Astray in Couper: A Matty Cruz Adventure, Book One

· R.Marquez
4.1
45 reviews
Ebook
45
Pages

About this ebook

Couper, Washington, nestled on the banks of the Columbia River, is a lovely place to visit, but living there can be killer.


When Matty Cruz’s career ends prematurely due to hard economic times, she pulls up stakes and relocates to the tree-filled Pacific Northwest. She’s hoping the natural beauty there will lift her spirits. But soon she discovers that her impulsive move lands her in a city with one of the highest violent-crime rates in the region.

Astray in Couper introduces you to this cozy mystery series with a criminal edge, but the story is told with a dash of humor and fun. If you like a smart, brave heroine who must quickly reinvent herself—or else, quirky, colorful characters, a cute dog, and dark villains, you’ll love R. Marquez’s slightly skewed version of the Pacific Northwest.

Buy Astray in Couper today, and get a quick taste of how Matty learns to survive a city that too many psychopaths love to call home.



female amateur sleuth, fun humorous mystery suspense series, Pacific Northwest, cozy,woman protagonist, thriller, contemporary woman


Ratings and reviews

4.1
45 reviews
Marti D.
February 10, 2017
It's a pretty decent read but rather short and somewhat predictable. I do like the main character, Matty. The story is written fairly well, but I like my mysteries to be more complex. Still, I would read the other books in this series.
Elizabeth Cox
May 24, 2015
Good, but too short.
nelda blanco
April 17, 2015
Good characters, can't wait to read more!
1 person found this review helpful

About the author

R. Marquez resides in the Pacific Northwest, a place that inspired her to create the fictional city of Couper, WA, located across the Columbia River from Portland, OR. All her stories either occur in Couper or are inhabited by its denizens.


She has been published in various magazines. Check out her website at: https://rmarquezmysterywriter.wordpress.com/

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