Books with author Kelly Oliver

She just wants her degree. But when her professor is found dead in a bathtub, her real education begins… If James Patterson and Janet Evanovich had a love child... meet Jessica James.Over 200 Five-Star Reviews on Goodreads and Amazon. Amazon Bestseller and Multiple Award Winner“The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating.” —Chicago Tribune You can take the girl out of the trailer park, but you can't take the trailer park out of the girl!"A fine blend of raw humor with tense tale spinning that makes this mystery series opener a complete pleasure to read." San Fransisco Review of BooksJessica James is broke and counting down the days until she can defend her philosophy thesis. Desperate to get out of her grubby attic digs, she and her friends break into her professor’s office… only to find her adviser dead in the tub. Scoping the crime scene for clues, she leaves evidence that makes her both a suspect and a target.Suspecting the school's Russian janitor of doing more than sweeping the floors, Jessica mounts an investigation to clear her name. And when her ragtag posse helps her uncover a related date drug scandal, repeated attempts on her drink make her fear she’s the next on the killer’s to-do list. Can Jessica unmask the murderer before her degree gets buried six-feet-under?WOLF is the first standalone novel in the exhilarating Jessica James mystery series. If you like sassy detectives, irreverent humor, and nonstop action, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s hilarious adventure. Winner Best Mystery/Thriller eBook 2017, Independent Publisher's Award Finalist, Best Mystery, Foreward Magazine Voted #1 Women's Mystery on Goodreads Refreshingly authentic..A fast-paced and thoroughly engaging whodunit. —Kirkus Reviews Nobody tops Kelly Oliver for delivering fast-paced narrative, quirky characters, and a plot as twisty as a bucking bronco--all of this leavened with Oliver's trademark wry humor.—Caroline Taylor, author of Loose Ends and The Typist What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Wolf is hilarious, irreverent, and clever, action-packed with surprising twists, the writing is witty and engaging, but what I loved the most about the book are the strong female characters."★★★★★ "Exhilarating read with all sorts of twists and turns. Jessica James is smart, bold, vulnerable, pretty and clumsy all at the same time. She defies any stereotype of a female lead, and this is a very good thing."★★★★★ "A unique and compelling mystery, engaging important social and political issues with brains, humor, and heart."★★★★★ "Clever and funny along with being a great mystery!"★★★★★ "Couldn't put it down."★★★★★ "Fun read and a great mystery with strong female characters."WOLF has Oliver's trademark humor and quirky characters. Join Jessica and her posse for this fast paced thrill ride. Scroll up and grab a copy of WOLF today.

She wants her degree. But she just became a suspect of first-degree murder... "The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating."--Chicago Tribune Jessica James is broke and counting down the days until she can defend her philosophy thesis. Desperate to get out of her grubby attic digs, she and her friends break into her professor's office... only to find her adviser dead in the tub. Scoping the crime scene for clues, she leaves evidence that makes her both a suspect and a target. Suspecting the school's Russian janitor of doing more than sweeping the floors, Jessica mounts an investigation to clear her name. And when her ragtag posse helps her uncover a related date drug scandal, repeated attempts on her drink make her fear she's the next on the killer's to-do list. Can Jessica unmask the murderer before her degree gets buried six-feet-under? WOLFis the first standalone novel in the exhilarating Jessica James mystery series. If you like sassy detectives, irreverent humor, and crazy capers, then you'll love Kelly Oliver's hilarious adventure. Buy WOLF to join a girl-powered noir whodunit today!Independent Publisher's Award, Best Mystery/ThrillerForeward Magazine Award, Best Mystery FinalistAmazon BestsellerWhat Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Wolf is hilarious, irreverent, and clever, action-packed with surprising twists, the writing is witty and engaging, but what I loved the most about the book are the strong female characters."★★★★★ "If Stephanie Plum went to graduate school. Hilarious!"★★★★★ "Exhilarating read with all sorts of twists and turns. Jessica James is smart, bold, vulnerable, pretty and clumsy all at the same time. She defies any stereotype of a female lead, and this is a very good thing."★★★★★ "A unique and compelling mystery, engaging important social and political issues with brains, humor, and heart."★★★★★ "Clever and funny along with being a great mystery!"★★★★★ "Couldn't put it down."★★★★★ "Fun read and a great mystery with strong female characters."★★★★★ "Smart, capable women shine in this cast." ★★★★★ "WOLF has Oliver's trademark humor and quirky characters."Scroll up and grab your copy today and join Jessica and her posse for this fast paced thrill ride.

