A year after her divorce, 48-year-old Julia Ross sells everything and heads out to become a nomad, camping her way across Florida and the Southeastern United States. Julia has no real plan in mind, and her only goal is to focus on herself and have fun hiking, biking, and exploring nature. Unfortunately, every time she moves to a new campground, there's a murder that Julia unwillingly gets dragged into.
Early on in her travels, Julia rescues an adorable pup named Toby, who becomes her traveling and sleuthing companion. Also, she meets two older women who quickly become her best friends. Nature, an adorable dog, three best friends, and, of course, murders to solve…what more could you want in a cozy mystery series?
Here's a Rundown of the First Three Books
Book 1: The Case of the Fugitive Flamingo
The Case of the Fugitive Flamingo is the first book in the Julia Lives in a Van series. It's a light-hearted, cozy murder mystery with a delightful cast of characters, including Julia and her two new camping friends, Dottie and Penelope. The story takes place in an idyllic state park in the Florida Panhandle outside of Panama City. This book is safe for anyone at any age to read. It has no swearing, no explicit content, and no gore. Yes, there's a murder to solve, but this is all done against a backdrop of exquisite natural beauty, budding friendships, and of course, birdwatching.
Book 2: The Case of the Cautious Crow
Julia's cousin, Clarice, asks her to housesit the family's beachfront mansion in the ultra-tony enclave of SeaBreeze, Florida. Clarice's mother, who recently passed away, has a fortune of artwork in the house, and the family is worried contractors might "sticky finger" some of the priceless treasures. Julia happily agrees to spend the next few weeks living at Aunt Samantha's to watch over things. Unbeknownst to Julia, a hurricane is brewing off of the Yucatan Peninsula, and it's headed directly toward SeaBreeze. Not only that, but two people die under mysterious circumstances. As usual, the authorities have everything balled up, leaving Julia and her friends to solve the murder and locate the real killer.
Book 3: The Case of the Pernicious Parrot
During Christmas break, Julia and her daughter, Becky, head to the Florida Keys for a month of birdwatching, snorkeling, boating, and fun. On the first day of the Annual Florida Keys Birding Competition, the head of a rival birding club is found dead on a small island near Big Pine Key, and Julia is thrown into yet another murder investigation. As usual, the authorities are entirely off base, and it's up to Julia and her friends to solve the murder. Nothing is straightforward, though. Things quickly go from bad to worse, and Julia's daughter becomes a potential victim of a psychopathic killer.
The Julia Lives in a Van cozy mystery murder series is safe for anyone of any age to read and enjoy. All of the books in the series are fun and quirky. There is no cursing. Yes, there's romance, but it's lightly touched on. Also, there is no gore. There are plenty of murders to keep you entertained, but detailed descriptions are tactfully left out. Get the first three books in the series today, and follow Julia and her friends as they travel, solving murders at every stop.
A year after her divorce, 48-year-old Julia Ross sells everything and heads out to become a nomad, camping her way across Florida and the Southeastern United States. Julia has no real plan in mind, and her only goal is to focus on herself and have fun hiking, biking, and exploring nature. Unfortunately, every time she moves to a new campground, there's a murder that Julia unwillingly gets dragged into.
Early on in her travels, Julia rescues an adorable pup named Toby, who becomes her traveling and sleuthing companion. Also, she meets two older women who quickly become her best friends. Nature, an adorable dog, three best friends, and, of course, murders to solve…what more could you want in a cozy mystery series?
Here's a Rundown of the First Three Books
Book 1: The Case of the Fugitive Flamingo
The Case of the Fugitive Flamingo is the first book in the Julia Lives in a Van series. It's a light-hearted, cozy murder mystery with a delightful cast of characters, including Julia and her two new camping friends, Dottie and Penelope. The story takes place in an idyllic state park in the Florida Panhandle outside of Panama City. This book is safe for anyone at any age to read. It has no swearing, no explicit content, and no gore. Yes, there's a murder to solve, but this is all done against a backdrop of exquisite natural beauty, budding friendships, and of course, birdwatching.
Book 2: The Case of the Cautious Crow
Julia's cousin, Clarice, asks her to housesit the family's beachfront mansion in the ultra-tony enclave of SeaBreeze, Florida. Clarice's mother, who recently passed away, has a fortune of artwork in the house, and the family is worried contractors might "sticky finger" some of the priceless treasures. Julia happily agrees to spend the next few weeks living at Aunt Samantha's to watch over things. Unbeknownst to Julia, a hurricane is brewing off of the Yucatan Peninsula, and it's headed directly toward SeaBreeze. Not only that, but two people die under mysterious circumstances. As usual, the authorities have everything balled up, leaving Julia and her friends to solve the murder and locate the real killer.
Book 3: The Case of the Pernicious Parrot
During Christmas break, Julia and her daughter, Becky, head to the Florida Keys for a month of birdwatching, snorkeling, boating, and fun. On the first day of the Annual Florida Keys Birding Competition, the head of a rival birding club is found dead on a small island near Big Pine Key, and Julia is thrown into yet another murder investigation. As usual, the authorities are entirely off base, and it's up to Julia and her friends to solve the murder. Nothing is straightforward, though. Things quickly go from bad to worse, and Julia's daughter becomes a potential victim of a psychopathic killer.
The Julia Lives in a Van cozy mystery murder series is safe for anyone of any age to read and enjoy. All of the books in the series are fun and quirky. There is no cursing. Yes, there's romance, but it's lightly touched on. Also, there is no gore. There are plenty of murders to keep you entertained, but detailed descriptions are tactfully left out. Get the first three books in the series today, and follow Julia and her friends as they travel, solving murders at every stop.