A Bad Day for Mercy

In "A Bad Day for Mercy," Stella rushes to Wisconsin after her sister alerts her that Stella's step-nephew, Chip, is in grave danger due to outstanding gambling debts. Upon her arrival, she discovers a gruesome scene of dismemberment, leading her to question Chip and his Russian girlfriend, Natalya, about the mysterious circumstances. As she embarks on an investigation involving shady characters such as a black-market Botox dealer, Stella navigates familial loyalty, romantic distractions, and her thoughts on Sheriff "Goat" Jones while approaching her fifty-first birthday. This installment of Sophie Littlefield's series promises humor and intrigue as Stella dives deeper into a web of danger.