About the Book

Book: Sabotage at Cedar Creek (The Little Red Truck Mysteries Book Two)

Author: Janice Thompson

Genre: Mystery/Christian Fiction

Release date: February, 2025

Who Would Sabotage the New B&B?

Breathe in the nostalgia of everything old red truck in book two of a new cozy mystery series.

It’s summertime in Mabank, Texas, and the Hadley family’s new antique business is open and running well with Tilly, the red antique truck, as its mascot. Raelynn Hadley enjoys driving Grandpa’s truck around as she seeks out antiques for her family’s store.

Raelynn is excited that her best friend, Tasha, will soon open a new vacation rental to accommodate the area’s growing tourism, but an unexpected act of sabotage threatens to spoil all that Tasha has worked for.

Raelynn immediately gets to work sleuthing out who could be behind the crime. Could it be the bitter neighbor, intent on spoiling Tasha’s plans? Perhaps it’s a nearby resort owner, worried about the potential loss of revenue. Maybe it’s the former owner’s daughter who was left out of the will and believes the home should be hers. Or maybe it’s the squatter who had taken up residence in the home before renovations. Raelynn is determined to solve the mystery for her friend in time for opening day. 

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About the Author

Janice Thompson hails from south Texas. She is a Christian author and mother of four grown daughters. Janice has written over forty books.

More from Janice

Travel with me to East Texas to celebrate the 4^th of July. Let’s meet at Cedar Creek Lake, a vast expanse of water tucked in and around some of the sweetest little Texas towns you’ve ever seen: Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Payne Springs, Eustace, and Seven Points, just to name a few.

Along the edge of the lake you’ll find 320 miles of idyllic shoreline, dotted with homes, campsites, and cabins for rent. And right there, on the prettiest patch of land imaginable, you’ll discover a newly renovated vacation home, recently purchased by a local gal named Tasha. Her quaint fixer-upper is just about ready for its first guests and she’s giddy with excitement.

Also thrilled is Tasha’s BFF, RaeLyn Hadley! RaeLyn has grown up near the lake and loves this place. She can hardly wait to see her bestie’s dream come true.

Of course, not everyone in the Cedar Creek area is happy to see Tasha’s new vacation rental open for business. Behind the scenes, evil lurks. Nefarious plans are already in motion, though RaeLyn and Tasha can’t yet see them.

Days before the house is listed, the beautiful home is vandalized! Clearly, someone wants to stop Tasha in her tracks. But, who would sabotage the inn. . .and why? RaeLyn won’t quit until she’s got answers, but she needs your help.

What role will you play in this tale? Visit the inn. Get to know the gals. Help them figure out the whodunit. Spend time in town with the locals, celebrating the 4^th of July. I promise, you’ll have a blast. There are quilt shows, cupcake walks, and more Texas BBQ than you can eat in one visit.

Your belly will never be empty as you set out to help RaeLyn and Tasha solve this crime. Just don’t let all of those handsome Texas fellas distract you from the task at hand. They have a tendency to do that.

Hang on for the ride, folks, because an East Texas tale is one that’s always filled with twists and turns! So, what are you waiting for? Jump into that little red truck and let’s hit the road, headed to Cedar Creek Lake!

Interview with Janice

What is your real-life work schedule like when writing? 

A typical day for me is a real juggling act. I run a baking blog, one with over 600 recipes on it. So, I’m always baking and blogging as well as writing books. I’m also on the board of an animal rescue and my house is (literally) full to the brim with rescue dogs, mostly little ones. Taking care of them (and helping with adoptions for the others on our roster) demands a lot of my time. As you might imagine, my writing time is precious. I usually have to sneak away to a restaurant to write. I should add that I work off of a carefully constructed daily schedule. Nothing would get done without my check-off list. It keeps me on course for all things!

When did you write your first book and how old were you?

I wrote my first book when I was in 6^th grade. I had read all of the Bobbsey Twins books and decided to write one, myself! I remember hiding in the closet to write because I was so embarrassed someone might discover my little secret. Now I have to hide in the closet to get away from all of the dogs. J

What does your family think of your writing?

My four daughters are all grown. My grandchildren are growing up, too! (The oldest just turned 18!) This is the only life the grandkids have ever known. Whenever we part ways I always say, “I’ve got to go home to write a book.” My kids have already told me that my headstone is going to read, “She had to go home to write a book.” If I do end up writing in heaven (who knows?) I hope the royalties are out of this world.

Do you base your characters on real people?

Earlier in my career, maybe. But these days my characters are most a compilation of the people I’ve known (or imagined) over the past sixty-five years. (Yes, I’m really that old!) As a comedy writer I often use what some would call over-the-top stereotypical “types” for my Texas-based characters. But I don’t apologize for this because these characters are loosely based on very real Texas folks I’ve come in contact with over the years. We Texans are, well, different. And I don’t mind letting that show in my writing.

Where can readers find out more about you and your books?

Look for me at:

My website: https://janiceathompson.com

My baking blog: https://outoftheboxbaking.com

Facebook: JaniceHannaThompson

Instagram: janicethompsonauthorbaker

Amazon: Janice Thompson, author

Blog Stops

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, February 27

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, February 27

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, February 28

Texas Book-aholic, March 1

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 2

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 3

Pause for Tales, March 3

She Lives To Read, March 4

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 5

Blogging With Carol, March 6

Labor Not in Vain, March 6

Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 7

Stories By Gina, March 8 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, March 8

For Him and My Family, March 9

Lily’s Corner, March 10

Holly’s Book Corner, March 11

Lights in a Dark World, March 12

Leslie’s Library Escape, March 12

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Janice is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon e-Gift card and a print copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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