Sylvia Stryker Space Case Mysteries Box Set

Diane Vallere

Summary

Boldly going where no cozy mystery has gone before!
National bestselling author Diane Vallere gives a space academy dropout a chance to fit in . . . but it's what makes her different that changes everything.
Book #1: FLY ME TO THE MOON
When space academy dropout Sylvia Stryker hacks her way into the position of Uniform Inventory Manager aboard Moon Unit 5, she jumps at the chance to leave her small planet behind. Besides, who will find out she faked the results of her physical? But when the ship's second navigation officer is found dead in the uniform closet shortly after departure, Sylvia's problems become bigger than falsified test results. And when her supervisor places her on probation for her own uniform infraction, she's at risk of being dropped off at the nearest substation. Juggling red shirts, white lies, and little green men, Sylvia has to expose a killer before Moon Unit 5 becomes space dust.
Book #2: I'M YOUR VENUS
When Sylvia Stryker boards Moon Unit 6 as the uniform lieutenant, it's with an eye on the future. After space pirates destroyed her life, the trek to Venus provides a fresh start. But when the winner of the promotional contest designed to hype the trip is found dead outside the uniform ward, sleuthing takes top priority.
The amorous effect of Venus on the already frisky passengers threaten to compromise the investigation--not to mention the victim's secret relationship with Sylvia's boss. Forward thinking, back channels, and distractions on the side lead Sylvia on a pulse-pounding probe that exposes a murderer along with the surprising truth about her past.
Book #3: SATURN NIGHT FEVER
When amateur space sleuth Sylvia Stryker discovers details of her defense instructor's murder hidden inside her robot cat, she sets off on a new adventure that puts her on the wrong side of the rules. Good thing Neptune, the head of security for Moon Unit Corporation, is on her side this time!
With his help she hijacks a space ship, assembles a crew and takes on space pirates. But there's more to this trek than expected and Sylvia's focus on solving her friend's murder might lead her into a trap. Between the truth and the lies is a galaxy of questions that culminate in an unexpected answer.
Buy this box set and blast off into mysteries that are out of this world!

Available since: 01/21/2019.

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