A Killing in Costumes
A Killing in Costumes by Zac Bissonnette, published by Crooked Lane Books on August 9, 2022, is a cozy mystery that follows former soap opera stars Jay Allan and Cindy Cooper as they navigate a new venture in the world of movie memorabilia. After their careers ended due to revelations about their sexual orientations, the duo opens a store in Palm Springs, but financial troubles soon arise. Their fortunes take a turn when they encounter Yana Tosh, a legendary actress with a valuable collection of costumes, but their plans are derailed when a rival auction house executive is found dead, making them the prime suspects.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and humor as Jay and Cindy work to clear their names while uncovering the truth behind the murder. The narrative explores themes of friendship and resilience against the backdrop of the cozy mystery genre, featuring elements of amateur sleuthing and LGBTQ+ representation. With 320 pages, this edition presents a lighthearted yet engaging story that invites readers into the world of vintage Hollywood and the challenges of starting anew.
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Stardom fades fast when you’re on the line for murder, in this debut cozy mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Jenn McKinlay.
Jay Allan and Cindy Cooper were soap opera stars in the late ’90s, a wholesome young husband-and-wife duo who combined musical talent with humor and charisma. When the truth about their sexual orientations came to light, their marriage and TV careers ended, but decades later they have remained friends. Together, they open Palm Springs’ chicest movie memorabilia store, Hooray for Hollywood–but no customers and dwindling finances spell trouble.
A Hail Mary arrives in the form of Yana Tosh, a ninety-year-old diva of the silver screen who has amassed a valuable collection of costumes and props and is looking to sell. But first, Jay and Cindy have to beat their competition, a vice president from a mega-auction house with ten times their resources. And when he winds up dead, they become prime suspects in the murder.
With their freedom and livelihoods on the line, Jay and Cindy desperately need to clear their names. There are plenty of other potential suspects, but they’ll have to solve it soon before they’re forced to trade in their vintage costume collection for two orange jumpsuits.
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