Ice Queen's Gambit

An EXPLOSIVE Miss Fortune adventureNothing says small town charm like jail time, exploding auctions, and chasing a drug lord through a Louisiana rock quarry.Former CIA assassin Fortune Redding thought Sinful, Louisiana was supposed to be her safe haven. Instead, she's stuck in a cell with her sometimes partner Brennan Noble (who's more worried about his fancy shoes than felony charges), hunting a ghost known as the Ice Queen—a ruthless drug lord with a taste for antiques, small mercenary armies, and making her enemies disappear.When the Ice Queen kidnaps Fortune's friends, the deadly geriatric duo of Ida Belle and Gertie, the gloves come off. Armed with duct tape, questionable intel, and Gertie's pet alligator (for emotional support), Fortune's ragtag team storms a fortified compound crawling with mercenaries, surface-to-air missiles, and one very angry woman in designer heels.Throw in chase scenes, a Cybertruck joyride through gunfire, a food fight, and enough firepower to level a small country, and you've got another day in Sinful.Because when Fortune Redding promises justice, she delivers—even if it means wading through quarry muck.The Ice Queen's reign is about to get messy. Just released:May 2026Burning Mistakes: from the series, A Throwback to the early days of Miss Fortune NEW BOOKS TO CHECK OUT:The Gray Ghost, by David Wood and Stephen JohnRainhorse 2025, by Jesse Jacobson and Stephen JohnFame and Fortune 2025, by Stephen JohnThe Christmas Troubadour, by Stephen John (Release date Nov. 1) Reviews for Tangled Webs:5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!I loved how Fortune and her cohorts locked onto the bad guys with such intelligence...no pun intended...yet so entertaining. I almost forgot to breathe as the images formed in my mind. I have every Fortune book there is and nearly every one on audio. I play them over and over as I work. Your writing g is special. Thanks for sharing your gift. I'm A forever fan. -happy reader5.0 out of 5 stars ExcellentFantastic, what a wonderful surprise. You have upgraded Misfortune series into a fantastic reading series that I'm looking forward to continue to read. I couldn't put this down.-Polley5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and thrillingTangled Webs immerses readers in a humorous and thrilling world set in the quirky town of Sinful, Louisiana. Following the escapades of Fortune, a former CIA agent, and her team, the plot is a delightful blend of cozy mystery, crime-solving, and comedy. The cast of eccentric characters sparks plenty of laughs and the twists plenty of gasps.With themes of friendship, loyalty, and resilience woven throughout, Tangled Webs offers a satisfying, well-paced mystery that entertains while keeping readers guessing. -cait5.0 out of 5 stars Brendan Swamp Team 3 plus old & new foesWow great book. Break Dan is my favorite character of any in all the books stories written in !is fortune universe or world. The story got every thing rival baseball games the swamp bar dangerous killer old and new foes old foes new characters , bomb guns fights car chases pretty much everything but Gertie purse . oh and Celica being herself. Can't wait to read next one find out who the ice queen is and hopefully more of Red who was introduced at end of this book.-Ruffwyr