Sun City West mystery writers to sign latest book in Peoria, Surprise

Cozy mystery authors Ann I. Goldfarb and James E. Clapp, writing as J.C. Eaton, will soon be introducing and signing “Revved Up 4 Murder,” their 12th novel in the Sophie Kimball Mysteries set in Sun City West and surrounding areas.

The first signing event is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Peoria Barnes & Noble, 7401 W. Bell Road, and the second is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Surprise Barnes and Noble, 13719 W. Bell Road.

When a corpse is discovered under a car at the local auto restoration garage, Sophie “Phee” Kimball gears up to investigate a crime that puts a whole new twist on the term “body shop.” The seniors of Sun City West are celebrating again, this time over the news that Wayne from the pinochle club finally has a chance to restore his classic car. Phee goes along for the ride, but her thoughts are on her agency’s latest case—a priceless artifact that’s missing from the local museum. It’s an antique doll supposedly filled with treasure—but also carrying a curse for whoever possesses it.

Then a dead body is found under Wayne’s car, along with signs of foul play, and Phee is coaxed into helping get him off the hook. It’s clear to Phee that the victim was killed by sabotaged machinery, but the garage attracts so much foot traffic that narrowing down a list of suspects will be nearly impossible. Harder still will be keeping her mother’s gaggle of friends from meddling in the case, especially after they throw a wrench into the works by trying to locate the missing doll. Soon Phee and the whole group are careening toward a head-on collision with a thief, a killer and a cursed doll, and she can only hope they don’t drive her insane—or worse—make her the next victim.

Guests can chat with the authors about their new novel and the other two mystery series they write. Copies from the series, along with other additions and books from their other series, will be available for purchase and anyone who buys a book will receive a special book cover magnet and lip gloss. The event is free and open to the public.