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A QUIRKY, FEISTY HEROINE... "With twists, turns and surprises that left me hanging on right to the end, I couldn't put it down. I absolutely can't wait to see what is in store for Rose and her quirky friends next." - Cozy Mystery Book Reviews As a struggling waitress and part-time college student, Rose Strickland's life is stalled in the slow lane. But when her close friend, Axton, disappears, Rose suddenly finds herself serving up more than hot coffee and flapjacks. Now she's hashing it out with sexy bad guys and scrambling to find clues in a race to save Axton before his time runs out. With her anime-loving bestie, her septuagenarian boss, and a pair of IT wise men along for the ride, Rose discovers political corruption, illegal gambling, and shady corporations. She's gone from zero to sixty and quickly learns when you're speeding down the fast lane, it's easy to crash and burn. Praise for DINERS, DIVES & DEAD ENDS "Austin's debut kicks off her planned series by introducing a quirky, feisty heroine and a great supporting cast of characters and...quite a number of interesting twists." - Kirkus Reviews "This traditional mystery captured my attention from the opening pages to the exhilarating finale...this was an enjoyable read in this debut series and I look forward to more adventures with Rose and the gang for years to come." - Dru Ann Love, The Cozy Chicks Blog "I predict this will be a long and successful series...I strongly recommend picking a copy up to read this summer. I know I am looking forward to reading more books by this author. Five stars out of Five." -Lynn Farris, National Mystery Review Examiner at Examiner.com "What a blast! Diners, Dives & Dead Ends is a fast-paced mystery loaded with wonderful wit and humor that had me laughing and loving every page. Terri Austin will hook you right away and keep you riveted until The End. I want more!" - Ann Charles, Award-Winning Author of the Bestselling Deadwood Mystery Series Books in the Rose Strickland Humorous Mystery Series: DINERS, DIVES & DEAD ENDS (#1) LAST DINER STANDING (#2) DINER IMPOSSIBLE (#3) DINERS KEEPERS, LOSERS WEEPERS (Novella after DINER IMPOSSIBLE in HEARTACHE MOTEL) Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all... (less)

A QUIRKY, FEISTY HEROINE... "With twists, turns and surprises that left me hanging on right to the end, I couldn't put it down. I absolutely can't wait to see what is in store for Rose and her quirky friends next." - Cozy Mystery Book (…more)