Reel of Fortune

Name: Reel of Fortune
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (6 reviews)
Author: Jana DeLeon

Small town secrets and CIA spy shenanigans collide

Written byJana DeLeon

Narrated byCassandra Campbell

Length8h31m

Release dateFebruary 12, 2019

GenreMystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Cozy

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.8 (6 ratings)

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Author	Jana DeLeon
Narrator	Cassandra Campbell
Runtime	8h31m
Published	February 12, 2019
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (6 ratings)
Categories	Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Cozy, Women Sleuths
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Fortune Redding wasn’t planning to trade black ops for boiled crawfish and backroad gossip, but Louisiana’s Sinful sure beats Langley’s burnout cycle. Jana DeLeon’s whip-smart heroine is a spy-turned-small-town-resident with a knack for stirring up trouble—especially when a corpse drops onto her welcome wagon. This isn’t your average cozy mystery: Fortune’s CIA skills make her a walking target for every crooked official in town, and her sharp tongue lands her in hotter water than a crawfish boil gone wrong. DeLeon balances relentless tension with laugh-out-loud banter, crafting a world where iced tea is laced with adrenaline and gossip spreads faster than fire in a sugar cane field.

The audiobook’s narration by Cassandra Campbell is the cherry on top. Campbell’s voice crackles with the effortless swagger of a narrator who’s clearly having fun, shifting from Fortune’s sly, world-weary tone to the exaggerated Southern drawl of secondary characters without missing a beat. The pacing keeps the story zipping along, even when the plot meanders into local politics or a side of personal drama. It’s part espionage thriller, part Southern farce—deliciously unpredictable and perfect for listeners who crave mystery with a dash of mischief.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

I was skeptical about a spy gone rogue ending up in a cozy Louisiana town, but DeLeon sells it with such effortless charm that I was hooked within minutes. Cassandra Campbell’s narration is a standout, particularly her dead-on delivery of Fortune’s dry wit and the colorful cast of Sinful’s residents. The production is crisp, with enough ambient sound to sell the swampy, sunbaked setting without drowning out the dialogue. The plot’s twists are well-paced, though the second act drags slightly with a few too many detours into local lore that don’t always advance the mystery. What really works here is the blend of high-stakes espionage and small-town absurdity. Fortune’s CIA instincts clash hilariously with Sinful’s anything-goes culture, and Campbell sells the contrast with aplomb. The only misstep is a few underdeveloped side characters who feel like they’re there to fill space rather than add depth. Still, the audiobook’s energy and humor make it a joy to listen to, and the final reveal lands with a satisfying punch. If you love mysteries with a wink and a weapon, this is your next obsession.

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