Miss Fortune World Series

Check out Stephen John's latest book, The Spirit of Christmas.    Embark on a heart-pounding journey with Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie in the gripping narrative of 'Swamp Team 3'. The story escalates dramatically when Fortune uncovers the long-forgotten case of a young girl's murder in the enigmatic town of Sinful. The chase is on to track down the elusive man in the black fedora, last seen with the victim, leading our intrepid trio on an exhilarating, country-spanning quest for justice. Every lead propels them deeper into a web of intrigue, culminating in a shocking twist: Fortune's moment of insight thrusts her directly into the lair of the murderer. Alone and vulnerable, she faces a perilous race against time, separated from her allies. Will Fortune outwit her captor and unravel the mystery, or will the killer's sinister plan succeed? The clock is ticking in this edge-of-your-seat thriller, where danger lurks in the shadows and loyalty is the only lifeline.       WHAT READERS SAID ABOUT STEPHEN'S OTHER MISS FORTUNE MYSTERIES Love anything to do with Fortune and friends! I was laughing out loud at some points. I am going to read some more of your books! -JL What readers have said about Stephen John's other Miss Fortune books: Of the many other authors who contribute to this series Stephen John is one of my favorites. He continues with the main characters and weaves a series of intrigue and chaos into his story. I have now read a few of these stories by this author and this one I enjoyed most of all. The regular characters are back, joining a couple of newbies who prove to be interesting as well. Once again, the crime solving aspect of the story proves intriguing. It left me fulfilled and more than ready to read the next chapter in this particular writer's Miss Fortune setting. Great stuff. I absolutely love this series! Fortune has lost a dear friend which broke my heart, but she has also made some new friends as well. As always there is comedy, action, and a dash of love tossed in. Definitely a must read! While staying true to Ms. DeLeon's canon, Mr. Mayfield carves out a very nice niche for himself. I've come to really enjoy his stories featuring these characters and this one is a doozy. A well-structured mystery, and probably the most literary of the Kindle Worlds Miss Fortune Mysteries I've read so far.  I loved this book as much as I loved the original books by Janet DeLeon. I wish he would write more. This book read as if it had been written by Jana Deleon. I thoroughly enjoyed the new characters and the usual characters were as much fun as always. -RS I loved this book! Between the colorful characters and the witty dialogue, I was sucked into the story by page 3. The mystery had suspense, twists, turns and many nail-biting moments. This is a fun read! -JM I loved this book as much as MS Jana DeLeons' original series. The main characters were so well written and I read this book immediately following Fortune Funhouse it was as if this was book #20. Loved it. A must read! I hope more are written in this series. -KC I just recently discovered this author. The title of the book is what grabbed me. This book drew me into the story right from the start. I found myself totally enjoying it and giggling too. While this book is part of a series, it can definitely be a standalone book. I highly recommend it. -SB The author perfectly set the tone and locale, I could hear and feel the bayou all the way through it. While I haven't read any of the author's books prior to this, I loved the characters, especially Brennan. I had a very good friend in high school like him, fearless and fabulous. An excellent read. -DW  

Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie—Swamp Team 3—take a job helping a probate researcher locate a missing heiress. But finding the right Mary Elizabeth Smith won't be easy and not just because of her common name or the fact that she was adopted as a baby over 70 years ago. Other researchers are on the hunt, and they are all seeking the big payout for finding the right woman. Their search takes them to nursing homes and a clothing-optional day spa for seniors, where Gertie is in her element and out of her clothes with only a bath towel—and her pistol—and her phone. What could go wrong? Gertie, a nude spa, and her missing gun for starters. Join Fortune and the team as they try to find the missing Mary, retrieve Gertie's pistol, and collect a big paycheck before time runs out. Authors note: This is Fan Fiction. It is not written by the original author, but by a fan who has special permission to create stories using the author's characters and locations. Special thanks to Jana DeLeon and J&R Fan Fiction for making this possible.

