{"product_id":"a-bad-day-for-mercy-a-crime-novel-hardcover","title":"A Bad Day for Mercy: A Crime Novel - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSophie Littlefield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Bad Day for Mercy \u003c\/i\u003eis a terrific addition to this incredibly original and entertaining series. For those who haven't yet discovered the wonder of Sophie Littlefield, it's high time to join the fun!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA call from Stella Hardesty's little sister brings the news that Stella's step-nephew, Chip, has been threatened with serious bodily harm if he doesn't settle his unpaid gambling debts. Stella makes the drive to Chip's home in Wisconsin, only to walk in on a wee-hours dismemberment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChip and his Russian girlfriend, Natalya, insist the man was left, already dead, on their porch. Suspicious but compelled to help family, Stella tracks down other suspects, including the deceased's business partner, a purveyor of black-market Botox, and a jilted violist. Matters are complicated by the unexpected arrival of BJ Broderson, who has picked the worst possible time to pursue his amorous intentions toward Stella. Meanwhile, thoughts of Sheriff Goat Jones make Stella blush and wonder where, and with whom, she will spend her fifty-first birthday.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSophie Littlefield\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in rural Missouri. She is the winner of an Anthony Award and an RT Book Award for Best First Mystery. She is also an Edgar Award and Goodreads Choice finalist. The second book in the series, \u003ci\u003eA Bad Day for Pretty, \u003c\/i\u003e was named a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book. Sophie lives near San Francisco, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 8.41 x 5.82 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 19, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47454092820658,"sku":"9780312648381","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/72f34349edb4f557ba907b129944cab5.webp?v=1778842932","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/a-bad-day-for-mercy-a-crime-novel-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}