Trimmed to Death (Bad Hair Day Mysteries) - Softcover

Cohen, Nancy J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0998531766 ISBN 13: 9780998531762

Publisher: Orange Grove Press, 2018

Synopsis

Savvy hairstylist and amateur sleuth Marla Vail enters a charity bake-off contest at a fall festival sponsored by a local farm. While she waits to see if her coconut fudge pie is a winner, Marla joins a scavenger hunt where people playing character roles are the targets. Instead of scoring points with a live person, she finds a dead body planted face-down in the strawberry field. Who would want to cut short the life of food magazine publisher and fellow bake-off contestant Francine Dodger? As she investigates, Marla learns there’s no shortage of suspects. A celebrity TV chef, food critic, olive oil importer, food truck owner, pastry chef, and cookbook author may be stirring up more than their next recipe. Can Marla unmask the killer before someone else gets trimmed from life? Recipes Included!

About this title

About the Author:

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Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. Titles in this series have made the IMBA bestseller list, been selected by Suspense Magazine as best cozy mystery, won a Readers' Favorite gold medal, and earned third place in the Arizona Literary Awards. Nancy's instructional guide, Writing the Cozy Mystery, is a 2018 Agatha Awards finalist. Her imaginative romances have proven popular with fans as well. These books have won the HOLT Medallion and Best Book in Romantic SciFi/Fantasy at The Romance Reviews. A featured speaker at libraries, conferences, and community events, she is listed in Contemporary Authors, Poets & Writers, and Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors, & Poets. When not busy writing, Nancy enjoys fine dining, cruising, visiting Disney World, and shopping.

Review:

"One reason why Nancy J. Cohen is an award-winning cozy mystery author is that her stories are packed with personality, upbeat scenarios, and the solid pairing of a murder mystery with broader community entanglements. In this story, Marla isn't just a sole proprietor operating independent of her world: she's thoroughly connected to the community through her salon and work. Descriptions are thus nicely crafted and filled with atmosphere and detail that bring Marla's world to life, sometimes with a touch of ironic observation...From fundraiser activity, culinary insights, and probes into Marla's logic to recipes and romance which pepper the story line and embellish its twists and turns, readers who want a cozy mystery filled with atmosphere, intrigue, and adventure should settle a chair by the fire for a good evening's read." D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"This sweet cozy mystery has an interesting cast of characters along with plenty of suspects to thicken the plot." FS Brown, InD'Tale Magazine

"The dialogue is sharp, the eye for detail is masterful, and the narrative pacing is just right. Plenty of suspicious-seeming characters raise the tension. Even if you're not yet a "Cozy" fan, you'll have a blast. All this and recipes, too." Phil Jason, Florida Weekly

"The Bad Day Hair novels can always be relied upon to deliver a satisfying mix of humor and moments of heart-breaking sadness. The impact of death is never taken too lightly, and the cost upon the mournful is shown in relatable and very moving ways. The laughs are more subtle than in previous entries, yet they continue throughout and are seamlessly blended into the mystery... Marla's struggle to overcome her past has come into play before, but now she may finally learn to move beyond it and accept a new path in her life. The future looks very bright for the Vail family, and readers will have much to look forward to in this evolving, very unique series." Cynthia Chow, KRL News & Reviews

"This book had so much going on and I couldn't put it down until it was over. The murderer was definitely not who I had pegged for the crime." Paula Mitchell, Community Bookstop

About this edition

• Publisher: Orange Grove Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0998531766
• ISBN 13: 9780998531762
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288