Award-winning writer Stacy Juba is the author of the mystery novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today, now available from Mainly Murder Press. Stacy is a past recipient of the William F. Deeck - Malice Domestic Grant for new mystery writers. Her young adult novel, Face-Off, was published by Avon Books when she was 18 years old under her maiden name, Stacy Drumtra.
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Twenty-Five Years Ago Today: Obit writer and editorial assistant Kris Langley feels like the newsroom slave, that is, until she stumbles across an unsolved murder while compiling "25 Years Ago Today" items from the microfilm. Determined to launch her reporting career, Kris investigates the cold case of Diana Ferguson, an artistic young cocktail waitress obsessed with Greek and Roman mythology.
Kris soon learns that old news never leaves the morgue and that yesterday's headline is tomorrow's dan more...
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When you finish this mystery, you realize there was plenty throughout the book to let you discern who done it, but you didn't. It's a fun trip.
John Hourihan, award-winning columnist, Connecticut Post
Part Jimmy Olsen, part Victoria Warshawski, Kris Langley embodies the newspaper business's perennial tension between the cold, hard facts and the complex dramas of people caught in the act of living their lives.
Russ Olivo, Assistant Editor, Woonsocket Call
This is not just a murder mystery - it is also a poignant story about the complexity of family relationships, the search for closure and the importance of forgiveness . . . Once you start this book, it will be hard to put down. Not only will you be surprised at the ending, you will be filled with admiration at how every piece has fallen into its perfect spot.
Bonnie Adams, freelance reporter, The Worcester Telegram and Gazette, and the Town Crier Publications
You will have to read this well crafted, well-researched and outstanding first novel of the newest mystery writer on the block, Stacy Juba. To the great mystery writers of the 21st century, make room for the author of this great book. Fran Lewis, Bookpleasures.com
Each character has their own story that meshes with all the other characters. I guarantee to all mystery fans that once you pick this book up you will not put it down and will praise the author, who tells me that this is her first mystery novel. Keep up the good work, Stacy. The reading public needs good mystery writers. Mary Lignor, Bookpleasures.com
The writing was top-notch, the plotting and pacing excellent, the characters - especially the protagonist - carefully and wonderfully drawn. I can't imagine a reader who won't cheer for Kris. Diana Vickery, Cozy Library
Edgy suspense and sweet romance make for an enjoyable read. I'll be looking for another book by this first time mystery writer soon. Pat Elliott, BookLoons
The story flows smoothly to its surprise ending, and only then does the reader recognize the hidden clues that have been there all along. This is Juba's first adult novel, and I found it to be an impressive effort, definitely an enjoyable read. Marlene Pyle, TheGenReview.com
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today is an intriguing mystery that should not be overlooked. Midwest Book Review
Stacy Juba has written a page-turner! This has to be one of my favorite mystery books that I've read this year. Book-Club-Queen
Stacy Juba does a beautiful job at depicting the emotional complexity of the various relationships Twenty-Five Years Ago Today is one of those books you pick up and do not want to put down till the very end. Debbie Wiley Book Reviews
Stacy Juba has drawn a believable character and settings. The newspaper scenes are so real I could almost smell the ink. Patricia Nordyke Pando, Story Circle Book Reviews
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Stacy is happy to hear from readers at stacy@stacyjuba.com.
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