Murder in the Greek Isles
by Wendy Church

Smart-mouthed Jesse O’Hara and her friends find themselves in the midst of a Greek crisis involving a radical nationalist group, mysterious spies and lots of Greek food! The latest international thriller in the Jesse O’Hara series is a fun and fast-paced ride with a bold female protagonist.

When Jesse O’Hara and her friends are invited to present at the International Conference on Law Enforcement and Investigation, she jumps at the chance. Sure, the dreaded small talk isn’t her favorite, but the conference is in Greece, and she’s more than willing to endure it for the chance to explore ancient ruins and mouthwatering cuisine.

But her plans take an unexpected turn when she’s approached with a high-stakes job offer from the Greek government. They want her help to dismantle a radical nationalist group that’s rapidly gaining public support. The offer? A considerable fee, and a mission that’s as intriguing as it is dangerous.

Jesse knows the risks, but nothing can prepare her for the challenges ahead – or the toll it will take on her friends. As she digs deeper into the operation, it becomes clear there’s a hidden player in the mix, one with a singular goal: eliminate Jesse O’Hara and her team for good.

Fans of Janet Evanovich, Ruth Ware, Darynda Jones and Catriona McPherson will enjoy this “whip-smart, sarcastic, amateur sleuth and a tightly plotted story” (Library Journal). A laugh-out-loud, witty and twisty new instalment in the Jesse O’Hara Mysteries.

Reviews

“Fans of Janet Evanovich will enjoy meeting the freewheeling Jesse, and this debut gives an enticing hint of more adventures to come. Armchair travelers and foodies, rejoice. Go, Jesse!”

Booklist Starred Review of Murder on the Spanish Seas

“Clever, transportive, and laugh-out-loud funny, Murder on the Spanish Seas is the perfect book to read poolside – just not on the deck of a luxury ocean liner. I can't wait to read more from this wickedly entertaining new voice”

Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author, on Murder on the Spanish Seas

“A whip-smart, sarcastic, amateur sleuth and a tightly plotted story that’s perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Catriona McPherson, and Darynda Jones. Readers will want to see Jesse again”

Library Journal on Murder on the Spanish Seas

“An action-packed debut that’s as funny as the heroine is unstoppable. I loved it!”

Nora McFarland, author of the Lily Hawkins mysteries, on Murder on the Spanish Seas

“The second in Church’s Shadows of Chicago series is violent, dark, and steadily absorbing”

Kirkus Reviews on Tunnel Vision

“Dizzying”

Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Knife Skills

“A riveting, entertaining read that will appeal to fans of Janet Evanovich”

Booklist on Knife Skills

“With brisk pacing and dynamic characters, Church keeps readers enthralled as her plot spins into violent territory, and successfully conceals a doozy of a twist that sends the series in an unexpected direction”

Publishers Weekly on Knife Skills

Wendy Church

Wendy Church, PhD, is the author of the Shadows of Chicago mysteries. Knife Skills, the first in the series, received a Starred Review from Kirkus Reviews. Her debut novel, and the first in the Jesse O’Hara series, Murder on the Spanish Seas, was named by Booklist as a Top 10 Debut Mystery & Thriller of 2023. Wendy’s also authored a variety of nonfiction works, including a PhD dissertation in bioresource engineering, a few textbooks and book chapters on global issues, and a number of inappropriately long Facebook posts about navigating gluten free pizza, and the relationship between yoga and Lord of the Rings. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her partner and several animals.

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Editions

Murder in the Greek Isles by Wendy Church is available in the following formats

Hardback97814483156595th August 2025144 X 222mm240$29.99
Hardback97814483156595th August 2025144 X 222mm240£21.99
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