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THREADS OF DECEPTION
(Suddenly French, Book 1)
Author: Elle Jauffret
Publisher: Level Best Books
Publication Date: November 12, 2024
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Retail Price: $16.95 USD (paperback), $5.99 USD (e-book)
ISBN: 978-1-68512-751-0 (paperback) - 285 pages
ISBN: 978-1-68512-752-7 (e-book)
Elle Jauffret, author of "Threads of Deception", is a master at keeping readers on the edge of their seats. — French Quarter Magazine
Advance Praise for Elle's novel
“A charming traditional mystery with a unique French twist – – and a captivating mix of fashion, food, and fascinating characters! Elle Jauffret is a smart and fresh new voice, and this chic, cinematic, and unpredictable story, revealed in a gorgeous setting, will keep you turning the pages as fast as you can.” — Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today Bestselling author of ONE WRONG WORD
“Elle Jauffret spins a powerful, complex, and compelling mystery! THREADS OF DECEPTION dives deep into the human experience and does so with elegance and insight. Highly recommended!” — Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of NecroTek and The Dragon in Winter
“Threads of Deception is a fast-paced mystery with unique characters, refreshing humor, and unexpected adventures that will keep you turning pages. Jauffret’s use of an unusual medical condition, fascinating backstory, and vivid setting add to the intrigue and interest, but her descriptions of scrumptious food will have you planning a visit to the nearest French bakery. By the last page, she’s left just enough breadcrumbs to draw you forward into what will no doubt be a delightful series you’ll enjoy with a book in one hand and pain au chocolat in the other.” — Annette Lyon, USA Today bestselling author of Just One More
“With a charming and confident heroine, a sexy police detective, and dripping with Hollywood intrigue, Threads of Deception is a must-read for mystery lovers, a fierce debut for author Elle Jauffret!” — Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten and the #murdertrending series
"In Threads of Deception, Elle Jauffret weaves together her astute knowledge of the law, her experiences as a French-born American, and her love of the classic mystery to create an engaging series readers will enjoy. This is a multi-layered story about rash judgements and assumptions, the facades we create, the things some people will do to protect their secrets, and the lengths one woman will go to get justice for her friend.” — Kate B Jackson, Agatha Award winning author of Sasquatch Hunters, the Chattertowne Mysteries Cruising Sisters Mysteries
"Death and deception in the cut-throat world of fashion? Yes please! THREADS OF DECEPTION was such a delicious ride. Claire Fontaine is a smart and likeable protagonist in the vein of Finley Donovan and Aurora Teagarden. Highly recommend!" — Lorien Lawrence, author of the Fright Watch series and The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family.
"Elle Jauffret’s Threads of Deception is a delectable debut novel in which Jauffret stitches together a mouth-watering mystery that will leave readers hungry for more!" — Daphne Silver, Agatha Award winning author of Crime and Parchment
