A Bad Day for Sunshine: A Novel

Written by Darynda Jones

Narrated by Lorelei King

“This suspenseful and witty first novel in a new series is a perfect match for narrator Lorelei King." -- Booklist

"Narrator Lorelei King works well with the subtly snarky style of author Darynda Jones...Listeners will look forward to the next installment of this new series, as some mysteries are solved, and others remain." -- AudioFile Magazine

New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones is back with the first novel in the brand-new snarky, sassy, wickedly fun Sunshine Vicram series—A Bad Day for Sunshine!

Sheriff Sunshine Vicram finds her cup o’ joe more than half full when the small village of Del Sol, New Mexico, becomes the center of national attention for a kidnapper on the loose.

Del Sol, New Mexico is known for three things: its fry-an-egg-on-the-cement summers, strong cups of coffee—and, now, a nationwide manhunt? Del Sol native Sunshine Vicram has returned to town as the elected sheriff—thanks to her adorably meddlesome parents who nominated her—and she expects her biggest crime wave to involve an elderly flasher named Doug. But a teenage girl is missing, a kidnapper is on the loose, and all of this is reminding Sunshine why she left Del Sol in the first place. Add to that the trouble at her daughter’s new school, plus and a kidnapped prized rooster named Puff Daddy, and, well, the forecast looks anything but sunny.

But even clouds have their silver linings. This one's got Levi, Sunshine's sexy, almost-old-flame, and a fiery-hot US Marshal. With temperatures rising everywhere she turns, Del Sol's normally cool-minded sheriff is finding herself knee-deep in drama and danger. Can Sunshine face the call of duty—and find the kidnapper who's terrorizing her beloved hometown—without falling head over high heels in love...or worse?

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

"Laugh-out-loud funny, intensely suspenseful, page-turning fun."—New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan

"A Bad Day For Sunshine is a great day for the rest of us."—New York Times bestselling author Lee Child

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: Apr 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9781250259806

Darynda Jones

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author DARYNDA JONES won a Golden Heart and a RITA for her manuscript First Grave on the Right. A born storyteller, she grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, annoying man and beast alike. Darynda lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys.

Reviews for A Bad Day for Sunshine

[Terika Hernandez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing Start to a new series! I absolutely loved this book. The storyline is original and amazing. The variety of characters is amazing. Sunshine and Levi are to die for. Ari, Cruz, and Jimmy are great characters. This is a definite read and listen. Because the narrator did a spectacular job on this book. Her distinct voices for each character is a talent to be had!

[T J Hansford · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed. Can not watch for the next twist.

[Denise Curtis · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

For being a respected detective and now a new sheriff, the protagonist acts more like the swooning heroine in a " Dude Where's my Shirt" book. Rather ineffective and weird.

[Marta Conlon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great story, snappy dialogue, and well paced. My first Darynda Jones but will NOT be my last. I enjoyed the characters and the quirky town but Sunshine and Auri are tops! Looking forward to the next book and the several ongoing story arcs.

[Melanie Reeder · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love her writing, like the story line and Sunshine and Ari's relationship. Hurry and write the next one Ms. Jones!

[Holly Whitworth · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Decent story. Should not have used same narrater as the charley davidson books. The stories are too similar to begin with... or same feeling anyway. Same voice made it muddier. Still worth the read