Astray in Couper (Intro to Matty Cruz Adventures)

by R. Marquez

Overview

Couper, Washington, nestled on the banks of the Columbia River, is a lovely place to visit, but living there can be killer.

When Matty Cruz's career ends prematurely due to hard economic times, she pulls up stakes and relocates to the tree-filled Pacific Northwest. She's hoping the natural beauty there will lift her spirits, but she soon discovers that her impulsive move lands her in a city with one of the highest violent-crime rates in the region and a place that too many psychopaths call home.

Astray in Couper is a first taste of a cozy mystery series with a criminal edge, written with a dash of humor and fun, and populated with quirky, colorful characters, and dark villains. Come see how a brave heroine who once led a mundane life must quickly learn to navigate her new world--or else--with the help of an adorable stray.

You'll find this adventure and the next two in Matty Cruz Adventures 1,2,3, followed by three full-length books (The Devil Lies in Couper, The Couper Vendetta, and The Couper Conundrum).
You can discover what happens afterwards in Couper by reading the Carol Karuso Mystery Trilogy. And If you love the setting and the cast of characters, get insights into the past by reading Tales from Couper.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940151676946
Publisher:	R.Marquez
Publication date:	05/31/2014
Series:	Matty Cruz Adventures , #1
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	157,330
File size:	270 KB

About the Author

R. MARQUEZ resides in the Pacific Northwest, a place that inspired her to create the fictional city of Couper, Washington, located across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon.

She was brought to the region in a similar fashion as her main character in the Matty Cruz Adventure series, and, like Matty, she had to reinvent herself quickly—but in a less colorful way.

The Carol Karuso Mystery series continues on from the previous series but from Matty Cruz's best friends' perspective.

R. Marquez’s short stories have been published in various magazines.