{"product_id":"airplanes-atlanta-an-assassin-9781649142245","title":"Airplanes, Atlanta \u0026 an Assassin","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh school teacher Katie Wilk is thrilled when her students qualify for \u003cem\u003eMock Trial America\u003c\/em\u003e, a prestigious courtroom competition in Atlanta. Alongside her best friend and fellow teacher Jane Mackey, a team of eager teens, and a crew of devoted chaperones, Katie boards a flight from Minnesota-ready for a week of intellectual showdowns and Southern hospitality. But things go sideways before the plane is even off the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith canceled flights, endless delays, and one particularly obnoxious passenger stirring up trouble, the trip turns into a logistical, almost tragic, nightmare. When that same rude traveler turns up later in Atlanta, the chaos takes another terrible turn-and suspicion lands squarely on the Mackey family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Katie digs deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets: stolen documents, corporate espionage, dangerous toxins, and enough motive to make her question everything. Can she untangle the truth before the killer strikes again?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuckily, she's got help-from Maverick, her sharp-nosed, loyal Labrador retriever and trained search-and-rescue dog, who's always ready to sniff out danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmart, suspenseful, and full of heart, this latest installment in Mary Seifert's charming cozy mystery series delivers Southern intrigue, tricky puzzles, and the kind of dogged determination only a Lab (and a resolute teacher) can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for this amazing cozy series by multiple award-winning author Mary Seifert: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Chanticleer International Book Awards - Semi-Finalist - Mystery \u0026amp; Mayhem category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award - Top Pick - Cozy Mysteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 International Impact Awards - Winner - Books in a Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"When teacher Katie Wilk and her students travel to Atlanta for a debate team tournament, trouble follows them. Fortunately, the students are in the care of the kindest and most clever math teacher around. \u003cem\u003eAirplanes, Atlanta \u0026amp; an Assassin\u003c\/em\u003e delivers all the charm and endearing characters you expect from a cozy mystery, along with entertaining twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.\" - Kate Michaelson, author of \u003cem\u003eHidden Rooms\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The delightful amateur sleuths Katie and Maverick are back! In \u003cem\u003eAirplanes, Atlanta \u0026amp; an Assassin\u003c\/em\u003e author Mary Seifert weaves an entertaining tale, as Katie Wilk and her students head to Atlanta. What starts with travel mayhem, leads to catastrophe, industrial espionage and murder! Katie pieces together the clues-but just when you think you have it figured out, there's another twist. You'll keep turning the pages!\" -J.H. Jones, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Write Group\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...an intricate mystery with plenty of action and suspense. Plus, I like the dog.\" David Housewright Edgar Award winning author of \u003cem\u003eSomething Wicked \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From navigating small town life to solving puzzling murders, Katie and Maverick are a delight.\" -Mindy Mejia, international bestseller author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Immediately captivating! Katie and Maverick are destined to become a notable amateur sleuth team in the mystery world.\" -Connie Shelton, \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Maverick, Movies, and Murder isn't merely a cosy mystery; it's a literary embrace, a narrative that unfolds in layers, revealing both the familiar and the unexpected.\" OnlineBookClub.org review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeifert, Mary:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mary Seifert has always loved a good mystery, a brain teaser, or a challenge. As a former mathematics teacher, she ties numbers and logic to the mayhem game. The Katie \u0026amp; Maverick Mysteries allow her to share those stories, as well as puzzles, riddles, and a few taste-tested recipes.When she's not writing, she's making wonderful memories with family, exchanging thoughtful ideas with friends, walking her dog whose only speed is faster, dabbling in needlecrafts, and pretending to cook. You can also find her sneaking bites of chocolate and sipping wine, both of which sometimes occur while writing. Mary is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, American Cryptogram Association, Dog Writers of America, and PEO.","brand":"Secret Staircase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453949477138,"sku":"9781649142245","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_34212ae6-c413-43cf-a0f7-03a88bdd3136.jpg?v=1751986240","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/airplanes-atlanta-an-assassin-9781649142245","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}