COSPLAYED TO DEATH
(Suddenly French, Book 2)
Author: Elle Jauffret
Publisher: Level Best Books
Publication Date: November 11, 2025
Genre: Fiction /Mystery (Trade)
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Retail Price: $16.95 USD (paperback), $5.99 USD (e-book)
ISBN: 979-8-89820-037-4 (paperback) - 252 pages
ISBN: 979-8-89820-038-1 (e-book)
Distributed by Ingram worldwide
Release date: November 11, 2025
Tagline: A gripping coastal mystery where true crime meets pop culture, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie with a modern twist and a hint of romance.
Synopsis: When former DC attorney Claire Fontaine returns to her California beach town to heal from a deadly law firm explosion, she expects peace, ocean breezes, and a fresh start as a private chef. Instead, she finds herself investigating two murders during an international surfing competition—where cosplayers, Olympic hopefuls, and old grudges collide in deadly ways.
With her neurological French accent constantly questioned, an online troll sabotaging her new catering business, and her retired-cop father becoming a prime suspect, Claire must navigate surf culture, extreme body modification, and buried secrets to catch a killer. But as she gets closer to the truth, she discovers that some transformations hide darker motives—and that choosing between her legal past and culinary future might not be the real question at all.
A cozy mystery with California sunshine, complex characters, and a heroine who refuses to pick just one lane.
PRAISES FOR COSPLAYED TO DEATH
“Extreme cosplayers, champion surfers, and professional rivals abound in Cosplayed to Death. This cozy mystery brims with quirky charm, clever plotting, and a heroine you can’t help but root for. A fun, modern take on citizen detectives, this tale will keep you guessing who's settling scores until the last chapter.” — M.C. Vaughan, author of Romancing Miss Stone and Code Name Gorgeous
"Full of surfside vibes and delicious food drama, Cosplayed to Death kept me guessing until the end! A perfect summer read." —M.K. England, author of All Fired Up
“I was immediately immersed in this cleverly written drama that I could not put down until all was said and done. A solidly crafty multi-plot storyline where the mystery was skillfully accomplished with the right amount of intrigue, tension, suspense, and apprehension.” —Dru Ann Love, winner of the Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Raven Awards
"Jauffret delivers an absolute riptide of a mystery in COSPLAYED TO DEATH! A clever plot, charming heroine, and sparkling humor take center stage as Claire plunges headfirst into the equally fascinating worlds of cosplay and professional surfing along with her delightful best friend Suggie and her annoyingly handsome roommate Torres. I can't wait to see what other mysteries await us in Caper Cove! —Jenny Adams, Agatha Award Nominated Author of the Deadly Twenties Mysteries
“If you’re looking for a cozy murder mystery that will feed your curiosity and your appetite, look no further. Cosplayed to Death has it all - a quirky lead, lovable sidekicks, delicious food descriptions, and a setting you’ll wish you could visit in real life. Looking forward to book 3.” — Janina Scarlet, author of Superhero Therapy and Dark Agents