Josie Marcus: Mystery Shopper

Step into the stylish yet treacherous world of mystery shopping, where every review can tip the scales between luxury and ruin. In the *Josie Marcus: Mystery Shopper* series by Elaine Viets, readers are whisked into the chic boutiques and high-stakes environments of bustling retail, where secrets lurk behind every designer label. Meet Josie Marcus, a savvy and determined mystery shopper who thrives on uncovering the truth—until her latest assignment plunges her into a chilling whirlwind of deceit and murder. After reporting on the lavish but dysfunctional couture store owned by the mercurial Danessa Celedine, Josie's honest evaluation may have inadvertently sealed her fate. When Danessa is discovered strangled—her body adorned with an ominous snakeskin belt—suddenly, Josie's keen eye for detail makes her the prime suspect in a deadly game of blame. Against a backdrop of glitzy shops and high society intrigue, Josie navigates a labyrinth of lies, revealing the cutthroat nature of the retail world and the lengths to which people will go to protect their reputations. With each deadly twist, she finds herself entangled in a web of envy, ambition, and shady alliances. As Josie races to clear her name, the stakes soar, and her instincts are put to the ultimate test. Join Josie on this electrifying journey through mystery, humor, and survival in the retail jungle. With danger lurking around every rack, will she unearth the truth before the final curtain falls? Discover the captivating world of *Josie Marcus: Mystery Shopper*—where every shopping trip could lead to a fatal bargain.