Monday, August 3, 2026

Spotlight of Under Cover Of Chaos By Liz Wanic with Rebekah Wanic and a Giveaway of the Book

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UNDER COVER OF CHAOS
LIZ WANIC WITH REBEKAH WANIC
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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF JODI WEBB.

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When Stella Fairmont received her first overseas assignment for the United Nations she knew there would be challenges.

She just didn't think a serial killer hiding in plain sight would be one of them

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June 18, 2026
Black Rose Writing
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ABOUT UNDER COVER OF CHAOS:


“… a fast-paced thriller that plunges the reader into the morally complex world of a UN humanitarian mission in Bangui...a must-read for fans of thrillers with high-stakes politicalundertones.”Kim McCollum, author of What Happens in Montana and Harriet Hates Lemonade


A serial killer hides behind an untouchable global institution. A broken system fails the victims. One woman vows to uncover the truth.


When young women are found dead in the capital of the Central African Republic, United Nations official Stella Fairmont is reminded of the unsolved disappearance of a friend. As she investigates, she uncovers what may be a chilling pattern: similar deaths in another UN location.


The deeper she digs, the more twisted the view becomes and Stella finds herself up against a system built on compromise, in which accountability is often an illusion. When the truth gets blurred and personal histories can be hidden, the only way to survive is to trust her instincts. But as friendships run thin and time runs out, she must navigate a minefield of lies, moral complexity, and buried secrets — all while trying to stay ahead of someone who would kill to keep the truth hidden.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS:


Liz Wanic worked for the United Nations for almost a decade in New York and in multiple field missions, including Syria, Mali and the Central African Republic before moving into cybersecurity. Her experiences have given her a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of the inner workings of power in complex situations.


Rebekah Wanic, Liz's twin sister, is a social psychologist, university professor and mindset coach. She focuses on the intricacies of the human condition and the complications of balancing competing demands.


Find the authors at:

Website: www.lizwanicauthor.com and www.sistersliterature.com 

Instagram: @lizwanicauthor    https://www.instagram.com/kathiegio1/

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BUY LINKS:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Bookshop

You can also add this to your GoodReads reading list 

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GIVEAWAY:

Don’t miss out on your chance to win a copy of Under Cover of Chaos. Enter at The Muffin from July 27 through August 9.


Mailbox Monday - 8/3/2026

  

BOOKMAIL THAT ARRIVED THIS WEEK.

WHAT ARRIVED FOR YOU?

Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came in their mailbox during the last week. 

Mailbox Monday is now hosted by Vicki!!

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On Thursday July 30, I received:

1.  RABBIT, RABBIT by Jennifer E. Smith, courtesy of Megan Whalen of Random House/Penguin Random House and NetGalley.

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On Friday, July 31, I received:

1.  SUNFLOWER SEASON by Danica Nava, courtesy of Tara O'Connor of Penguin Random House and NetGalley.

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It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading - 8/3/2026

                                         http://bookdate.blogspot.com/

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I hope you had a great reading week.
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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!

Post the books completed, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish at some point.
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Books Completed:

THE MYSTIC AND THE MISSING GIRL by Vikki VanSickle - review will be on September 8, 2026.

A very enjoyable cozy mystery with great characters.

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UNTAMED COAST by Kevin C. Morris - review will be on September 4, 2026.

It was good - a murder set in Alaska.

WHEN PARIS WHISPERS by Marianne C. Bohr - spotlight will be on September 3, 2026.

Wasn't getting pulled in.  

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A FINE LAYER OF DUST by Barbara Conrey - review will be on September 1, 2026.

A beautifully written, emotional read that will appeal to women’s fiction fans and fans of domestic turmoil. 

You won’t want it to end.

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A FARMHOUSE IN FRANCE by Rachel Lucas - review will be on August 28, 2026.

Ohhh...LOVED this book.   A sweet read with great characters and setting.

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A KILLER PLOT by E. C. Nevin - reviev will be on August 17, 2026.

If you enjoyed THE MAID by Nita Prose, this one is for you.  A bit tricky to follow, though, since it is the second in the series and the same characters are in the book.

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HOW TO FIND ROMANCE IN A BOOKSHOP by Poppy Alexander - review will be on August 18, 2026.

A fun, sweet read.

