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Evil is closer than you think...We all do things we can't explain. Some blame it on their devilish inner child. But what if one day the wild child within you decided not to take "no" for an answer? Would you be strong enough to stop it before it was too late? When a string of macabre fires point to a man who's supposed to be dead, the Mind's Eye Investigators are forced to exhume his tortured past-and their own childhood demons-if they're to catch the deranged culprit before he strikes again. Nail-bitingly suspenseful but not too gory, the new Mind's Eye Investigator series is perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh's Morgan Dane, the Willow Rose series, Mary Burton readers, and fans of Matthew Farrell, Rachel Caine, Loreth Ann White and Debbie Herbert. THE CHILD WITHIN is book two in the new Mind's Eye Investigator Series by best-selling mystery writer Margaret Lashley. Book One is WHAT SHE FORGOT. To find it, look for the purple book with the spider on the eyeball ...."Margaret Lashley has crafted a nail-biting psychological thriller that's both fast-paced and thoughtful. Fans of Melinda Leigh will love how Lashley spins the tale-full of suspense, insight, and moments so tense you'll have to turn the page to find relief. Best-seller lists will need to watch out for Margaret Lashley, an exciting new voice in the psychological thriller genre." A.C. Fuller, best-selling author of The Crime Beat and The Alex Vane Media Thrillers

Bust a MoveIt's moving day for Val. And, as usual, anything that can go wrong does--beginning with her new boyfriend, Tom. When he shows up at her doorstep with an unwelcome delivery, Val becomes the unwitting center of attention for a whole new world of weirdos...Whack-jobs whose antics could pin Val for human dismemberment.Plagued with a hot cop on her tail and a mean one on her trail, Val is forced to turn to old friends and new ones in her attempt to point the finger of blame on somebody else. But when an unexpected witness identifies Val as the guilty party, it may be time for her to skip town.Who's the good cop? Who's the bad cop? And who's the dwarf in the Halloween mask?Will a pair of falsies help Val stumble onto the truth? If not, she's going to have to rely on her oddball beach-bum friends if she's to escape the fickle finger of fate.Love your mysteries with a side of snide? The Val Fremden Midlife Meltdown Mysteries are for you! Get set for a wickedly witty slide down the social ladder with a surprising cast of unexpected misfits!If you love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum or Jana Deleon's Fortune Redding, you'll probably find yourself resonating with Val Fremden, too. She's a lovable, bungling mess who's a bit older, a tad more jaded, and a ton more experienced in big-time failure. Life's been tough for Val. Still, she always manages to find her way with sardonic humor and an intrepid spirit. A gin and tonic now and then helps, too. Life's a beach and then you die. If you're ready for a good laugh and a great mystery, check out Two Crazy. Funny Florida mysteries don't get any wackier-or truly heartfelt. P.S. If you love humorous, page-turning mysteries like those by Deborah Brown, Julie Mulhern, Lucy Quinn, Tricia O'Malley, Gemma Halliday, Karen Cantwell, Tara Sivec, Liliana Hart, Libby Howard, Chelsea Field, Jana Deleon, Gina LaManna, Janet Evanovich, Denise Grover Swank, Amy Vansant, and Stephanie Bond, you just might love this series, too! What Readers are Saying about Two Crazy: "A crazy, laugh-a-minute mystery. Twists, turns and mishaps keep you from putting the book down! A must read series!""When you are having this much fun, it flies by leaving you wanting more.""I can completely relate to (Val) and her crazy life. What makes these books so good is that they are really close to true life... And I love that right off the bat I'm laughing!""Laugh-out-loud funny and entertaining from start to finish.""One of the best series I have read in YEARS!!!!""You have to love the main character and her band of misfits, intriguing and hilarious all at once.""I absolutely love how this writer writes. I need more Val in my life!"

