Former CIA Officer-Turned-Author Continues Elementary Chapter Book Series With Book 2!

KEY WEST, Fla. - Sept. 2, 2023 - PRLog -- Former CIA officer Shelly Mateer, widely known for her adult-themed books about the Central Intelligence Agency as well as two children's picture books, has continued her elementary-grade chapter book series, The Adventures of Shelly Beach, with the second book in the series, A Hermit Crab's Home. The series began with A Manatee Miracle, and is a great way for our youngest readers to learn all about ocean life and specifically life in the Florida Keys. You may even find yourself being led by a MerDog!

As A Manatee Miracle was, A Hermit Crab's Home is available in large font for those young computer screen-strained eyes. It is available in print as well as ebook.

About the Author:

Shelly Mateer is a former CIA officer. Her first book, Single in the CIA, is a memoir about her experience working in the Directorate of Operations of the Central Intelligence Agency. Her series, Mingling in the CIA, takes readers on a disturbing yet comical journey into the daily lives of the officers in America's premier spy agency. Mission: Stand Down is a true to life spy thriller – her most controversial book yet. Mommy Thinks She's a Monster is a touching children's picture book about moms and motherhood written from the perspective of a young child, who only wants their mommy to be present in their life. The Lemon Seed is a children's picture book about thriving in adversity and flourishing, even in dismal circumstances and environments.

As a mother of two young children, Shelly has created the BurpMitt® product line for baby and home, developed the Cooking in the CIA app and created Mommy's Gone Mad!, a comical children's music album.

https://www.shellymateer.com