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Sleuthing in Stilettos
by Debra Sennefelder
Series: Resale Boutique Mysteries #5
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Published by Lyrical Press on December 6, 2022
Genres: Cozy Mystery
Format: Kindle
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Also in this series: Silenced in Sequins , Beauty and the Deceased, What Not to Wear to a Graveyard, Murder Wears a Little Black Dress
Kelly Quinn, owner of a high-end consignment shop, is a booster for her Long Island town’s small businesses—but now a store owner’s murder has brought big trouble . . .
Locals in Lucky Cove seem to harbor hostility toward Miranda Farrell, proprietor of a new shoe store. Nevertheless, Kelly invites her along to a Chamber of Commerce meeting. But soon afterward, Miranda’s body is found in her shop, with Kelly’s uncle—who’s had multiple public arguments with her—standing nearby. Could her uncle really have committed murder over a business dispute? Or is Miranda’s death related to her late husband’s long-ago embezzlement case?
Kelly feels compelled to investigate, despite her detective boyfriend’s objections—not to mention her commitment to promoting Small Business Saturday. But her effort to pump up sales may fall flat. After her presentation to the committee is sabotaged, the Chamber gives her the boot—and tongues start wagging. Now she has to do some fancy footwork to find the killer . . .
Sleuthing in Stilettos by Debra Sennefelder has Kelly Quinn questioning her sanity while trying to keep her uncle out of jail.
Will Kelly figure out who killed Miranda? Can she restore the townspeople’s faith in her?
Kelly Quinn
Kelly has a good life right now. A boyfriend that actually seems to like her and not boss her around, a thriving business, and being a part of the community she has learned to love. The problem is that a new business owner, who Kelly thought could be her friend, doesn’t belong there, and her death has made it hard for Kelly with the townspeople who once trusted her. In every book I read in this series, Kelly keeps on growing as a character and leaves behind her ideology of what she knew in New York. I love Kelly and how she’s dealing with everything that has happened. Sure, she’s having a hard time dealing with her grief from her cousin’s death, but she’s working through it. If I were to see Kelly on the streets, as a living person, I would envy her fashion sense but probably be too scared to say hi because of how great she is.
The Victim and Mystery
Miranda Farrell is back in Lucky Cove after leaving twenty years ago. The victim has a lot of skeletons in her closet. Kelly finds them as she investigates her death. Miranda lost two husbands and left Lucky Cove to start over again. She returned because she wanted a second chance and to start a business there. As Kelly is investigating, she discovers that maybe everything is connected but doesn’t know how. Poor Kelly is beginning to think she is going crazy along with the townsfolk. I had no clue who did it until the murderer revealed themselves and why they did it. My mind was utterly blown.
Five Stars
Sleuthing in Stilettos by Debra Sennefelder is another fantastic book by this author. I love every mystery that Ms. Sennefelder has written, and I can’t wait to read more from her. Ms. Sennefelder stumped me, as I couldn’t figure out whodunit. None of the red herrings stuck with me, so I didn’t have anyone in my mind like I usually do. I am giving five stars to Sleuthing in Stilettos by Debra Sennefelder and recommending it to everyone. It takes place during the fall through Thanksgiving.
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About Debra Sennefelder
Debra Sennefelder, the author of the Food Blogger Mystery series and the Resale Boutique Mystery series, is an avid reader who reads across a range of genres, but mystery fiction is her obsession. Her interest in people and relationships is channeled into her novels against a backdrop of crime and mystery. When she’s not reading, she enjoys cooking and baking and as a former food blogger, she is constantly taking photographs of her food. Yeah, she’s that person.
Born and raised in New York City, she now lives and writes in Connecticut with her family. She’s worked in pre-hospital care, retail and publishing. Her writing companions are her adorable and slightly spoiled Shih-Tzus, Susie and Billy.
She is a member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, Women’s Fiction Writers Association and Romance Writers of America.
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
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