Don't Miss the Final, Funny Farewell to the Sunset Beach Gang!Val and her crazy friends continue their bumbling journey in this third box set. Like the others, this three-volume bundle is packed with adventure, mystery, and rip-roaring hilarity! In Seven Daze, get ready for a writer's retreat you'll want to retreat from. In Figure Eight, you're in for a yardsale you'll never forget. And in Cloud Nine, a stormy farewell that sets all right in Val World ... Praise for the Val Fremden Mystery Series: "My cheeks hurt from laughing at the outrageously hilarious situations that Val gets into. Holidays with crazy family members, and the redneck mentality were a hoot and so very accurate. This series is my absolute favorite.""In a style much like Janet Evanovich, her characters leave you laughing out loud and find you wishing to meet them.""I haven't laughed this hard in a while. Val's mother and aunts are hoots. People, you've got to read this book!""It doesn't get much better than this. Another crazy romp through Val land.""I laughed, and cried, until tears ran down my cheeks with both. My heart swelled with joy, my gut clenched with pain. I wanted to reach into the book and hug Val like she was a long lost sister.""To find a book that is both hilarious and tear jerking is somewhat of a rarity and to find an author that produces such books is just as rare. From laughing one minute to being emotional the next, this book is fantastic!!! I recommend this book and the entire series.""OMG! Phenomenal Writing! Val could be Stephanie Plum's double!"This bargain-priced volume contains Seven Daze, Figure Eight, Cloud Nine, and a link to bonus material. Grab it and get laughing!

Laugh Your Sass Off!Get ready for more snarky, sassy fun! Val and her crazy friends continue their bumbling journey in this second box set. Like the first set containing Glad One, Two Crazy and Three Dumb, this three-volume bundle is packed with adventure, mystery, and rip-roaring hilarity! Prepare yourself for a family holiday you'll never forget, a birthday party to remember, and a new career that Val would rather erase from her memory banks ... Praise for the Val Fremden Midlife Mystery Series: "My cheeks hurt from laughing at the outrageously hilarious situations that Val gets into. Holidays with crazy family members, and the redneck mentality were a hoot and so very accurate. This series is my absolute favorite.""In a style much like Janet Evanovich, her characters leave you laughing out loud and find you wishing to meet them.""I haven't laughed this hard in a while. Val's mother and aunts are hoots. People, you've got to read this book!""It doesn't get much better than this. Another crazy romp through Val land.""I laughed, and cried, until tears ran down my cheeks with both. My heart swelled with joy, my gut clenched with pain. I wanted to reach into the book and hug Val like she was a long lost sister.""To find a book that is both hilarious and tear jerking is somewhat of a rarity and to find an author that produces such books is just as rare. From laughing one minute to being emotional the next, this book is fantastic!!! I recommend this book and the entire series."This bargain-priced volume contains What Four, Five Oh, and Six Tricks. Grab it and get laughing today!

"The X-Files has found its funny bone!"In a Town Famous for Strawberries, Two Investigators Sort the Fruits from the Nuts ...Get set for more Florida-style insanity as Bobbie, Grayson & Earl take on their second case!>Man pudding. Doomsday preppers. Wayne's World wannabes .... Not to mention the whole "living-with-a-stranger-in-an-RV" thing. The horrors! Good thing she's packing a Glock-and enough snark to qualify as a lethal backup weapon. Like your mysteries twisty, with a side of laugh-out-loud humor? You're in for a treat! The weirdness of The X-Files and the insanity of My Name is Earl collide to form Dr. Prepper, book two in the Freaky Florida Investigations series. Get your copy now! What Readers are Saying about Dr. Prepper: "Margaret Lashley does not disappoint with the second installment. The only downside is that the book had to end! I can't wait for number three!" Amazon Review"Full of wacky characters, amazing descriptions, and lots of theories of the unknown, this book makes for a funny mystery." Amazon Review"Not a scary or over the top paranormal book. I stayed up until 2:30 in the morning reading it. It was just that good! I'm a real scaredy-cat, just not into reading about things that go bump in the night. It is filled with quirky characters, mystery and a lot of humor. So if you want to be truly entertained, READ THIS BOOK." Amazon Review"Plenty of mysteries and slap stick humor with a backwoods redneck cousin thrown in the mix. I almost felt like I was reading a cross between Terry Pratchett and Piers Anthony." Amazon Review"WOW...Lashley does it again. Installment #2 in this rare book series is another that one reads with a perma-press smile. The laugh out loud banter between the main characters moves almost as fast as the twists, turns and u-turns of the mystery. The situational descriptions of many of the player's actions and activities are unforgettable. Bobbie's unspoken thoughts...are as humorous as what she says out loud. Whodunit? You will not guess until the shocking moment of reveal." Amazon Review "If you enjoy sci-fi, drama, mystery, comedy and just a tiny tease of romance, then this is for you!" Amazon Review"Rampant with humorous banter and fun interpersonal relationships over a solidly bizarre mystery and great characterization." Amazon Review"This is a rollicking ride from the very beginning with laugh-out-loud prose, rednecks, weirdos and Tootsie Pops...oh my!" Amazon ReviewThe X-Files has found its funny bone!"

