention when she's the one standing over her unintentional rival's dead body. Now, with her innocence at stake in a foreign country, Jane must determine who can be trusted, and who had motive to commit a brutal murder. Between Aunt Millie's unusual new acquaintances, a smarmy playboy with an off-putting smile, and the enigmatic Mr. Redvers, someone has too many secrets. Can Jane excavate the horrible truth before her future falls to ruin in Cairo . . . and the body count rises like the desert heat

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Advance Praise for Murder at the Mena House

With deft characterizations, an engaging plot, and the most compelling heroine Ive found since Amelia Peabody, Erica Ruth Neubauers Murder at Mena House is the best book youll read this year. I cant wait for the next installment of this phenomenal series.
Tasha Alexander, author of In the Shadow of Vesuvius

What a refreshing surprise to be back on the Nile in this confident and accomplished debut. Neubauer pays proper homage to the Golden Age, but her crisp style and witty heroine ensure that Murder at the Mena House zips along in a thoroughly modern manner. I hope plucky Jane Wunderly has a long sleuthing future ahead; I, for one, am already looking forward to her next adventure.
Catriona McPherson, author of Go To My Grave

A thrilling new series!
Victoria Thompson, national bestselling author of Murder on Union Square

Its no small feat to bring 1920s colonial Egypt to life, butMurder at the Mena Housedoes far more than that. Its an elegant mysterywritten with wit, style, and heartand Jane Wunderly is an unforgettable sleuth. Erica Neubauers debut is an absolute delight.
Hilary Davidson, Anthony Awardwinning author ofDont Look Down

Murder at the Mena House is impossible to put down. A pitch-perfect mystery, with an exotic locale, and an unforgettable main character I hope to encounter again in future books. Erica Neubauer has created one of the most impressive debut novels Ive read.
Alex Grecian, author of The Saint of Wolves and Butchers

An exotic trip back in time to 1920s Egypt, with a cast of winning characters right out of the Golden Age of crime fiction. Murder at the Mena House is a charming adventure cum murder mystery set in a luxury hotel at the foot of the great pyramids. Gigolos, card sharps, smugglers, rich aunts, and one achingly handsome romantic interest surround our plucky, irresistible, complex heroine, the young widow Mrs. Jane Wunderly. An auspicious start to what promises to be an exciting and compelling series.
James W. Ziskin, Anthony and Macavity Award-winning author of the Ellie Stone mysteries

Author Bio

Erica Ruth Neubauer spent eleven years in the military, nearly two as a Maryland police officer and one as a high school English teacher before finding her way as a writer. She has been a reviewer of mysteries and crime fiction for Publishers Weekly and Mystery Scene Magazine for several years, and she's heavily involved in the mystery community. When she's not writing, Erica Ruth enjoys traveling, yoga and craft beer. She lives in Milwaukee, WI, with her husband and a cat.