Desert Dead: A Mac 'n' Ivy Mystery, Book #3 (The Mac 'n' Ivy Mysteries)

Mac and Ivy are on the road, headed for their long-delayed honeymoon in Baja. Beaches, romance, shrimp tacos, and sunshine await them. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they receive a panicked phone call from their good friend Magnolia.

Magnolia, as usual, is delving into her complicated family genealogy research. This time, her findings are not about a distant relative, but rather the discovery of a dead body in the middle of a desert town. The twist is that the body has mysteriously vanished, leaving Magnolia uncertain if she made a foolish mistake or if something more sinister is at play - a case of potential murder.

Determined to help their old friend, Mac and Ivy decide to make a brief side trip to Prosperity, Arizona. But when they arrive, they find the situation far more complicated than anticipated. In addition to the missing body, they encounter an old cowboy trying to revive his faded western-movie career, a possible blackmailing scheme, and a two-million-dollar insurance policy. The town is also home to an ex-model writing the Great American Novel, her artist boyfriend who is gloomy about his surprising success as a painter of desert roadrunners, and a hungry roadrunner named Harry.

Amidst this eccentric cast of characters, Mac and Ivy soon realize that there is a killer lurking in the desert, now determined to add them to the category of the missing dead. As they navigate the mayhem and danger, the newlyweds find themselves embroiled in another lighthearted adventure, the third in the Mac 'n' Ivy Mysteries series.

With their planned honeymoon temporarily derailed, Ivy and Mac must put their sleuthing skills to the test to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance and the potential murder. As they delve deeper into the case, they encounter a web of intrigue, unexpected twists, and colorful personalities that challenge their investigative abilities and test the limits of their newly formed partnership.

Despite the serious nature of the mystery, the story maintains a lighthearted tone, allowing readers to enjoy the humor and camaraderie between the protagonists as they navigate the quirks and eccentricities of the desert town and its inhabitants. Join Ivy and Mac on their latest adventure as they strive to solve the case, protect their friend, and ultimately find a way to salvage their much-needed honeymoon.

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