Paperback: Grounded for Good:Patty Byrne Cozy Mysteries Book 5 | Carly Winter

A dead Mardi Gras queen. One killer hiding in plain sight…

Preorder release: Sept 1

          Retailer release: Sept  17

✔️ Book 5 in the Patty Byrne Historical Cozy Mystery Series

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Stewardess Patty Byrne thought a Mardi Gras layover in New Orleans with her best friend and her boyfriend would be the adventure of a lifetime. She was right—just not the kind she planned.

When the beautiful queen of the Krewe de la Lune, Lisa Acrement, is found dead in the courtyard of her family's Garden District mansion, Patty realizes she may have been the last person to see her alive.

After discovering Lisa was a secret FBI informant against her own family, Patty goes undercover, working her way into the city's most dangerous family one carefully worded conversation at a time. But the deeper she gets, the more she realizes that in New Orleans, everyone is wearing a mask long after Mardi Gras is over.

Behind the magnolias and the mansions lies a world of corruption, betrayal, and deadly secrets.

Can Patty unmask the killer before the killer unmasks her?

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FAQ:

What genre is Grounded for Good? Grounded for Good is a historical cozy mystery set in 1960s New Orleans during Mardi Gras week. It combines period-authentic detail, a twisty whodunit plot, and a slow-burn romance, making it perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, historical fiction, and amateur sleuth stories with strong female protagonists.

Is Grounded for Good available as a paperback? Yes. Grounded for Good is available in paperback for readers who prefer a physical copy. It also comes in ebook format for Kindle, tablet, phone, and computer.

Do I need to read the Patty Byrne series in order? Each book in the Patty Byrne Cozy Mystery series features a standalone mystery that can be enjoyed on its own. However, reading in order gives you the full experience of Patty's developing relationships and ongoing storylines, particularly her romance with FBI Agent Bill Hart. Grounded for Good is Book 5 in the series.

Is Grounded for Good appropriate for all readers? Yes. Like all books in the Patty Byrne series, Grounded for Good is clean and family friendly with no graphic violence or explicit content. It is written for adult readers who enjoy historical fiction, cozy mysteries, and romance.

What is the setting of Grounded for Good? The book is set in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1965 during Mardi Gras week. Readers are transported into the world of exclusive Mardi Gras krewes, Garden District mansions, jazz clubs, steamboats on the Mississippi, and the iconic above-ground cemeteries of one of America's most atmospheric cities.

Who is Patty Byrne? Patty Byrne is a stewardess for Worldly Airlines in the 1960s with a sharp eye, quick wit, and a dream of becoming the first female FBI agent. She has a talent for finding herself in the middle of murder investigations and an even greater talent for solving them. She appears in all books of the Patty Byrne Cozy Mystery series by Carly Winter.

What is a Mardi Gras krewe? A krewe is a private social club that organizes Mardi Gras parades and balls in New Orleans. Membership is by invitation only and deeply tied to old New Orleans family heritage. Each krewe selects its own king and queen each year, making the title highly coveted and fiercely competitive — a rivalry that lies at the heart of Grounded for Good.

What other books are in the Patty Byrne Cozy Mystery series? Grounded for Good is Book 5 in the series. The previous installment is Terminal Intentions, Book 4, set during a blizzard in Chicago. Readers new to the series are encouraged to start from the beginning to follow Patty's full journey across some of America's most iconic cities and decades.