★ From the Moment They Met it was Espionage ★
Summer, 1949
Haunted by a family scandal, Jenny Nicolay boards a train for a fresh start in Texas. The master of disguise charms her way into the heart of the small town. And the heart of the handsome private eye, Sawyer Finn.
But when an encoded message meant for a Russian spy turns Lake Falls upside-down, Sawyer and Jenny embark on a treacherous journey for the truth. In a town with more secrets than people, anyone could be the Russian spy.
Can Jenny navigate her growing feelings and crack the code in time? Or will the dangerous pursuit drown her in international espionage?
———————————————–
Enigma of Lake Falls is the swashbuckling first installment in the Spies of Texas historical mystery series.
Cozy Mystery meets Espionage Adventure. If you enjoy witty banter, quirky towns folk, and unexpected plot twists, this book is for you!
Spies of Texas Series Order
* Book 1: Enigma of Lake Falls
* Book 2: Undercover Pursuit
* Book 3: Cloak & Danger
* Book 4: Double Agent
* Book 5: Shadow of Doubt
* Book 6: Ghost of a Chance
“If you loved Nancy Drew books growing up you will definitely love this book… Nancy Drew vibes, but the adult version. I highly recommend this book.” – Blog Review
Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW
Review
★★★★★
“…strong female characters…amazing to see especially since this book does take place in 1949.” – Book Blogger
“ending is sooooo cool and I can’t wait to read the next book!” – Amazon Reviewer
“If you loved Nancy Drew books growing up you will definitely love this book…Nancy Drew vibes, but the adult version.” – Book Blogger
“(Jenny) isn’t afraid to call people out, and to put her two cents in.” – Book Blogger
“All the characters were likable and well-developed, but Sawyer on my heart!” – Amazon Reviewer
“Brittany E. Brinegar has a lifelong fan in me.” – Amazon Reviewer
“The humour is what lifts this above the average spy tale.” – International Best-Selling Author FROM THE AUTHOR
★ Author Note ★
Who says truancy doesn’t pay off?
I made straight A’s in high school and never received detention, but the front office required me to attend Saturday school to make up for a little bit of tardiness. I’ve never been a morning person or punctual for that matter. Not to mention we started school at 7:30! That’s the real crime.
The school kept track of my morning miscues and forgot to warn me of the consequence. By the end of the year, we’re talking mid-May, they sprung the news. I wouldn’t be moving on to eleventh grade. Refer back to the first line (I made straight A’s). But rules are rules and I missed too much time. No exceptions.
The solution? Extra school of course.
So I arrived in the technology-free zone to serve my time with the other miscreants. During our brief bathroom break, we compared wrap sheets. Surprisingly, not too many honor students were in attendance.
Armed with a thick book and a notepad, I made the best of my situation. With no homework to work on and all sorts of ideas floating around in my head, I decided to write about a post-WWII Texas town. By the end of the four-hour session, I completed the first several chapters of this book in almost the form you see here.
I liked the way the story turned out and almost wish I was sent to Saturday school a few more times. Maybe not – I had to wake up too early. FROM THE BACK COVER
Book Quotes
“Welcome to Lake Falls. Nothing bad ever happens here.”
“Says the man chasing foreign operatives in a stolen car.”
★ “Yes, there was a girl in the picture – an enigma who drove me nuts. The girl signified the beginning of my troubles.” – Sawyer Finn
★ “This Finn fellow was much too organized and by-the-book. I wasn’t sure how my spontaneous personality would mesh with his.” – Jenny Nicolay
★ “How would I know? I’m just a little girl. I couldn’t possibly find the kidnappers before fifty FBI agents.” – Jenny Nicolay ABOUT THE AUTHOR
BrittanyE. Brinegar is the author of witty mysteries and whodunits. When you open oneof her books, look out for rapid-fire banter and nostalgic pop culturereferences.
Her hobbiesinclude time travel to the 1940s, solving mysteries, and training to be a superspy… vicariously through her characters of course.
Shelives in Arlington, Texas with two canine writing companions/distractions andloves drawing inspiration from family, friends, and her home state.
Readyto smile your way through murder? Join Brittany’s newsletter and never miss anew release. Read more Continue reading Read less
