Mystic Spires Post-Mortem
A Cold-Case Legal Thriller
by Stacey Jernigan
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Pub Date 14 Oct 2025 | Archive Date 31 Jan 2026
Description
Judge Avery Lassiter is determined to find the truth-with unintended consequences.
Gigi Mesero was more than a wealthy heiress and entrepreneur. She was also the victim of a strange murder at the Mystic Spires Hotel in Dallas, Texas, a case that has remained unsolved for eight years. The mysterious circumstances of the crime, however, haven't allowed it to be forgotten. Some believe it was Gigi's own sister, a popular social media influencer. Some believe it was one of her numerous seedy lovers looking to steal her fortune. Some believe it wasn't murder at all. With a whole slew of theories, detectives and online sleuths have exhausted all avenues. However, when Judge Avery Lassiter becomes obsessed with personally investigating the murder, she and her friends and family will stir up new clues, controversies, and coverups.
A tale about lies, technology, and the shifting world of criminal investigation, Mystic Spires Post-Mortem invites readers to follow a dangerous trail of death and corruption alongside a cast of determined investigators.
A Note From the Publisher
UP-TO-DATE & FORWARD-THINKING CRIME BOOK: Novel explores the unpredictable impacts of artificial intelligence and social media on the world of crime-solving.
Advance Praise
“Mystic Spires Post-Mortem is a twisty, time-hopping legal thriller that reads like a prestige mini-series—smart, moody, and addictive. When a hotel heiress is found murdered, the investigation unspools across decades, slowly revealing a web of secrets, ambition, and betrayal. Chief Judge Stacey Jernigan crafts a sharp, propulsive story with vivid Dallas flavor, compelling legal drama, and characters who stay with you long after the last page.” —Amy Pease, Bestselling Author of Northwoods
“Part murder mystery, part legal thriller, and part social commentary, Jernigan’s Mystic Spires Post-Mortem is a truly unique take on the genre. It was fascinating to see how the author pieced together the story—and to watch it unfold through the eyes of all the players, both good and bad. I’ll be looking for more of her work in the future!” —Tamara Berry, Edgar-Award-Winning Author of Buried in a Good Book
“Mystic Spires deliciously blends timeless murder-mystery motifs and hyper-modern perspectives on crime-solving—and all in the Great State of Texas!” —Kim Sanders, Former Homicide Detective for the Dallas Police Department, Award-Winning Author of Hermit of Paradise
Marketing Plan
- National print, broadcast, and online media campaign
- Confirmed author appearance at TLA annual conference
- Pitch for author appearance at MPIBA fall conference
- NetGalley pre-publication promotion
- Crime/thriller media pitch timed to fall/ Halloween season
- Profile piece pitch-author is a judge who has been regularly featured in both regional and national media coverage
- Pitch for book festival placement
- Book launch in Dallas, TX
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781612547251 |
| PRICE | US$17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 224 |
