Step into the glamorous yet perilous world of Poppy Fields, where high-stakes adventure meets cozy mystery charm! The Poppy Fields Adventures, penned by Julie Mulhern, follows the spirited Poppy Fields, a Hollywood influencer with a knack for stumbling into international intrigue. With her movie-star mother and a knack for survival, Poppy navigates drug cartels, assassins, and voodoo curses, all while keeping her wit sharp and her style sharper.
This USA Today bestselling series blends humor, heart, and edge-of-your-seat action, making it a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries with a thrilling twist. From sun-soaked Mexican beaches to the romantic streets of Paris, Poppy’s escapades are as captivating as they are unpredictable.
How Poppy Fields Began
Julie Mulhern, a Kansas City native and Agatha Christie enthusiast, crafted the Poppy Fields Adventures to marry the lighthearted charm of cozy mysteries with the pulse-pounding stakes of espionage. Inspired by her love for strong female protagonists, Mulhern introduced Poppy as a privileged yet relatable heroine whose life takes a wild turn during a seemingly innocent Mexican getaway. Launched in 2018 with Fields’ Guide to Abduction, the series quickly won over readers with its fresh take on the genre.
The Heart of Poppy Fields
The series kicks off with Fields’ Guide to Abduction, where Poppy’s Mexican vacation spirals into a nightmare of drug lords and kidnappings. Armed with skills from her late Special Forces father, she outsmarts her captors with charm and grit. In Fields’ Guide to Assassins, Poppy jets to Paris, tasked with bankrupting a cartel while dodging a vengeful drug lord. Fields’ Guide to Voodoo takes her to New Orleans, where wedding festivities turn deadly amid black magic and smugglers. Later, Fields’ Guide to Fog pits Poppy against London’s shadowy underworld.
Themes of resilience, loyalty, and quick thinking shine through, wrapped in Mulhern’s signature blend of humor and suspense. Poppy’s privileged background contrasts with her down-to-earth nature, making her a heroine readers root for. Exotic settings, from Cabo’s beaches to Paris’s boulevards, add vibrancy, while the cozy mystery vibe—think quirky sidekicks and a fearless Chihuahua—keeps the tone playful yet gripping.
Why Poppy Fields Resonates
The Poppy Fields Adventures have carved a niche in the cozy mystery genre, offering a refreshing twist with their global scope and action-packed plots. Fans praise Poppy’s relatability and Mulhern’s ability to balance laughs with thrills, as seen in glowing reviews calling the series “mind candy” and “hilarious yet heart-stopping.” Its appeal lies in its escapist fun—readers can globe-trot with Poppy, savoring her triumphs over danger without leaving their armchairs.
The series’ growing fanbase and Mulhern’s status as a USA Today bestseller underscore its impact. By blending cozy comfort with high-stakes drama, Poppy Fields invites readers to embrace adventure and cheer for a heroine who’s as clever as she is chic.
- First Book Published: 2018 (Fields’ Guide to Abduction)
- Number of Books: 8
- Author: Julie Mulhern, USA Today bestseller
- Genre: Cozy mystery with espionage elements
Ready to join Poppy Fields on her next adventure? Grab Fields’ Guide to Abduction and dive into a world of mystery, humor, and heart-pounding thrills!