Lucky Stiff

About this book

Its Christmas Day in the sleepy town of Sorenson Wisconsin but instead of unwrapping presents deputy coroner Mattie Winston is at the burnt remains of a house where a charred body has been found. The victim is none other than Jack Allen--a paraplegic who recently won a huge casino jackpot. Upon closer inspection Mattie and detective Steve Hurley are convinced Jack was murdered to steal his winnings giving the phrase Black Jack a whole new meaning. . . But as Mattie investigates even her cutting-edge forensic skills keep coming up short in a case with as many suspects as twists. After her odds-on-favorite turns up dead Mattie and Hurley must race to find a killer before another victim cashes in his chips. "A puzzler of a mystery. What a thrill ride!" --Jenn McKinlay Praise for Annelise Ryan and her Mattie Winston series "Has it all: suspense laughter a spicy dash of romance. . ." --Tess Gerritsen "The funniest deputy coroner to cut up a corpse since well ever." --Laura Levine "Mattie Winston is a likable humorous heroine. . .lighthearted and fun." --Romantic Times