"I've read lots of reviews saying 'they just couldn't put it down.' Well, I had to put this one down, over and over, just to wipe the laughing tears away. Outrageous, goofy, hilarious!"Things that Go "Cheap" in the Night ...When Grayson and Bobbie head to the Florida Panhandle to witness a spectacle of nature, they take a wrong turn and quickly find themselves up to their armpits in arthropods. And that's the good part of their vacation. Campers are disappearing without a trace from nearby Torreya State Park. Whatever's stalking them soon sets its eyes on Bobbie and Grayson, too. Toadsicles. Bugaboos. Entomophagous BBQ. It's enough to make anyone lose their appetite! Have Bobbie and Grayson bitten off more than they can chew? Or will they swallow their fears and capture the creature that's been bugging them? Only one thing's for sure. Either way, they're gonna need a bigger can of Raid. Like Steve Higgs? Carl Hiaasen? Dorian Box? You'll probably love Freaky Florida Investigations, too! The weirdness of The X-Files and the unwashed insanity of My Name is Earl collide to form this deliciously snarky, totally abnormal mystery series. New from the author of the best-selling Val Fremden Mystery Series! What Readers are Saying about the Series: "This has got to be one of the weirdest series I've ever read. But, I'm so hooked." Amazon Review"This series cracks me up!" Amazon Review"I have read Tim Dorsey, Carl Hiaasen, and Randy Wayne White. Those writers are funny but they need to watch out for you." J. Heinrich ""I've heard the expression "I laughed so hard I cried" but I never experienced it until I read this book." Amazon Review"I read a lot, and Kindle suggested this book. Laugh out loud funny. Is everyone in Florida crazy?" Facebook Review"Not a scary or over the top paranormal book. I stayed up until 2:30 in the morning reading it. It was just that good! I'm a real scaredy-cat, just not into reading about things that go bump in the night. It is filled with quirky characters, mystery and a lot of humor. So if you want to be truly entertained, READ THIS BOOK." Amazon Review"Full of wacky characters, amazing descriptions, and lots of theories of the unknown, this book makes for a funny mystery." Amazon Review "This is a rollicking ride from the very beginning with laugh-out-loud prose, rednecks, weirdos and Tootsie Pops...oh my!" Amazon Review

"Margaret Lashley writes like nobody else out there!" Steve Higgs, Author of Blue Moon Investigations"Freaky Florida Investigations is the perfect blend of X-Files supernatural, Stephanie Plum wackiness, and Sandra Brown twists and turns. I'm on my third book. I definitely recommend it to everyone who loves a good, wacky mystery."Is Mothman real, or just another fly-by-night tourist scam? The truth is out there ... way WAY out there in this deliciously snarky humorous mystery.Growing up in backwoods Florida, Bobbie Drex has seen it all - from two-headed turtles to two-timing boyfriends. Her life of hard knocks has left her short on cash, but she's still packing enough snark to give any whack-job a run for his money. Or so she thinks. But when a mysterious stranger arrives at her mechanic shop seeking repairs to his rundown RV, suddenly it's Bobbie who's in for a complete overhaul...Norman Bates in a turban. Gonadal twins. Mothman pooper-scoopers.In an instant, the world she once knew skitters totally off its Southern axis! Is the handsome, Mothman-chasing private eye crazy? Or is he the only sane one in the bunch? The more Bobbie discovers about him, the less certain she becomes about reality itself. And in a backwater town like Point Paradise, that's really saying something. Ready for some pure, escapist fun? Grab a can of mosquito repellent and a lawn chair. Then sit back and relax. Things are about to go sidesplittingly off the rails in the Sunshine State!What Readers are Saying about this Amazon Best Seller in Humorous Dark Comedy, Urban Legends Humor, Travel Humor, and Cultural, Ethnic & Regional Humor..."Funny, unpredictable, pure Florida weirdness served on a hard-to-put-down platter.""I am a mystery reader, but these books made me not care who done it. This Margaret Lashley is a game changer.""Not too scary or over-the-top paranormal. A truly fun read!""I read a lot, and Kindle suggested your book. This book is laugh out loud funny. Is everyone in Florida