The Jig Is Up

Irish step dance takes a deadly turn in this Celtic cozy series debut, perfect for fans of Carlene O'Connor and Paige Shelton.Single-mom and police chief's daughter Kate Buckley is all about family. After she receives an urgent text from her younger sister Colleen, she puts her life on hold and rushes to her Irish-themed hometown of Shamrock, Massachusetts. With her two daughters in tow, she's ready to fight if it means she can help her charming but hapless sibling.When they arrive, Colleen claims it was all a misunderstanding. But everything changes in an Irish minute when Colleen's best friend Deirdre, a dance show star, is found dead in the parish hall. With the discovery of a possible witness, a chilling motive, and a wee bit of incriminating evidence Colleen quickly becomes a person of interest in Deirdre's murder. Convinced her sister isn't a killer, Kate is determined to clear Colleen's name.As Kate investigates, Colleen takes charge of Shamrock's popular Irish dance show in honour of her late friend-with disastrous results. With the St. Patrick's Week festivities in full swing, Kate must catch the killer before the celebrations are ruined and her sister's Irish luck runs out.

Praise for The Jig Is Up:
“Rich with family angst, romance, and murder, this Irish charmer is a fun read.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“A well-crafted cozy mystery that deftly explores complicated family dynamics while also transporting readers to an adorable Irish-themed town.”
—BookPage

“With more surprises than usual, this is a step above much of this genre.”
—First Clue Reviews

“A page-turner . . . Mathews clearly has a knack for plotting mysteries.”
—Cozy Crime Reads

“[Mathews has] created a wonderfully unique town full of well-developed characters.”
—Kings River Life

“Irish eyes are smiling on this delightfully entertaining debut series that quickly became a page-turner.”
—Dru's Book Musings

“Packed with action and incidents to keep the readers hooked.”
—Fresh Fiction

“A fun, family, small-town mystery.”
—Red Carpet Crash

“A pure delight featuring freshly polished characters sure to win over cozy readers.”
—Wonder Women Sixty

“Sweet, sassy, and smart, Lisa Q. Mathews is a terrific voice in cozy mysteries.” 
—Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author

“Chock full of Irish charm, you’ll love this fabulous new mystery . . . This is your cozy mystery pot o’ gold.”
—Paige Shelton, New York Times bestselling author of the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series

“What a delight to spend time with Kate Buckley and her quirky family and neighbors in the charming town of Shamrock, Mass., in this captivating Irish-themed cozy mystery series launch.”
—Gigi Pandian, USA Today bestselling author of the Secret Staircase Mysteries

“Mathews’ writing is crisp and witty and there’s a gasp-worthy twist at [the] book’s end.”
—Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling author

“The Jig Is Up belongs in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”
—Diane Vallere, national bestselling author of the Material Witness mysteries

“My heart did a happy jig while reading this delightful Celtic cozy.” 
—Jennifer J. Chow, Agatha, Anthony, Lefty & Lilian Jackson Braun Award-nominated author of Ill-Fated Fortune

“Tightly written, well-paced, and constantly serving up the unexpected.”
—Barbara Ross, author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries

“I give it five pots of gold stars!”
—Olivia Blacke, author of Vinyl Resting Place

“Worth its weight in gold.”
—Mindy Quigley, author of the Deep Dish Mysteries

“Mathews dances between humor and suspense.”
—Maddie Day, author of Deep Fried Death

“This story is captivating from the first page.”
—Ellie Brannigan, author of the Irish Castle Mystery series

Lisa Q. Mathews began her publishing career as a Nancy Drew book editor. She wrote for other popular kids' series, including Mary-Kate and Ashley, Sweet Dreams, and the Lizzie McGuire Mysteries. After many years in New York, she returned home to New England, where she now writes cozy mysteries for adults, including the Irish Bed & Breakfast series and the Ladies Smythe & Westin series. Her short story "Fly Me to the Morgue" was an Agatha Award finalist. A member of the mighty Quinn clan (also Nolan, Stinson, and Keady), Lisa lives in New Hampshire with her family, including a crazy golden retriever and a lucky black cat from her old Brooklyn neighbourhood.

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