{"product_id":"buried-in-shamrocks-isbn-9798892421072","title":"Buried in Shamrocks","description":"\u003cb\u003eKate Buckley returns to her  Irish-themed hometown for the summer, but when her ex becomes the prime  suspect in his fiancée’s murder, she must clear his name for the sake of  their daughters, perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano and Carlene O’Connor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKate and her daughters, Maeve and Bliz, are back in Shamrock, Massachusetts, and Kate faces a big decision: Should they move back to their hometown for good? As she contemplates the idea, all the businesses in town, including her family’s B\u0026amp;B, the Buckley House, are busy preparing for the annual Great Shamrock Fair in hopes of luring back tourists after a murder during St. Patrick’s Week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when Kate’s ex, Ian, arrives in town from Ireland to perform with his band at the festival and his new fiancée, Fallon, is found dead at the fairgrounds, any chance of a fun and peaceful family summer goes up in green smoke. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch as she wants nothing to do with her ex, Kate knows Ian is innocent. Amid the swirl of activity in town and her sister Colleen’s determination to keep the annual Miss Shamrock contests alive, Kate enlists her devastated eldest daughter and her father, the former Shamrock police chief, to help her unwind the trail of evidence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith clues—and danger—piling up, can Kate find Fallon’s true killer and save her ex, before the Great Shamrock Fair and the town’s chances for a summer full of green go bust?\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBuried in Shamrocks\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mathews packs an impressive number of standard cozy tropes into one volume.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun small town murder mystery, with a great setting.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Jig Is Up\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rich with family angst, romance, and murder, this Irish charmer is a fun read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A well-crafted cozy mystery that deftly explores complicated family dynamics while also transporting readers to an adorable Irish-themed town.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With more surprises than usual, this is a step above much of this genre.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFirst Clue Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A page-turner. Lisa Q. Mathews clearly has a knack for plotting mysteries.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCozy Crime Reads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Irish eyes are smiling on this delightfully entertaining debut series that quickly became a page-turner as I had to know who was doing what to whom.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDru's Book Musings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Packed with action and incidents to keep the readers hooked.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The mystery braves severe storms, making sleuthing difficult and requiring some hot Irish coffees for the adults.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A pure delight featuring freshly polished characters sure to win over cozy readers.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eWonder Women Sixty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sweet, sassy, and smart, Lisa Q. Mathews is a terrific voice in cozy mysteries.” \u003cbr\u003e—Cleo Coyle, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Chock full of Irish charm, you’ll love this fabulous new mystery. Kate Buckley is a delightful and smart amateur sleuth who you’ll root for from the first page. This is your cozy mystery pot o’ gold.”\u003cbr\u003e—Paige Shelton, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What a delight to spend time with Kate Buckley and her quirky family and neighbors in the charming town of Shamrock, Mass., in this captivating Irish-themed cozy mystery series launch.”\u003cbr\u003e—Gigi Pandian, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Secret Staircase Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Following Kate Buckley’s journey to solve the murder an Irish dancer in her quirky hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts was so engaging it made me want to lace up a pair of ghillies and join the search. Mathews’ writing is crisp and witty and there’s a gasp-worthy twist at book’s end. The setting, a town devoted to all things Irish, is so delightful you’ll find yourself hoping Shamrock really exists. I can’t wait for another visit to the Buckley family’s unique Irish-themed Bed and Breakfast. Sláinte!”\u003cbr\u003e—Ellen Byron, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Q. Mathews\u003c\/b\u003e began her publishing career as a Nancy Drew book   editor. She also wrote for other popular kids’ series, including Mary-Kate   and Ashley, Sweet Dreams, and the Lizzie McGuire Mysteries. After years working in New York, she returned home to New England, where she now   writes mysteries for adults, including the Irish Bed \u0026amp;   Breakfast series and the Ladies Smythe \u0026amp; Westin series. Her short   story “Fly Me to the Morgue” was an Agatha Award finalist. A member of   the mighty Quinn clan (also Nolan, Stinson, and Keady), Lisa lives in   New Hampshire with her family, including a crazy golden retriever and a   lucky black cat.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44861784588517,"sku":"NP9798892421072","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892421072.jpg?v=1767723191","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/buried-in-shamrocks-isbn-9798892421072","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}