If James Patterson and Janet Evanovich had a love child... meet Jessica James!She’s in Sin City to search for her dad. But is she about to place her final bet? “Crackles with energy… Jessica remains an instantly likable protagonist… fast-paced and engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews Amazon Bestseller from Award Winning Author, Kelly OliverPhilosophy student Jessica James is desperate to find her real father. Broke and crashing with a stripper friend in Vegas, all she knows is that he’s supposedly a washed up magician. But all bets are off when she discovers a naked guy in a hotel bathtub missing a kidney…Suspecting her gyrating roommate could be tangled up in more than a g-string, Jessica ropes in her poker-ace sidekick to help. But when she discovers the ruthless casino mob is closing in, she’s worried the search for her dad was just an illusion.Can Jessica crack a criminal cartel before the mafia makes her cash out for life? Finalist, Best Suspense, Silver Falchion Award Finalist, Best Mystery, Mystery and Mayhem Awards Jackal is the fourth standalone novel in the thrilling Jessica James Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, action-packed suspense, and hilarious page-turners, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s gripping whodunit. Buy Jackal to watch a sleuth prowl the seedy streets of Vegas today! Nobody tops Kelly Oliver for delivering fast-paced narrative, quirky characters, and a plot as twisty as a bucking bronco--all of this leavened with Oliver's trademark wry humor.--Caroline Taylor, author of Loose Ends and The TypistOliver knows how to keep ratcheting up the stakes until the reader feels like they have their own mortgage riding on the roulette wheel. --Cate Holahan, USA Today best selling author of The Widower's Wife.Great cast of characters. A smart and sexy high stakes trip to Las Vegas.---Tracee de Hahn, author of Swiss Vendetta˃˃˃ What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Fun, action packed mystery. Suspenseful and action-packed mystery with all kinds of twists along the way."★★★★★ "Jessica James is an engaging character and she's got some pretty cool friends, too. The storyline flows beautifully and hooks you until the end."★★★★★"This book was a ton of fun to read. Filled with murder and Mayhem and a bit of hilarity, this book is a keeper. It kept me turning the pages from beginning to end. This is not one you will want to miss."★★★★★ "Such an engaging story. This cozy mystery was a great read, full of twists and turns, secrets and revelations."★★★★★ "This book is a great combination of humor, quirky characters, mystery, and adventure."★★★★★"Amazingly suspenseful read. I really enjoyed every aspect of this book. The added humor really makes the book a hit novel for me."★★★★★ "Fun, hilarious read. Tons of characters, action, the mob is involved and Jessica James and her friend Lolita are hilarious!!! Definitely enjoyed this read."Scroll up and grab a copy of Jackel today.Jessica James joins the ranks of strong female protagonists and women sleuths like Amelia Peabody, Stephanie Plum, Veronica Mars, Nancy Drew, Kinsey Millhone, Claire DeWitt , Cordelia Gray, V.I. Warshawski, Maisie Dobbs, Kay Scarpetta, Lisbeth Salander, and Vera Stanhope.