crazy?""I have read Tim Dorsey, Carl Hiaasen, and Randy Wayne White. Those writers are funny but they need to watch out for you.""I read the whole book in two days, something I've never done before! I just couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next!""This series is hysterical. I absolutely love the characters. Guaranteed to make you laugh. And the mysteries aren't what you would expect.""Margaret Lashley has a knack for creating funny, small town strange, off the wall, but so endearing type of characters.""If you enjoy laugh-out-loud comedy, this book is for you!""A funny cozy, science fiction, thriller, mystery all rolled into one great story!""Plenty of mysteries and slap stick humor with a backwoods redneck cousin thrown in the mix. I almost felt like I was reading a cross between Terry Pratchett and Piers Anthony.""The twists and turns of the story line kept me eagerly turning the pages to see what would happen next and kept me thinking as well. Loved the small town feel of the book and the very real to life characters. Great start to a new series!"

"WOW! What a twist!" "Another zany mystery!""I love, love, love these characters. They are so funny sometimes I can't stop laughing." It's Not the Heat, It's the Stupidity...>And it's not Spontaneous Human Combustion ... Or is it? People in St. Petersburg, Florida keep mysteriously bursting into flames. While the pair investigate potential causes, sparks soon begin to fly between them as well, threatening to snuff out their budding romance. Hot pockets. Total burnouts. Suspicious ash holes. As Bobbie and Grayson sift through the grisly clues, will they realize they're fated to be twin flames? Or will the fireworks between them fizzle out like a dud? With the heat on to solve the case, they'd better keep a close eye on each other. If not, they could both end up in the dead-letter office marked, "Return to Cinder." Like Carl Hiassen? Janet Evanovich? Christopher Moore? You'll probably love Freaky Florida Mystery Adventures, too! The weirdness of The X-Files and the unwashed insanity of My Name is Earl collide to form this deliciously snarky, totally abnormal mystery series. New from the author of the best-selling Val Fremden Mystery Series! What Readers are Saying about the Series: "Hilarious, weird, and entertaining!""This series cracks me up!" Amazon Review"I have read Tim Dorsey, Carl Hiaasen, and Randy Wayne White. Those writers are funny but they need to watch out for you." J. Heinrich"I've heard the expression "I laughed so hard I cried" but I never experienced it until I read this book." Amazon Review"I read a lot, and Kindle suggested this book. (it's) laugh out loud funny. Is everyone in Florida crazy?" Facebook Review"Not a scary or over the top paranormal book. I stayed up until 2:30 in the morning reading it. It was just that good! I'm a real scaredy-cat, just not into reading about things that go bump in the night. It is filled with quirky characters, mystery and a lot of humor. So if you want to be truly entertained, READ THIS BOOK." Amazon Review"Plenty of mysteries and slap stick humor with a backwoods redneck cousin thrown in the mix. I almost felt like I was reading a cross between Terry Pratchett and Piers Anthony." Amazon Review"Full of wacky characters, amazing descriptions, and lots of theories of the unknown, this book makes for a funny mystery." Amazon Review"Rampant with humorous banter and fun interpersonal relationships over a solidly bizarre mystery and great characterization." Amazon Review"This is a rollicking ride from the very beginning with laugh-out-loud prose, rednecks, weirdos and Tootsie Pops...oh my!" Amazon Review

"The Scat's Meow!" "A love letter to Florida, and all her idiosyncrasies.""Goofy characters, crazy situations, and plausible endings. All you need for easy summer reading."Portal Letting for Fun & ProfitWhen Bobbie and Grayson head back to Plant City to help out some old friends, they run into a "hole" new set of problems. While investigating a rash of missing persons, it's not long before they get under each other's skin. What's making them all hot and bothered? Each other. In more ways than one. Bobbie's down-to-earth explanations for the missing men irritate Grayson, while his otherworldly theories have her itching for a sane solution. But when new, conflicting evidence emerges