One Hit Wonder (Prequel): A Samantha True Mystery

Kristi Rose

Aug 2023 · A Samantha True Mystery Series Book 1 · KAC/Vintage Housewife Books

About this ebook

For fans of Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Bond, USA Today Bestselling author Kristi Rose brings you a reluctant private investigator in this feel good, twisty, laugh out loud mystery.

Sometimes it's not opportunity knocking, it's trouble.

On the night of Samantha True’s first job as a forensic photographer she learns three things:

Crime scenes are messy.

Especially when you throw up on them.

She may not be cut out for this.

When the police drag her to a second investigation, she’s just as baffled by the crime scene as they are. Why is the school lunch lady, Miss Trina, chained to a pole? Is this somehow connected to the robberies taking place all over Wind River?

Samantha might not be cut out for photographing blood-covered crime scenes, but being the daughter of the town newspaper man, she has plenty of investigating intuition. Besides, this is her hometown, and she’s not about to let it become ravaged by crime.

As the locals rally to help Miss Trina, Samantha begins her poking around and uncovers sinister dealings, causing her to question everything–and everyone–she knows.

Her small town is full of shadowy secrets. And she might be happier staying in the dark.

A laugh-out-loud mystery that will keep you guessing and quickly turning the pages. One Hit Wonder offers the just right reader escape, but fair warning, this book leaves readers wanting more.

Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers.

This book doesn't haven't to be read in the series order and takes place 10 years prior to ALL BETS ARE OFF.

Keywords: Cozy mystery, small town mystery, amateur sleuth, private investigator.

Ratings and reviews

introductory novel for Samantha True, who is "finding herself" , but ends up getting her perceptions shattered and solves crimes

This book is fantastic and fun to read. Samantha is a wonderful character who solved the local crime spree.

good light story I enjoyed it very much will read more of these books

About the author

Hey! I’m Kristi. I write romances that will tug your heartstrings and laugh out loud mysteries. In all my stories you’ll fall in love with the cast of characters, they’ll become old, fun friends.  My one hope is that I create stories that satisfy any of your book cravings and take you away from the rut of everyday life (sometimes it's a good rut).

When I’m not writing I’m spinning (riding a stationary bike- I’m obsessed with having smaller calves. Mine Are HUGE- and not in a good way, ya'll), repurposing Happy Planners, or drinking a London Fog (hot tea with frothy milk).

I’m the mom of 2 and a milspouse (retired). We live in the Pacific Northwest and are under-prepared if one of the volcanoes erupts.

Here are 3 things about me:

• I lived on the outskirts of an active volcano (Mt.Etna)

• A spider bit me and it laid eggs in my arm (my kids don’t know that story yet)

• I grew up in Central Florida and have skied in lakes with gators.

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