This isn't her first rodeo. But if she can't rope in a predator, she may be the next one to fall… “The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating.” —Chicago Tribune Jessica James fears for the worst. After the PhD student wakes up disoriented and naked behind a dumpster, tests come back negative but other victims start to surface. With assault off the table, the Montana cowgirl turned sleuth has to piece together a dark mystery. As her hot-tempered friend looks for revenge, Jessica's hunt for clues pairs her up with a smart-mouthed med student who just found a dead body in a freezer. But if the sleuth can't find out how the drugs, a genetic researcher, and the corpse are related, she might be the next victim taken out with the trash. Can Jessica use her red cowboy boots to stomp out the serial sedation? Finalist, Best Mystery, Silver Falchion Award FOX is the third standalone novel in the fast-paced Jessica James Mystery series. If you like quirky heroines, vigilante girl-power, and riveting suspense, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s page-turning tale. Buy FOX to watch girl power take down criminals today! What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Fun Read. Jessica James mysteries are fun and quirky."★★★★★"Well developed, timely, and well paced."★★★★★ "Action packed pages filled with a bit of romance, funny happening, kick-ass females, and plenty of who did it." FOX has Oliver's trademark humor and quirky characters. Join Jessica and her posse on this fast paced thrill ride.˃˃˃ What Reviewers are saying:Kelly Oliver's FOX has it all: keep-you-up-at-night pacing, Crichton-worthy plot packed with interesting insight and info, and a heckuva heroine. --Catherine Finger, Author of The Jo Oliver ThrillersFOX (A Jessica James Mystery) is an exciting story that kept me on the edge of my seat... an intense and thrilling storyline. A brilliant amateur sleuth novel. ★★★★★ --Reader's First Reviews "Mystery author extraordinaire Kelly Oliver has hit another one out of the park with F.O.X...Oliver has once again made female power quirky and fun--and oh so potent and riveting." --Samuel Marquis, author of Altar of Resistance and The Coalition "Oliver is a master of getting her heroine in and out of trouble while managing to both entertain and yes, even educate her readers." -- Charles Salzberg, Author of the Henry Swann Mystery series"tightly paced and enjoyable as it twists and turns... Oliver has a knack for colorful and affecting prose that makes many of the descriptive passages a delight to read." --Booklife Prize for Fiction"the story pulls you in and won't let you go. Fast moving and action driven, this is one book you won't want to string over a couple of nights of reading." --Clay Stafford, bestselling author & filmmaker, founder of Killer NashvilleFOX is part of the Jessica James Mystery-Thriller Series. If you love a page-turning thriller with mystery, humor, and a dash of romance, pick up FOX today!Scroll up and grab a copy of FOX today.Reader's Choice 5-Star Review, Claymore Award Finalist, Best MysterySilver Falchion Finalist, Best SuspenseAMAZON No.1 BESTSELLERScroll up and grab a copy FOX today.Jessica James joins the ranks of strong female protagonists and women sleuths like Amelia Peabody, Stephanie Plum, Veronica Mars, Nancy Drew, Kinsey Millhone, Claire DeWitt , Cordelia Gray, V.I. Warshawski, Maisie Dobbs, Kay Scarpetta, Lisbeth Salander, and Vera Stanhope.

She came back for vacation. If she’s not careful, she might leave in a body bag… “The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating.” —Chicago Tribune Winner, Best Suspense, Silver Falchion Award Over 200 Five-Star Reviews on Goodreads and AmazonIvy League student Jessica James isn’t thrilled to be back home in Montana. But her boring summer break becomes a nightmare when her cousin dies at the local sawmill. Devastated by the death, she can’t help but draw connections between the supposed accident and her own father’s unsolved demise…With the mill’s owner pushing hard to start fracking on Native American Blackfeet land, Jessica starts to connect the dots between the killings. And when two young girls go missing, Jessica calls in her posse to fight blood with brains. Can Jessica expose the town’s dirty money, or will she too end up as sawdust?COYOTE is the second standalone novel in the action-packed Jessica James mystery series. If you like laugh-out-loud entertainment, fearless heroines, and a dash of real-world issues, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s riveting tale. Buy COYOTE to drill into an action-packed mystery today! If you like your sleuths fierce, funny, and female, you'll love Jessica James.

Pets are disappearing from Lemon Tree Heights. With her family's petting zoo at stake, Kassy has to stop the dognapping ring, and fast.Hot on the trail of a missing cockapoo, Kassy discovers a mysterious key and a treasure map hidden inside a wall. Just when she's close to cracking the case, her brother Crispy and his faithful ferret Freddie go missing. To find her brother and the missing pets, Kassy gathers all her courage and ventures into the local cemetery. But can she unlock the clues and save the petting zoo in time? Join Kassy's fun-filled middle-grade adventure cracking riddles, detecting clues, and solving a whole zoo of animal trouble in the second book in the Pet Detective Mysteries.

