The Jig Is Up

(Hardback)

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Irish step dance takes a deadly turn in this Celtic cozy series debut, perfect for fans of Carlene OConnor and Paige Shelton.

Single-mom and police chiefs daughter Kate Buckley is all about family. After she receives an urgent text from her younger sister Colleen, she puts her life on hold and rushes to her Irish-themed hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts. With her two daughters in tow, shes ready to fight if it means she can help her charming but hapless sibling.

When they arrive, Colleen claims it was all a misunderstanding. But everything changes in an Irish minute when Colleens best friend Deirdre, a dance show star, is found dead in the parish hall. With the discovery of a possible witness, a chilling motive, and a wee bit of incriminating evidence Colleen quickly becomes a person of interest in Deirdres murder. Convinced her sister isn't a killer, Kate is determined to clear Colleens name.

As Kate investigates, Colleen takes charge of Shamrocks popular Irish dance show in honor of her late friendwith disastrous results. With the St. Patricks Week festivities in full swing, Kate must catch the killer before the celebrations are ruined and her sisters Irish luck runs out.

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Praise for The Jig Is Up:
With more surprises than usual, this is a step above much of this genre.
First Clue Reviews

Sweet, sassy, and smart, Lisa Q. Mathews is a terrific voice in cozy mysteries.
Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author

Following Kate Buckleys journey to solve the murder an Irish dancer in her quirky hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts was so engaging it made me want to lace up a pair of ghillies and join the search. Mathews writing crisp and witty and theres a gasp-worthy twist at books end. The setting, a town devoted to all things Irish, is so delightful youll find yourself hoping Shamrock really exists. I cant wait for another visit to the Buckley familys unique Irish-themed Bed and Breakfast. Slinte!
Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling author

Absolutely enchanting! The Jig is Up will have you seeing shamrocks. Settle in with a mug of Irish coffee and your favorite green blanket, because it's gonna take more than the luck o' the Irish to solve Lisa Q. Mathews's delightful mystery. This whodunit hits all the right stepsI give it five pots of gold stars!
Olivia Blacke, author of Vinyl Resting Place

Author Bio

Lisa Q. Mathews began her publishing career as a Nancy Drew book editor. She wrote for other popular kids series, including Mary-Kate and Ashley, Sweet Dreams, and the Lizzie McGuire Mysteries. After many years in New York, she returned home to New England, where she now writes cozy mysteries for adults, including the Irish Bed & Breakfast series and the Ladies Smythe & Westin series. Her short story Fly Me to the Morgue was an Agatha Award finalist. A member of the mighty Quinn clan (also Nolan, Stinson, and Keady), Lisa lives in New Hampshire with her family, including a crazy golden retriever and a lucky black cat from her old Brooklyn neighborhood.