The Game Is Afoot

A clever and hilarious new mystery about a mother who thinks she has to do it alleven solve a murderfrom the author ofIt’s Elementary
After rage quitting her job, Mavis finally has time to get all the rest shes been putting off. Or she should have the time. Hypothetically. Except shes taken on a new role:Supermom. Her hours are filledwith chauffeuring her daughter, Pearl, around toher extracurricular activities, somehow ending up class mom, andinvestigatinganothermystery?

When Coach Cole, the director ofthekidssoccer program, drops dead on a sunny Saturday morning, no one suspects foul play. However, the police soon discover something suspicious left on the field, making it clear that someone had it in for the coach. But who?Sure, parents got mad when he made their precious star athletes sit on the bench, but notthatmad.

Mavis is determined to find out, even if it takes her into the dark, dangerous underbelly of gentleparents and MLM girlbosses. Plus, its an easy distraction from everything else going on. Like the panic attacks she keeps brushing off. Or the fact that shes unemployed and totally lost as to what her purpose and path in life should be. And then theres her ex-husband whos back in town and doing everything shes ever wanted, just as shes beginning a new relationship. Mavis knows a murder investigation probably isnt the self-care she needs right now. But how exactly are you supposed to take care of yourselfwhen you dont even know who you are anymore?

Elise Bryantis the NAACP Image Award-nominated author ofHappily Ever Afters,One True Loves, andReggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling. For many years, Elise had the joy of working as a special education teacher, and now she spends her days reading, writing, and eating dessert. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Long Beach, California. You can visit her online at www.elisebryant.com.

• Publisher:Berkley Books
• Publish Date: July 8, 2025
• Pages:368
• Dimensions:5.19 X 8.0 X 0.69 inches | 0.57 pounds
• Language:English
• Type:Paperback
• EAN/UPC: 9780593640807
• BISAC Categories:Mystery & Detective – Women Sleuths, Romance – Romantic Comedy, African American – Mystery & Detective