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The Lilac Code: The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series Book 7 Kindle Edition

by Becki Willis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,359 ratings
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Named 2019 Best Women's Detective Fiction, Texas Association of Authors
Will a case of mistaken identity be the death of her?
Madison Reynolds is looking forward to a few days of rest and relaxation. Her best friend Genny is judging a celebrity bake-off near DC, so it’s the perfect opportunity for a girl’s getaway. With fun-loving Granny Bert in tow, the trio heads to the very heart of the Intel community. Deep in alphabet soup territory—surrounded by CIA, NSA, FBI and more—it takes only moments for things to go awry.


A mix-up at the airport leaves Madison with the wrong luggage, and a last-minute change in accommodations lands them at The Columbia Inn at Peralynna. How can they know its ties to the spy world will soon spin them into its web?


Designed as a CIA safe house, the inn has a fascinating history. When it seems a mysterious man in a dark coat is following her, Madison scoffs at her over-action imagination. She’s listened to too many spy tales, spun by the innkeeper herself. The stories of espionage and agents are intriguing, but too incredible to be real. The Texans know nothing about secret codes and counterintelligence. They’ve never heard of The Lilac Code, or the illusive agent-for-hire known simply as Kalypso.


Back home in The Sisters, a drama is unfolding that involves Madison’s precious twins. She’s raised them to do the right thing, no matter the consequence, but will their quest for justice put them in danger?


Thrust into impossible situations of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, the twins risk everything to save their school, while deep in spy territory, Madison and Genny race against the clock—and the elements—to save Granny Bert’s life.


The award-winning The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series continues in this exciting Book 7. This is a stand-alone book, but best when enjoyed as a full series experience.
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About the Author

Courtney Patterson graduated magna cum laude with a BA in theater performance from Valdosta State University. She is an associate artist at Georgia Shakespeare where she has appeared in dozens of shows, taught in the education department, and developed a cabaret series. She can also be seen frequently on the stages of the Alliance Theatre and has also worked at the Aurora Theatre, Theatre in the Square, Theatrical Outfit, Synchronicity Performance Group, and the Horizon Theatre. In addition to her work on stage, she narrates audiobooks and performs in film and television.



Becki Willis is the award-winning author of He Kills Me, He Kills Me Not, the Sisters, Texas series; and the Mirrors Don't Lie books. She is a member of the Association of Texas Authors, the National Association of Professional Women, and the Brazos Writers organization. Visit Becki at beckiwillis.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D6WYX49
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 26, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 26, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4117 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 233 pages
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Best-selling indie author Becki Willis loves crafting stories with believable characters in believable situations. Many of her stories stem from her own personal experiences. (No worries; she's never actually murdered anyone).

When she’s not plotting danger and adventure for her imaginary friends, Becki enjoys reading, spending time with her family, unraveling a good mystery (real or imagined), dark chocolate, and a good cup of coffee. A professed history geek, Becki often weaves pieces of the past into her novels. Family is a central theme in her stories and in her life. She and her husband enjoy traveling but believe coming home to their Texas ranch is the best part of any trip.

Becki has won numerous awards—including two Silver Falchion Awards and a RONE, to name a few—but feels the real compliments come from her readers. Drop in for an e-visit anytime at beckiwillis.ccp@gmail.com, or www.beckiwillis.com.

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Hall Ways
5.0 out of 5 stars Laced with intrigue, humor, and a dash of romance, I highly recommend THE LILAC CODE
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019
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4.5 STARS. I make no secret that most of the time, what most entices me to read a book is its cover. (Because of my cover snobbery, I have missed or delayed reading some great stories.) From the time THE LILAC CODE had its cover reveal last year, I wanted to read it. The cover evokes mystery and a little danger and has an air of creepy to it that drew me right in. Alas, as the seventh book in a series that I hadn’t started, I thought the love affair with THE LILAC CODE ended with the cover. (I mean, who doesn’t start a series with book one and read a series in order? Is this even allowed?)

As luck would have it, Ms. Willis opted to bring the whole dang series to Lone Star for a Reviewapalooza to celebrate book eight’s publication. Since I have some influence *cough* with the book blog tours, I ended-up being assigned THE LILAC CODE for my stop on the tour. I was required to break book law and jump-in without reading the prior six books. Sometimes we have to do the tough stuff in life.

In THE LILAC CODE, the mystery stands alone and we learn a lot about the characters and their lives to this point as the stories unfold. Yes, stories, plural, as there are two complete storylines happening in THE LILAC CODE: one outside of Washington DC, the other in The Sisters, Texas. Author Becky Willis does a great job at getting readers up-to-speed by bringing in prior books’ events and characters in an organic way. But be warned: learning about all the adventures and escapades also piques the reader’s interest in learning more, so if you plan on reading this one, clear your schedule to read seven more books (six prior, one after). Hmmm. Maybe it IS a big deal jumping in at book seven.

For those concerned about leaving Texas to spend time in DC, don’t. With a high interest secondary plot happening in The Sisters, readers get a taste of the small-town Texas vibe, the tightly-knit community, and the colorful characters. It’s enough to satisfy but also enough to make a reader yearn for more. Fortunately, in exchange for giving up some Texas time, what readers get is the very cool, and very real Columbia Inn at Peralynna, around which the mystery unfolds. Willis does an excellent job of casting the air of suspicion upon all aspects of the lodging and the people found there and does well in describing the myriad twists and turns contained within this place. (I’ve got to visit.) The “Note from the Author” at the end of the story gives more information about how this place came to be the setting of her book – and an interesting tidbit about the origin of one of the characters.