in the case, they soon realize they've only scratched the surface of the mystery at hand. Worm butts. BIMBO mobiles. Mystery meatballs. It's enough to make someone break out in hives! Complicating matters, Grayson finally gets word on his Mothman scat samples-escalating their problems excrementally. This time, it looks like these two have truly stepped in it-big time. Like Carl Hiaasen? Christopher Moore? Dorian Box? You'll probably love Freaky Florida Investigartions, too! The weirdness of The X-Files and the unwashed insanity of My Name is Earl collide to form this deliciously snarky, totally abnormal mystery series. New from the author of the best-selling Val Fremden Mystery Series! What Readers are Saying about the Series: "This series cracks me up!" Amazon Review"I have read Tim Dorsey, Carl Hiaasen, and Randy Wayne White. Those writers are funny but they need to watch out for you." J. Heinrich"I've heard the expression "I laughed so hard I cried" but I never experienced it until I read this book." Amazon Review"I read a lot, and Kindle suggested this. (It's) laugh out loud funny. Is everyone in Florida crazy?" Facebook Review"Not a scary or over the top paranormal book. I stayed up until 2:30 in the morning reading it. It was just that good! I'm a real scaredy-cat, just not into reading about things that go bump in the night. It is filled with quirky characters, mystery and a lot of humor. So if you want to be truly entertained, READ THIS BOOK." Amazon Review"Plenty of mysteries and slap stick humor with a backwoods redneck cousin thrown in the mix. I almost felt like I was reading a cross between Terry Pratchett and Piers Anthony." Amazon Review"Full of wacky characters, amazing descriptions, and lots of theories of the unknown, this book makes for a funny mystery." Amazon Review"Rampant with humorous banter and fun interpersonal relationships over a solidly bizarre mystery and great characterization." Amazon Review"This is a rollicking ride from the very beginning with laugh-out-loud prose, rednecks, weirdos and Tootsie Pops...oh my!" Amazon Review

Most Definitely Contains NutsAll Val Fremden wanted was a quiet holiday away from her oddball family.But that just ain't gonna happen.When Val and her boyfriend arrive at her mother's "country estate" in Hicksville, Florida, the annual family fruitcake competition is well underway. And there's more than a few fruits and nuts in the running.But the biggest contest is between Val and her mom.As their battle of wills heats up, unexpected ingredients get thrown into both women's batter. It may be time to call the law - or at least a referee.Who will come out on top? Who will get their just desserts? And will Val's half-baked family turn out to be too much for Tom to handle, or will he rise to the occasion?Going home for the holidays is a mixed bag for many. What Four celebrates the universal love-hate relationships we all have with our relatives. Even at the best of times, our families leave us teetering on the edge of pride and embarrassment. This double-edged sword cuts clean to the bone, exposing how far we've come -- and how far we have yet to go -- on our struggles to be our authentic selves.If you like deeply flawed characters and laugh-out-loud situations, you'll love What Four. It's book four in Lashley's hilarious, irreverent Val Fremden Midlife Mystery series.P.S. If you love humorous, page-turning mysteries like those by Deborah Brown, Julie Mulhern, Lucy Quinn, Tricia O'Malley, Gemma Halliday, Karen Cantwell, Tara Sivec, Liliana Hart, Libby Howard, Chelsea Field, Jana Deleon, Gina LaManna, Janet Evanovich, Denise Grover Swank, Amy Vansant, and Stephanie Bond, you just might love Glad One, too!★★★★★ What Readers are Saying about What Four: "The best read of the Val Fremden Mystery series so far! I laughed and laughed!""A little shame, a lot of love, and a whole bushel of "what the hell!?" Oh please, if I die laughing, just know it was worth it!""I have NEVER related to a character more than I related to Val in this story.""I laughed and cried until tears ran down my cheeks. My heart swelled with joy, my gut clenched with pain. I wanted to reach into the book and hug Val like she was a long lost sister.""It's like the Hatfields and McCoys feud only with fruitcake.""Funny, quirky, and real, this novel is a great continuation of Val's story."