She came back for vacation. If she's not careful, she might leave in a body bag... "The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling and simply captivating."--Chicago Tribune Ivy League student Jessica James isn't thrilled to be back home in Montana. But her boring summer break becomes a nightmare when her cousin dies at the local sawmill. Devastated by the death, she can't help but draw connections between the supposed accident and her own father's unsolved demise... With the mill's owner pushing hard to start fracking on Native American Blackfeet land, Jessica starts to connect the dots between the killings. And when two young girls go missing, Jessica calls in her posse to fight blood with brains. Can Jessica expose the town's dirty money, or will she too end up as sawdust? COYOTE is the second standalone novel in the action-packed Jessica James mystery series. If you like laugh-out-loud entertainment, fearless heroines, and a dash of real-world issues, then you'll love Kelly Oliver's riveting tale. Buy COYOTE to drill into an action-packed mystery today! NET PROFITS FROM SALES OF THIS NOVEL GO TO The American Indian College Fund.

If Nancy Drew had a pesky little brother and lived in a petting zoo... meet Kassy O'Roarke.Pets are disappearing from Lemon Tree Heights. With her family's petting zoo at stake, Kassy has to stop the dognapping ring, and fast.Hot on the trail of a missing cockapoo, Kassy discovers a mysterious key and a treasure map hidden inside a wall. Just when she's close to cracking the case, her brother Crispy and his faithful ferret Freddie go missing. To find her brother and the missing pets, Kassy gathers all her courage and ventures into the local cemetery. But can she unlock the clues and save the petting zoo in time? Scroll up and click BUY NOW to join Kassy's fun-filled middle-grade adventure cracking riddles, detecting clues, and solving a whole zoo of animal trouble in the second book in the Pet Detective Mysteries.

IF NANCY DREW DRANK JACK DANIELS... Meet Jessica James. Genes to die for--and someone does... Award winning author, Kelly Oliver blends humor and suspense with a medical thriller for a result that is riveting.Reader's Choice 5-Star Review, Claymore Award Finalist, Best MysterySilver Falchion Finalist, Best SuspenseWhen Jessica James wakes up half naked behind a dumpster in downtown Chicago, she thinks at first the hot intern feeding her Fiery Mule Slammers slipped her a Mickey. But after a pattern of similar incidents around Northwestern Research Hospital makes the news, Jessica realizes she was robbed of something more valuable than her book bag.The "dumpster girls" are all top of their class, attractive college students, who are drugged and dropped unconscious behind dumpsters. When rape-kits all come back negative, the police are baffled. But when the perp escalates and kills one of his victims, Jessica takes it on herself to solve the bewildering mystery and save herself and her friends as the "thief" closes in on them. Hunting for the predator, Jessica discovers secrets about her own identity that force her to rethink her past. The solution to the mystery lies in the cowgirl philosopher's boot-cut genes. Mystery, Suspense, Action, Adventure, Romance, and Laugh-out-Loud Humor. What more could you want in a page-turner? A riveting suspense novel that keeps you guessing until the end.What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Fun Read. Jessica James mysteries are fun and quirky."★★★★★"Well developed, timely, and well paced."★★★★★ "Action packed pages filled with a bit of romance, funny happening, kick-ass females, and plenty of who did it." FOX has Oliver's trademark humor and quirky characters. Join Jessica and her posse on this fast paced thrill ride.What Reviewers are saying:Kelly Oliver's FOX has it all: keep-you-up-at-night pacing, Crichton-worthy plot packed with interesting insight and info, and a heckuva heroine"--Catherine Finger, author of The Jo Oliver ThrillersFOX (A Jessica James Mystery) is an exciting story that kept me on the edge of my seat... an intense and thrilling storyline. A brilliant amateur sleuth novel. FIVE STAR REVIEW. ★★★★★--Reader's First Reviews "Mystery author extraordinaire Kelly Oliver has hit another one out of the park with F.O.X...Oliver has once again made female power quirky and fun--and oh so potent and riveting."--Samuel Marquis, author of Altar of Resistance and The Coalition "Oliver is a master of getting her heroine in and out of trouble while managing to both entertain and yes, even educate her readers."-- Charles Salzberg, author of the Henry Swann Mystery series "tightly paced and enjoyable as it twists and turns... Oliver has a knack for colorful and affecting prose that makes many of the descriptive passages a delight to read." --Booklife Prize for Fiction"the story pulls you in and won't let you go. Fast moving and action driven, this is one book you won't want to string over a couple of nights of reading."--Clay Stafford, bestselling author & filmmaker, founder of Killer NashvilleFOX is part of the Jessica James Mystery-Thriller Series. If you love a page-turning thriller with mystery, humor, and a dash of romance, pick up FOX today!

