Tail of the Dragon

Praise for the Zodiac Mysteries “Di Marco crafts an intricate, twisting plot and layers on the astrological details that fans of psychic mysteries so enjoy.” ―Booklist “Di Marco’s series starter features a clever plot and a smart and feisty heroine with feet firmly planted on the ground while she searches the stars.” —Library Journal “This smartly written debut from di Marco sets the stage for a promising series.” —Kirkus Reviews “Danger figures in the stars for Julia, along with mixed astrological energies, some wolves in sheep’s clothing and an amiable stranger with a down-under accent.” —BookPage “Five stars for fast pacing, great plot consistency, and excellent imagery.” —Books That Hook “All the signs point to my revisiting Julia and Co. in the future!” —Back Porchervations “A great read is in the stars! With the Zodiac Mysteries, Connie di Marco gives us a bright and interesting heroine and a mystery with plenty of twists and turns. Lots of action and well-written suspense equal good fortune for readers.” —Casey Daniels, author of the Pepper Martin Mysteries “With The Madness of Mercury, Connie di Marco begins a fascinating new series set in the intriguing world of astrology in San Francisco. I really loved this book! The writing is clever and compelling and the protagonist is smart and gutsy. The villains are seriously sinister and the darkly intricate plot will keep you turning pages late into the night. I’m looking forward to many more in this series. Connie di Marco knows her stuff!” —Kate Carlisle, Author of the Bibliophile Mysteries and the Fixer-Upper Mysteries “Connie di Marco blends real-life tragedy, heart-rending betrayal, loyal friends, and the kindness of strangers in this fast-paced, entertaining read.” —Leslie Budewitz, two-time Agatha Award-winning author of the Seattle Spice Shop Mysteries “The stars may not align for the unlucky characters in The Madness of Mercury, but they certainly do for readers who discover this book. An astrologer with her eyes on her charts and her feet planted firmly on the ground, Julia Bonatti is an original sleuth, juggling astrological readings with a mysterious death and a Jim Jones-like cult leader. Dark wit and darker motivations unite to create a satisfying read.” —Kim Fay, Edgar Award finalist for The Map of Lost MemoriesTAIL OF THE DRAGON: A Zodiac Mystery Connie di Marco TAIL OF THE DRAGON By Connie di Marco www.ConnieDiMarco.com Copyright © 2024 Connie di Marco PUBLISHING HISTORY: Midnight Ink, Print and Digital Copy, August 2017 Suspense Publishing, Print and Digital Copy, December 2020 Cover Design by: Hannah Linder Designs https://hannahlinderdesigns.com Additional Cover Images by: Pixabay and Shutterstock All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organizations, places, events, incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Any use of this publication to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) is expressly prohibited. This book is dedicated to Onofrio Picone (1908 – 1991) Grazie a te, tutto era possible.