{"product_id":"murder-at-the-high-school-reunion-isbn-9781496752871","title":"Murder at the High School Reunion","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAt their twenty-fifth high school reunion in Portland, Maine, P.I. partners and moms Maya Kendrick and Sandra Wallage must figure out which of their former classmates should have been voted most likely to kill . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter all these years, Maya and Sandra have mixed feelings about seeing their high school classmates, but in one sense the evening promises to be something of a red carpet event. A shy wallflower in school, Alyssa Turner has blossomed into an Oscar-nominated actress—and she’s coming to the reunion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo their surprise, before the event, Alyssa contacts Maya and Sandra. She’s going to be playing a private eye and would like to hear about their experiences. When they meet, she confides she was bullied in school by cheerleader Tawny Bryce and her mean girls’ clique while also having a huge crush on Tawny’s boyfriend, the star quarterback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Tawny’s body is discovered the night of the reunion behind the bleachers, the spotlight is on Alyssa. She turns to Maya and Sandra to find the real killer. But is she as innocent as she seems—or turning in another Oscar-worthy performance?\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for the Maya and Sandra Mysteries:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “An unpleasant teacher gets what’s coming to her when her Maine school district hosts a spelling bee.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Spelling Bee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The two leads, both strong women whose skills complement one another, make a good team. Sandra’s quest for independence and legitimacy as a PI, Maya’s and Sandra’s desires to resolve their marital situations, family relationships between parents and teens, and the realities of a political life effectively frame this engaging cozy.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Bake Sale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Crime abounds in a mystery with a ripped-from-the-headlines political angle and a surprising turn in the personal lives of both sleuths. With a diverse cast of characters, including Sandra’s gay son, and the unusual political\/school angles, the sequel to \u003ci\u003eMurder at the PTA\u003c\/i\u003e sets itself apart from most cozies.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Bake Sale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A most believable pair tackle a mystery ripped from the headlines.” \u003cb\u003e—Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Bake Sale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The backstories and lives of both women are well drawn, and Hollis has created two three dimensional and compelling characters. They have the kind of odd couple contrast that’s always an appealing element in a mystery. I loved the clever way Hollis told her story, keeping things brisk and clear, with a surprisingly twisty denouement. This is a new series to keep an eye on.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Mystery Scene \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMurder at the PTA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “As the two become a team, spicy Maya and sturdy Sandra discover a mutual respect that surprises them both and should delight fans of Maine stalwart Hollis. Cozy goes hard-boiled.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon\u003ci\u003e Murder at the PTA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLee Hollis\u003c\/b\u003e is the pen name for Rick Copp, a veteran Hollywood screenwriter who has written for numerous television series, including \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWings, Scooby‑Doo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTeen Titans,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBarbershop\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the co‑writer of \u003ci\u003eThe Brady Bunch Movie \u003c\/i\u003eand also produced, wrote and starred in the hit web series \u003ci\u003eWhere the Bears Are\u003c\/i\u003e, which has over 60 million views on YouTube. He has also authored a number of novels under his own name. As Lee Hollis, he has written over 30 novels and 9 novellas to date including the Hayley Powell Food \u0026amp; Cocktails Mysteries (with his sister Holly Simason), the Desert Flowers Mysteries and the Maya \u0026amp; Sandra mysteries. He lives in Palm Springs, California. Please visit LeeHollisMysteries.com to learn more.","brand":"Kensington Cozies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302395695333,"sku":"NP9781496752871","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496752871.jpg?v=1767733118","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/murder-at-the-high-school-reunion-isbn-9781496752871","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}