Shear Murder (Bad Hair Day Mystery 10) - Hardcover

Cohen, Nancy J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1432825542 ISBN 13: 9781432825546

Publisher: Five Star, 2012

Synopsis

A wedding turns deadly when hairstylist Marla Shore discovers a dead body under the cake table in this killer cozy mystery.

Weddings always make Marla Shore shed a tear of joy, especially when she attends her friend Jill's affair as a member of the bridal party. Marla's own nuptials are weeks away, and she's been busy juggling bickering relatives, building a new house with her fiancé, and expanding her hair salon.

The South Florida stylist is following her to-do list just fine until an unexpected event unravels her carefully laid plans. At Jill's wedding reception, Marla discovers the matron of honor--Jill's sister Torrie--dead under the cake table, a knife embedded in her chest.

Unfortunately, Jill has a strong motive for murder. She and Torrie co-owned a piece of commercial property, and they'd disagreed on whether to sell or lease the land. Now with Torrie out of the way, Jill's decision can rule. Or can it? Her relatives may have some say on who gets control, meaning Jill can't trust any of them.

Torrie knew secrets about her colleagues, too, things they wouldn't want revealed. But when Marla learns one of those secrets involves Jill's past, she wonders if her friend is truly innocent. She'd better untangle the snarl of suspects and iron out the clues before the killer highlights her as the next victim.

About this title

About the Author

Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Shore. 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 is also the author of the instructional guide, Writing the Cozy Mystery. Her imaginative romances have proven popular with fans as well. Her first book in this genre won the HOLT Medallion Award, A featured speaker at libraries, conferences, and community events, Nancy is listed in Contemporary Authors, Poets & Writers,and Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors, & Poets. NancyJCohen.com

Review

"Smart, edgy dialogue and an intriguing cast of characters lift Cohen's 10th Bad Hair Day mystery featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Shore...Once again, Marla shows she's as adept at investigating murder as she is managing her hair salon." Publisher's Weekly

"The action is fast-paced, the situations and characterizations provide plenty of this author's trademark humor. Her knowledge of the look, feel and social texture of South Florida living is another great attraction for her readers." Florida Weekly

"Mix together a sassy hairdresser with a penchant for sleuthing, a sexy detective and some eccentric friends and neighbors; stir in an unconventional murder or two, bake in the South Florida sun, and you have the makings of Nancy J. Cohen's delicious 'Bad Hair Day' mystery series."--The Island Reporter

Marla is at a friend's wedding when a murder occurs during the reception. Interesting characters and South Florida scenery make "Shear Murder" a cut above other amateur sleuth mysteries." --Sun-Sentinel

"Shear Murder, like its predecessors in the series, is a fast moving, humorous mystery. Cohen offers insight into the world of beauty salons in addition to providing a suspenseful cozy read."--Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore

Edition details

• Publisher: Five Star
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1432825542
• ISBN 13: 9781432825546
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 246