Airplanes Atlanta & an Assassin

<p>High school teacher Katie Wilk is thrilled when her students qualify for <em>Mock Trial America</em> 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.</p><p></p><p>With 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.</p><p></p><p>As 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?</p><p></p><p>Luckily 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.</p><p></p><p>Smart 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.</p><p></p><p><strong>Praise for this amazing cozy series by multiple award-winning author Mary Seifert:</strong></p><ul><li>2024 Chanticleer International Book Awards - Semi-Finalist - Mystery & Mayhem category</li><li>2024 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award - Top Pick - Cozy Mysteries</li><li>2024 International Impact Awards - Winner - Books in a Series</li></ul><p></p><p>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. <em>Airplanes Atlanta & an Assassin</em> 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 <em>Hidden Rooms</em></p><p></p><p>The delightful amateur sleuths Katie and Maverick are back! In <em>Airplanes Atlanta & an Assassin</em> 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 <em>The Write Group</em></p><p></p><p>...an intricate mystery with plenty of action and suspense. Plus I like the dog. David Housewright Edgar Award winning author of <em>Something Wicked </em></p><p></p><p>From navigating small town life to solving puzzling murders Katie and Maverick are a delight. -Mindy Mejia international bestseller author</p><p></p><p>Immediately captivating! Katie and Maverick are destined to become a notable amateur sleuth team in the mystery world. -Connie Shelton <em>USA Today</em> bestselling author</p><p></p><p>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</p>