Not Today. Dora Ellison Mystery Series, #1

She buries the past. She collects the trash. And when justice calls, she doesn't back down. Dora Ellison isn't your typical heroine. By day, she's a garbage collector in the sun-bleached streets of Beach City. But beneath her no-nonsense exterior lies a storm of pain, rage-and purpose. A childhood shaped by trauma has left Dora scarred, but also forged into something fierce. Something dangerous. When her lover, police officer Francesca Hart, starts getting anonymous calls about a decades-old murder coverup, a dark thread begins to unravel-one tied to corruption, conspiracy, and a brutal network of violence that controls the city from the shadows.
Then tragedy strikes. And Dora does what Dora does best: she gets involved. Now hunted by a professional killer and facing a web of lies, murder, and betrayal, Dora must use every ounce of her cunning and fury to bring justice to a city that forgot what it means. She's not a cop. She's not a detective. She's something else entirely."Grips and compels." - Midwest Book Review"A true page-turner.""There's no better starter to a book series than this!"A Killer Nashville Best Mystery Finalist, Not Today is the explosive first entry in the Dora Ellison Mystery Series-a gritty, emotionally charged blend of action, suspense, and unforgettable characters.
With echoes of Lee Child's Jack Reacher and Tami Hoag's gritty noir, Dora's story delivers adrenaline, heart, and a justice all her own. Perfect for fans of hard-boiled thrillers, queer crime fiction, and flawed heroines with fists of fury and hearts that still dare to love.