Publisher: Orange Grove Press
Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book #11
Copyright: 2014
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Available Formats: e-book and paperback
Digital: 978-1-952886-00-3
Paperback: 978-1-952886-01-0
Amazon ASIN: B0893KLHG2
Hairstylist Marla Vail and her detective husband are delighted with their new home until their neighbor turns up dead in this madcap cozy mystery.
Newlyweds Marla and Dalton Vail are happily settling into their new house until their next-door neighbor erects an illegal fence between their properties. Marla’s hopes for making friends are dashed when Dalton argues with the man, who is president of their HOA. The situation becomes more tangled when he’s found dead the following day.
Dalton, a homicide detective, suspects foul play, but he’s removed from the case due to a conflict of interest. Now it’s up to Marla to clear her husband’s name and make the neighborhood safe again. Secretive neighbors, tribal protesters, religious zealots, and preppers top the suspect list along with a spurned lover and a greedy nephew. Can Marla unravel the clues and pin down the culprit before he targets her as the next victim?
“Marla is short for marvelous. If you like your mysteries ‘cozy,’ you’re going to enjoy every minute you spend with her!” Joanna Campbell Slan, author of the award-winning Kiki Lowenstein mystery series
“Marla Vail tackles married life and a slimy homeowners’ association in Cohen’s cheerful 11th series entry…A pleasingly lighthearted cozy.” Publisher’s Weekly
“A new home spells nothing but trouble for newlyweds Marla and Dalton Vail.” Kirkus Reviews
“The suspense element in this unusually funny mystery is gripping. What many readers will enjoy is the sensitive, realistic portrait of domestic life and the gently satiric treatment of the South Florida suburban milieu.” Phil Jason, Florida Weekly
“Funny, quirky, fast-paced with just the right amount of romance and humor mixed in with the mystery. Great series!” Socrates Book Reviews
“If you’ve ever had neighbors that lived too close for comfort, then you’ll get a laugh out of author Nancy J. Cohen’s latest release, Hanging by a Hair. Cohen’s eye for detail and rich descriptions places the reader in the middle of the action and in the Florida sunshine. This is a madcap murder mystery that will have you laughing and guessing until the very end.” Mason Canyon, Thoughts in Progress
“Plantation author Nancy J. Cohen’s lively 11th entry in her “Bad Hair Day” series explores a subject all too familiar to anyone who has had to deal with an out-of-control condo board or homeowners’ association…Cohen’s lighthearted approach shines in Hanging by a Hair.” Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel
“The author is always keeping you guessing as to where the story will lead you next. I hope you find Hanging by a Hair as great as I did.” MerryNoelle, Night Owl Reviews – 5 Stars Top Pick!
“Highly recommended for anyone who wants a quick read that keeps you interested throughout.” Five Stars! Open Book Society
“This was a perfectly crafted mystery with interesting characters that pulled me in and kept me second-guessing myself whenever I thought I knew who did it. I highly recommend this if you like a fun, easy mystery read.” WiLoveBooks
