Deadly in High Heels
Deadly in High Heels by Gemma Halliday is a captivating addition to the cozy mystery genre, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on January 29, 2015. This edition spans 212 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Maddie Springer, a fashion designer turned amateur sleuth, who is invited to style contestants for the Hawaiian Paradise Beauty Pageant. What begins as an exciting opportunity quickly turns into a suspenseful investigation when one of the beauty queens is found dead, leading Maddie to navigate a web of suspects, including jealous contestants and a soap star.
Readers will find a blend of mystery, romance, and humor as Maddie, alongside her quirky friends and the handsome LAPD Detective Jack Ramirez, attempts to uncover the truth behind the murder. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a beauty pageant filled with competitive personalities and escalating danger. With themes of friendship and intrigue, this book offers an engaging experience for fans of women sleuths and cozy mysteries.
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#1 Amazon, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling series! Death at a Hawaiian beauty pageant spells trouble in paradise…
When fashion designer turned amateur sleuth Maddie Springer is invited to help style contestants in the Hawaiian Paradise Beauty Pageant, she jumps at the chance! The fantastic publicity coupled with a weeklong vacation with her best friends Marco and Dana, is a win-win. But trouble follows her to paradise when one of the beauty queens winds up dead. Is it a case of a personal grudge, a jealous contestant…or a jealous lover? Between a pageant director on his way out, a soap star dazzling his way in, a violent anti-fashion protester, and a whole pageant full of competitive beauty queens, Maddie has her hands full sorting through suspects! Luckily for Maddie-or unluckily?-her wacky cast of friends and family, including the sexy LAPD Detective Jack Ramirez, are there to help her wade through motives more plentiful than pineapples at a luau. With the televised crowning approaching, the danger escalating, and a killer on the loose, this is one beauty pageant that’s about to turn ugly.
Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.
Here’s what critics are saying about the High Heels Mysteries:
“A saucy combination of romance and suspense that is simply irresistible.”
Chicago Tribune
“Stylish… nonstop action…guaranteed to keep chick lit and mystery fans happy!”
Publishers’ Weekly, starred review
“Smart, funny and snappy…the perfect beach read!”
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