Almost a Birdbrain Idea
(2026)(The fifth book in the Doreen Diller Mystery series)
A novel by Margaret Lashley
Dating a cop when your family’s in the mob? That’s the textbook definition of a birdbrain idea.
Just when Doreen Diller thinks her newfound Mafia Family have given up their sketchy ways, she discovers there may be more life—and criminal behavior—left in the old gals yet.When Doreen uncovers a money-making scheme hidden in Kitty’s greenhouse, it doesn’t bode well for her plan to date handsome Officer Brady—or to become a policewoman herself. Does Doreen let Kitty’s budding enterprise fly under the radar, or does she sing like a canary?
It’s not an easy decision when you’re cuckoo for a cute cop.
The flap is on when Doreen tries to clip the wings on the mob gals’ latest fly-by-night enterprise. Can she help them skirt the law in time before they all end up jailbirds? Oddly enough, it may be yet another birdbrain idea that holds the key to their problem, if they can just catch the dirty bird who took flight with it.
If not, the whole Collard Green Cosa Nostra gang could end up totally flocked.
Read this Women's Fiction/Cozy Mystery Crime Caper if You Love:
🤣 Laugh-Out-Loud Humor and Hijinks
👵 Empowering Grandmother Figures
🔥 Bungling, Hair-on-Fire Heroines
👯 Kooky Found Family
⚖️ High-Stakes Family Secrets
🌊 Coastal Town Setting
🎭 Twisty Plots that Keep You Guessing
💔 A Tiny Tease of Romance
With no gore, no foul language but plenty of lighthearted, laugh-out-loud moments, Almost a Serial Killer is a fast-paced cozy mystery full of quirky characters, crazy Florida energy, and nonstop fun.
Perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich • Deany Ray • Jana DeLeon • Leslie Langtry • Gretchen Archer • Tonya Kappes • Jasmine Webb.
Grab book 5 in the Doreen Diller Humorous Mystery series and fall in love with your new favorite accidental sleuth.
What Readers are Saying about this Series:
‘Fun from the get-go. A laugh-out-loud read. I loved it! One of the best on today's market.’"What a story! Just love Doreen and can't wait to read more of her adventures! Will keep you up reading all night!"
‘I loved this story! From the characters to the banter, the scenes the author creates all come together to make a laugh-out-loud, fast-paced read. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.’
‘Refreshing, fun, and a great Who Done It! I chuckled through the whole book.’
"From the characters to the banter, the scenes the author creates all come together to make a laugh-out-loud, fast-paced read."
‘Loads of quirky characters, a twisty mystery, a pinch of romance, and a heaping helping of humor create this masterpiece!’
‘I felt lighter than usual - better about the state of the world - as I finished reading this. You will, too. Get it.’
Genre: Cozy Mystery