LibriAmoriMiei: Review & Giveaway: Silk Stalkings by Diane Vallere

venerdì 12 agosto 2016

Review & Giveaway: Silk Stalkings by Diane Vallere

Silk Stalkings
by Diane Vallere

Silk Stalkings (A Material Witness Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Berkley (August 2, 2016)
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0425270592
E-Book ASIN: B01839Q47C

Fabric shop owner Polyester Monroe can get tangled up in textiles, but it’s murder that really throws her for a loop in the latest mystery from the national bestselling author of Crushed Velvet.
The time has come for San Ladrón, California’s annual Miss Tangorli beauty pageant, and Poly has agreed to use Material Girl’s inventory of shimmery silks to create embellished gowns fit for a crown. But when millionaire Harvey Halliwell—the man who revived the city’s citrus trade with his imported tangorli tree—is found dead days before the pageant contestants are announced, something sour takes over the town.

To make matters worse, her friend, mechanic Charlie Brooks, is soon caught up in the crime, having been seen in the company of the case’s prime suspect. Now Poly’s on a mission to squeeze out the truth. But as she searches for a pattern, the killer seems intent on cutting up the evidence…

My Review

This cozy mystery is really exciting, a page leads to another. The mystery to be solved is very intriguing and is set in the fascinating world of clothing.

Poly has an opportunity to increase the earnings of her shop: dress the contestants of the annual beauty contest. While trying to save her business, she must investigate a murder case in which it is involved her friend.

All the characters are believable and realistic. Poly is a great character, I love her. She's funny, smart, genuine and I enjoy each time that I get to spend with her.

The books in this series keep getting better and better, each book can be read as a standalone, but once you read one you will want to read them all.

It's beautifully written, the plot is well woven and moves at a swift peace keeping the reader guessing while turning the pages. It's light, friendly and easy to get into the story, a really engaging reading.I hope to read soon another book by this author.

For those who love cozy mystery and the world of clothes is a must-read series

About The Author

I’m a former fashion buyer turned mystery writer, trading fashion accessories for accessories to murder. I was bit by the mystery bug as a kid reading Trixie Belden, Connie Blair, and The Three Investigators. Now I’m writing three series: the Style & Error Mysteries

, the Mad for Mod Mysteries

, Material Witness Mysteries

, and the new Costume Shop Cozy Mysteries

The Material Witness mysteries feature Polyester Monroe, who inherits the fabric shop where she was born. Books include SUEDE TO REST and CRUSHED VELVET . The third, SILK STALKINGS, will be out in August 2016.

The Style & Error Series features former fashion buyer turned amateur sleuth Samantha Kidd. Books in that series include DESIGNER DIRTY LAUNDRY ; BUYER, BEWARE ; THE BRIM REAPER ; and SOME LIKE IT HAUTE . (A short story, “Just Kidding ,” tells the story of how Samantha first met shoe designer Nick Taylor). Book 5, GRAND THEFT RETRO, will be out in 2016.

The Madison Night Mysteries feature a modern day interior decorator who specializes in midcentury design (studying Doris Day movies to get the look right). Books are PILLOW STALK,THAT TOUCH OF INK , and WITH VICS YOU GET EGGROLL . A prequel novella, “Midnight Ice,” can be found in OTHER PEOPLE’S BAGGAGE .

The new Costume Shop Cozy Mysteries

feature former magician’s assistant Margo Tamblyn who has come home to run her family’s costume chop. A Disguise to Die For