I got a dog for my boyfriend. It was a good trade.When Val's forced to take up dog-sitting as a second career, she runs into one tiny snag.She's afraid of dogs.In fact, the only thing she's more afraid of is Tom moving in and wrecking her Sweatpants Saturdays. With neighbor Laverne facing the same impending doom, the two women decide sabotage is the perfect solution to change the plans of their cohabitation-minded boyfriends.But their scheme soon gets sidetracked when a swarthy guy with a shady past moves in next door and neighborhood dogs start disappearing. With Tom away and a convicted felon grilling mystery meat next door, Val's forced to rely on Winky and Goober to help her sniff out clues about the suspected canine chef.I mean, really, what could possibly go wrong?If you like deeply flawed characters and laugh-out-loud situations, you'll love Six Tricks. It's the sixth installment in Margaret Lashley's hilarious Val Fremden Midlife Mystery Series. Pick up a copy and get laughing today!What Readers are Saying about Six Tricks: "If you need a good laugh, this is the series for you! Very well written, with a fun plot and a multitude of zany characters.""I'm not sure how Margaret Lashley does it, but she can take the average situation and turn it into a laugh-out-loud adventure." "Don't read on the public transit! You might also want to make sure you are somewhere private so you don't get funny looks when the tears are rolling down your cheeks and your stomach hurts from laughing so hard." "I absolutely love this series and Margaret Lashley has a way of making real life shenanigans even more hilarious." "Whether this is your first or sixth book with Ms. Lashley you will become hooked on Val and her pals." "Love, Love! Funny, quirky main character that makes every one of these books a delight to read!" "If you're a fan of Janet Evanovich, you'll love Margaret Lashley. The characters and plots will leave you in stitches!" "Love me some Val! Wonderful characters, great setting, unbelievable adventures, laugh out loud situations."

They Say Three's a Charm. But Charming isn't Val's Style.Val Fremden is a lot of things. Quirky. Jaded. Disaster prone - to name a few.But more than anything, she's afraid of commitment.So it's no wonder that when boyfriend Tom tells her he loves her, Val plays it cool. But when he accidently hauls her mom's ashes to a junkyard, Val loses it like Chernobyl 2.0!On the warpath with Tom, Val turns to her wacko, low-rent friends to help track down her mom's cremains. But three botched stakeouts and two disasters later, she still hasn't got peanuts. Through trial (but mostly error), Val discovers it's not easy to outwit a mobile master of disguise while driving around a paddy-wagon full of nutcases.She loves Tom...she loves him not. Knowing Val, she's gonna need a bigger flower....Three Dumb is a satirical look at how life, over time, changes our perception of love and the things we value. It's told through the eyes of a snarky, middle-aged woman with legendary commitment issues and a gnawing reluctance toward romance.If you like deeply flawed characters and laugh-out-loud situations, you'll love Three Dumb. It's the third book in Lashley's hilarious, irreverent Val Fremden Midlife Mysteries series. It's seriously funny women's fiction at its best!P.S. If you love humorous, page-turning mysteries like those by Deborah Brown, Julie Mulhern, Lucy Quinn, Tricia O'Malley, Gemma Halliday, Karen Cantwell, Tara Sivec, Liliana Hart, Libby Howard, Chelsea Field, Jana Deleon, Gina LaManna, Janet Evanovich, Denise Grover Swank, Amy Vansant, and Stephanie Bond, you just might love the Val Fremden Midlife Mysteries, too!What Readers are Saying about Three Dumb: "An intelligent whirlwind of girlfriend talk and crisis management from a motley crew who live off the beaten track.""A laugh riot all the way through.""Perfect to pop into your beach bag when you need something light and humorous to read while keeping your brain cells still powered on." "If you like absolutely off-the-wall characters and situations mixed with a good dose of really sound life advice wrapped up in a cozy mystery (without one dead body so far) this is the series for you.""This series has a way of making you take a look at your own life, friends and family. It's hard not to relate to Val and the people in her life." "A middle-aged woman finds truths that we all have had to find, and she does it with humor and grace. The book is filled with the best one liners and I found myself highlighting several profound insights.""If you are looking for entertaining adventures, a story filled with colorful characters, and a book you cannot stop reading, get this book. Its "true to life" wisdom is touching and will make you see yourself in a new way."

