Spring has sprung: “Flower Power Trip”
Had to give a nod to author James J. Cudney who grew up on Long Island, as I did.
Flower Power Trip
(Braxton Campus Mysteries)
by James J. Cudney
About the Book
Flower Power Trip (Braxton Campus Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Creativia (March 30, 2019)
Print Length: 270 pages
Digital ASIN: B07NDK76WF
At a masquerade ball to raise money for renovations to Memorial Library, Kellan finds a dead body dressed in a Dr. Evil costume.
Did one of Maggie’s sisters kill the annoying guest who’d been staying at the Roarke and Daughters Inn, or does the victim have a closer connection to someone else at Braxton College?
As Kellan helps school president Ursula bury a secret from her past and discover the identity of her stalker, he unexpectedly encounters a missing member of his family. Everything seems to trace back to the Stoddards: a new family who recently moved in.
Between the murder, a special flower exhibit and strange postcards arriving each week, Kellan can’t decide which mystery in his life should take priority. But unfortunately, the biggest one of all has yet to be exposed – and when it is, Kellan won’t know what hit him.
About the Author
James is my given name, but most folks call me Jay. I live in New York City, grew up on Long Island, and graduated from Moravian College with a degree in English literature. I spent fifteen years building a technology career in the retail, sports, media, and entertainment industries. I enjoyed my job, but a passion for books and stories had been missing for far too long. I’m a voracious reader in my favorite genres (thriller, suspense, contemporary, mystery, and historical fiction), as books transport me to a different world where I can immerse myself in so many fantastic cultures and places. I’m an avid genealogist who hopes to visit all the German, Scottish, Irish, and British villages my ancestors emigrated from in the 18th and 19th centuries. I frequently blog and publish book reviews on everything I read at ThisIsMyTruthNow via WordPress.
Writing has been a part of my life as much as my heart, my mind, and my body. I decided to pursue my passion by dusting off the creativity inside my head and drafting outlines for several novels. I quickly realized I was back in my element growing happier and more excited with life each day. My goal in writing is to connect with readers who want to be part of great stories and who enjoy interacting with authors. To get a strong picture of who I am, check out my author website or my blog. It’s full of humor and eccentricity, sharing connections with everyone I follow—all in the hope of building a network of friends across the world.
When I completed the first book, Watching Glass Shatter
, I knew I’d stumbled upon my passion again, suddenly dreaming up characters, plots, and settings all day long. I chose my second novel, Father Figure, through a poll on my blog where I let everyone vote for their favorite plot and character summaries. It is with my third book, Academic Curveball,, the first in the Braxton Campus Mysteries, where I immersed myself in a college campus full of so much activity, I could hardly stop thinking about new murder scenes or character relationships to finish writing the current story. Come join in the fun!
List of Books & Blog
Watching Glass Shatter (October 2017)
Braxton Campus Mysteries
Academic Curveball – #1 (October 2018)
Broken Heart Attack – #2 (November 2018)
Flower Power Trip – #3 (Early 2019)
Websites & Blog
Website: https://jamesjcudney.com
Blog: https://thisismytruthnow.com
Social Media Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/James-J.-Cudney/e/B076B6PB3M/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamescudney4
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesJCudneyIVAuthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraxtonCampusMysteries
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/james-j-cudney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescudney4
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jamescudney4
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescudney4
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jamescudney4
Purchase Link – Amazon
Be sure to visit these other stops on the tour
April 5 – Mallory Heart’s Cozies – REVIEW
April 5 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
April 6 – Carla Loves To Read – REVIEW
April 6 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT
April 7 – Cozy Up With Kathy – CHARACTER GUEST POST
April 8 – Babs Book Bistro – SPOTLIGHT
April 8 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT
April 9 – I’m Into Books – SPOTLIGHT
April 9 – Books Direct – GUEST POST
April 10 – Jane Reads – REVIEW
April 10 – Dee-Scoveries – SPOTLIGHT (You are here!)
April 11 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
April 11 – Readeropolis – SPOTLIGHT
April 12 – View from the Birdhouse – SPOTLIGHT
April 12 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
April 13 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT
April 13 – Brooke Blogs – SPOTLIGHT
April 14 – A Blue Million Books – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
April 15 – Valerie’s Musings – REVIEW
April 15 – Laura’s Interests – SPOTLIGHT
Part of the action in Flower Power Trip has to do with a benefit for a library. If you would like to benefit libraries, may I suggest buying a copy of The Magical Book of Wands, a fantasy anthology? The authors, including me, are donating our royalties to the American Library Association.
