{"product_id":"the-jig-is-up-isbn-9781639108510","title":"The Jig Is Up","description":"\u003cb\u003eIrish step dance takes a deadly turn in this Celtic cozy series debut, perfect for fans of Carlene O’Connor and Paige Shelton.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle-mom and police chief’s daughter Kate Buckley is all about family. After she receives an urgent text from her younger sister Colleen, she puts her life on hold and rushes to her Irish-themed hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts, where her family owns and operates a bed and breakfast. With her two daughters in tow, she’s ready to fight if it means she can help her charming but hapless sibling. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen they arrive, Colleen claims it was all a misunderstanding. But everything changes in an Irish minute when Colleen’s best friend, Deirdre, a dance show star, is found dead in the parish hall. With the discovery of a possible witness, a chilling motive, and a wee bit of incriminating evidence, Colleen quickly becomes a person of interest in Deirdre’s murder. Convinced her sister isn't a killer, Kate is determined to clear Colleen’s name. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Kate investigates, Colleen takes charge of Shamrock’s popular Irish dance show in honor of her late friend—with disastrous results. With the St. Patrick’s Week festivities in full swing, Kate must catch the killer before the celebrations are ruined and her sister’s Irish luck runs out. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\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 . . . Mathews clearly has a knack for plotting mysteries.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCozy Crime Reads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[Mathews has] created a wonderfully unique town full of well-developed characters.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Irish eyes are smiling on this delightfully entertaining debut series that quickly became a page-turner.”\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“A fun, family, small-town mystery.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\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\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Chock full of Irish charm, you’ll love this fabulous new mystery . . . This is your cozy mystery pot o’ gold.”\u003cbr\u003e—Paige Shelton, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling 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\u003ebestselling author of the Secret Staircase Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mathews’ writing is crisp and witty and there’s a gasp-worthy twist at [the] book’s end.”\u003cbr\u003e—Ellen Byron, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Jig Is Up\u003c\/i\u003e belongs in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”\u003cbr\u003e—Diane Vallere, national bestselling author of the Material Witness mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“My heart did a happy jig while reading this delightful Celtic cozy.” \u003cbr\u003e—Jennifer J. Chow, multi-award-nominated author of\u003ci\u003e Ill-Fated Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tightly written, well-paced, and constantly serving up the unexpected.”\u003cbr\u003e—Barbara Ross, author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I give it five pots of gold stars!”\u003cbr\u003e—Olivia Blacke, author of\u003ci\u003e Vinyl Resting Place\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Worth its weight in gold.”\u003cbr\u003e—Mindy Quigley, author of the Deep Dish Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mathews dances between humor and suspense.”\u003cbr\u003e—Maddie Day, author of \u003ci\u003eDeep Fried Death\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“This story is captivating from the first page.”\u003cbr\u003e—Ellie Brannigan, author of the Irish Castle Mystery series\u003cb\u003eLisa Q. Mathews\u003c\/b\u003e began her publishing career as a Nancy Drew book editor. She wrote for other popular kids’ series, including Mary-Kate and Ashley, Sweet Dreams, and the Lizzie McGuire Mysteries. After many years in New York, she returned home to New England, where she now writes cozy 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 from her old Brooklyn neighborhood.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301881237733,"sku":"NP9781639108510","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639108510.jpg?v=1767740006","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-jig-is-up-isbn-9781639108510","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}