Thorny Rose Origins
(2026)Jessica & Murphy's Early Cases
(A book in the Thorny Rose Mystery series)
A collection of stories by Lauren Carr
Four pulse-pounding mysteries. One unstoppable couple. The origin of the Thorny Rose.
Jessica Faraday and Murphy Thornton are brilliant, bold, and deadly together — the ultimate power couple in the world of crime-solving. But every legend has an origin story.
In this thrilling 4-book collection, follow Jessica and Murphy through their first explosive cases as newlyweds:
Jessica Faraday and Murphy Thornton are brilliant, bold, and deadly together — the ultimate power couple in the world of crime-solving. But every legend has an origin story.
In this thrilling 4-book collection, follow Jessica and Murphy through their first explosive cases as newlyweds:
- A ruthless death squad with ties to international terrorists strikes Deep Creek Lake
A deadly military conspiracy targeting soldiers’ wives
A buried massacre memory at a Virginia winery that threatens their marriage
A high-stakes political campaign turned murderous
These early adventures test their new marriage, their skills, and their limits in ways they never expected.
Packed with shocking twists, sizzling romance, sharp humor, and heart-stopping suspense, Thorny Rose Origins is where one of mystery fiction’s most beloved investigative teams takes root.
Perfect for fans of fast-paced romantic thrillers who love strong couples solving crimes together.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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