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  • Published: 25 April 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593333266
  • Imprint: Berkley
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $30.00

Fiddling with Fate





When a local bluegrass musician disappears and a jug of her shop’s corn liquor is implicated, moonshiner Hattie Hayes must stop further trouble from brewing in this delightful cozy mystery series.

When a local bluegrass musician disappears and a jug of her shop’s corn liquor is implicated, moonshiner Hattie Hayes must stop further trouble from brewing in this delightful cozy mystery series.

It’s August in Chattanooga, Tennessee and moonshiner Hattie Hayes has collaborated with a nearby vineyard to serve her moonshine at a Wine and 'Shine event. Not only is this an opportunity for Hattie to gain more moonshine fans, but she’s also excited to hear the Bootlegging Brothers, a popular bluegrass band. But not every attendee is looking for harmony. When one of the brothers disappears and is presumed dead, Hattie realizes her grace note gathering has suddenly turned more sour than her mash.

Unearthing what happened to the missing musician is more difficult than Hattie first expected. Hattie’s moonshine is tied to the crime and there’s no time to fiddle around—she has to step up to solve the case. Luckily, Hattie’s cool head and quick mind help her understand that when investigating a musical crime, always stay sharp.

  • Published: 25 April 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593333266
  • Imprint: Berkley
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $30.00

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Praise for Fiddling with Fate

Praise for Fiddling with Fate

"...[T]his one goes down nice and easy."—Kirkus

Praise for The Moonshine Shack Murder

"If you're thirsty for a mystery overflowing with Southern flavor and a shot of humor, The Moonshine Shack Murder is sure to quench your thirst and whet your appetite for more."--V. M. Burns, Agatha Award-nominated author of A Tourists Guide to Murder

"Hattie is the perfect sleuth, full of smarts, humor, and gumption to spare. Settle in for a great read!"--Winnie Archer, national bestselling author of Death Gone A'Rye

"The Moonshine Shack Murder is a charming cozy mystery that will warm you from the inside out and keep you guessing till the end!"--Kate Lansing, author of Mulled to Death

“A shining example of a cozy mystery, complete with a business savvy protagonist, an irascible granddad, and a brewing romance.”—Jennifer J. Chow, author of Mimi Lee Cracks the Code