The Phoenix (A Stella Jones / Chev Fortuna Mystery)

Stella Jones, overweight, depressed and still grieving for her dead husband reluctantly agrees to help a girlfriend in need. But what starts as an innocent adventure puts her on a collision course with a ruthless killer. Stalking the stalker leads Stella to a trail of destruction and a tough and funny private investigator who becomes Stella's partner. Together Stella and Chev track their evil nemesis to a final confrontation that reveals not only the depths of human depravity but answers for Stella her own questions about courage, life and the love she never had. S. Alden Reilly has created a cast of characters that resonate with her readers and find a place in their hearts.