THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES
23 Humorous Mysteries
BOOK 1:
The Housewife Assassin's Handbook
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Every desperate housewife would love an alias. Donna Stone has one, and it's government-sanctioned. But terrorism makes strange bedfellows. Jack Craig, the wild card Acme operative paired with Donna brings new meaning to that old adage “Honey, I'm home…”"The last book that made me laugh: The Housewife Assassin's Handbook. Brown's unorthodox surprises did make me laugh. I taught it in a class about comic novels."
—Jane Smiley, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author"I loved it! Josie Brown captures the highs and lows of love, lust and marriage with heartwrenching pathos. I'm recommending it to all my friends as the perfect beach read!" -- Lisa Rinna, actress, and author of the novel Starlit
"This book hits all the right notes...I now want a week at the beach to read them all...I'm completely smitten."
— Barbara Vey"On many days, I’ll join deep discussions about the works of Le Carré, Deighton, Greene, Ambler, and Forsyth. And then I take incredible delight in a series like The Housewife Assassin. Just the name would likely cause eyebrows to be raised, and likely my stature as an ‘expert’ falls a bit.
Too bad! I read for enjoyment. The authors mentioned above all entertained the heck out of me. And so does Josie Brown’s
wonderfully fun and amusing series about Donna Stone."
—Randall Masteller, Spy Guys + Gals
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BOOK 24:
The Housewife Assassin's UNDERWATER ASSETS
LAUNCH DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024!IN BOOK 24 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:
Donna and Jack’s hard-earned vacation on a secluded resort island turns out to be anything but that when they stumble onto a dead body—and a plot to consolidate the world’s financial assets under the control of a geopolitical investment consortium.
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Book 2
Guide to Gracious Killng
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some deadly tips on graciousness.IN BOOK 2 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:
Donna's mission: Stop a rogue operative before he assassinates of the newly-elected Russian president—on US soil!Also: Donna wants a divorce. But first she's got to serve a summons to her children's deadbeat dad—who's also a terrorist!As for Donna's love life, it turns out the spy who loves her has a bombshell secret of his own.
Book 3
Killer Christmas Tips
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some
deadly holiday happenings.Tis the season for mistletoe...and murder! There will be no peace on Earth if Donna doesn't find a shipping container filled with heat-seeking missiles!READER REVIEWS"I loved this book. It was just the thing for getting me in the Christmas spirit. I had to make 18 dozen cookies today, I ended up reading in 5-minute increments between batches of cookies, then I sat down and, in a marathon of reading, finished the book, at least I was sitting still and relaxing while finishing it. Sometimes I think my life is boring but I can live vicariously through Donna's adventures." — Susan DeV"I don’t know where Mrs. Brown comes up with her plots but they are clever and sometimes takes you by surprise. She sure knows how to keep the readers interested and on their toes." — Bookworm Scholar"
Book 4
Relationship Survival Guide
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some lovable relationship tips.ABOUT BOOK 4 IN THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:London. Paris. Guantánamo Bay. Donna Stone is looking for love -- and terrorists -- in all the wrong places. Donna Stone finds out that breaking up is hard to do. Then again, so is dating a terrorist, let alone eleven of them! Does this make Donna a serial dater, or a serial killer? Worse yet, an old flame gets in the way of Donna's chance for true love.But Donna doesn't cry. She gets even.
If you love addictive unputdownable dark comedy absurdist satires starring hardboiled women sleuths mixed up in international crime and mystery, you will love this fast-paced can’t-put-it-down page-turner action-adventure romantic mystery series.
Book 5
Vaction to Die For
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And some handy travel tips.IN BOOK 5 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:A nude sunbathing serial killer, a Lord of the Flies 'tween takeover, poison-dart throwing pygmies...Talk about a fantasy (nightmare?) island! An NSA scientist has disappeared with a deadly plague virus. Donna and Jack must find him before it is unleashed on Fantasy island, home of three very different resorts:Like Kamp KidStuff, where families frolic among dolphins, cartoon characters, and warring gangs of tweens who believe in the law of the jungle--including human sacrifices;And Eden Key, a nude singles sanctuary where tiki-hut treehouses provide the perfect setting for rum-fueled romances and casual hook-ups—not to mention the occasional swinger slashing…Finally, there's the Hunt Club, which allows its members to track a very unique, soon-to-be-extinct prey. And you call this a vacation?
Book 6
Recipes for Disaster
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And some tasty recipes.IN BOOK 6 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:Donna's executive mission is crystal clear: stop the assassinations of both US political parties' presidential candidates. When she discovers she has a long-term vendetta with one of the targets, can she put her animosity aside long enough to save the candidate's life--and her relationship with Jack?
Book 7
Hollywood Scream Play
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And some handy acting lessons.IN BOOK 7 OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:
With foes in high places, what's a girl to do to put food on the table—let alone stay alive?If you're housewife assassin Donna Stone, you accept a Hollywood producer's offer to turn your life into a film. Lights, cameras and non-stop action await Donna and Jack as they use the movie's exotic location shoots to track down crucial intel needed to take down the Quorum.There will be plenty of close-ups and too many close calls. But nothing—including a lascivious leading lady, deadly stunt doubles, or being on Interpol's Most Wanted list—will stand in their way.
Book 8
Killer App
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And some tech stuff.IN THE 8TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:In order to flush out an internationally renowned hacker who is wreaking havoc with top-secret documents inside the United States's Intelligence Community’s secured database, housewife assassin Donna Stone infiltrates three very successful high-tech corporations:
A company providing smartphones and other wireless devices with an operating system that contains artificial intelligence designed to meet your every need—even if it kills you;
A tech conglomerate CEO who plans to broker the country’s intelligence secrets to the highest bidder, be it a terrorist or enemy state;
And an interactive game start-up with an avatar on the deadliest mission of all: kill Donna.
