Publishers Weekly
10/17/2022
In bestseller Jones’s enjoyable third and final mystery featuring Sunshine Vicram, the sheriff of Del Sol, N.Mex. (after 2021’s A Good Day for Chardonnay), Sunshine has her hands full dealing with murders, assaults, robberies, a sniper attack, an escaped prisoner, and a pregnant raccoon, not to mention the tourist town’s resident flasher, who ends up in the emergency room with a knitting needle embedded in his neck, claiming to have been attacked by a gang. Distinctive supporting characters who aid in Sunshine’s investigations include her chief deputy, Quincy Cooper; her 15-year-old daughter, Auri; and Levi Ravinder, the man she has “been in love with since childhood.” Meanwhile, Sunshine has to sort out her complicated love life as well as Auri’s. As Del Sol is “like Peyton Place on crystal meth,” there’s indeed a whole lot of sorting out to do. Fans will be delighted to see Sunshine and her kinfolk heading for a rosy future. Newcomers are advised to start with book one. Agent: Alexandra Machinist, ICM Partners. (Dec.)
From the Publisher
Praise for A Hard Day for a Hangover:
"Fans will be delighted to see Sunshine and her kinfolk heading for a rosy future." - Publishers Weekly
"A Hard Day For A Hangover is full of snark, sizzle and pop from beginning to end. It’s highly entertaining and readable with page after page of laughter, tears and suspense." - Mystery & Suspense
Praise for A Good Day for Chardonnay:
"Entertaining...fans of zanier mysteries will welcome Sunshine’s further adventures." - Publishers Weekly on A Good Day for Chardonnay
"A hilarious amalgam of mystery, hot sex, and comedy of errors. Can’t wait for the next episode." - Kirkus starred review
Praise for A Bad Day for Sunshine:
"Provides plenty of action. Recommended for fans of Linda Castillo and J.A. Jance." - Library Journal
"Jones has a real talent for balancing suspense with laugh-out-loud humor, never losing the tension from either." - BookPage
"A Bad Day For Sunshine is a great day for the rest of us - captivating characters, great writing, pace, humor and suspense." - Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author
"Fans of Jones’ bestselling Charley Davidson series and Janet Evanovich’s romps will devour this steamy series launch, which introduces both an irresistible pair crime-busting Gilmore Girls and a quirky, mysterious setting.” - Booklist
"Compelling characters and a sexy, angst-filled bunch of mysteries add up to a winning series debut." - Kirkus
"A Bad Day for Sunshine is everything you want from Darynda Jones … and more! Laugh-out-loud funny, intensely suspenseful, page-turning fun with a sassy new heroine you will love. Prepare to be hooked by this witty, sexy, and thrilling new series from one of my favorite authors!” - Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author
“Swoon-worthy heroes, quirky characters, and a page turning mystery. Move over Stephanie Plum, Sunshine Vicram has arrived. Prepare yourself. This book is a keeper!” –New York Times Bestselling Author Christie Craig
"Darynda Jones has done it again. With trademark humor, eccentric yet relatable characters, and masterful storytelling, she takes us on a journey we don't want to end. A Bad Day for Sunshine is a great day for readers!" -#1 Bestselling Author Tracy Brogan
“Smart, sexy, and outrageously funny. Jones masterfully balances heartwarming comedy and bone chilling suspense.” Marina Adair, #1 National bestselling author of Summer in Napa
“From the creative genius who brought you Charley Davidson comes your newest obsession: Sunshine Vicram. Mother. Sheriff. Warden of weird.” - New York Times Bestselling Author Susan Donovan
"Darynda Jones is always on my MUST READ list! No one can pull you into a book like she can!” - New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Donna Grant
"All the snarky humor and engaging writing you've come to expect from master storyteller Darynda Jones. I would read her if she scribbled on a napkin. Luckily, her new story has more than just lipstick and a number. Prepare to get sucked in. Her writing is like a vortex; you can't get out until you're done and sobbing for more."- New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Eve Langlais
"A new town, new characters to become friends with, same snort-in-public humor . . . you're going to love this story!” - Award Winning Author Laura Drake
"A Bad Day for Sunshine is deliciously witty, fast paced and filled with laugh-out-loud dialogue. Darynda Jones knocks it out of the park with this delightful new series!” - Robyn Peterman, New York Times Bestselling Author
“Darynda delivers again! A Bad Day for Sunshine tugs at your heartstrings and tickles your funny bone. From gut-wrenching heartbreak to full-abdominal belly laughs, Sunshine is a literary workout for your core. Another unique read from a stellar storyteller!” -Diane Kelly, Award Winning Author of Hilarious Mysteries
“Smart, sexy, clever . . . and so many laughs! Darynda Jones brings her trademark wit and charm in A Bad Day for Sunshine. I couldn’t get enough!” - Kim Law, Award-winning Bestselling author of Montana Cherries
Library Journal
07/01/2022
In this wrap-up to the trilogy, small-town New Mexico chief of police Sunshine Vicram must investigate the disappearance of several woman even as she deals with personal drama: her devil-may-care daughter wants to be an investigator, too, and the guy she loves belongs to an evil family that would like to eliminate him and Sunshine. With a 60,000-copy first printing.
JANUARY 2023 - AudioFile
Narrator Lorelei King provides a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy featuring Sheriff Sunshine Vicram and the mystery of her past with Levi Ravinder. The story is set in the small town of Del Sol, New Mexico. King’s voice builds a whole community, ranging from from the elderly townsfolk to the town’s flasher. Sunshine has to contend with a series of missing women while trying to keep her teenage daughter from starting her own investigation. King’s performance balances the older voice of Sunshine with the younger timbre of her daughter, Auri. Sunshine has a snarky sense of humor, and King’s delivery perfectly matches it. King delivers a highly enjoyable listening experience. S.B. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
