Books

	Shear Murder Author: Nancy J. Cohen Published: January 18, 2012 by Five Star Publishing Series Name: Bad Hair Day Mysteries Category: mystery,cozy,traditional,amateur sleuth,Florida,series,women detectives,female sleuths Main Character: Marla Shore and Dalton Vail Weddings always make Marla Shore shed a tear of joy, and she’s elated to attend her friend Jill’s reception. Marla’s own nuptials are weeks away, and she’s busy following her frenetic to-do list. Her plans go awry when she discovers Jill’s matron of honor dead under the cake table, a knife embedded in her chest. Lots of folks aren’t sorry to see Torrie go, especially since the bride’s sister knew their deepest secrets. Click for more info.

	KILLER KNOTS Author: Nancy J. Cohen Published: December 5, 2007 by Kensington Series Name: Bad Hair Day Mysteries Category: amateur sleuth, romantic mystery, humorous mystery, cozy, traditional, Florida Main Character: Hairstylist Marla Shore and Detective Dalton Vail Florida hairstylist Marla Shore hopes for a romantic interlude with her fiancé on their first Caribbean cruise, but troubled waters lie ahead when their dinner companions begin disappearing. Then Marla learns a killer is along for the ride. Onboard art auctions, ports of call, and sumptuous buffets beckon, but she ignores temptation and musters her snooping skills to expose the culprit. She’d better find him fast, before her next shore excursion turns into a trip to Davy Jones’s locker. Click for more info.

	PERISH BY PEDICURE Author: Nancy J. Cohen Published: December 5, 2006 by Kensington Series Name: Bad Hair Day Mysteries Category: amateur sleuth, romantic mystery, humorous mystery, cozy, traditional, Florida Main Character: Hairstylist Marla Shore and Detective Dalton Vail Beauty shows are not usually known for cold-blooded murder, but that's exactly the case when Luxor Products company director Christine Parks is found dead in her hotel room. Suspect number one is Marla's college roommate, Georgia Rogers. Marla sets out to clear Georgia's name, and it's soon apparent that the list of people who hated Christine is longer than a pop diva's hair extensions. Behind the dazzling, high-platform hair tricks of Florida's hottest beauty show lurks a dark heart of corruption, greed, and killer-takes-all ambition. Click for more info.

	DEAD ROOTS Author: Nancy J. Cohen Published: December 5, 2005 by Kensington Series Name: Bad Hair Day Mysteries Category: amateur sleuth, cozy, traditional, humorous mystery, Florida, romantic mystery, chick lit mystery Main Character: Hairstylist Marla Shore and Detective Dalton Vail Marla’s family reunion at a haunted Florida resort turns up dead bodies instead of fond memories. She and her fiancé, Detective Dalton Vail, launch another murder investigation in the midst of Thanksgiving dinner. "Dead Roots has all the right ingredients for a great hair day, absolutely fun, winsome characters, a fast-paced, wonderful mystery read!" Heather Graham, NY Times Bestselling Author of Killing Kelly "Well-developed characters and an intriguing historical background enhance this winning cozy." Publishers Weekly Click for more info.

	DIED BLONDE Author: Nancy J. Cohen Published: December 5, 2004 by Kensington Series Name: Bad Hair Day Mysteries Category: amateur sleuth, romantic mystery, cozy, tradtional, humorous mystery, chick lit mystery Main Character: Hairstylist Marla Shore and Detective Dalton Vail Stylist Marla Shore stumbles over her rival’s body in the meter room behind their competing salons. When her boyfriend, hunky Detective Vail, asks for her help in solving the murder, Marla jumps on the case. The stakes rise when the victim’s trusted psychic warns that someone she loves is in great danger. Her investigation takes her to a smoky bingo parlor, a spooky town run by spiritualists, and sultry Delray Beach. But what scares Marla the most is her relationship with Vail, which takes a surprising turn. Click for more info.

