Rose Strickland is having a blue Christmas. Her friend is arrested for attempted murder, her sexy bad guy crush is marked by a hit man, and her boss is locked in an epic smackdown with a rival diner. Determined to save those she loves, Rose embarks on an investigation more tangled than a box of last year`s tree lights. With her eclectic gang at the ready, Rose stumbles across dead bodies, ex-cons, chop shops, jealous girlfriends, jilted lovers, and a gaggle of strippers in a battle for freedom she might not survive. Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you`ll probably like them all! Last Diner Standing is the second book in the Rose Strickland humorous mystery series. Bonus: Includes book club discussion questions. Praise for Terri L. Austin`s Diners, Dives & Dead Ends: "Austin`s debut kicks off her planned series by introducing a quirky, feisty heroine and a great supporting cast of characters and putting them through quite a number of interesting twists." -- Kirkus Reviews "This traditional mystery captured my attention from the opening pages to the exhilarating finale...this was an enjoyable read in this debut series and I look forward to more adven-tures with Rose and the gang for years to come." -- Dru Ann Love, The Cozy Chicks Blog "I predict this will be a long and successful series...I strongly recommend picking a copy up to read this summer. I know I am looking forward to reading more books by this author. Five stars out of Five." -- Lynn Farris, National Mystery Review Examiner at Examiner.com "What a blast! Diners, Dives & Dead Ends is a fast-paced mys-tery loaded with wonderful wit and humor that had me laugh-ing and loving every page. Terri Austin will hook you right away and keep you riveted until The End. I want more!" -- Ann Charles, Author of the Bestselling Deadwood Mystery Series