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Glitter, Glam, and Contraband
by Heather Weidner
Series: Delanie Fitzgerald Mysteries #3
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on November 19, 2019
Genres: Private Investigator Mystery
Pages: 240
Format: Kindle, Paperback
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Private investigator, Delanie Fitzgerald, and her computer hacker partner, Duncan Reynolds, are back for more sleuthing in Glitter, Glam and Contraband.
In this fast-paced mystery, the Falcon Investigations team is hired to find out who is stealing from the talent at a local drag show. Delanie gets more than she bargains for and a few makeup tips in the process. Meanwhile, a mysterious sound in the ceiling of her office vexes Delanie. She uses her sleuthing skills to track down the source and uncover a creepy contraband operation.
Glitter, Glam, and Contraband features a strong female sleuth with a knack for getting herself in and out of humorous situations like helping sleezy strip club owner, Chaz Smith on his quest to become Richmond's next mayor, tracking down missing reptiles, and uncovering hidden valuables from a 100-year-old crime with a Poe connection.
Glitter Glam & Contraband by Heather Leigh Weidner is a story about the life of a private investigator and some cases that could be part of a crime wave.
Will Delanie be able to solve these cases?
The Falcon Investigators
Our main sleuth is Delanie Fitzgerald, and she is an entertaining one. She is a private investigator with Duncan, her business partner, and they solve a lot of cases for people that need their help. In this one, Delanie deals with helping Chaz, who is running for Richmond’s mayor, figuring out where some money is going and what it bought, and the last one who is stealing from a bunch of drag queens dressing room. Don’t worry, Delanie is on the case, and she figures them all out in time. Duncan is more into computers than dealing with people. He owns an English bulldog named Margaret, and she is a cutie. These two are considerable opponents.
The Mysteries
As I stated above, Falcon Investigations get called in to help three different people with different things. Is one crime connected to the others? I had a hard time figuring out the various mysteries. That is a good thing as it kept me reading, wanting to know more. I learned a lot about Richmond and Edgar Allen Poe.
Four Stars for Glitter Glam & Contraband by Heather Leigh Weidner
Glitter Glam & Contraband by Heather Leigh Weidner gets my rating of four stars as it was highly entertaining. I loved this type of mystery, and I can’t wait to read more from this author. I am recommending it to anyone that reads mysteries.
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About Heather Weidner
Glitter, Glam, and Contraband is Heather Weidner’s third novel in the Delanie Fitzgerald series. Her short stories appear in the Virginia is for Mysteries series, 50 Shades of Cabernet, and Deadly Southern Charm. Her novellas appear in The Mutt Mysteries series. She is a member of Sisters in Crime – Central Virginia, Guppies, International Thriller Writers, and James River Writers.
Originally from Virginia Beach, Heather has been a mystery fan since Scooby-Doo and Nancy Drew. She lives in Central Virginia with her husband and a pair of Jack Russell terriers.
Heather earned her BA in English from Virginia Wesleyan University and her MA in American literature from the University of Richmond. Through the years, she has been a technical writer, editor, college professor, software tester, and IT manager.
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Thanks so much for the review!
I love the title. And it sounds a little quirky too, which I enjoy.