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When hairstylist Marla Vail attends an Easter egg hunt at historic Tremayne Manor, she’s only there to fix hair for a client, Bonnie “Blinky” Morris. But when she’s asked to comb the grounds for leftover goodies, Marla discovers more than just a few dyed eggs. The dead man in the bunny suit is definitely not having a good hare day. And Blinky seems to have disappeared down a rabbit hole.
While trying to solve a murder, everyone needs a friend who’s all ears. For Marla, that’s her husband, homicide detective Dalton Vail. They make an egg-cellent team. Dalton isn’t the kind to leap to conclusions, but with his wife expecting their child and knowing Marla finds crime-solving to be irresistible, he worries about her running off on another hare-raising adventure.
Marla’s peeps are hoping for a happy ending, but she may have found a basketful of trouble this time. Can she crack the case before Blinky becomes the next victim
Excerpt
“Keep still and don’t panic,” Dalton said, retrieving his cell phone. “I’ll call for backup.”
Marla’s heart raced as the bees expanded their area of flight. How would it affect the baby if she got stung? Her nerves prickled as a buzzing hum rose in the air. They had to get out of there.
She scanned the countertops, searching for anything that would get them past the swarm. Her gaze zeroed in on a metal canister with an upside-down funnel for a lid and an attached bellows. She cried out in excitement.
“We can use the smoker,” she said. “I’ve watched a YouTube video. I know how to do it if we can gather the components.”
“What’s that going to accomplish?” Dalton asked after finishing his call. “I should phone the house. Someone there could let us out of here.”
Marla eyed the bees and tried to regulate her breathing. “You do that while I get the smoke going. Remember how Stuart Howard told us it fools the bees into thinking there’s a wildfire? They go inside the hive to eat honey prior to making a move. It also masks their alarm pheromone and disrupts their communication.”
“That’s right. Smoke acts as a bee tranquilizer. Go for it.”
Reader Reviews
“This story will fill your reading basket with entertainment, charming characters, plot twists, tasty recipes, and a cozy murder mystery to solve.” Thoughts in Progress
“If you’re looking for a fun Easter themed mystery, hop on down the bunny trail to your local bookstore and get your copy of Easter Hair Hunt!” Lisa K’s Book Reviews
“Family, friends, and community – that’s what Ms. Cohen’s novels are all about, just as much as they are about crime and its detection. The blend is intoxicating.” Phil Jason Reviews Books
“In a case of classic misdirection in which no one is who they appear to be, Marla snips out the lies to reveal the truth and the killer. Another fun installment in Cohen’s entertaining Bad Hair Day series.” Muddy Rose Reviews
