Gone Rogue (A Mia Murphy Mystery)

Stephanie Rowe

May 2023 · Mia Murphy Book 3 · Authenticity Playground Press

About this ebook

Mia Murphy is about to face her biggest challenge yet when the famous Bass Derby Strawberry Shortcake Bake-Off turns deadly. Who kills over champion shortcake? Mia and her gang of sassy gals need to figure it out before one of their own goes missing forever…

Local beauty queen Dee Dutch left plenty of carnage behind when she slunk away from Bass Derby years ago, so when she suddenly shows up in town to compete in this year's bake-off, rumors start flying. And when she winds up dead in the kitchen of one of Mia's friends, many folks are delighted…especially when Mia's friend is the only suspect.

The competition must go on…but who stands to benefit the most from Dee's demise? Mia, Hattie, Lucy, and their oversized feline sidekick must unravel years of small-town gossip, secrets, and biscuits to find out the truth…even if it means crossing lines that Mia has sworn never to cross again.

Even if it means risking her reputation…and her life.

"OMG, I love Mia Murphy…What a fun-loving, non-stop, action-packed whodunit that I could not put down." ~ Dru's Book Musings

"Mia Murphy is my new favorite character! She is fun, witty and slightly cracked." Five-star Goodreads Review (April M.)

"Mia Murphy is reminiscent of Stephanie Plum from Janet Evanovich’s own book series. Gutsy, clumsy, and yet likable." Goodreads Reviewer (OnceUponAMaggie)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than fifty novels. Notably, she is a Vivian® Award nominee, and a RITA® Award winner and a five-time nominee. When she's not hanging out with imaginary characters, she loves to hang with her dogs, play tennis, and bask in all the joy she can find in this life we have.

Ratings and reviews

Mia, and her friends Hattie and Lucy find themselves once again entangled in another complicated mystery and murder. Between their friend missing, rivalries, and stolen loot, the suspects are many. The blend of colourful characters, whodunnit, and humour blend together in a well-paced story. I look forward to seeing what new misadventure befalls Mia and her cohorts in the next book.

I highly recommend getting this book! It is so funny, there’s so much going on it has you hooked from beginning to end. I mean come on now, strawberries, murder and mystery. Who would want to be part of that? Mia and the gang are a great group of gals to have in your corner if you’re ever in a bind. If you need some happiness in your life read this series. It is so worth it!

What a treat this book was. Uplifting with their love for each other yet dangerous with trouble all around. Mia Murphy wants a new life but danger seems to follow her. Another mystery to solve with her friends and her cat King Tut. This book keeps you on your toes and keeps you guessing. Plus a touch of romance that keeps me wanting more. I'm ready for more laughs, romance, chills and thrills with Mia and friends

About the author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than fifty published novels. Notably, she is a Vivian® Award nominee, a RITA® Award winner and five-time nominee, and Golden Heart® Award winner and two-time nominee. She loves her puppies, tennis, and being as sassy and irreverent as her heroines. She's pretty sure dead bodies are better in fiction than real life, but hey, never say never, right? For more info of Steph and her books, head on over to www.stephanierowe.com.