The fabulous Uvi Poznansky has interviewed me on her blog.
She has some unusual and interesting questions about my favorite part of
writing a book and why I love chapter quotes. See it here, and please comment! #Uviart
#MSSpencerInterviews #wrpbks #cozymystery #DCthrillers #thrillers #newrelease https://uviart.blogspot.com/p/interviews.html
A birder finds a corpse and becomes entangled with a secretive former Senate aide, global investors, Chinese operatives, radical environmentalists, all searching for a mysterious briefcase.
Come one
come all down to N. N. Light’s Book Heaven. She’s holding a Mystery and
Suspense Bookish Event featuring my very own new cozy mystery In the Crosshairs: the Body on
Leffis Key! You’ll be introduced to Carson’s culinary skills and Palmer’s
ability to be distracted. And you can enter to win a fabulous gift card to
boot!
Here's the
link:
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Here's the rafflecopter link: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/92db7750281
Someone is killing people with a crossbow, but what connects the murders is a mystery, and only a birder and the aide to a dead Senator can find the answers.
Longboat Key, on
the Gulf Coast of Florida is one of the barrier islands that protects Sarasota
from the bad moods of the Gulf of Mexico. This is what it’s like to live on the Gulf Coast of Florida:
by day the sky is the deep blue of Paul Newman’s eyes; at close of day it’s
flooded with a full palette of reds, oranges, pinks and purples. Put it this
way: I have a lot of pictures of my children—I have even more pictures of
sunsets in Sarasota!
In the Crosshairs: the Body on Leffis Key, takes place on a small key
adjacent to Longboat. A strip of low dune and mangrove swamp, it’s home to the
Marine Rescue Facility and a nature walk. Our heroine Palmer is on that walk
looking for birds when she finds something a lot less desirable—which, to her
surprise, eventually leads to something a lot more desirable.
End of boardwalk where Palmer finds corpse
Blurb
Palmer Lind, recovering from the sudden death of her
husband, embarks on a bird-watching trek to the Gulf Coast of Florida. One hot
day on Leffis Key she comes upon—not the life bird she was hoping for—but a
floating corpse. The handsome beach bum who appears on the scene at the same
time seems to have even more secrets than the dead man.
His story begins to unravel as the pair search for answers
to a growing pile of dead bodies. Spies, radical environmentalists, and wealthy
businessmen circle around each other in a complex dance. Which one is lying?
What do a seemingly random group of individuals have in common, other than
being targeted by a crossbow?
Buy Links:
Look for excerpts and teasers for my new mystery thriller romantic suspense In the Crosshairs: the Body on Leffis Key over the month of June.
Shepherd.com—a book? Website like Goodreads, features a book
launch here: https://shepherd.com/
The magazine of Marketing for Romance Writers features an
author spotlight for the June issue here: http://tinyurl.com/MFRWMAGS
On June 3 N. N. Light’s Book Heaven showcases five of my
books—In the Crosshairs: the
Body on Leffis Key, The Wishing Tree: Love,
Lies, and Spies on Chincoteague Island, Hidden Gem: the Secret of St. Augustine,
Mrs. Spinney’s Secret, and Flotsam & Jetsam: the Amelia Island
Affair.
Today my new mystery suspense In the Crosshairs: the Body on Leffis Key is at Alana Lorens’ beautiful blog:
https://alana-lorens.com/2024/05/31/in-the-crosshairs-the-body-on-leffis-key/
You’ll be treated to
a humorous excerpt about one of the possible villains in the piece—and an
introduction to the Inside-the-Beltway world with all its downsides. Do drop
by!
I’m at Jill Piscitello’s lovely blog today for a peak at my new cozy mystery
Enjoy and share! jillpiscitello.com/2024/05/30/book-in-the-spotlight-in-the-crosshairs-the-body-on-leffis-key-by-m-s-spencer
https://www.marlaawhite.com/blog/guest-post-from-ms-spencer
Jana Richards has invited me to showcase my brand new cozy
mystery In the Crosshairs: the Body
on Leffis Key
on Journeys with Jana. I will give a little background on the keys of Florida—most
people don’t realize the entire peninsula is protected by barrier islands
called keys. Then readers can enjoy an excerpt in which the heroine encounters
both a dead man and one who’s very much alive. Do drop by and comment!
https://www.janarichards.com/post/newrelease-from-mystery-writer-m-s-spencer
My first review for In the Crosshairs: the Body on Leffis Key : and it’s a doozy. Five Stars from N. N. Light’s Book Heaven!
https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/post/in-the-crosshairs-the-body-on-leffis-key-br
Here’s a teaser: “The story skims along at a break-neck pace
with so many twists and turns, it almost made my head spin.”