#2 CATCH A FALLING SPY When Fortune learns retired CIA Agent Garrett Stone has dementia and needs her help, how can she say no? After all, he once saved her life and now that he's in danger, she knows it's the right thing to do. So while Director Morrow is locating a secure facility for Garrett to live, "Uncle Gary" visits Fortune in Sinful. But with his mental and behavioral lapses, it's not long before chaos ensues, leaving Swamp Team 3 scrambling to keep him out of trouble. Join Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie as they work to uncover the secrets he's hiding and discover who wants him dead. Authors note: This is Fan Fiction. It is not written by the original author, but by a fan who has special permission to create stories using the author's characters and locations. The events/timeline may not coincide with those in the original Miss Fortune series. Special thanks to Jana DeLeon and J&R Fan Fiction for making this possible.  

When a former Marine buddy goes missing in Seattle, Carter LeBlanc goes undercover to find out what happened and save his friend. Fortune flies to the Emerald City with him but when Carter discovers the level of danger involved, all he wants to do is protect her by sending her home. Instead of heading back to Sinful, Fortune enlists the aid of her friends, Ida Belle and Gertie, and conducts an independent investigation to help Carter without him knowing it. Fortune, Ida Belle and Gertie soon find themselves knee deep in the middle of a dangerous mess of intrigue, murder and deception.    CHECK OUT STEPHEN JOHN'S LATEST MISS FORTUNE MYSTERY -- FORTUNE KOOKIES! ------------------------------------------------   WHAT READERS SAID ABOUT STEPHEN'S OTHER MISS FORTUNE MYSTERIES Love anything to do with Fortune and friends! I was laughing out loud at some points. I am going to read some more of your books! -JL What readers have said about Stephen John's other Miss Fortune books: Of the many other authors who contribute to this series Stephen John is one of my favorites. He continues with the main characters and weaves a series of intrigue and chaos into his story. I have now read a few of these stories by this author and this one I enjoyed most of all. The regular characters are back, joining a couple of newbies who prove to be interesting as well. Once again, the crime solving aspect of the story proves intriguing. It left me fulfilled and more than ready to read the next chapter in this particular writer's Miss Fortune setting. Great stuff. I absolutely love this series! Fortune has lost a dear friend which broke my heart, but she has also made some new friends as well. As always there is comedy, action, and a dash of love tossed in. Definitely a must read! While staying true to Ms. DeLeon's canon, Mr. Mayfield carves out a very nice niche for himself. I've come to really enjoy his stories featuring these characters and this one is a doozy. A well-structured mystery, and probably the most literary of the Kindle Worlds Miss Fortune Mysteries I've read so far.  I loved this book as much as I loved the original books by Janet DeLeon. I wish he would write more. This book read as if it had been written by Jana Deleon. I thoroughly enjoyed the new characters and the usual characters were as much fun as always. -RS I loved this book! Between the colorful characters and the witty dialogue, I was sucked into the story by page 3. The mystery had suspense, twists, turns and many nail-biting moments. This is a fun read! -JM I loved this book as much as MS Jana DeLeons' original series. The main characters were so well written and I read this book immediately following Fortune Funhouse it was as if this was book #20. Loved it. A must read! I hope more are written in this series. -KC I just recently discovered this author. The title of the book is what grabbed me. This book drew me into the story right from the start. I found myself totally enjoying it and giggling too. While this book is part of a series, it can definitely be a standalone book. I highly recommend it. -SB The author perfectly set the tone and locale, I could hear and feel the bayou all the way through it. While I haven't read any of the author's books prior to this, I loved the characters, especially Brennan. I had a very good friend in high school like him, fearless and fabulous. An excellent read. -DW Talk about twists and turns AND funny!!! A very entertaining story!! The characters created by Ms. DeLeon are playing themselves well in this work! It's a great mystery; try it, you'll like it!! Enjoy!! -KC Keep them coming!!  -KL  

When Gertie's old friend--and fellow teacher--Carlotta dies, she leaves Gertie some old letters from the pen pal program they worked on together. Gertie is certain that one of the letters contains a secret message leading to a hidden treasure in Desperado, Texas. She convinces Ida Belle and Fortune that it's not just a fantasy, and the three set out on a treasure hunt adventure. But when someone steals the letter they know they aren't the only ones looking for the loot. Now the race is on to decipher the clues and get to the treasure first. Authors note: This is Fan Fiction. It is not written by the original author, but by a fan who has special permission to create stories using the author's characters and locations. Special thanks to Jana DeLeon and J&R Fan Fiction for making this possible.

