Pillow Stalk (A Madison Night Mystery) - Softcover

Vallere, Diane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1940976065 ISBN 13: 9781940976068

Publisher: Henery Press, 2014

Synopsis

HUMOR AND DANGER MELD PERFECTLY...

“A multifaceted story...plenty of surprises...And what an ending!” – New York Journal of Books

“Make room for Vallere’s tremendously fun homage. Imbuing her story with plenty of mid-century modern decorating and fashion tips, not to mention a steady patter of Doris Day trivia, Vallere debuts a well-paced cozy series. Her disarmingly honest lead and two hunky sidekicks will appeal to all fashionistas and antiques types and have romance crossover appeal.” – Library Journal

“If you are looking for an unconventional mystery with a snarky, no-nonsense main character, this is it. Madison is a strong leading lady who lands in lots of quirky situations. Instead of clashing, humor and danger meld perfectly, and there’s a cliffhanger that will make your jaw drop. You’ll look forward to the second Madison Night mystery.” – RT Book Reviews

“A charming modern tribute to Doris Day movies and the retro era of the 50s, including murders, escalating danger, romance... and a puppy!” – Linda O. Johnston, Author of the Pet Rescue Mysteries

“It was fast and furious, had a lot of info, characters, suspects, and even a few tangled romances. I love mysteries where I can’t figure out who the real killer is until the end, and this was one of those. The novel was well-written, moved at a smooth pace, and Madison’s character was a riot.” – ChickLit Plus

“If you love the Technicolor movies of Doris Day and Rock Hudson and watch Mad Men for fashion tips, author Diane Vallere has written a mystery that will appeal to the mid-century modern heart.” – ReaderToReader.com

“An intricately plotted and well-written book, I really enjoyed the story. I can't imagine decorating a house in the style from Doris Day's movies but it makes fine reading.” – Fresh Fiction

Interior Decorator Madison Night might look like a throwback to the sixties, but as business owner and landlord, she proves that independent women can have it all. But when a killer targets women dressed in her signature style—estate sale vintage to play up her resemblance to fave actress Doris Day—what makes her unique might make her dead.

The local detective connects the new crime to a twenty-year old cold case, and Madison's long-trusted contractor emerges as the leading suspect. As the body count piles up, Madison uncovers a Soviet spy, a campaign to destroy all Doris Day movies, and six minutes of film that will change her life forever.

Related subjects include: cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, book club recommendations, amateur sleuth books, southern humor, Doris Day, chick lit.

Books in the Madison Night Humorous Mystery Series:

• MIDNIGHT INK (prequel novella in OTHER PEOPLE’S BAGGAGE)
• PILLOW STALK (#1)
• THAT TOUCH OF INK (#2)
• WITH VICS YOU GET EGGROLL (#3)

Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all...

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

The Samantha Kidd | Style & Error Humorous Mystery Series
This series is in progress. New titles added as they're available.
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid

Short Story in the Samantha Kidd Series
"Just Kidding"

The Madison Night | Mad for Mod Mystery Series
This series is in progress. New titles added as they're available.
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics You Get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame

Standalone Novella in the Madison Night Series
"Midnight Ice"

The Sylvia Stryker | Outer Space Mystery Series
This series is in progress. New titles added as they're available.
BOOK 1: RETURNING SOON WITH NEW TITLE & COVER!
BOOK 2: COMING SOON!
BOOK 3: COMING SOON!

The Margo Tamblyn | Costume Shop Mystery Series
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess

The Polyester Monroe | Material Witness Mystery Series
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings

About the Author:

Diane Vallere is a fashion-industry veteran with a taste for murder. She writes the Style & Error Mystery Series and the Mad for Mod Mystery series, and has short stories in several anthologies. She started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.

About this edition

• Publisher: Henery Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1940976065
• ISBN 13: 9781940976068
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270