Bay and Cassandra Browning are pulled into another dangerous chase when Professor Vivian Rossi is kidnapped after hosting a poetry slam. Do the thugs want her Dickinson manuscript or something more valuable? As Bay follows paper trails and Cass chases psychic whispers from Posey's past, both sisters uncover truths worth killing-and dying-for. Joy Ribar is razor-sharp at crafting a tense atmosphere, layering it with rich imagery and the ever-present sense that time is running out and the other shoe is about to drop. But no matter where you look, you won't see it coming-and that, dear reader, is what kept me riveted. - "Poetry Slammed" is a smart, fast-paced standout in an already delightful series. Sisters Bay and Cass anchor the story with heart and humor, while a vibrant supporting cast-villains included-adds wit and texture to every scene. Packed with page-turning mystery, high-stakes suspense, and the satisfying unraveling of long-held secrets, this installment delivers on every level. Joy Ribar's sharp insight into human nature makes this a compelling, layered story- and a series I'll gladly keep coming back to. - This wonderful third installment in Joy Ribar's Bay Browning Mystery series leaves me excited for the next. The detective-sisters, Bay and Cass Browning, are mired in different mysteries. Bay, a college professor, tackles a present-day crime involving a colleague at Flourish College. Cass uproots deep-seated secrets that taint the old-money set living on Angel Bird Bluff, overlooking Prairie Ridge. The author skillfully reveals the two sisters' investigations that unearth shocking revelations in surprising places about the living and the deceased. Readers will cheer the women on as their cases span from local scandal to international intrigue. Can Bay and Cass restore peace and bring justice to Prairie Ridge? Grab a copy of this book and find out! - What starts as an academic poetry slam designed to showcase a newly discovered poem ends in chaos and fear. Bay and Cass Browning use their unique talents to not only rescue a kidnapping victim but also to uncover a myriad of past sins that eat at their community. As layer after layer of deceit is exposed, the sisters must deal with their personal actions and reactions to past trauma, all while charming the reader with their clever wit. Relationships, secrets, and a literary treasure hunt through a Victorian-era mansion create a stunning climax to this fascinating cozy mystery! Joy Ann Ribar is a Wisconsin native with Scandinavian roots. Enjoy her hygge-style mysteries featuring sass, bakery, wine and crime! A semi-retired English instructor, Joy has taught writing courses for high schoolers and college students for 20 years. She holds a BA in Journalism from UW-Madison and an MS in Education from UW-Oshkosh. She enjoys traveling, birding, baking, wineries and exploring the outdoors. In 2022, Joy and husband John traded the sticks-and-bricks life for a full-time RV gypsy one. If you see her in your town, please stop to chat. If you'd like your local bookstore to have Joy as its guest, email Joy at or connect on social media! Follow Joy on Substack for news and other fun posts.