Strike Out 4 Murder

Strike Out 4 Murder by J. C. Eaton is a cozy mystery published by Beyond the Page Publishing on March 21, 2023. This edition spans 202 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in Sun City West, where the excitement of softball season takes a dark turn when a member of the local pinochle club discovers a dead body that mysteriously disappears. Sophie “Phee” Kimball finds herself reluctantly drawn into the chaos as her mother’s friend, Shirley, becomes the target of a potential killer.
Readers will follow Phee as she investigates the unsettling events surrounding the ballpark, questioning whether the body Shirley saw is linked to a missing ballplayer. With humor and intrigue, Phee devises a plan to uncover the truth while navigating the community’s reactions to the unfolding mystery. This engaging narrative incorporates elements of humor and features women sleuths, making it a delightful addition for fans of the genre.
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When softball fever overtakes Sun City West, foul balls and foul play add up to murder . . .
When a member of the local pinochle club rallies everyone in the community to come cheer on the softball team he’s joined, Sophie “Phee” Kimball can’t imagine a worse way to spend a free afternoon. But before anyone can take them out to the ball game, her mother’s friend Shirley spots a dead body, only to have it vanish before anyone else sees it. Soon Shirley and her friends can’t decide whether she’s losing her marbles or being stalked by the living dead-until an attempt is made on her life.
Wondering if the body Shirley saw belongs to a missing ballplayer who may have been murdered, Phee begins to suspect that Shirley’s in danger from a menacing killer. Following the clues at the ball park and eyeing the crowd for a likely perpetrator, she devises a clever scheme to sniff out the culprit, but she’ll have to act fast before she strikes out for the last time!
Praise for the Books of J. C. Eaton:
“Fun characters, a touch of humor, and a great mystery, the perfect combination for a cozy.” -Lena Gregory, author of the Bay Island Psychic Mysteries on Ditched 4 Murder
“So cleverly written, you won’t guess the perpetrators until the very end.” -Mary Marks, award-winning author of the Quilting Mystery Series on Booked 4 Murder
“A thoroughly entertaining series debut, with enjoyable yet realistic characters and enough plot twists-and dead ends-to appeal from beginning to end.” -Booklist, starred review, on Booked 4 Murder
“Enjoy this laugh-out-loud funny mystery that will make you scream for the authors to get busy on the next one.” -Suspense Magazine on Molded 4 Murder
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