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Sinister Little Serenade (Holiday Quick Kills Book 6)
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Sinister Little Serenade (Holiday Quick Kills Book 6)

Villain ProtagonistMorally Grey CharacterFemale Assassin

Most people visit Venice for gondolas, gelato, and the Vogalonga. I came to assassinate a former CIA asset named Giovanni Malvetti.

Malvetti isn’t just a target—he’s a message. One bullet, one splash, and one body sinking beneath the festive chaos of Venice’s biggest rowing event. Clean. Efficient. Professional.

At least, it was supposed to be.

But—as usual—my agent Jane had to complicate things with one of her “competency tests.” Now I’m racing through opera houses, diving down alleyways, and sprinting across sinking city streets with half of Italy’s law enforcement on my heels.

If you love cat-and-mouse chases through romantic cities, assassins with trust issues, and tension sharper than a stiletto blade, Sinister Little Serenade will steal your breath, your passport, and maybe your heart—before vanishing in the crowd.

Content Warnings: Violence • Murder • Death

Published: May 17, 2025

Pages: 56

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5.0

1 rating

Matt D.

Feb 8, 2026
Marin is back and as usual, she’s taking no prisoners. Jane has sent her to Venice to hunt down the infamous arms dealer Giovanni Malvetti. Along the way, she will get a bit of help this time from Alessandro as they track Giovanni down during the Vogalonga (30km race through the canals). Yet again, Marin is tested and put through her paces as she tracks down the bad guy and tries to escape with her life.

This quick kill book is a perfect little read between books. The author even gives us a playlist to go with them to the ensure we have a fully interactive experience. I really enjoy these!

About the Author

Joan De La Haye
Joan De La Haye writes dark and twisted thrillers featuring dangerous women, cold-blooded assassins, and survivors who turn the tables—violently. Her stories push boundaries and revel in the kind of justice that doesn’t play by the rules. Her characters don’t wait for permission—they take control, exact revenge, and refuse to be victims.
If you enjoy thrillers with bite, grit, and unapologetically fierce heroines, you’ve just found your new favourite author.