Marsala Maroon: A Private Investigator Comedy Mystery

Jazz Fest is in full swing in The Big Easy, but PI Franki Amato is singing the blues. The owner of an historic Italian grocery and deli is murdered in a manner eerily reminiscent of the Axeman of New Orleans, a notorious serial killer who hasn't struck in over a century, and someone Franki knows has been arrested for the crime. Adding to her distress, Franki, her mom, and her meddling Sicilian nonna finally meet her fiancé's family, but the tone of their encounter is decidedly downbeat. And just as her personal life strikes a sour note, the killer jazzes up his techniques. The pressure is on Franki to decipher an odd assortment of clues—an old gramophone record, a stolen trumpet, and a bottle of marsala wine. If she doesn't, she could be the next one to get the ax. is book 6 in the Franki Amato Mysteries, but it can be read as a standalone. If you like zany characters and laugh-out-loud humor with a splash of suspense, then you'll drink up this fun series by Bestselling Author Traci Andrighetti. FRANKI AMATO MYSTERIES: Limoncello Yellow (book 1) Prosecco Pink (book 2) Amaretto Amber (book 3) Campari Crimson (book 4) Galliano Gold (book 5) Marsala Maroon (book 6) Valpolicella Violet (book 7) Tuaca Tan (book 8) Nocino Noir (book 9, coming in 2024!) To find out what Franki's up to between the books, join Traci's newsletter at traciandrighetti.com to get the Franki Amato Mini Mysteries for FREE! Want more Franki Amato? She's got a new "krewe"! Traci teamed up with Leslie Langtry, Arlene McFarlane, and Diana Orgain to write a series featuring their 4 sleuths. And you don't want to miss this collaboration because the initials of their last names spell LMAO! KILLER FOURSOME MYSTERIES: 4 Sleuths & A Bachelorette (book 1) 4 Sleuths & A Burlesque Dancer (book 2) "Andrighetti's dialogue is genuine yet uproarious, and her glowing characters animatedly leap off the page. Her sparkling wit keeps the hijinks brimming with merriment." ~ Long Island Book Reviews "Traci Andrighetti's Franki Amato Mysteries have me tickled pink! Her smart, sassy heroine, wacky cast of characters, and vividly original settings had me glued to the page. I can't wait to read more from this author!" ~ Gemma Halliday, bestselling author "Traci's writing is sharp and funny; the world she paints leaps off the page and makes the reader laugh out loud.... A thoroughly enjoyable voice in fiction!" ~ Kristin Harmel,