	HIGHLIGHTS TO HEAVEN Author: Nancy J. Cohen Published: December 5, 2003 by Kensington Series Name: Bad Hair Day Mysteries Category: amateur sleuth, cozy, traditional, humorous mystery, Florida, romantic mystery, chick lit mystery Main Character: Hairstylist Marla Shore and Detective Dalton Vail Hairstylist Marla Shore is thrust into her newest South Florida adventure when her animal-loving neighbor named Goat disappears, leaving his pets alone and a dead body in the master bedroom. After she notices the distinctive pattern of highlights in the deceased person’s hair, Marla gets hot on the trail of her missing friend. Soon she’s untangling clues involving hair growth formulas, exotic animal smuggling, and citrus canker. When dashing Dalton Vail’s interest turns personal, she wonders which pursuer will claim her first: the amorous detective or the killer? Click for more info.

	BODY WAVE Author: Nancy J. Cohen Published: December 5, 2002 by Kensington Series Name: Bad Hair Day Mysteries Category: amateur sleuth, cozy, traditional, humorous mystery, romantic mystery, chick lit mystery, Florida Main Character: Hairstylist Marla Shore and Detective Dalton Vail Stylist Marla Shore goes undercover in a hair-brained scheme to catch a killer in her latest South Florida adventure. In a story braided with unexpected twists and curls, she takes on a role as nurse’s aide for wealthy Miriam Pearl. While Marla snoops into the elderly matriarch’s affairs, her friend Detective Vail is afraid that the only affair she’ll snag is with her ex-spouse, Stan. Juggling work at her salon, crime solving, and two amorously inclined males, Marla fights a race against time to save Stan before the dashing detective nails him for murder. Click for more info.

	MURDER BY MANICURE Author: Nancy J. Cohen Published: December 5, 2001 by Kensington Series Name: Bad Hair Day Mysteries Category: amateur sleuth, humorous mystery, romantic mystery, chick lit mystery, Florida, cozy, traditional Main Character: Hairstylist Marla Shore and Detective Dalton Vail Hairstylist Marla Shore is chewing her nails over her latest dilemma. She’s joined a fitness club to get in shape, but more than her abs tighten when a member is murdered. To complicate matters, Detective Dalton Vail disapproves of the charade she’s playing to help a friend. She'd better polish her act, or she’ll be the next one who ends up in the dead file. Library Journal: "Observations about makeup, hair, and apparel mix with humorous, sexy overtones and catty remarks. A solid series addition." Kirkus Reviews: "An amusing, well-paced mystery..." Click for more info.

	HAIR RAISER Author: Nancy J. Cohen Published: December 5, 2000 by Kensington Series Name: Bad Hair Day Mysteries Category: amateur sleuth, cozy, traditional, humorous mystery, romantic mystery, Florida, chick lit mystery Main Character: Hairstylist Marla Shore and Detective Dalton Vail When salon owner and hairstylist Marla Shore volunteers for a fund-raiser, she has to comb through a knot of suspects to determine who’s sabotaging the gala event. Participating chefs are dropping off the roster like hot rollers, and it’s only through a series of hair-raising exploits that the brazen beautician can tease the truth from them. Too late to stop a murder, Marla must salvage the grand affair before she’s moussed into oblivion. Publishers Weekly: "A saucy murder mystery by Nancy J. Cohen." Click for more info.

	PERMED TO DEATH Author: Nancy J. Cohen Published: December 5, 1999 by Kensington Series Name: Bad Hair Day Mysteries Category: amateur sleuth, cozy, traditional, romantic mystery, Florida, chick lit mystery, humorous mystery Main Character: Hairstylist Marla Shore and Detective Dalton Vail Sassy salon owner Marla Shore is giving grumpy Mrs. Kravitz a perm when the old lady croaks in the shampoo chair. If that isn’t enough to give her a bad hair day, handsome Detective Vail suspects Marla of poisoning the woman’s coffee creamer. Figuring she’d better expose the real killer before the next victim frizzes out, Marla sets on the trail of a wave of wacky suspects. Sun-Sentinel: "...an amusing tale, buoyed by a likable amateur sleuth and enhanced by the South Florida atmosphere." Publishers Weekly: "Fast-paced and jaunty..." Click for more info.