Airplanes, Atlanta, & an Assassin

A National Competition and a Deadly Detour
High school teacher Katie Wilk is thrilled when her students qualify for Mock Trial America, a prestigious courtroom competition in Atlanta. Alongside her best friend and fellow teacher Jane Mackey, a team of eager teens, and a crew of devoted chaperones, Katie boards a flight from Minnesota—ready for a week of intellectual showdowns and Southern hospitality. But things go sideways before the plane is even off the ground.

With canceled flights, endless delays, and one particularly obnoxious passenger stirring up trouble, the trip turns into a logistical, almost tragic, nightmare. When that same rude traveler turns up later in Atlanta, the chaos takes another terrible turn—and suspicion lands squarely on the Mackey family.

As Katie digs deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets: stolen documents, corporate espionage, dangerous toxins, and enough motive to make her question everything. Can she untangle the truth before the killer strikes again?

Luckily, she's got help—from Maverick, her sharp-nosed, loyal Labrador retriever and trained search-and-rescue dog, who's always ready to sniff out danger.

Smart, suspenseful, and full of heart, this latest installment in Mary Seifert's charming cozy mystery series delivers Southern intrigue, tricky puzzles, and the kind of dogged determination only a Lab (and a resolute teacher) can provide.

Praise for this amazing cozy series by multiple award-winning author Mary Seifert:
• 2024 Chanticleer International Book Awards - Semi-Finalist - Mystery & Mayhem category
• 2024 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award - Top Pick - Cozy Mysteries
• 2024 International Impact Awards - Winner - Books in a Series

"When teacher Katie Wilk and her students travel to Atlanta for a debate team tournament, trouble follows them. Fortunately, the students are in the care of the kindest and most clever math teacher around. Airplanes, Atlanta & an Assassin delivers all the charm and endearing characters you expect from a cozy mystery, along with entertaining twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat." - Kate Michaelson, author of Hidden Rooms

"The delightful amateur sleuths Katie and Maverick are back! In Airplanes, Atlanta & an Assassin author Mary Seifert weaves an entertaining tale, as Katie Wilk and her students head to Atlanta. What starts with travel mayhem, leads to catastrophe, industrial espionage and murder! Katie pieces together the clues—but just when you think you have it figured out, there's another twist. You'll keep turning the pages!" –J.H. Jones, author of The Write Group

"…. a solid 5 out of 5 stars. For those seeking not just a mystery but an immersive experience, Mary Seifert's debut novel [is] the perfect companion for a cosy night in, a cup of tea, and a journey into the heart of a captivating mystery." – Maverick, Movies & Murder, Online Book Club

"...an intricate mystery with plenty of action and suspense. Plus, I like the dog." David Housewright Edgar Award winning author of Something Wicked

"From navigating small town life to solving puzzling murders, Katie and Maverick are a delight." —Mindy Mejia, international bestseller author

"I thoroughly enjoyed this debut book by Mary Seifert! This well written and thoughtful story kept me engaged with fun characters, interesting information and mind and math puzzles. Looking forward to book two!" James, 5-star review

"…very much looking forward to her next!!! I can't get enough of Ms. Seifert's books!!" – proudarmymom, 5 stars

"…plenty of unanticipated twists and turns. It kept [me] up reading to see what was going to happen next!" – RHN, 5 stars online