Can she save the world from terror—and at the same time protect her children from the painful knowledge of the father who deserted them?
Book 9
Hostage Hosting Tips
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And some scintillating repartée.IN THE 9TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:IIt's up to Donna Stone to save a hotel filled with international dignitaries from the terrorists whose usual demands are million-dollar ransoms.
If you love addictive unputdownable dark comedy absurdist satires starring hardboiled women sleuths mixed up in international crime and mystery, you will love the Housewife Assassin romantic mystery series.
Book 10
Garden of Deadly Delights
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And handy gardening tips.IN THE 10TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:Housewife assassin Donna Stone's green thumb–and for that matter, her trigger finger–is put to the test when she must stop the release of genetically enhanced corn containing a deadly brain-eating virus.
Book 11
Weddings, Weapons, and Warfare
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And handy gardening tips.IN THE 10TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:Housewife assassin Donna Stone's green thumb—and for that matter, her trigger finger–is put to the test when she must stop the release of genetically enhanced corn containing a deadly brain-eating virus.
Book 12
HUSBAND HUNTING HINTS
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And the quest to save the man she loves.IN THE 12TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:There is only one way for housewife assassin Donna Stone to save her husband and mission leader, Jack Craig, from torture and termination: become a traitor and act as a double agent for the terrorist organization known as the Quorum. Her shocking decision comes with consequences that will forever change the lives of those nearest and dearest to her.
Book 13
GHOST PROTOCOL
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some spooky ghosts from Donna's past.IN THE 13TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:Donna Stone's mission: investigate the resurrection of known terrorists who were thought to be dead and buried. But when vital intelligence leads them to a group of domestic-based terrorists who are planning major attacks throughout the United States, a political enemy of the president of the United States provides evidence that Acme is involved. President Chiffray has no other option than to initiate ghost protocol, dissolving the black ops organization. To save their lives and their country, Donna and Jack must go under deep cover to seek out the true spooks betraying America.
Book 14
Terrorist TV Guide
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And how it all began.IN THE 14TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:Donna Stone must be more than just ready for her close-up if she’s to infiltrate a television reality show and stop the broadcast of a live terrorist attack.
Book 15
Deadly Dossier
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some life-and-death moments.IN THE 15 NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:Finally--Donna Stone, as you've never seen her before: through the eyes of those who affected her life the most.IN THIS FULL-LENGTH SERIES PREQUEL, Acme Industries black-ops agent Jack Craig is tasked with investigating the mysterious death of his organization's most prolific hitman, Carl Stone, only to fall in love with the dead man's wife, Donna--a woman he must never contact, but who may hold the key to her husband's disappearance. When Acme approaches Donna to join their organization as an assassin, Jack's undercover mission will change both their lives forever.
Book 16
Greatest Hits
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some life-and-death moments.IN THE 16TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:As housewife assassin Donna Stone Craig’s life hangs in the balance, a deadly bet with the Grim Reaper brings forth a cavalcade of ghosts from her past: those whom she loved and lost; and those whose lives she took. Their sometimes chilling but always insightful points of view on Donna's life leave her with a few regrets, and, at the same time. grant her the redemption she needs to keep living. But first, she must beat the Reaper at his own game.
Book 17
Fourth Estate Sale
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some fast-moving scoops.IN THE 17TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:Donna and Jack must infiltrate a major media conglomerate's newspaper, television, and radio divisions in order to stop a foreign state's covert attempt to initiate a global war.
Book 18
Horrorscope
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some horroscope advice.IN THE 18TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:Donna, Jack, and their Acme black ops team must find twelve suspects, each born under a different Zodiac sign, who hold the clues to a Doomsday operation that will embroil the United States in a world war.
Book 19
White House Keeping Seal of Approval
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some political shenanigans.IN THE 19TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:To save Jack from being branded a traitor, Donna Craig uses her position as a senior security advisor to the President of the United States to expose the White House-embedded foreign saboteur from decimating the country's intelligence agencies.
Book 20
Assassination Vacation Planner
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some handy sunbathing tips.IN THE 20TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:The clock is ticking as housewife assassin Donna Craig and her husband and mission partner Jack, race across the world to stop the assassinations of seven world leaders.
Book 21
Antisocial Media Tips
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some handy survival tips.IN THE 21ST NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:Housewife Assassin Donna Craig, mission Leader Jack, and the rest of the Acme team must infiltrate a live-streaming social media junket as fake-famous overnight sensations to expose who among several very popular influencers is passing U.S. state secrets to foreign agents—and before it becomes ground zero for a terrorist attack.
Book 22
Manners, Missiles & Mayhem
Murder. Suspense. Sex. And some handy survival tips.IN THE 22TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:The clock is ticking as Acme covert operatives Donna and Jack Craig and their mission team traverse the country to take down the embedded Russian spies and their turned assets, who are sabotaging the United State’s missile grid.
Book 23
Gambit
Murder. Suspense. Romance. And some great chess plays.IN THE 23TH NOVEL OF THE HOUSEWIFE ASSASSIN SERIES:Donna and Jack Craig are on an around-the-world mission to retrieve nine digital directories listing names of intelligence operatives—one belonging to the United States, the other eight belonging to its allies and enemies—as they are sold by the highest bidder by an anonymous terrorist.At the same time, Jack has reason to question Donna's love for him. Will saving their country cost the Craigs their marriage?
