Unlucky

About This Audiobook

Mallory Devereaux isn’t just unlucky—she’s a one-woman wrecking ball with a knack for landing in the middle of trouble. When a looming IRS bill threatens to shutter her adoptive father’s demolition business, Mallory throws herself into a high-stakes race against time, armed with little more than a sledgehammer and a shaky plan. Jana DeLeon’s Southern Gothic-meets-modern-mystery setting pulses with humor, heartbreak, and just enough menace to keep the tension crackling. The real magic here isn’t Mallory’s chaotic luck, though; it’s how DeLeon weaves a tale where every misstep feels like a step closer to the truth—or the next disaster. With Royal Flush, Louisiana as your backdrop, expect no shortage of eccentric locals, backstabbing (sometimes literally), and a heroine who’s equal parts infuriating and irresistible.

Johanna Parker’s narration is the glue holding this audiobook together, her voice shifting effortlessly between Mallory’s weary cynicism and the town’s colorful chaos. Parker nails the Cajun drawl of secondary characters without veering into caricature, and her timing delivers the book’s humor with surgical precision. Whether she’s voicing a grizzled contractor or a scheming socialite, the performance never distracts from the story’s sharp, unpredictable edges. If you crave mysteries where the real wreckage happens off the page—and the protagonist’s survival hinges on sheer dumb luck—this audiobook’s got your number.