Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Deacon of the Dead: A Second Chance Inn Cozy Mystery by MJ O’Neill. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews and more!
Deacon of the Dead: A Second Chance Inn Cozy Mystery
by MJ O’Neill
Deacon of the Dead: A Second Chance Inn Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Georgia
Sweet Devotions (October 10, 2023)
Print length : 274 pages
Come Sit a Spell in Clinton, Georgia. Home to Southern Sass, Romance, Murder, and (Fake) Zombie Fun – a charming cozy mystery book series from award-winning author MJ O’Neill
Who Knew Fake Zombies Could Stir Up Such Real Trouble?
When Harmony Holt’s daddy lands in the hospital putting their family inn on the brink of foreclosure, she’s dragged back to her quirky hometown, Clinton, Georgia, with an unconventional rescue plan: zombies. Well, zombie tours to be precise. As autumn unveils its colors, she concocts a daring plan to intertwine the town’s newfound fame as film site for the hit TV show Walker, Zombie Ranger with it’s upcoming fall festival, all to save her family’s legacy—and ideally, while dodging any awkward encounters with her ex, Seth.
But when Deacon Miller, a vocal opponent of her undead tourism idea, is found murdered in the middle of her zombie-fueled grand opening, shot with her inn’s gun, no less, she’s in a heap of trouble on both fronts. Now, with her tour permit hanging by a thread, land snatchers are clamoring for a piece of her property, and the local businesses that banked on her venture are in the lurch. To top it off, she’s prime suspect in the Deacon’s murder. Her sole beacon of hope? Sheriff Seth Johnson, her ex.
Is it a Second Chance at Love or a Second Chance for Murder?
Dive into this fall treat by award-winning author MJ O’Neill, a unique blend of cozy mystery and romance, sprinkled with Southern sass and autumn charm. Can Harmony save her family legacy and find where her heart truly belongs, or are some secrets better kept whispered in regrets?
About MJ O’Neill
MJ O’Neill is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and literacy advocate.
Her love of mysteries started as a dyslexic child who relied on Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden to get through the dreaded book report. Now, she is a fierce advocate for literacy and stands firm against literary censorship.
Her professional writing adventure began when she owned a chocolate factory where writing mysteries was a safer bet than “murdering customers”. Currently, you might spot MJ rambling around the Pacific Northwest in her jeep, with her teenager and fierce Yorkie, on the hunt for bigfoot and her next captivating tale.
Author Links
Website: http://www.mjoneillauthor.com Facebook Author: https://www.facebook.com/mjoneillauthor BookBub Page: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mj-o-neill
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjoneillauthor Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MJONeillAuthor
Purchase Link: Amazon
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Deacon of the Dead TOUR PARTICIPANTS
November 13 – Lady Hawkeye – RECIPE
November 13 – Reading Authors Network – CHARACTER GUEST POST
November 13 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – SPOTLIGHT
November 14 – Brooke Blogs – SPOTLIGHT
November 14 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – REVIEW
November 14 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – REVIEW
November 15 – Mystery, Thrillers, and Suspense – SPOTLIGHT
November 15 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
November 16 – Literary Gold – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
November 16 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
November 16 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
November 17 – Cozy Up With Kathy – AUTHOR GUEST POST
November 17 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
November 17 – Hearts & Scribbles – SPOTLIGHT
November 18 – My Reading Journeys – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
November 18 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT
November 19 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
November 19 – #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee – SPOTLIGHT
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Sounds like a fun read and the cover is fun too
HI Monique. I hope you enjoy! My cover designer had a great time with this series I think they came out great. I’ll pass along the kudos. – MJ
Thanks so much for hosting me! Great kickoff stop for my tour.
You’re very welcome!
This looks like a great novel. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Whoa, that is a big Inn on the cover. Love cozy mystery reads.
Cathy – LOL. My cover designer had a great time with this series. I love that she snuck zombies into every cover.
Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like a fun book, thanks for sharing!
Hi Mj!
I think this sounds like a good read. The fact that the sheriff is Harmony’s ex was a twist that I didnt expect! Definetely made me yearn to hear the whole story!
Hi Inez. I’m so glad it piqued your interest. They’re a fun couple to write. Harmony’s not one to be put in a box and that’s both a feature and a frustration sometimes for Seth.
Thank you for posting about Deacon of the Dead, this sounds like a great cozy mystery read and I am looking forward to it
I look forward to reading it, Thank you for the post
Sounds like a great read. Adding to my TBR list.
Sounds like a really great read.
I so enjoyed reading this well done excerpt!
Thank you for sharing it.
Everything about this book makes me want to read it! Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds like a great take on a popular theme. Congrats.