If James Patterson and Janet Evanovich had a love child... meet Jessica James. She knew she’d have to defend her thesis. But she didn’t think she’d be defending her life. Is the professor’s weird note the final nail in her coffin? Is the hot art dealer putting the moves on her for real? Or is he the killer? And why is the Russian janitor forging masterpieces in the broom closet? Armed with only her quick wit and the secrets at the bottom of her book bag, Jessica had better find answers before her degree gets buried six feet under and her along with it. You’ll love this murder mystery with a twist because it’s a perfect mix of suspense, humor, and romance that will keep you turning the pages. Get it now. WINNER of the 2017 Independent Publishers Award for BEST MYSTERY-THRILLER "Edgy, thrilling, and captivating." —The Chicago Tribune "Witty and engaging. Jessica is instantly likable." —Kirkus Reviews "Very funny, yet profoundly dark." —Reader's Magazine

She came back for vacation. If she’s not careful, she might leave in a body bag… “The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating.” —Chicago Tribune Ivy League student Jessica James isn’t thrilled to be back home in Montana. But her boring summer break becomes a nightmare when her cousin dies at the local sawmill. Devastated by the death, she can’t help but draw connections between the supposed accident and her own father’s unsolved demise… With the mill’s owner pushing hard to start fracking on Native American Blackfeet land, Jessica starts to connect the dots between the killings. And when two young girls go missing, Jessica calls in her posse to fight blood with brains. Can Jessica expose the town’s dirty money, or will she too end up as sawdust? Winner, Best Suspense, Silver Falchion Award Over 200 Five-Star Reviews on Goodreads and Amazon If you like laugh-out-loud entertainment, fearless heroines, and a dash of real-world issues, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s riveting tale.