This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

Couper, Washington, nestled on the banks of the Columbia River, is a lovely place to visit, but living there can be killer.

When Matty Cruz's career ends prematurely due to hard economic times, she pulls up stakes and relocates to the tree-filled Pacific Northwest. She's hoping the natural beauty there will lift her spirits. But soon she discovers that her impulsive move lands her in a city with one of the highest violent-crime rates in the region.

Matty Cruz Adventures holds the first three stories of this cozy mystery series with a criminal edge, but the stories are told with a dash of humor and fun. If you like a smart, brave heroine who must quickly reinvent herself—or else, quirky, colorful characters, and dark villains, you'll love R. Marquez's slightly skewed version of the Pacific Northwest.

Buy Matty Cruz Adventures today, and read how Matty survives a city that too many psychopaths love to call home.