Cosplayed to Death - (A Suddenly French Mystery) by Elle Jauffret (Paperback)

About the Book

When Claire Fontaine and her best friend stumble upon the body of a competitive surfer, their quiet coastal town is once again plunged into chaos.

Book Synopsis

Things are getting even stranger in Caper Cove...

When Claire Fontaine and her best friend, Suggie Oh, stumble upon the body of a competitive surfer, their quiet coastal town is once again plunged into chaos. To make matters worse, a famous cosplayer washes ashore, leaving behind more questions than answers. What begins as Claire's quest to clear her father's name quickly spirals into a deadly game involving fierce surfing rivalries, identity-altering cosplay, and long-buried secrets.

As Claire and Suggie delve deeper into the worlds of extreme sports and cosplay, Claire must also confront her ongoing struggles with French Foreign Accent Syndrome. Between clashes with her roommate, Detective Ben Torres, navigating the politics of the surfer elite, and uncovering the killers, Claire starts to question whether her legal skills or culinary passion are what truly define her. With whispers around town growing that she's "faking" her accent for attention-just like cosplayers craft false personas-Claire finds herself doubting where performance ends and authentic identity begins. Behind the scenes of both worlds, Claire discovers a cutthroat battle for lucrative sponsorship deals that turns competitors into enemies, where athletes and cosplayers alike will go to extreme lengths to secure their financial futures in industries where fame is fleeting.

Can Claire untangle the threads of jealousy, greed, and betrayal before another life is lost? Or will her search for the truth put her in the killer's sights once again?

Review Quotes

"Extreme cosplayers, champion surfers, and professional rivals abound in Cosplayed to Death. This cozy mystery brims with quirky charm, clever plotting, and a heroine you can't help but root for. A fun, modern take on citizen detectives, this tale will keep you guessing who's settling scores until the last chapter." -M.C. Vaughan, author of Romancing Miss Stone and Code Name Gorgeous

"Full of surfside vibes and delicious food drama, Cosplayed to Death kept me guessing until the end! A perfect summer read." - M.K. England, author of All Fired Up

"Jauffret delivers an absolute riptide of a mystery in COSPLAYED TO DEATH! A clever plot, charming heroine, and sparkling humor take center stage as Claire plunges headfirst into the equally fascinating worlds of cosplay and professional surfing along with her delightful best friend Suggie and her annoyingly handsome roommate Torres. I can't wait to see what other mysteries await us in Caper Cove!" -Jenny Adams, Agatha Award Nominated Author of the Deadly Twenties Mysteries

"I was immediately immersed in this cleverly written drama that I could not put down until all was said and done. A solidly crafty multi-plot storyline where the mystery was skillfully accomplished with the right amount of intrigue, tension, suspense, and apprehension." - Dru Ann Love, winner of the Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Raven Awards

"If you're looking for a cozy murder mystery that will feed your curiosity and your appetite, look no further. Cosplayed to Death has it all - a quirky lead, lovable sidekicks, delicious food descriptions, and a setting you'll wish you could visit in real life. Looking forward to book 3." - Janina Scarlet, author of Superhero Therapy and Dark Agents