Atomic Sunset: A Route 66 Mystery

By J G Macdonald

WELCOME TO RADIO SPRINGS
Population oddballs, secrets, and one missing body. In this laugh-out-loud desert novel, photographer Jane Dougherty finds herself stranded in Arizona's quirkiest Route 66 town - a place where the soda fizzes, the gossip has better range than the radio station, and strange things hum in the air after dark.

Tucked along a forgotten stretch of highway, Radio Springs beams like a postcard from another dimension - alien souvenirs, a desert diner where the jukebox sometimes plays on its own, and just enough retro sparkle to distract from the rumors about government experiments. Locals claim the wind carries voices. Others swear the streetlights blink in code. And the guy fixing your carburetor might also be fixing the town's biggest cover-up.

When Jane's car breaks down and a dead body turns up in her trunk, her road trip detours into murder, mayhem, and maybe even a classified frequency no outsider should hear. The mechanic's acting shady. The sheriff's asking all the wrong questions. And the whole town seems tuned to a station you can't quite find on the dial.

A funny small-town mystery with laugh-out-loud moments, quirky characters, a dash of romance, and a desert setting full of charm, coyotes, and conspiracy theories. Perfect for fans of humorous amateur sleuths, absurdist fiction, and offbeat mysteries.

⭐ 5 Stars - Readers' Favorite
"J.G. Macdonald excels at writing quirky but interesting characters that entertain and intrigue... I recommend Atomic Sunset to anyone who enjoys small-town mysteries, stories dealing with conspiracy theories, and offbeat humor." - Gabriel Santos, Readers' Favorite

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FHG7KT13
• ISBN13: 9798291054598
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"