Publisher: Orange Grove Press
Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book #14
Copyright: 2017
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Available Formats: e-book and paperback
Digital: 978-0-9970038-7-1
Paperback: 978-0-9970038-8-8
Amazon ASIN: B072XVHPPH
Hairstylist Marla Vail determines to learn the truth when her best friend is hurt in a suspicious car accident in this suspenseful cozy mystery.
When hairstylist Marla Vail’s friends are hurt in a car accident on New Year’s Eve, she assumes guardianship of their infant son. Then her detective husband, Dalton, determines the crash may not have been an accident after all. Who would want Tally and Ken out of the way? As Marla delves deeper into their lives, she realizes she didn’t know them as well as she’d thought.
Her sleuthing reveals that Ken’s insurance agency was involved in a fraud investigation. Did someone mean to silence him to avoid exposure? Or could something in Tally’s life have put her in jeopardy? She’d recently joined a tea ladies circle. Had she discovered secrets about the women that someone would kill to keep? Then again, maybe she’d been the target of a disgruntled employee from her dress shop. As the mystery unravels and Marla narrows the suspect list, she puts her own life at risk. Can she find the culprit before she ends up as roadkill?
“Nancy Cohen is accomplished in her genre and craft. Her mastery of the “cozy mystery” category guarantees a good time, an inspiring adventure, a flock of well-defined characters, intricate plotting, plenty of suspense and many touches of delightful humor.” Phil K. Jason, Florida Weekly
“You are always thinking and on your toes while reading this book. And when you get to the end and everything is revealed….it will blow your mind!” Missi S., Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
“Cohen’s writing style is surefooted and her characters, vibrant and varied… From warm and caring family members and well-meaning people scarcely eking out a living to an imaginative mix of surly folk, Cohen’s cozy represents folks from various backgrounds befitting amalgamated Floridians. The action builds with a slew of twists, turns, and near nail-biting climactic tension.” A. Lock, Chanticleer Book Reviews
“Anyone who does hairdressing or just loves a great cozy mystery will love this one! Definitely a page turner which kept me turning the pages very late at night!” Paula Mitchell, Community Bookstop
“This is Nancy J. Cohen’s 14th Bad Hair Day mystery, and given its vigor, humor and inventiveness, the series has a lot of life left in it.” Phil K. Jason, Florida Weekly
“I found myself swiping pages as fast as I could to find out what was going to happen next. And not only for the mystery but to see how Marla was going to handle being an instant mother and how all of the turmoil in their lives would work itself out…I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a well-crafted cozy mystery.” Open Book Society
“There were several twists and turns, plus many red herrings in this book. Just when I thought I knew what was going on, the author threw in a few extra curves to have me scratching my head… Overall, this is a fun, enjoyable series filled with lovable characters. It’s the perfect way to spend a few hours.” Yvonne Hering, Socrates’ Book Reviews
“From page one, you’ll hang on every word as the twists and turns of the mystery are revealed and Marla goes into overdrive to prove that the friends she trusted all this time were definitely worthy of that trust.” Amy Lignor, Suspense Magazine
