A cat, a crook, and a confused neighbor cause mirth in this killer cozy mystery short story. Savvy hairstylist and super sleuth Marla Vail visits her friend Tally who just got out of the hospital after a serious car accident. Marla has been caring for Tally's baby and is sad but grateful to return him to his mother. She and Tally reconcile their friendship that had become estranged before the crash.
Happy to have her friend back, Marla is about to leave when a knock summons her to the door. It's a distraught elderly neighbor who claims her cat is missing. Marla, unable to turn down a person in need, accompanies the lady home. But when Marla enters the house, she realizes much more is missing than a lost feline. The place has been ransacked, and when she calls the police, they inform her that the neighborhood has been beset by a series of thefts.
Can she find the crooks before they cause another cat'astrophe?Note: This story follows Hair Brained, #14 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries. Bonus One: An interview with MarlaBonus Two: 5 new recipes!Bonus Three: A sneak preview of Trimmed to Death"A fast-paced read with charming characters. It left me with a "feel good" type of feeling. It even includes a nice interview with Marla. It's a very nice touch and gives the reader even more insight into the character.
I loved this book. It has an adorable cat in it, what could be better?" 5 stars! Socrates Book Reviews"A missing cat leads Marla on a caper to find a neighborhood theft ring. A fast-paced, albeit brief, visit with dear friends from the Bad Hair Day Series." Muddy Rose Reviews
A cat, a crook, and a confused neighbor cause mirth in this killer cozy mystery short story. Savvy hairstylist and super sleuth Marla Vail visits her friend Tally who just got out of the hospital after a serious car accident. Marla has been caring for Tally's baby and is sad but grateful to return him to his mother. She and Tally reconcile their friendship that had become estranged before the crash.
Happy to have her friend back, Marla is about to leave when a knock summons her to the door. It's a distraught elderly neighbor who claims her cat is missing. Marla, unable to turn down a person in need, accompanies the lady home. But when Marla enters the house, she realizes much more is missing than a lost feline. The place has been ransacked, and when she calls the police, they inform her that the neighborhood has been beset by a series of thefts.
Can she find the crooks before they cause another cat'astrophe?Note: This story follows Hair Brained, #14 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries. Bonus One: An interview with MarlaBonus Two: 5 new recipes!Bonus Three: A sneak preview of Trimmed to Death"A fast-paced read with charming characters. It left me with a "feel good" type of feeling. It even includes a nice interview with Marla. It's a very nice touch and gives the reader even more insight into the character.
I loved this book. It has an adorable cat in it, what could be better?" 5 stars! Socrates Book Reviews"A missing cat leads Marla on a caper to find a neighborhood theft ring. A fast-paced, albeit brief, visit with dear friends from the Bad Hair Day Series." Muddy Rose Reviews
