Paperback: Terminal Intentions:Patty Byrne Cozy Mysteries Book 4 | Carly Winter

A snowbound hotel. A smothered stewardess. And everyone has something to hide.

Preorder release: July 1

          Retailer release: July 23 

✔️ Book 4 in the Patty Byrne Cozy Mystery Series
✔️ Paperback copies are delivered directly from the author if in stock. They will be signed. If not in stock, they will be dropped shipped

When a winter storm traps stewardess Patty Byrne and her crew at a Chicago layover hotel, all she wants is a hot shower and a soft bed. Instead, she wakes to a maid's scream and discovers her fellow stewardess dead in the room next door.

The police have their prime suspect: a married pilot rumored to be having an affair with Carol. It's neat. It's simple. It makes perfect sense.

But Patty isn't convinced.

With charming Homicide Detective Eugene Coker pursuing both the case and Patty herself, and her complicated relationship with Special FBI Agent Bill Hart unraveling from afar, Patty must navigate murder and her own conflicted heart.

As the snow piles higher, Patty realizes the killer could be anyone—a stranger, a crew member, even hotel staff.

And asking the wrong questions might make her the next target.

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FAQ:

What genre is Terminal Intentions? Terminal Intentions is a historical cozy mystery set in 1960s Chicago during a winter blizzard. It features a strong female protagonist, a twisty murder plot, period-authentic detail, and a slow-burn romance, making it perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, historical fiction, and amateur sleuth stories.

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 complicated history with FBI Agent Bill Hart. Terminal Intentions is Book 4 in the series.

Is Terminal Intentions appropriate for all readers? Yes. Like all books in the Patty Byrne series, Terminal Intentions 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 Terminal Intentions? The book is set in Chicago, Illinois in the 1960s during a severe winter blizzard that traps Patty and her crew inside a layover hotel. The snowbound, closed-room setting creates a classic cozy mystery atmosphere where the killer could be anyone and no one can leave.

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.

Who is Detective Eugene Coker? Eugene Coker is a charming Chicago homicide detective who takes on the case when Carol Peters is found dead in the hotel. His interest in Patty complicates her already complicated feelings for FBI Agent Bill Hart, adding a romantic tension that runs alongside the murder investigation.

What other books are in the Patty Byrne Cozy Mystery series? Terminal Intentions is Book 4 in the series. The next installment is Grounded for Good, Book 5, set during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Readers new to the series are encouraged to start from the beginning to follow Patty's full journey.