With a wryly witty and assured voice and a vastly entertaining cast of characters, Lee Hollis puts a modern slant on the classic murder mystery as a father-daughter sleuthing duo are drawn into a case close to home . . . You never forget your first corpse. For former child star Jarrod Jarvis, that discovery was twenty-plus years ago, and a lot has happened since he solved a string of real-life Hollywood murders. Now Jarrod lives in Palm Springs where he writes and directs local theatre, while quietly grieving the loss of his partner, police detective Charlie. Jarrod hasn’t disclosed much about his sleuthing past to his daughter, Liv, who just earned a degree in criminal justice. There’s been distance between them since Charlie’s death, and Jarrod’s unsure how to bridge the gap. Liv, meanwhile, has put her career on hold in order to help her filmmaker boyfriend, Zel. His new documentary idea is to track down the surrogate who gave birth to Liv. Skeptical and annoyed by Zel’s pressure tactics, Liv goes to confront him at his apartment. But there’s no need to break things off—because someone has bludgeoned Zel to death. Jarrod rushes to Liv’s aid, surprising his daughter with his ease around a crime scene, firing off questions like a modern-day Columbo with better hair and wardrobe. Another shock is quite how many people had motive to finish Zel off—including a Russian film professor, a former First Lady, and a sexy Secret Service agent. Together, Liv and Jarrod comb for clues across the sun-drenched Coachella valley, growing close again. But while there’s nothing like murder to bring a family together, this father-daughter reunion may be short-lived as long as a killer is on the loose . . .
Praise for Lee Hollis
"Hilarious...Pop culture references throughout add to the fun, and Hollis wraps up the mystery with a truly surprising twist. Cozy fans will eagerly await the sequel." —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Poppy Harmon Investigates
"A trio of likable sleuths in a story with a surprising twist for a cozy." —Library Journal on Poppy Harmon Investigates
"The theatrical frame, combined with a set of quirky characters, and plenty of humor, distinguishes this delightful cozy." —Booklist on Poppy Harmon Investigates
"Irresistible...Cozy readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Poppy and company." —Publishers Weekly on Poppy Harmon and the Hung Jury
"An amusing cozy with quirky characters and a down-to-earth heroine with plenty of moxie." —Kirkus Reviews on Poppy Harmon and the Hung Jury
“Well-drawn characters, including principals and supporting cast, especially the sleuths' 12-year-old computer expert, combine with surprising plot twists and plenty of humor to make this a satisfying entry in Hollis' popular cozy series.” —Booklist on Poppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer
“A movie set in the California desert provides a suitably dangerous backdrop for the gutsy heroine.” —Kirkus Reviews on Poppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer
“Fun...Hollis delivers all the essentials: appealing characters, an intricate plot, and a colorful setting. Cozy fans will hope Poppy and friends will be back soon.” —Publishers Weekly on Poppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer
“Hollis delivers a gripping and sometimes creepy cozy that will keep readers engaged from page one until the final cut. The story is a standout with a puzzling crime and a plethora of suspects...Delightful.” —Mystery Scene Magazine on Poppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer
“Plenty of quirky characters enhance this compelling display of bravery in the face of danger.” —Kirkus Reviews on Poppy Harmon and the Backstabbing Bachelor
“Sneaky fun.” —Kirkus Reviews on Poppy Harmon and the Shooting Star
“A great installment with plenty of mystery and drama.”—Criminal Elementon Death of a Wedding Cake Baker
“Precisely written and highly addictive…Full of great characters, an amazing mystery, as well as interesting recipes to try.”—Fresh Fiction on Death of a Wedding Cake Baker
“Readers will love this latest jaunt of their heroine and will love to see Hayley solve the crime in time for a happily ever after…or at least one will hope!” —Parkersburg News & Sentinel on Death of a Wedding Cake Baker
“A really fun tale, this is one you will sit and enjoy thoroughly.”—Suspense Magazine on Death of a Lobster Lover
“Crime abounds in a mystery with a ripped-from-the-headlines political angle and a surprising turn in the personal lives of both sleuths. With a diverse cast of characters, including Sandra’s gay son, and the unusual political/school angles, the sequel to Murder at the PTA sets itself apart from most cozies.” —Library Journal on Murder at the Bake Sale
“A most believable pair tackle a mystery ripped from the headlines.” — Kirkus Reviews on Murder at the Bake Sale
“A class act whose two strong women face both murder and marital problems with courage and humor.” — Kirkus Reviews on Murder on the Class Trip
