Amanda Rafferty

Theft by the Numbers Amanda Rafferty

It's 1941 and, fresh from secretarial school, Ellen Haley hopes to find a job in her hometown of Oceanvale, California. However, being a part of a notorious family sure makes that goal tricky. When a local detective takes a chance and gives her a job, Ellen is sure that everything will be smooth sailing. Unfortunately, between her family's disappointment that she found honest work, an incompetent boss, and two attractive men, Ellen's life isn't turning out quite as she'd planned. And then, there's the question of the strange messages the prankster known as the Highwayman keeps posting. Are they just a joke or something more sinister?Join Ellen as she helps investigate the strange thefts of local wealthy families while also trying to navigate living in a town that knows her family history, a little too well. There are new friends to be made, old prejudices to deal with, and a couple of intriguing mysteries. It's sure to be an interesting journey!Please Note: First Volume of the Ellen Haley Mystery Series. Approximately 51,000 words in length. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). Themes include: Mystery, theft, code, secret message, Highwayman, 1940s, World War 2-era