ELLE JAUFFRET

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CONTACT INFO

PUBLISHER

Publisher: Level Best Books
18100 Windsor Drive, Olney, MD 20832
Media/Review Contact: Shawn Reilly Simmons - shawnlevelbestbooks@gmail.com -
+1 301.730.1675

Subsidiary rights: rights@ellejauffret.com

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ENDORSEMENTS

 “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

 “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

“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

"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

“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-winning author of Sasquatch Hunters, the Chattertowne Mysteries Cruising Sisters Mysteries

“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

"When it comes to serving up an intriguing, unique and satisfying mystery, Jauffret is the crème de la crème." — Wendy Toliver, best-selling author of Regina Rising and Red’s Untold Tale

"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 Finlay Donovan and Aurora Teagarden. Highly recommend! " — Lorien Lawrence, author of the Fright Watch series and The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family.

PRAISE 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

“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

“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

“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

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