{"product_id":"bad-neighbors-isbn-9781683315414","title":"Bad Neighbors","description":"\u003cb\u003eAgnes Blythe and her glamorous Aunt Effie must take a break from restoring their inn to rake in the clues when a local mechanic is murdered in national bestselling author Maia Chance’s charming second Agnes \u0026amp; Effie mystery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s leaf-peeping season in Naneda, New York, and Agnes Blythe has settled into helping her eccentric Great Aunt Effie restore the Stagecoach Inn. It seems nothing can shatter the golden idyll—or the ka-ching of cash registers—until a mechanic at Hatch Automotive is found bludgeoned to death with a wrench. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweeping into action, Agnes and Aunt Effie are on the scene, when a tourist-laden motor coach breaks down outside of town. The Stagecoach Inn isn’t exactly ready for guests, but Agnes and Effie agree to take in a group of seniors while they wait for repairs. But then, Agnes finds herself pulled into the investigation when she learns her new boyfriend, gorgeous Otis Hatch, is the Naneda Police Department’s prime suspect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith bodies falling faster than the foliage, Agnes must leaf through the more viable suspects and clear Otis’s name of murder in \u003ci\u003eBad Neighbors\u003c\/i\u003e, the charming second Agnes and Effie mystery from national bestselling author Maia Chance.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBad Neighbors\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fully rounded characters and a well-executed plot lift this entry well above the average cozy.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBad Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chance kicks off a humorous cozy series marked by mesmerizing characters and laugh aloud high jinks, making this a fun romp.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] witty series launch...Readers will look forward to spending more time with Agnes and Effie.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Quirky characters and plenty of humor distinguish this entertaining cozy.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of cozy mysteries will love Chance’s newest heroine, Agnes Blythe...This is a quick and fun summer mystery—the perfect beach read!” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Maia Chance is an incisive and funny writer...\u003ci\u003eBad Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e was an incredibly enjoyable read that had me snickering and writing down quotations all the way through.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent start to a new series! It’s well-written and unpredictable. The characters were all realistic and delightful. It’s a very fun read that will have you lusting for the next one when you’re finished! I highly recommend!\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNight Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Top Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A hilarious debut to a new series...You couldn’t find a more unique and entertaining cozy if you put up a neon light and advertised for one! I’ve read a book or two by Maia Chance in another series, but after the sheer joy of reading \u003ci\u003eBad Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e, I am on a mission to obtain copies of everything this witty and imaginative author has had published! I highly recommend that you do, too!” \u003cbr\u003e—MyShelf.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Maia Chance has created unforgettable characters, the ones legends are made of...Ms. Chance’s sparkling wit is at its apex.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun-filled murder mystery that keeps you guessing right to the end.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eManhattan Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Saucy, sassy fun!...A sparkling new cozy series!\" \u003cbr\u003e—Juliet Blackwell, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You’ll be rooting for the Stagecoach Inn—and its spunky new owners—from page one! Maia Chance has a winner in Bad Housekeeping.” \u003cbr\u003e—Susan Wittig Albert, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the China Bayles Herbal mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Maia Chance makes Bad Housekeeping more enjoyable than ever! Jump aboard for fun...in this great new cozy series.” \u003cbr\u003e—Paige Shelton, New York Times bestselling author\u003cb\u003eMaia Chance\u003c\/b\u003e, national bestselling author, writes mystery novels that are rife with absurd predicaments and romantic adventure. She was born in rural Washington State, grew up in the small-town of Moscow, Idaho, and after living in upstate New York and Boston for a decade, she returned to the Seattle area. She now makes her home with her family on magical Bainbridge Island. This is her second Agnes and Effie mystery.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303044534501,"sku":"NP9781683315414","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683315414.jpg?v=1767722112","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bad-neighbors-isbn-9781683315414","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}