Title: Easter Hair Hunt
Author: Nancy J. Cohen
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Book Blurb:
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?
Gold Medal Winner in the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
“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
“I have truly enjoyed the books in this series. There is the perfect balance between family life and mystery along with a good dose of humor along the way.” Escape with Dollycas
“This story had me hopping from one clue to the next. 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
Excerpt:
Marla rang the doorbell, listening for a response from inside. Nothing. She rapped on the cherry-stained door with the same results. Now what?
Hoping neighbors weren’t watching, she loped around the house, thinking Blinky might be lounging on the patio out back. That was unlikely, considering she’d have notified Marla when she came home. So it didn’t come as a surprise that no one occupied the chairs on the screened-in porch. Clear water glistened in a rectangular pool with nary a ripple in sight.
The kitchen appeared dark inside, and so did the garage when Marla made her way around to that side of the house. She peeked in a window, observing the empty space inside. Was Blinky’s car still parked at the Tremayne estate? She called her husband to ask, telling him she’d found no one at home.
“Her vehicle hasn’t moved. It’s parked at Mrs. Tremayne’s place,” he confirmed.
“I’ll speak to Blinky’s neighbors. They might know where she could be hiding.”
“Be careful what you say. Her disappearance may be linked to the murder case. We’re focusing our investigation on Tremayne Manor right now, but eventually, we’ll broaden our scope.”
Marla viewed the silent street. “Maybe I should let your department handle it. I don’t want to sabotage your efforts. Besides, Blinky might surprise us by turning up with an innocent excuse. It’s only been a couple of days. What else have you learned?”
“She didn’t go in to work today. People in her office are puzzled by her lack of communication. They say it’s unusual for her. Nor has she been in contact with her son or daughter, both of whom live out of town. They wanted to fly in, but I told them to hang tight until we have more information.”
“Do you think they’re telling the truth?” she asked, remembering that Blinky’s real name was Bonnie Morris. She was a widow with two grown kids. How frightening for them if their mother was truly missing. Or were they aware of her location?
“I didn’t hear any nuances in their tone to suggest either one was lying,” Dalton replied. “Hey, aren’t you supposed to take the dogs to the vet today?”
“Yes, but the appointment isn’t until two.”
“My men are interviewing the estate’s gardening crew this morning,” Dalton told her. “None of them were present on Saturday, but they might know something about Paolo that’s relevant.”
“You can’t be certain he was the intended target. It might have been Blinky. I couldn’t tell who it was in that costume. Hold on, I’m getting another call.”
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What makes your featured book a must-read?
If you want a fun mystery for the spring season to take your mind off the news, this story will keep you hopping. Family values and small-town secrets mix with clues and suspects in this Easter-themed cozy mystery.
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Author Biography:
Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. These books have won numerous awards along with her nonfiction titles, Writing the Cozy Mystery and A Bad Hair Day Cookbook. Active in the writing community, Nancy is a past president of Florida Romance Writers and Mystery Writers of America Florida Chapter. Currently, she’s serving as Vice President of Citrus Crime Writers. When not busy writing, Nancy enjoys reading, fine dining, cruising, and visiting Disney World.
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