Can't Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday #550: Murder in the Greek Isles by Wendy Church

 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that had been hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine where we spotlighted upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. I'm now linking up with Can't Wait Wednesday hosted over at Wishful Endings. 

From the publisher: Smart-mouthed Jesse O’Hara and her friends find themselves in the midst of a Greek crisis involving a radical nationalist group, mysterious spies and lots of Greek food! The latest international thriller in the Jesse O’Hara series is a fun and fast-paced ride with a bold female protagonist.

When Jesse O’Hara and her friends are invited to present at the International Conference on Law Enforcement and Investigation, she jumps at the chance. Sure, the dreaded small talk isn’t her favorite, but the conference is in Greece, and she’s more than willing to endure it for the chance to explore ancient ruins and mouthwatering cuisine.

But her plans take an unexpected turn when she’s approached with a high-stakes job offer from the Greek government. They want her help to dismantle a radical nationalist group that’s rapidly gaining public support. The offer? A considerable fee, and a mission that’s as intriguing as it is dangerous.

Jesse knows the risks, but nothing can prepare her for the challenges ahead – or the toll it will take on her friends. As she digs deeper into the operation, it becomes clear there’s a hidden player in the mix, one with a singular goal: eliminate Jesse O’Hara and her team for good.

Fans of Janet Evanovich, Ruth Ware, Darynda Jones and Catriona McPherson will enjoy this “whip-smart, sarcastic, amateur sleuth and a tightly plotted story” (Library Journal). A laugh-out-loud, witty and twisty new instalment in the Jesse O’Hara Mysteries.

Murder in the Greek Isles by Wendy Church is expected out August 5th, 2025 from Severn House.

Why am I waiting on this book? I like the way it sounds like a combination action and mystery story with some humor to it. It says that fans of Janet Evanovich, Ruth Ware, and Darynda Jones will enjoy it. I've enjoyed books by them, so I think there's a fair chance I will enjoy it. And I like reading books set in Greece.

What book are you waiting on? Share it or a link in the comments so we can check it out and maybe add it to our TBR lists. Thanks for coming by and Happy Reading!