It's Hammer Time!Old habits die hard -- but old lounge chairs die harder.Val knows she can't solve all the world's problems, so she's settled on two: smashing every tacky figurine on the planet...and ridding the universe of her boyfriend's hideous vinyl recliner.During a neighborhood yard sale, the fate of Tom's beloved chair comes down to a wager. But what Val antes up in exchange proves hard to live without, and soon has her wrestling the demons she keeps locked in her closet - both literally and figuratively.With an old nemesis breathing down her back and a dear friend missing in action, Val soon finds herself jonesing for more than ordinary justice.Who'll win the battle of wills? Who'll lose? And who in the world is Sir Albert Snoggles, III?Come along for the ride as Val's "Hammer of Justice" lays waste to atrocities of both the ceramic and non-ceramic kind -- and the gang learns that when you mess around with Karma, just who ends up dealing the final blow is anybody's guess.If you like wacky, deeply flawed characters and laugh-out-loud situations, you'll love Figure Eight! It's the eighth installment in Margaret Lashley's hilarious Val Fremden Midlife Mystery Series.What Readers are Saying about Figure Eight: "Deliciously screwball!""This is one of those books that make you want to curl up in a cozy chair and forget the world.""Fabulous characters, fast-paced excitement, touching situations, and more laugh-out-loud moments than I could count are the things you will find in the pages of this one. It shouldn't be missed!""This book ROCKED!!! Val and the gang are back....and I laughed out loud reading this!!!""So very funny! I finished it in one sitting!""I thoroughly enjoy the sarcastic humor and her ability in describing the situations, which offers a fantastic visual and, many times, laugh-out-loud occurrences.""Just when I think she can't think of anything funnier for Val to do, she does!""This author has a way of drawing you in and keeping you interested right until the end."

An Amazon Best Seller in Eight Mystery & Humor Categories!A Midlife Meltdown Leads to Southern-Fried Mayhem in this Hilarious Accidental Thriller!After being duped out of her life savings in Germany, Val Fremden retreats home to Florida with more than just her pride in tatters. At 45, she's broke, divorced, and virtually unemployable. Starting over will be tough enough as it is. But when her only friend suddenly turns up dead, Val begins to seriously wonder if the world is out to get her.Maybe it is ....The sugar-white sands of Sunset Beach attract weirdos like mosquitoes to a bug zapper. So when the will of Val's friend makes the local newspaper, lunatics and con artists stumble from their beach shacks to scuffle for a piece of the leftover pie.Determined to find her friend's true heir, Val reluctantly turns to three crackpots for help-a drunk, a redneck, and a snarky beach bum. Working at odds with each other, their bumbling investigation attracts the attention of a hot cop. He quickly gets into the fray and under Val's skin. Whether it's in a good way or bad only time will tell. Because sometimes, it's not until you reach the bottom of the barrel that you find out who your true friends are.Love your mysteries with a side of snide? The Val Fremden Midlife Mysteries are for you! Get set for a wickedly witty slide down the social ladder with a surprising cast of unexpected misfits!If you love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum or Jana Deleon's Fortune Redding, you'll probably find yourself resonating with Val Fremden, too. She's a lovable, bungling mess who's a bit older, a tad more jaded, and a ton more experienced in big-time failure. Life's been tough for Val. Still, she always manages to find her way with sardonic humor and an intrepid spirit. A gin and tonic now and then helps, too.Life's a beach and then you die. If you're ready for a good laugh and a great mystery, check out Glad One. Funny Florida mysteries don't get any wackier-or truly