All three books in '50-Plus Condo', a series of cozy mystery novels by Janie Owens, now in one volume!The Murder: In this cozy mystery novel, retired couple Rachel and Joe move into a 50-plus condo and unexpectedly find themselves entangled in the murder of Rachel's friend, who owned an animal shelter. With several possible suspects, including a caretaker, abusive husband, mistaken hitman, and a strange man in a top hat, the couple faces challenges in their investigation while also grappling with troubles in their seemingly perfect marriage. As they navigate the twists and turns, Rachel and Joe must learn to trust and love each other in order to conquer the obstacles in their way.The Daughter: Rachel and Joe, retired residents of a 50-Plus condo, face a tough decision when their unemployed daughter Angie shows up on their doorstep with her cat, looking for a place to stay. After Angie leaves an ashram, searching for her purpose, Joe insists she find a job at a burger joint in Daytona Beach. While there, she starts dating Josh, the son of a condo resident with gambling connections. When Angie is harassed at work by a man who later turns up dead, she suspects Josh is the murderer, prompting her and Rachel to investigate. Amid threats from Josh's father, Angie discovers her own strength, but can they uncover the truth?The Couples: The third installment in Janie Owens's 50-Plus Condo cozy mystery series features a murder at Brian's Burgers that leads to a local B&B owner, who happens to be Brian's girlfriend. When Angie's surveillance operation goes wrong, an unlikely hero comes to her rescue. Meanwhile, readers get a glimpse into Rachel and Joe's past as they reflect on their own journey to becoming parents amid the challenges of youth, doubts, and hurricanes. Fueled by love, murder, humor, and mystery, this novel is full of unexpected twists and turns. Janie Owens is traditionally and self-published, sometimes under the name Elizabeth. Llewellyn Worldwide released her first of five instructional books in 2000. How To Communicate With Spirits won the Coalition of Visionary Resources 2002 Visionary Award for Biographical/Personal Book. She is now under the wing of Next Chapter Publishing for the release of her first inspirational series.Some of Janie's interests are reading, painting, and travel. Janie and her husband Vincent believe in adoption of animals. Consequently, they have a houseful of furbabies. Both cats and dogs reside in (mostly) peaceful conditions in their large central Florida home. However, if you've ever owned Chihuahuas, you know that quiet is not often heard. Bina and Peewee keep life interesting for the cats.
