{"product_id":"deadly-arms-paperback","title":"Deadly Arms - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmily James\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe have much more to fear than fear itself...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormer lawyer Nicole Fitzhenry-Dawes' week is off to a rough start. Her mom showed up from Virginia for an unannounced visit, there's a particularly virulent strain of the flu going around Fair Haven, and her friend Mandy discovered blood in one of the guest rooms of her bed-and-breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lot of blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Mandy's livelihood at stake and half of Fair Haven's police department out sick, Nicole and her mom end up engaged in their version of mother-daughter time-investigating a murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case might prove to be one of the most challenging they've faced. The victim's body is missing. The evidence points to all his co-workers, none of whom seem to have a motive. And Mandy's attempts to help look a lot more like meddling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut just because they don't have a firm lead on who the murderer is doesn't mean the murderer doesn't know them...and everything they fear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeadly Arms\u003c\/i\u003e is the fifth book in Emily James' \u003ci\u003eMaple Syrup Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e. If you love small-town settings, quirky characters, and a dollop of romance, then you'll want to buy this new amateur sleuth cozy mystery today \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book is a \"clean\" read and contains no swearing, gore, or steamy bedroom scenes. While the series is best enjoyed in order, each book is a complete mystery on its own.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmily James grew up watching TV shows like \u003ci\u003eMatlock\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMonk\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMurder She Wrote\u003c\/i\u003e. (It's pure coincidence that they all begin with an M.) It was no surprise to anyone when she turned into a mystery writer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe writes books with quirky characters and a touch of romance. She keeps them clean because she wants her books to be the kind you could share with your teenager or your mother.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to know more about Emily or send her an email, check out her website: www.authoremilyjames.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42105914949767,"sku":"9781988480084","price":17.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/04c3f62451ec3ad70e889a4fc48cf971.webp?v=1732439135","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/deadly-arms-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}