January Thaw

by Jess Lourey

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Part of Murder by Month Mystery

Pub Date Dec 31 2024 | Archive Date Jan 14 2025

Thomas & Mercer

General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

The discovery of a frozen stiff reveals old buried secrets in a witty and invigorating mystery from Amazon Charts bestselling and Edgar Award–nominated author Jess Lourey.

It may be six below zero, but an ice-skating jaunt gets even more chilling for private investigator in training Mira James. She’s just locked eyes with a frozen corpse floating under a sheet of ice.

The man, a curious transient who’s been researching local history, also rescued Mira and her best friend from a mugging the night before. His death is no accident, but it is a mystery. To solve it, Mira follows a trail leading to the alleged haunting of a historic museum and a centuries-old tragedy that has yet to claim its final victim.

With a killer on the loose amid a freakish winter thaw, Mira is on thin ice. If she doesn’t watch her back, she could be the next one to go under.

Revised edition: This edition of January Thaw includes editorial revisions.

The discovery of a frozen stiff reveals old buried secrets in a witty and invigorating mystery from Amazon Charts bestselling and Edgar Award–nominated author Jess Lourey.

It may be six below zero...

A Note From the Publisher

Jess Lourey writes about secrets. She’s the bestselling author of thrillers, rom-com mysteries, book club fiction, young adult fiction, and nonfiction. Winner of the Anthony, Thriller, and Minnesota Book Awards, Jess is also an Edgar, Agatha, and Lefty Award–nominated author; TEDx presenter; and recipient of The Loft’s Excellence in Teaching fellowship. Check out her TEDx Talk for the true story behind her debut novel, May Day. She lives in Minneapolis with a rotating batch of foster kittens (and occasional foster puppies, but those goobers are a lot of work). For more information, visit www.jesslourey.com.

Advance Praise

Jess Lourey named to Book Riot's "10 Funny Mystery Authors Like Janet Evanovich" list

"Those looking for an engaging, multigenerational small-town mystery that tackles contemporary issues can't miss with this entry."―Library Journal

"Fans of smalltown mysteries will be charmed."―Publishers Weekly

"Who can resist a mystery that includes a daredevil octogenarian sidekick; a flashy, plant-whispering mayor; some really bad villains; and a little girl ghost?"―Booklist

"Good, high-calorie fun."—Mystery Scene