Ida Belle and Fortune feel it's time to set Gertie up with the perfect man. After all, keeping her busy with a guy of her own--one they don't have to worry about--is a win/win situation for everyone. But when the FBI shows up, they learn that Gertie's perfect man is far from that. But what happened? How did an old friend of Walter's end up on the wrong side of the law? It's not only the fertilizer he sells that is offensive... in this case, Love Sinks.   Authors note: This is Fan Fiction. It is not written by the original author, but by a fan who has special permission to create stories using the author's characters and locations.   Special thanks to Jana DeLeon and J&R Fan Fiction for making this possible.

It's a stinky situation in Sinful. A box of rotten fish is placed under Celia's car and a highly illegal device explodes, totaling the car. Gertie was seen in the area but says she didn't do it, but only Fortune and Ida Belle believe her and there are no other suspects. The Swamp Team Three has to solve the crime in forty-eight hours before Gertie is arrested and faces a five-year prison sentence.   Also, check out Stephen John's latest books, Night Music.   What readers have said about Stephen's other Miss Fortune books: Of the many other authors who contribute to this series Stephen John is one of my favorites. He continues with the main characters and weaves a series of intrigue and chaos into his story. I have now read a few of these stories by this author and this one I enjoyed most of all. The regular characters are back, joining a couple of newbies who prove to be interesting as well. Once again, the crime solving aspect of the story proves intriguing. It left me fulfilled and more than ready to read the next chapter in this particular writer's Miss Fortune setting. Great stuff. I absolutely love this series! Fortune has lost a dear friend which broke my heart, but she has also made some new friends as well. As always there is comedy, action, and a dash of love tossed in. Definitely a must read! While staying true to Ms. DeLeon's canon, Mr. Mayfield carves out a very nice niche for himself. I've come to really enjoy his stories featuring these characters and this one is a doozy. A well-structured mystery, and probably the most literary of the Kindle Worlds Miss Fortune Mysteries I've read so far.  I loved this book as much as I loved the original books by Janet DeLeon. I wish he would write more.   THE WELLY WHEEL MURDER: Gertie decides to face an old nemesis at the Annual Alligator Festival Triathlon competition. Fortune and Ida Belle tag along for support. When they arrive, they stumble on an unsolved murder that took place two years earlier. When Fortune meets a shady character with an agenda and a motive for murder, the Swamp Team 3 jumps into action. They receive help from a colorful local P.I. with sharp wits, unsuspected talents and a taste for nice things.  As they dig deeper into the mystery, a conspiracy unfolds that leads them into a deadly, dark world. The Welly Wheel Murder is filled with twists and turns, funny banter and outrageous situations.

