Thriller Fashion

Esta novela, el tercer caso que le cae entre manos a la siempre lista Ruth Epelbaum –investigadora de cincuenta y pico, nunca taxi y todavía en carrera-, empieza con un sangriento desfile de modas y termina en otro que quién sabe. Entre los dos eventos -tan fashion que irrumpen como el parpadeo de la puerta del frizzer en el verano porteño- hay dos asesinatos por lo menos, un suicidio comprobado y una muerte acaso accidental.

With Iris now dating and working on her first novel and Geneva reaping the benefits of being the most famous amateur sleuth in northern Indiana, things seem to be looking up for the crime-solving duo. That is, until the day they go shopping at a high-end clothing store and discover a scene of carnage. Marilyn Abshire, 77, the genius impresario behind Sunday Chic, is found run down in a deserted alley.

Herb Washburn has already been convicted of murdering his boss, Mel Templeton, owner of Templeton Fashion. And in a few days, Herb is headed to the Colorado state prison for a long stay in a decidedly unfashionable suit of clothes. Herb still claims he didn’t commit the crime, and, as a last resort, his wife hires Denver private investigator Dewey Webb to find the real killer.

Emily Cherry has been enjoying her retirement, but it’s time for her to head to work once again when her old corporation asks her back for a few weeks. She’s looking forward to seeing the familiar faces at Phoenix Insurance, but her wardrobe needs some improvement before her return. The small shops in Little Oakley provide a few options, as well as a whole new mystery!

Monty is down a partner and a girlfriend, but things start to perk up when Jewel comes into her life. However, when faced with the task of how to balance both her work and personal life, Monty finds that she might have to give up her job as a detective in order to get serious with her new romantic interest.

Patricia Newport is a strikingly beautiful woman who has made a name for herself as a world-renowned fashion model. With her towering height and self-assured demeanor, she commands attention wherever she goes. Her work takes her to the fashion capitals of Paris, London, Milan, Italy, and New York, where she earns a fortune from her modeling contracts.