College

Follow your dreams, and you'll never work a day in your life. Because that field's not hiring.

From the rise of remote work and the gig economy, to the devaluing of higher education, this book takes an unflinching look at the new landscape of work in the post-pandemic world. Drawing on peer-reviewed research and real-world examples, the 4th edition of No, You Can’t be an Astronaut is a must-read for anyone looking to launch a new career or stay ahead in a rapidly evolving job market.

A fundraising scheme at Mahina State University ("Where Your Future Begins Tomorrow") forces pregnant Professor Molly into the role of "tutierge" (that's tutor-concierge). While she's battling morning sickness, a meddling mom, and the Student Retention Office. The last thing she needs to deal with right now is  murder.

But here we are.

Professor Emma Nakamura doesn't believe in ghosts. So it doesn't bother her (much) when she learns of a long-ago suicide in her remote upcountry rental house. She's sure there's a logical explanation for the disappearing items and the strange sounds in the night.
Fortunately (?), Emma's best friend Molly has news shocking enough to take Emma's mind off the hauntings. Now Emma and Molly have to rely on their strong reasoning skills and a weak internet connection to figure out how a body ended up in Molly's backyard.
The Nakamura Letters is an island-style take on the Golden Age mysteries of Mary Roberts Rinehart and Agatha Christie.

"What's Celia complaining about this time? Did I wash my car on a Tuesday? Wear off-white before Labor Day?"
Sheriff Lee fidgeted and cleared his throat.
"Celia Arceneaux is dead, Fortune."

CIA operative Fortune Redding signs up for night classes, hoping to ease the boredom of her undercover assignment and update her computer skills. But an unfortunately-timed murder on the campus of Mudbug Technical College sends shock waves through the town of Sinful. And Fortune's life is turned upside down when she discovers who the prime suspect is. Now Fortune has to choose between lying low to avoid the ruthless arms dealer who's put a price on her head, and doing everything in her power to save someone she can't bear to lose.

Through no fault of her own, Professor Molly just got promoted to department chair at Mahina State University ("Where Your Future Begins Tomorrow").

She has to mentor the department's new star, the prickly Fiona Spencer. The Student Retention Office has her buried in paperwork. Her college has just relocated to a former asylum, her budget is being slashed, and the air conditioning is broken. At least nothing else can go wrong.

Until Fiona finds a body in her office.