Check out Stephen John's latest release, The Spirit of Christmas.   When a wealthy widow suddenly passes away from a heart attack, Fortune senses foul play. The Swamp Team 3 springs into action. However, before they can identify the murderer, they must first prove that the victim's death was not a result of natural causes. Along the way, Fortune, Ida Bell, and Gertie encounter numerous obstacles until an unexpected source provides assistance. The victim's peculiar brother and sister arrive in Sinful, bringing their own suspicions and unique skills. A Blooming Fortune is a maze of unexpected twists and turns as Fortune and her newfound companions work tirelessly to unravel this perplexing mystery.       What readers have said about Stephen John's other Miss Fortune books: Of the many other authors who contribute to this series Stephen John is one of my favorites. He continues with the main characters and weaves a series of intrigue and chaos into his story. I have now read a few of these stories by this author and this one I enjoyed most of all. The regular characters are back, joining a couple of newbies who prove to be interesting as well. Once again, the crime solving aspect of the story proves intriguing. It left me fulfilled and more than ready to read the next chapter in this particular writer's Miss Fortune setting. Great stuff.   I absolutely love this series! Fortune has lost a dear friend which broke my heart, but she has also made some new friends as well. As always there is comedy, action, and a dash of love tossed in. Definitely a must read!   While staying true to Ms. DeLeon's canon, Mr. Mayfield carves out a very nice niche for himself. I've come to really enjoy his stories featuring these characters and this one is a doozy.   A well-structured mystery, and probably the most literary of the Kindle Worlds Miss Fortune Mysteries I've read so far.  I loved this book as much as I loved the original books by Janet DeLeon. I wish he would write more.   This book read as if it had been written by Jana Deleon. I thoroughly enjoyed the new characters and the usual characters were as much fun as always. -RS I loved this book! Between the colorful characters and the witty dialogue, I was sucked into the story by page 3. The mystery had suspense, twists, turns and many nail-biting moments. This is a fun read! -JM   I loved this book as much as MS Jana DeLeons' original series. The main characters were so well written and I read this book immediately following Fortune Funhouse it was as if this was book #20. Loved it. A must read! I hope more are written in this series. -KC   I just recently discovered this author. The title of the book is what grabbed me. This book drew me into the story right from the start. I found myself totally enjoying it and giggling too. While this book is part of a series, it can definitely be a standalone book. I highly recommend it. -SB   The author perfectly set the tone and locale, I could hear and feel the bayou all the way through it. While I haven't read any of the author's books prior to this, I loved the characters, especially Brennan. I had a very good friend in high school like him, fearless and fabulous. An excellent read. -DW Talk about twists and turns AND funny!!! A very entertaining story!! The characters created by Ms. DeLeon are playing themselves well in this work! It's a great mystery; try it, you'll like it!! Enjoy!! -KC   Keep them coming!!  -KL

There's bad news in Sinful.  Gertie has a new gentleman friend and Ida Belle doesn't like him. That's not the only bad news.  The skeletal remains of a young woman are discovered in the hollow of a two-hundred-year-old elm tree.  When the state investigation stalls, Swamp Team 3 jumps into action.  There's no shortage of seedy suspects but solving the case proves challenging. As Fortune draws close to the truth, certain interested parties lash out, putting the lives of our three heroes in peril. That's when the fireworks really begin.   Revised and re-edited May 2021.   Check out Stephen John's latest novel, Night Music or my latest Miss Fortune Novel, The Welly Wheel Murder.       THE BODY IN WITCH ELM (REVIEWS) The author does a great job in building this wonderful mystery thriller. The courageous PI Fortune is at the forefront while her sidekicks Ida Belle and Gertie deliver terrific humor and chemistry. The ending is furious and stunning, keeping you riveted right up until the last word written. Five stars. Should be able to give more for this fascinating story.   Love, love, LOVE this series!!!! I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. It was so nice to see Gertie get some male attention finally! KC What readers have said about Stephen's other Miss Fortune books:   OTHER MISS FORTUNE BOOKS (REVIEWS)   Of the many other authors who contribute to this series Stephen John is one of my favorites. He continues with the main characters and weaves a series of intrigue and chaos into his story. I have now read a few of these stories by this author and this one I enjoyed most of all. The regular characters are back, joining a couple of newbies who prove to be interesting as well. Once again, the crime solving aspect of the story proves intriguing. It left me fulfilled and more than ready to read the next chapter in this particular writer's Miss Fortune setting. Great stuff.   Definitely a must read!   A well-structured mystery, and probably the most literary of the Kindle Worlds Miss Fortune Mysteries I've read so far.    I loved this book as much as I loved the original books by Janet DeLeon. I wish he would write more.   Check out The Welly Wheel Murder: Gertie decides to face an old nemesis at the Annual Alligator Festival Triathlon competition. Fortune and Ida Belle tag along for support. When they arrive, they stumble on an unsolved murder that took place two years earlier. When Fortune meets a shady character with an agenda and a motive for murder, the Swamp Team 3 jumps into action. They receive help from a colorful local P.I. with sharp wits, unsuspected talents and a taste for nice things.  As they dig deeper into the mystery, a conspiracy unfolds that leads them into a deadly, dark world. The Welly Wheel Murder is filled with twists and turns, funny banter and outrageous situations.