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THE ONE WHO WALKED AWAY by Karen Rose - review will be on August 14, 2026.

My first book by Karen Rose - I really enjoyed it.  Mystery, Murder, and a bit of romance.

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THE MATCHMAKER'S COTTAGE by Kat Sloane - review will be on August 12, 2026.

LOVE the cover!!  A sweet read!!

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PRETTY AS A PEACH by Grace Helena Walz - review will be on August 10, 2026.

A lovely read!!
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WHEN LEMONS GIVE YOU LIFE by Anna Johnston - review will be on August 5, 2026.

Enjoyable with life lessons and some heartbreaking parts, but on the whole it was uplifting.

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THE WOMEN IN WHITE by Sarah Pekkanen - review will be on August 4, 2026.

A very dark, creepy read.

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TAHOE FEAR by Todd Borg - review is in the book's title.

Todd's books are always good.

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BUYER BEWARE by Catherine Ryan Howard - spotlight is in the book's title.

Wasn’t connecting with the two timelines.

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THE WHISPER by Chelsea Iversen - spotlight is in the book's title.
Couldn’t get into it!!

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THE MORTAL ENEMY MURDER CLUB by Gloria Chao - spotlight is in the book's title.

Not what I thought it would be.

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MEET IN PARIS by Kristin Harmel - review is in the book's title.

Disappointed - I normally LOVE her books.

This one isn’t historical fiction, but a story about people heading to Paris for one reason or another.  There are TOO many characters.  

I’ll be looking forward to her next historical fiction book.

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THE STORY KEEPER by Kelly Rimmer - review is in the book's title.

Ohhhhh….DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!!  A book within a book and just an amazing read!!  

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THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING by Lisa Scottoline - review is in the book's title.

A good one, but not her best.

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THE SINS OF SUMMER DAUGHTERS by Lo Patrick - spotlight is in the book's title.

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THE HALF LIFE by Rachel Beanland - spotlight is in the book's title.

Wasn’t working for me.  

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Book Currently Reading:

A BEAUTIFUL LIE by Tanya Grant - review will be on September 9, 2026.

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Books Up Next:

THE CALAMITY CLUB by Kathryn Stockett - review will be on a future date.

Sounds good, but putting this on hold for now - it is 600+ pages.

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I'LL BE WATCHING YOU by Allison Brennan - review will be on September 15, 2026.

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THE BOOKSHOP WOMAN by Nanako Hanada - review will be on September 16, 2026.

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BLUE JEAN SUMMER by Maggie Gates - review will be on September 17, 2026.

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A DEADLY ENTANGLEMENT by Cathy Pegau - review will be on September 18, 2026.

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FALLING FOR PEACHTREE BLUFF by Kristy Woodson Harvey - review will be on September 19, 2026.

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THE MEMORY OF BORROWED BOOKS by Meg Anderson - review will be on October 6, 2026.

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THE UNDERCOVER BOOKSHOP by Katherine Reay - review will be on October 7, 2026.

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THE STORY BAKER by Carsten Henn - review will be on October 13, 2026.

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RED SEAL by Rosa Kwon Easton - review will be on October 18, 2026.

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MISSING MOLLY by Natalie Barelli - review will be on October 21, 2026.

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THE PIANO TEACHER OF MONTPARNASSE by Heather Morris - review will be on October 23, 2026.

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THE FRIDAY BOOKSHOP by Sawako Natori - review will be on November 3, 2026.

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SUNFLOWER SEASON by Danica Nava - review will be on November 4, 2026.

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PEREGRINE HILL by Nina De Gramont - review will be on November 10, 2026.

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WHEN THEY FIND ME by Carter Wilson -  review will be on November 11, 2026.

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REVENG PLOT by Stephanie Wrobel - review will be on November 12.

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THE BUREAU OF UNKNOWN FATES by Gaëlle Nohant - review will be on December 8, 2026.

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MURDER UNABRIDGED by P. J. Nelson - review will be on December 1, 2026.

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RABBIT, RABBIT by Jennifer E. Smith - review will be on December 15, 2026.

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DARLING YOU'RE NEXT by Marlee Bush - review will be on January 5, 2027.

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BAD HONEYMOON by Jessie Garcia - review will be on January 19, 2027.

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SCREAM CITY by Hannah Norrissey - review will be on January 26, 2027.

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