Almost a Suburban Legend
(2026)(The fourth book in the Doreen Diller Mystery series)
A novel by Margaret Lashley
Anyone who says there’s no such thing as bad publicity has never met Doreen Diller.
Ever since this aspiring actress relocated from LA to St. Petersburg, FL, it’s not just her location that’s gone South faster than potato salad in July. So has her acting career, her police record, and her waistline.But I guess that’s what happens when you’re accused of being a serial killer, a psychopath, and a hitman.
It took a lot of fancy footwork, but Doreen managed to beat those raps … well, mostly. But now a new scandalous rumor is about to point the spotlight not just on her, but her entire new-found Family as well. (Did I mention they’re elderly members of a Southern Mafia clan called the Collard Green Cosa Nostra?)
Anyway, if the Family secret gets out, their quiet little life in the suburbs could go up in smoke. To avoid that fate, Doreen’s going to need to pull out all the stops -- and her best acting chops.
I sure hope she knows karate ...
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
🎭 Hidden Enemies
💔 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.
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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
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