In the
Crosshairs: the Body on Leffis Key releases TODAY—get your copy hot off the
press:
Murder upon murder—all by crossbow. Who’s behind them?
My latest murder mystery/romantic suspense releases today May 27:
In the Crosshairs: The Body on
Leffis Key .
A birder finds a corpse and becomes entangled with a
secretive former Senate aide, global investors, Chinese operatives, radical
environmentalists, all searching for a mysterious briefcase.
Here are the current links:
Books2Read:
https://books2read.com/IntheCrosshairs
Wild
Rose Press: https://wildrosepress.com/product/in-the-crosshairs-the-body-on-leffis-key/
I Tunes:
https://books.apple.com/us/book/in-the-crosshairs-the-body-on-leffis-key/id6479648097
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Crosshairs-Body-Leffis-Key-ebook/dp/B0CYHKJJ5C
Barnes
& Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-the-crosshairs-m-s-spencer/1145026462?ean=2940185979617
Get your copy now!
Read excerpts and other cool stuff about In the
Crosshairs at these great blogs:
May 28 Jana Richards: https://www.janarichards.com
May 29 Marla White: www.marlaawhite.com
May 30 Jill Piscitello:
https://jillpiscitello.com
May 31 Barbara Mountjoy: http://alana-lorens.com
Featured Today at Books and Bevies is my new cozy mystery/romantic suspense, which releases May 27. : In the Crosshairs: the Body on Leffis Key
https://www.kerryfryarfreeman.com/booksandbevies
Palmer Lind, recovering from the sudden death of her husband, embarks on a bird-watching trek to the Gulf Coast of Florida. One hot day on Leffis Key she comes upon—not the life bird she was hoping for—but a floating corpse. The handsome beach bum who appears on the scene at the same time seems to have even more secrets than the dead man.
His story begins to unravel as the
pair search for answers to a growing pile of dead bodies. Spies, radical
environmentalists, and wealthy businessmen circle around each other in a
complex dance. Which one is lying? What do a seemingly random group of individuals
have in common, other than being targeted by a crossbow?
Kerry has asked me to pair my book with an appropriate
beverage, and since the book is set in sunny Florida, I naturally chose a
planter’s punch.
Here’s a tease:
Drink?” He held up a tall glass filled
with pink liquid. “My own version of planter’s punch.” He dropped a paper
umbrella in it and handed it to her.
She took a sip. “Very tasty. Not too
sweet.” She put the glass down. “I can’t stay long.”
“I know. Just let me tee up some more tidbits. Then we’ll talk. I wanted to tell you about the death threats.”
https://www.kerryfryarfreeman.com/booksandbevies
Murder after murder—all by crossbow. Who’s behind them?
In the Crosshairs is now available
for pre-order! It will release May 27.
A birder finds a corpse and becomes entangled with a secretive former Senate aide, global investors, Chinese operatives, radical environmentalists, all searching for a mysterious briefcase.
Here are the current links:
Wild Rose Press: https://wildrosepress.com/product/in-the-crosshairs-the-body-on-leffis-key/
I Tunes: https://books.apple.com/us/book/in-the-crosshairs-the-body-on-leffis-key/id6479648097
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Crosshairs-Body-Leffis-Key-ebook/dp/B0CYHKJJ5C
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-the-crosshairs-m-s-spencer/1145026462?ean=2940185979617
Mark it on your calendars: May 27, 2024
RELEASE DAY
For
In the Crosshairs: The Body on Leffis Key
Palmer Lind, recovering from the sudden death of her
husband, embarks on a bird-watching trek to the Gulf Coast of Florida. One hot
day on Leffis Key she comes upon—not the life bird she was hoping for—but a
floating corpse. The handsome beach bum who appears on the scene at the same
time seems to have even more secrets than the dead man.
His story begins to unravel as the pair search for answers
to a growing pile of dead bodies. Spies, radical environmentalists, and wealthy
businessmen circle around each other in a complex dance. Which one is lying?
What do a seemingly random group of individuals have in common, other than
being targeted by a crossbow?