With a wryly witty and assured voice and a vastly entertaining cast of characters, Lee Hollis puts a modern slant on the classic murder mystery as a father-daughter sleuthing duo are drawn into a case close to home . . . You never forget your first corpse. For former child star Jarrod Jarvis, that discovery was twenty-plus years ago, and a lot has happened since he solved a string of real-life Hollywood murders. Now Jarrod lives in Palm Springs where he writes and directs local theatre, while quietly grieving the loss of his partner, police detective Charlie. Jarrod hasn’t disclosed much about his sleuthing past to his daughter, Liv, who just earned a degree in criminal justice. There’s been distance between them since Charlie’s death, and Jarrod’s unsure how to bridge the gap. Liv, meanwhile, has put her career on hold in order to help her filmmaker boyfriend, Zel. His new documentary idea is to track down the surrogate who gave birth to Liv. Skeptical and annoyed by Zel’s pressure tactics, Liv goes to confront him at his apartment. But there’s no need to break things off—because someone has bludgeoned Zel to death. Jarrod rushes to Liv’s aid, surprising his daughter with his ease around a crime scene, firing off questions like a modern-day Columbo with better hair and wardrobe. Another shock is quite how many people had motive to finish Zel off—including a Russian film professor, a former First Lady, and a sexy Secret Service agent. Together, Liv and Jarrod comb for clues across the sun-drenched Coachella valley, growing close again. But while there’s nothing like murder to bring a family together, this father-daughter reunion may be short-lived as long as a killer is on the loose . . .
Praise
Praise for Lee Hollis
"Hilarious...Pop culture references throughout add to the fun, and Hollis wraps up the mystery with a truly surprising twist. Cozy fans will eagerly await the sequel." —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Poppy Harmon Investigates
"A trio of likable sleuths in a story with a surprising twist for a cozy." —Library Journal on Poppy Harmon Investigates
"The theatrical frame, combined with a set of quirky characters, and plenty of humor, distinguishes this delightful cozy." —Booklist on Poppy Harmon Investigates
"Irresistible...Cozy readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Poppy and company." —Publishers Weekly on Poppy Harmon and the Hung Jury
"An amusing cozy with quirky characters and a down-to-earth heroine with plenty of moxie." —Kirkus Reviews on Poppy Harmon and the Hung Jury
“Well-drawn characters, including principals and supporting cast, especially the sleuths' 12-year-old computer expert, combine with surprising plot twists and plenty of humor to make this a satisfying entry in Hollis' popular cozy series.” —Booklist on Poppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer
“A movie set in the California desert provides a suitably dangerous backdrop for the gutsy heroine.” —Kirkus Reviews on Poppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer
“Fun...Hollis delivers all the essentials: appealing characters, an intricate plot, and a colorful setting. Cozy fans will hope Poppy and friends will be back soon.” —Publishers Weekly on Poppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer
“Hollis delivers a gripping and sometimes creepy cozy that will keep readers engaged from page one until the final cut. The story is a standout with a puzzling crime and a plethora of suspects...Delightful.” —Mystery Scene Magazine on Poppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer
“Plenty of quirky characters enhance this compelling display of bravery in the face of danger.” —Kirkus Reviews on Poppy Harmon and the Backstabbing Bachelor
“Sneaky fun.” —Kirkus Reviews on Poppy Harmon and the Shooting Star
“A great installment with plenty of mystery and drama.”—Criminal Elementon Death of a Wedding Cake Baker
“Precisely written and highly addictive…Full of great characters, an amazing mystery, as well as interesting recipes to try.”—Fresh Fiction on Death of a Wedding Cake Baker
“Readers will love this latest jaunt of their heroine and will love to see Hayley solve the crime in time for a happily ever after…or at least one will hope!” —Parkersburg News & Sentinel on Death of a Wedding Cake Baker
“A really fun tale, this is one you will sit and enjoy thoroughly.”—Suspense Magazine on Death of a Lobster Lover
“Crime abounds in a mystery with a ripped-from-the-headlines political angle and a surprising turn in the personal lives of both sleuths. With a diverse cast of characters, including Sandra’s gay son, and the unusual political/school angles, the sequel to Murder at the PTA sets itself apart from most cozies.” —Library Journal on Murder at the Bake Sale
“A most believable pair tackle a mystery ripped from the headlines.” — Kirkus Reviews on Murder at the Bake Sale
“A class act whose two strong women face both murder and marital problems with courage and humor.” — Kirkus Reviews on Murder on the Class Trip
