R N Simpson

Shaken, Stirred, and on the Rocks R N Simpson

Cargale County is the picture of American purity in a country seemingly drenched in jazz and liquor. A major priority is keeping dirty secrets from the eyes and ears of the straitlaced Townies. Luckily, Ramona Bagwell is an acid elemental, and her powers make easy work of cleaning up the sins of her bosses, the Royal Family mob. She's just been given a new job that has a hefty payout. It looks to be her ticket to finally escaping her life of crime and learning the truth about where she and her powers came from. But just as she is preparing for the job, Ramona's ex-fiance and private eye, Arnie Granger, walks back into her life and asks for her help. Prostitutes and homeless women are disappearing and his informant just Ramona's mark. Their search brings them to a beachside town with loose morals and a fortune teller with more secrets than predictions. Ramona is surrounded by a sea of lies, sex, and dark deeds that flows like tainted wine. The truth will be revealed just in time for her life and freedom to be in jeopardy."Shaken, Stirred, and On the Rocks" is an intoxicating and thrilling debut that introduces a thrilling secret world of ancient magic and illuminates the blurred lines of pride and loyalty.