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Permed to Death - (Bad Hair Day Mysteries) by Nancy J Cohen (Paperback)

Permed to Death - (Bad Hair Day Mysteries) by  Nancy J Cohen (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Originally published by Kensington. This author's edition has been revised and updated with added bonus materials"--Title page verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Hairstylist Marla Shore has a bad hair day when she's suspected of poisoning her client's coffee creamer.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Hairstylist Marla Shore is already having a bad hair day when one of her clients dies in the shampoo chair at her salon. Then Detective Dalton Vail accuses her of putting poison in the woman's coffee creamer. Grumpy Bertha Kravitz might not have been Marla's favorite customer, but she wouldn't have murdered the lady. With her reputation at stake, Marla decides it's up to her to unmask the killer.</p><p> </p><p>Combing the woman's privileged world for clues, Marla discovers the town is crawling with potential suspects. Bertha's son is resentful about being written out of her will. Her shady business partner has secrets to hide, and then there's the niece, who inherits Bertha's fortune. But Marla might have to look closer to home for the culprit. Her janitor has vanished without a trace, and one of her stylists leads an upscale lifestyle that doesn't match her income.</p><p> </p><p>As the case grows more snarled, Marla determines to unravel the clues. She'd better hurry before the smart detective discovers her scandalous secret, or he'll pin her with a motive and lock her away in a place where a bad hair day will become permanent.</p><p> </p><p>"Marla the beautician is a delight!"-Tamar Myers, author of the Pennsylvania Dutch Mysteries</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Fast-paced and jaunty..."-<em>Publishers Weekly</em></p><p><br></p><p>"...a plot with more tangles than an uncombed perm<em>." -Kirkus Review</em></p><p><br></p><p>"A delightfully saucy tale of sabotage, murder, and culinary chaos." Jackie Minniti, <em>Fabulous Florida Writers</em></p><p><br></p><p>"<em>Permed to Death</em> is a beauty of a read. The characters are believable, the mystery is well-plotted, and the suspense is a real manicure-ruiner.<em>"-I Love a Mystery</em></p><p><br></p><p>"An amusing tale, buoyed by a likable amateur sleuth and enhanced by the South Florida atmosphere."-<em>Sun-Sentinel</em></p><p><br></p><p>"A fascinating story, with intriguing, sometimes quirky characters, a touch of humor, a hint of romantic possibilities, and a look at a profession we don't often see in mysteries." -<em>Mysterious Women</em></p><p><br></p><p>"This book is an all-around light-reading romp and perfect beach or vacation fare. A fun read." <em>Book Review Crew</em></p><p><br></p><p>"<em>Permed to Death</em> is a good book to start reading while waiting at your favorite salon for your hair appointment."-<em>Cozies, Capers, & Crimes </em></p><p><br></p><p>"Nancy Cohen has styled a novel that is to curl up and die for." -<em>MyShelf.com</em></p><p><br></p><p>"<em>Permed to Death</em> is a witty and a well-crafted mystery that will have you guessing till the intense end."-<em>Southern Scribe</em> </p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Nancy J. Cohen writes the humorous Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring hairdresser Marla Shore, who solves crimes with wit and style under the sultry Florida sun. Titles in this series have made the IMBA bestseller list and been selected by Suspense Magazine as best cozy mystery. Nancy has also written Writing the Cozy Mystery, a valuable instructional guide on how to write a winning whodunit. Her imaginative romances, including the Drift Lords series, have proven popular with fans as well. 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. When not busy writing, she enjoys fine dining, cruising, visiting Disney World, and outlet shopping. Visit her at NancyJCohen.com

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