Eliza Brookes

Deaths at a Pageant Eliza Brookes

Allegra Mitchells has forgotten what it means to take a vacation. When her luxurious hotel getaway is interrupted by a mysterious death, she's immediately drawn into the drama of an ongoing beauty pageant. While the local police may be on the case, an old friend implores her to get involved. There's a time crunch, and any more tragic events could damage her career. Behind-the-scenes, the contestants are less than charming, and the cut-throat competition means everyone is a suspect. With the help of her best friend, Allegra tries to navigate a foreign world of back-stabbing and terrifying ambition. Beneath all the glitter and gorgeous smiles, there's a darkness that threatens every contestant. It seems someone has gotten tired of all the lies and cheating and has decided to get their own brand of justice. Are the vigilante-like threats coming from an angry victim, or is it just a ploy to get ahead in the competition? As the victims and bodies start to pile up, one of Allegra's closest friends decides to join the competition to lure the killer out into the open. Can Allegra catch the culprit in time? Or will she lose to the most ruthless opponent she's ever faced? Please Note: Fifth Volume of the the Allegra Mitchells Mystery Series. Approximately 51,000 words in length. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). Themes include: Cozy Mystery, Small Town, Female Amateur Sleuth, Beauty Pageant, Cozy Murder Mystery