The Kristen Maroney Mysteries
Detective Fiction by Susan LaDue
Kristen Maroney lives the good life in the Caribbean resort town of Placencia, on the coast of the tiny Central American country of Costa del Oro. She has her own beach wear boutique, she dates a hot casino manager, she lunches with friends, and she watches TV with her Labrador Retriever. She lives for the status quo, but the status quo has a habit of turning into chaos because Kristen cannot resist meddling, and when she does, she stumbles onto crimes and misdemeanors that she's ill equipped to solve. But she just keeps meddling until she finds her way to a solution,often putting herself and her loved ones in grave danger.
Detective Fiction by Susan LaDue
Kristen Maroney lives the good life in the Caribbean resort town of Placencia, on the coast of the tiny Central American country of Costa del Oro. She has her own beach wear boutique, she dates a hot casino manager, she lunches with friends, and she watches TV with her Labrador Retriever. She lives for the status quo, but the status quo has a habit of turning into chaos because Kristen cannot resist meddling, and when she does, she stumbles onto crimes and misdemeanors that she's ill equipped to solve. But she just keeps meddling until she finds her way to a solution,often putting herself and her loved ones in grave danger.
‘QUICKIE’ MYSTERIES EXPLORE THE CARIBBEAN’S DARK SIDE
Author Susan LaDue is infatuated with the Caribbean – the white sands, the perfect weather, and the fascinating culture all appeal to her romantic side. Yet, some of its darker aspects pique the interest of her literary side as well. Combining the best of those worlds, she’s created the compelling Kristen Maroney Mystery series, featuring Kristen, “the accidental sleuth,” who just keeps meddling until she finds a solution.
“While reading about and visiting various Caribbean countries, I learned that their real estate industry is virtually unwatched, and thus vulnerable to unscrupulous wheeler dealers. There’s a social conscience that’s poked whenever I hear about such things. When I’m moved to explore an issue, I go with the feeling.” says LaDue. “In this case, Tropical Scam is the result.
"But I want to have fun, too. Like all of the Kristen Maroney mysteries, Tropical Scam features characters that are addictive, issues that are serious, and a bumbling heroine with a sense of humor that balances things out as she investigates an extensive real estate scam that she’s uncovered in her own backyard.” Though LaDue’s heroine inevitably encounters bad guys who exact revenge on her and her loved ones, she can’t seem to stay out of trouble because she’s, well, she’s just nosy.
LaDue's Kristen Maroney mysteries are designed for today's busy readers: each is about 100 pages and can be read in one sitting. This is a quickie you don't want to miss, especially since there's an added benefit: reading a Kristen Maroney mystery is like taking a vacation in the Caribbean!
Author Susan LaDue is infatuated with the Caribbean – the white sands, the perfect weather, and the fascinating culture all appeal to her romantic side. Yet, some of its darker aspects pique the interest of her literary side as well. Combining the best of those worlds, she’s created the compelling Kristen Maroney Mystery series, featuring Kristen, “the accidental sleuth,” who just keeps meddling until she finds a solution.
“While reading about and visiting various Caribbean countries, I learned that their real estate industry is virtually unwatched, and thus vulnerable to unscrupulous wheeler dealers. There’s a social conscience that’s poked whenever I hear about such things. When I’m moved to explore an issue, I go with the feeling.” says LaDue. “In this case, Tropical Scam is the result.
"But I want to have fun, too. Like all of the Kristen Maroney mysteries, Tropical Scam features characters that are addictive, issues that are serious, and a bumbling heroine with a sense of humor that balances things out as she investigates an extensive real estate scam that she’s uncovered in her own backyard.” Though LaDue’s heroine inevitably encounters bad guys who exact revenge on her and her loved ones, she can’t seem to stay out of trouble because she’s, well, she’s just nosy.
LaDue's Kristen Maroney mysteries are designed for today's busy readers: each is about 100 pages and can be read in one sitting. This is a quickie you don't want to miss, especially since there's an added benefit: reading a Kristen Maroney mystery is like taking a vacation in the Caribbean!