The book needs more proofreading to clean-up some SPAG errors, and at times, the characters veer into making political statements that may fit their viewpoints but don’t feel authentic and come off forced. However, those few shortcomings aren’t enough to negate the terrific tale that Becki Willis tells. Willis’s strengths are in writing believable dialogue and realistic characters to whom readers can relate. This story, and my guess is all of the books in the series, is character driven. At the end, it feels like you’ve spent time with good friends – and yeah, dodged some enemies.

Laced with intrigue, humor, and a dash of romance, I highly recommend THE LILAC CODE – and I don’t think I’m really going out on a limb to say the whole The Sisters, Texas series. Spending time within these pages was time happily spent, and I can’t wait to read book eight, WILDFLOWER WEDDING and THEN go back and start with book one, CHICKEN SCRATCH, moving forward from there.

Thank you to the author and Lone Star Book Blog Tours for providing me an eBook copy – which I didn’t read. Instead, I bought my own print copy (THAT COVER) to have and to hold and to read! No regrets. In exchange, I share my honest opinion – the only kind I give. This full review and more special features on Hall Ways Blog.
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Terry L. Fanning
5.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable series!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020
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If you like Ann Charles Deadwood series, you will love Becki Willis! The Sisters Mystery Series, is full of great characters,and who done its! I just love Granny Bert. Now that I think of it, she reminds me of Stephanie Plum’s Grandma!! It’s funny, nail biting, and it keeps you guessing. Most of all you will want to get the next one ASAP!!!
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Brown1020
4.0 out of 5 stars Wildly different!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
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At first, I couldn't figure out why it was so different, then it all came together and was very good. Also, bringing in real life situations that have and continue to hug alien in real life. Always be aware of your surroundings. I like series books.
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P. Blevins
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2018
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The Lilac Code: The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series Book 7 is by Becki Willis. This seventh book is just as good as book one in the series. The characters are very realistic and the plot is quite diverse. In fact, you have two different plots going on at the same time. You don’t want to put the book down.
Meredith Reynolds, Genesis Baker, and Granny Bert are headed out for a Girls’ Weekend. Genesis is to be a judge at a cooking contest so Meredith and Granny Bert go along to create a Bachelorette Weekend for Genesis, although Granny Bert’s definition of a Bachelorette Weekend is not the same as Meredith and Genesis have in mind. However, Granny Bert supplies a much-needed humorous impact to the story.
From the beginning, Meredith has the feeling that this weekend is not going to end up like they think. Meredith has a “bad feeling” about the trip. First, they find themselves in a traffic jam on the way to the airport. This could easily make them miss their flight. Once on the flight, they are separated and not seated together, they find out their hotel had burned down and they need to find a new place to stay, and finally, someone switches suitcases with Meredith. This is just the beginning.
Meanwhile, at home, Meredith’s employee asks Bethani, her daughter, to help with a new case taken on by In a Pinch. She pulls in her brother and her soon-to-be step-sister, Megan, into the case. They are to find out information on Tasha, a girl whose father is concerned about her involvement in her new group of friends.
Sheriff de Cordova, Meredith’s fiancé, is working an arson case with Cutter Montgomery. Genesis’s fiancé. Cutter believes this arsonist is going to escalate his activities not only in frequency but in severity and in the number of people involved.
. These portions of the plot make the read quite worthwhile. Becki manages to meld them all together
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M Dianne
5.0 out of 5 stars just AWESOME!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
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This is such a good read!!! I could not put this book down. You have got to read this book, wait, even better; read the whole series. You will not be disappointed!!!!
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roblee59
5.0 out of 5 stars Never Ending Action ....
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019
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As if Maddy wasn't always getting into troubled waters enough, now her twins Beth and Blake, wind up in a tizzy of their own and somehow get their near and dear soon to be step sister Megan involved. Chicken coop danger, strangled actresses, meth labs, Big house remodel along with dead bodies and skeletons and now the twins wind up involved with a thickening plot of their own. A group of kids that needed attention from either their family or the school were instead thrown to the wolves and are now wreaking havoc on the Sisters Cities. I can't believe that Granny Bert got taken and tied up (not the way she would've wanted for a girls nite out ...) and then there's dynamite and .... everyone at different times almost getting murdered or blown up. But in the end, Genny and Cutter have a tear jerker of a wedding and a reception at the renovated big home (house) .... And ride happily into the sunset while Maddy is being held at gunpoint and then being .... Oh ... Just read the book. I like how the twins and kids were woven into the fabric of the series. The Difference it added to the story was remarkable and added a whole new dimension to the series. It was nice to finally see The parents and adults as exactly just that (parents) for a while. The characters and the situations are real life and that's what adds to the excitement & momentum of this series.
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Kim Janzen
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Sisters Texas Yet
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2020
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I’ve loved each Sisters novel in the series so far and given most of them five stars. I usually only do an actual review at the end of a series, but this one kept me glued from start to finish. Non stop action, intrigue and the usual romance, humour, relational interaction and just plain old fabulous people you’ve become friends with throughout the past six novels kept me hooked from word one until “the end.” Way to go, Becki!
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Renee Jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2019
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I really have enjoyed these books, yes its a little on the sappy side some would say, and not my normal genre, I tend to go for harsher thrillers , but it’s nice no enjoy a good story with some mystery, some humour and a love.
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