Magnolias, Moonlight, and Murder (An Ellie Avery Mystery Book 4)

A professional organizer balances hostess duties with sleuthing in this cozy mystery by the USA Today –bestselling author of Murder at Archly Manor . Air Force wife Ellie Avery knew moving her family south to Georgia would bring new friends, customs, and cuisine. But when she stumbles across two dead bodies—in one grave—while walking her Rottweiler in her new neighborhood, she finds her mint juleps suddenly tasting very sour. Now, with a double mystery brewing and dozens of guests about to arrive in her back yard, Ellie's agenda is once again packed. The only thing she hasn't penciled in is one killer of a party crasher who intends to make this celebration Ellie's last . . . Don't miss Ellie Avery's great tips for perfect parties! "Engaging . . . Some nifty party tips help keep the sleuthing on the cozy side." — Publishers Weekly Ellie Avery Knew Moving Her Family South To Georgia Would Bring New Friends, Customs, And Cuisine. But When She Stumbles Across Two Dead Bodies--in One Grave--during A Walk In Her New Neighborhood, She Finds Her Mint Juleps Suddenly Tasting Very Sour. Now, With A Double Mystery Brewing And Dozens Of Guests About To Arrive In Her Back Yard, Ellie's Agenda Is Once Again Packed. The Only Thing She Hasn't Penciled In Is One Killer Of A Party Crasher Who Intends To Make This Celebration Ellie's Last. . . Don't Miss Ellie Avery's Great Tips For Perfect Parties! Praise For Sara Rosett And Her Ellie Avery Mysteries. . . No Mystery Is A Match For The Likeable, Efficient Elllie, Who Unravels This Multilayered Plot With Skill And Class. --romantic Times Book Reviews (four Stars) Keeps Readers Moving Down Some Surprising Paths--and On The Edge Of Their Chairs--until The Very End. --cozy Library A Fun Romp Through Murder And Mayhem. --armchair Interviews When military wife, mother, and professional organizer Ellie Avery stumbles upon a dead body while walking her dog, she unwittingly unleashes a deadly secret involving the town's most prominent citizens that could end her life