The Mountain Gods is a heartwarming and suspenseful cozy mystery following Mary, Carol, and Nancy — three witty, brave, and unstoppable women who trade Florida’s beaches for the mystic highlands of New Mexico. What begins as a celebration soon turns into an adventure through hidden caves, ancient legends, and a mysterious talisman tied to the land’s oldest stories.

Nope! Each book is a standalone mystery with overlapping characters. If this is your first Green Marlin Gals adventure, you’ll still enjoy every page — but fans of the series will love the deeper character growth and inside jokes.

t’s both. You’ll find everything you love in a cozy: friendship, small-town charm, and light suspense — plus a rich backdrop of Native traditions, historical legends, and spiritual themes that elevate the stakes.

Fans of:

• Female-driven mystery series (think The Thursday Murder Club)

• Magical realism with Indigenous mythology

• Characters over 60 living boldly and hilariously

• Stories featuring diverse heroines — including a tech-savvy, fiercely independent blind character

• Southwest travel, culture, and food!

Yes! This book is clean, uplifting, and full of heart — no graphic violence, no explicit scenes. Just great storytelling, smart women, and memorable twists.

Yes — Carol, one of the central Green Marlin Gals, is blind. She’s not just along for the ride — she’s insightful, tech-savvy, and often sees what others miss (literally and metaphorically). Her character is authentic, empowering, and never treated as a trope.

Yes! The gals aren’t done yet. More mysteries, more travel, and more unexpected detours await