Publisher: Orange Grove Press
Series: Bad Hair Day Mysteries, Book #10
Copyright: 2012
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Available Formats: e-book and paperback
Digital: 978-0-9997932-8-2
Paperback: 978-0-9997932-9-9
Amazon ASIN: B08739HJD6
Getting married can be murder…especially when the matron of honor is found dead under the cake table in this humorous cozy mystery.
Weddings always make hairstylist Marla Shore shed a tear of joy, especially when she attends her friend Jill’s reception 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.
She’s following her to-do list just fine until she discovers Jill’s sister Torrie—the matron of honor—dead under the cake table at her friend’s wedding reception. Lots of folks aren’t sorry to see Torrie go, especially since the bride’s sister knew their deepest secrets. But when suspicion falls upon Jill, Marla wonders if her dear 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.
Shear Murder is another stellar outing in Nancy J. Cohen’s Bad Hair Day mystery series. Marla is a bridesmaid in her friend Jill’s wedding, but when Jill’s matron of honor–and sister–ends up dead with the cake knife embedded in her chest–hold the video! It’s a wedding to forget–not remember.”—Lorna Barrett, NY Times Bestselling Author
“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.” Publishers 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.” Phil Jason, Florida Weekly
“Who knows more about the wedding party than your hairdresser? Welcome back to South Florida’s Marla Shore, who trips over the dead matron of honor in her tenth cozy.” Library Journal
“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.” Jackie Minniti, The Island Reporter
“Interesting characters and South Florida scenery make “Shear Murder” a cut above other amateur sleuth mysteries.” Oline H. Cogdill, Sun-Sentinel
“Finding the bride’s sister’s corpse under the dessert table can ruin most of your day, as hairstylist Marla Shore discovers at her friend Jill’s wedding… It’s enough to make your hair curl.” Kirkus Reviews
“I found Shear Murder to be a humorous, fun cozy mystery. Between the dynamics of Marla’s own family and in-laws-to-be and the dysfunctional family of Jill and Torrie I was plenty entertained, and was quite often laughing out loud. The mystery kept me engrossed, and I was glued to each page right till the end.” Bella McGuire, Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
“This is an ideal cozy mystery full of murder, mayhem, humor and romance. It is so fast paced you will read it in one sitting, just as I did.” Escape with Dollycas
“This is an engaging fast-paced romantic cozy in which readers will enjoy the antics of Marla as her life is overwhelming at the moment, but still adds one more murderous item to the mix.” The Mystery Gazette
“In keeping with the hair salon atmosphere, not unlike Steel Magnolias, this tale is delivered via the opinion of female characters gossip-style…For readers of cozy glitz literature, this could be a satisfying series.”—Coffee Time Romance
“This is a fabulous choice to curl up by the fireplace or lounge by the pool and immerse yourself in murder, mayhem and a healthy helping of humor.”—Night Owl Reviews