heartfelt.Amazon #1 Best Seller in Amateur Sleuths, Cozy Mystery, Humor & Satire, Women's Detective Fiction, Comedy, Humorous Dark Comedy, Men, Women & Relationships Humor, and Love, Sex & Marriage Humor!P.S. If you love humorous, page-turning stories like those by Katherine Center, Deborah Brown, Julie Mulhern, Lucy Quinn, Tricia O'Malley, Gemma Halliday, Karen Cantwell, Tara Sivec, Liliana Hart, Libby Howard, Chelsea Field, Jana Deleon, Gina LaManna, Janet Evanovich, Denise Grover Swank, Amy Vansant, and Stephanie Bond, you just might love Glad One, too!What Readers are Saying about Glad One: "A funny, frenetic, fantastic read! Every bit as entertaining and maybe more so than Stephanie Plum at her best.""A hug for the soul.""Margaret writes with a "smirk" of a Cheshire cat. Fantastic read.""I loved every line of this book!""I have no idea how the author is able to write (about) trauma in a way that is also hopeful and uplifting. Whatever it is, it is beautiful.""Hooked like a fish. OMG Margaret Lashley is the best! Val could be Stephanie Plum's double!! Phenomenal writing.""Full of twists and turns as only Margaret Lashley can write!""The characters are great - so many laugh out loud moments...""Glad One is a funny, witty and entertaining book.""There's a mystery at the heart of this book - a few of them - that will hook fans of Janet Evanovich and other comic mystery writers."

La Dolce Vita or Bust(The Stand-Alone Prequel to the Best-Selling Val Fremden Midlife Mystery Series!)We've all dreamed of ditching everything and running off to another country -- but almost no one actually ever does. Well, Val feels like she's almost no one. Invisible to her husband and dissatisfied with her life, deep in her soul Val yearns to be someone else.Someone sexy. Someone happy. So she buys a ticket and takes off to Italy. With only her favorite romance novel to guide her, Val's got her heart set on relaxation, romance and reinvention. But she soon finds out that handsome men, like life, have plans of their own. In the race to rediscover herself, what awaits Val at the finish line may be a completely unexpected type of victory.... Will Val score a home run? Or will she just want to run home? If you've ever dreamed of ditching your life and running off to Europe, now's your chance! Join Val on a roller-coaster ride through Europe that will leave you gasping! From gut-busting hilarity to gut-wrenching gaffs, finding yourself again is always worth the price of admission. Get your ticket now! Absolute Zero is a full-length, stand-alone novel. It's also the funny, yet often heart-wrenching prequel to the hilarious Val Fremden Midlife Mystery Series.Absolute Zero is not a mystery, per se. (Unless you count the mystery of why in the world we do the crazy things we do!) Instead, this novel is a satirical look at starting over after forty. Just like life, it's full of ups and downs - especially as told through the eyes of a sharp-witted, reluctantly redneck woman who's always played it safe - until now. Freedom comes at a great price for Val. Will it be worth it? Well, that's up to you.... Pick up a copy and come along for a tour of Italy, Germany, and the human heart. What Readers are Saying about Absolute Zero: "This character makes you proud to be a woman.""With quick wit, pages of adventures, dialogue that sucked me into the scenes, and descriptions that created the most hilarious visuals, Absolute Zero is an every woman's tale of rediscovery." USA Today Bestselling author Pamela Crane"I have long been a Janet Evanovich fan and she is my go to author when someone asks for a book recommendation. Now, I can add Margaret Lashley to that very short list.""Loved it. Couldn't stop, had to see what happened next.""Want a good laugh and a new friend? Grab this.""Her characters are lovable and believable and you cheer, and cry, along with them.""Wonderful book. Had me at the first paragraph.""What a ride! I laughed, I cried. What an enjoyable way to leave your own troubles behind."