Former CIA Officer-Turned-Author Continues Elementary Chapter Book Series With Book 3!

ISLAMORADA, Fla. - Sept. 16, 2024 - 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 third book in the series, A Mangrove Mystery. 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 and a very friendly pelican!

As the previous books in the series were, A Mangrove Mystery  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. She has also created an online subscription portal for kids to learn about ocean life and meet the characters of The Adventures of Shelly Beach series, and transitioned her Cooking in the CIA app to an online portal as well.

https://www.shellymateer.com