The Route 66 Detective in Missouri

by Micki Pierce

One man. Two wheels. A thousand miles of trouble.

Mac McCarty has spent his life dodging death. First in the dogfights over Europe, then on the lethal wooden planks of the motorcycle racing circuit. Now, he’s a private investigator with a simple beat: the 2,400 miles of asphalt known as Route 66.

In 1937, the highway is a lifeline for some and a graveyard for others.

In the first book of the Route 66 Mystery Series, Mac’s search for the son of a wealthy zinc mine owner takes him deep into the Missouri night. He soon finds himself immersed in a world of Kansas City gangsters, Ozark moonshine, and murder. With the help of a captivating motel owner, Mac plays hard, rides hard, and works harder to close the assignment before more bodies pile up.

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About the Author

Micki Pierce grew up in Bordentown, New Jersey, where she spent much of her childhood reading mysteries set in the early half of the twentieth century. As a reader and writer, her focus is on period detective fiction. Researching and writing about the hardships of American life in the 1930s started out as just a hobby. Riding around the Midwest on her husband's Harley-Davidson fueled her interest in the Mother Road. Creating a detective series about a mysterious, motorcycle-riding private eye and the characters he meets along the famous highway is the result. The Route 66 Detective in Missouri is her debut.

This year Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary!

Wednesday, March 18, 6pm • $50 per person

Book Launch with Author Micki Pierce

Join us for a special evening celebrating the launch of a brand-new mystery set right here in Missouri. Debut author Micki Pierce brings Route 66 to life in her first novel, and you’ll be among the first to hear the story behind the book.

Your ticket includes a featured cocktail, an appetizer bar, and a signed copy of the book.

This novel is a love letter to Route 66, with much of the story rooted right here in Springfield, Missouri. It’s the perfect night for readers who enjoy historical mysteries, local history, and great conversation with fellow book lovers.