Lucky Stiff

Annelise Ryan

Mar 2012 · A Mattie Winston Mystery Book 4 · Kensington Publishing Corp.

About this ebook

In this hard-boiled mystery by the USA Today–bestselling author of Dead Even, a coroner investigates a suspicious house fire.

It’s Christmas Day in the sleepy town of Sorenson, Wisconsin, but instead of unwrapping presents, deputy coroner Mattie Winston is at the burnt remains of a house, where a charred body has been found. The victim is none other than Jack Allen—a paraplegic who recently won a huge casino jackpot. Upon closer inspection, Mattie and detective Steve Hurley are convinced Jack was murdered to steal his winnings, giving the phrase Black Jack a whole new meaning . . .

But as Mattie investigates, even her cutting-edge forensic skills keep coming up short in a case with as many suspects as twists. After her odds-on-favorite turns up dead, Mattie and Hurley must race to find a killer before another victim cashes in his chips.

“A puzzler of a mystery. What a thrill ride!”—New York Times–bestselling author Jenn McKinlay

Praise for Annelise Ryan and her Mattie Winston series

 

“Has it all: suspense, laughter, a spicy dash of romance.”—New York Times–bestselling author Tess Gerritsen

 

“[Ryan] smoothly blends humor, distinctive characters, and authentic forensic detail.”—Publishers Weekly

 

“The forensic details will interest Patricia Cornwell readers . . .while the often slapstick humor and the blossoming romance between Mattie and Hurley will draw Evanovich fans.”—Booklist

Ratings and reviews

Great pacing, believable characters, buy it! Want to add, I worked in a casino and was cringing at her 'primping' when she figured no on was looking! Also have seen a lot of people with the issues addressed in this book, cannot stress enough, it's the rare bird who bests the house or they wouldn't be in business!

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About the author

Annelise Ryan is the pseudonym for the author of the Mattie Winston Mysteries and the Mac's Bar Mysteries (written as Allyson K. Abbott). She has written more than 200 published articles, worked as a book reviewer for Barnes & Noble, and is an active member of Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. Annelise currently works as a registered nurse in an ER. She can be reached at www.mattiewinston.com. Her books have garnered numerous accolades, most recently she has been honored by the Wisconsin Library Association.