If Nancy Drew had a pesky little brother and lived in a petting zoo... meet Kassy O’Roarke.Twelve-year-old Kassy O’Roarke wants to win the Thompson award at her school newspaper. Her pesky little brother Percy and his key-stealing ferret try to help . . . and that’s when the trouble begins.Apollo the cougar cub goes missing from their family’s petting zoo. Kassy puts her detective skills to the test to find him before Animal Control does. Can Kassy outsmart the dogcatcher and rescue Apollo before being grounded for life?Join Kassy’s fun-filled adventure cracking riddles, detecting clues, and solving a whole zoo of animal trouble in book, while learning it's not what you have but what you give that matters.Kassy O'Roarke, Cub Reporter is book one of the Pet Detective Mysteries.Kassy O’Roarke, Cub Reporter is a juicy middle grade mystery in which a young investigator learns that it’s okay to be vulnerable. —Foreward ReviewsThis is a purely enjoyable adventure filled with memorable characters, an endearing protagonist, and a lot of heart. —US Review of BooksPerfect for early middle schoolers, who will easily identity with Kassy… a kid-centered adventure, with endearing characters and a strong sense of middle-school humor. —BlueInk ReviewLikely to entertain both animal and mystery lovers of all ages. It’s most highly recommended. 5-Star Review —Jack Magnus, Reader’s Favorite ReviewsKelly Oliver builds more than a detailed mystery. She also creates a heartwarming world populated with believable characters who feel like people you know. 5-Star Review —Sarah Scheele, Reader’s Favorite ReviewsFor everyone who’s into adventure, mystery, and a whole bunch of Middle-Grade fun, this first in series does the trick! Beware, you won’t want to set this book down anytime soon. 5-Star Review—Chanticleer Reviews"Kassy O'Roarke is a modern day Nancy Drew...The themes of loyalty and friendship are strong throughout making this the perfect middle grade (and upper elementary) novel. I adore this book and cannot wait to purchase it for my students. They are going to love it!" Librarian_Fitz, Kid's Bookstagrammer"Kelly Oliver has written a magnificent middle-grade story that will captivate readers with an exciting plot, relatable narrator, plenty of laughs, and a sprinkling of lessons. She has nailed the voice of her heroine and hit on so many issues, phobias and difficulties of young adolescence. Kassy O’Roarke is a great role model: smart, thoughtful, clever, ambitious, motivated, curious and vulnerable. She even understands it’s okay to cry now and then. But above all, Kassy is real. I loved this character and this book — so will you and your kids." BookTrib Reviews"Filled with finely created characters, both human and animal, this brisk little novel is a spellbinder, one that is bound to gather a very strong audience committed to the series." San Francisco Review of Books

If Nancy Drew had a pesky little brother... Meet Kassy O'Roarke.Winner of a Reader's Choice Award for Best Children's Mystery. Finalist for a Silver Falchion Award for Best Children's Mystery. Twelve-year-old Kassy O'Roarke wants to win the Thompson prize at her school newspaper. Her pesky little brother Percy and his key-stealing ferret try to help . . . and that's when the trouble begins.Apollo the cougar cub goes missing from their family's petting zoo. Kassy puts her detective skills to the test to find him before Animal Control does. Can Kassy outsmart the dogcatcher and rescue Apollo before being grounded for life?Scroll up and click BUY NOW to join Kassy's fun-filled adventure cracking riddles, detecting clues, and solving a whole zoo of animal trouble in book one of the Pet Detective Mysteries. A middle-grade mystery for kids 8-14 that the whole family will enjoy!

If Nancy Drew had a pesky little brother and lived in a petting zoo... meet Kassy O'Roarke. Pets are disappearing from Lemon Tree Heights. With her family's petting zoo at stake, twelve-year-old Kassy has to stop the dognapping ring, and fast. Hot on the trail of a missing cockapoo, Kassy discovers a mysterious key and a treasure map hidden inside a wall. Just when she's close to cracking the case, her brother Crispy and his faithful ferret Freddie go missing. To find her brother and the missing pets, Kassy gathers all her courage and ventures into the local cemetery. But can she unlock the clues and save the petting zoo in time?Join Kassy's fun-filled middle-grade adventure cracking riddles, detecting clues, and solving a whole zoo of animal trouble in the second book in the Pet Detective Mysteries.