BOARD STIFF

“With an intelligent woman sleuth, a unique blend of quirky supporting characters and a well-devised mystery plot, Board Stiff is delightfully entertaining.” – Fresh Fiction

As director of the Ballantyne Foundation on Sea Pine Island, SC, Elliott Lisbon scratches her detective itch by performing discreet inquiries for Foundation donors. Usually nothing more serious than retrieving a pilfered Pomeranian. Until Jane Hatting, Ballantyne board chair, is accused of murder. The Ballantyne’s reputation tanks, Jane’s headed to a jail cell, and Elliott’s sexy ex is the new lieutenant in town.

Armed with moxie and her Mini Coop, Elliott uncovers a trail of blackmail schemes, gambling debts, illicit affairs, and investment scams. But the deeper she digs to clear Jane’s name, the guiltier Jane looks. The closer she gets to the truth, the more treacherous her investigation becomes: a brutal attack on her own suspect and the murder of a witness. With victims piling up faster than shells at a clambake, Elliott realizes she’s next on the killer’s list.

AGATHA AWARD FINALIST for Best First Novel

“Lynn captures the flavor of the South, right down to the delightfully quirky characters in this clever new mystery series. Elli Lisbon is the Stephanie Plum of the South!” – Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries

“A solid and satisfying mystery, yes indeed, and the fabulous and funny Elliott Lisbon is a true gem! Engaging, clever and genuinely delightful.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Other Woman

“An engaging read that grabbed my attention from the start…With witty banter, a likable cast of characters and a visually appealing setting, this is a great start to what I hope is a long running series.” – The Cozy Chicks

“A mystery full of humor and the mannerisms unique to the South, that combine into a fun-filled ride. Elli proves that her skills as a detective are on the level of the exasperating lieutenant and rival her talents at balancing the egos of the rich and not-so-famous.” – Kings River Life Magazine

“A sparkling new voice in traditional mystery.” – New York Times Bestselling Author CJ Lyons

“A cross between an educated, upper class Stephanie Plum and a less neurotic Monk. Put this on your list for a great vacation read.” –Examiner.com

“Elliott’s not just a charity director or a social host or a disastrous dater or a fledgling private eye—she’s all of these things. Elliott Lisbon is a Renaissance woman, dammit, and that makes her uniquely suited for the task at hand. Renaissance women know how to throw good parties, but as it turns out, they’re also perfectly capable of catching cold-blooded killers; it simply takes determination and a little chutzpah—two things the Ballantyne Foundation’s director has in spades.” – CriminalElement.com

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Books in the Elliott Lisbon Humorous Mystery Series:

SWITCH BACK (prequel novella in OTHER PEOPLE’S BAGGAGE)
BOARD STIFF (#1)
WHACK JOB (#2)
SWAN DIVE (#3)
POT LUCK (#4)

Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all...