The Millennium Affair

Two Love Rivals …A Glitch In The Finding Machine ...And A Killer Cold Case

by Lucy Lyons

Lucy Lyons delivers another enthralling instalment with “The Millennium Affair,” the second book in the Alex Martin Cozy Mystery series. Set against the backdrop of the late 1990s, this British cozy mystery infuses a captivating sci-fi twist that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

December 1999 sees Alex Martin seeking a peaceful existence, having put her innovative Finding Machine into storage. However, her quiet life is disrupted when a desperate call for help from a teen compels her to resurrect the machine, breaking every rule to save him. This act of heroism spirals into chaos, costing her job and straining her relationship with Antony to its limits.

Detective Henry Longhurst, intrigued by Alex’s unorthodox methods, enlists her help in solving a cold case involving a chameleon-like murderer who constantly changes identities. But with her Finding Machine malfunctioning, Alex faces a race against time to repair both the machine and her personal life before the elusive killer strikes again.

Lyons masterfully blends cozy mystery charm with a speculative edge, creating a compelling narrative that resonates with both mystery enthusiasts and sci-fi fans. With an impressive 4.9-star rating from 39 reviews, “The Millennium Affair” proves to be a gripping and delightful read. As the new millennium approaches, readers will be captivated by Alex’s thrilling race against the clock in this heart-pounding adventure.

Published by Twist House Books on 2024-03-14

An Alex Martin Cozy Mystery

Lucy Lyons, author of "The Finding Machine"

Lucy Lyons worked in London as an editorial illustrator before realising she loved writing novels so much, she wanted to do that full-time.

She now lives in leafy Surrey with her illustrator husband, two grown-up boys and a bearded dragon called Pancake. When she’s not at her desk writing, she loves to escape into the garden and other worlds.

Lucy writes page-turning mystery novels with a sprinkling of magic.

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