A costume and a mystery go together perfectly, especially in
author Diane Vallere’s A DISGUISE TO DIE FOR, the first installment in her new
Costume Shop Mystery series.
Margo Tamblyn, a former magician’s assistant, returns home to
Proper City, NV, to run her family’s costume shop, Disguise DeLimit. A
detective-themed birthday party is a big event for the business. When Margo’s
friend, Ebony Welles, becomes the prime suspect in a murder at the party, it’s
time for Margo to become a detective. She’s determine to unmask the real killer
and clear her friend’s name.
The author has created a cast of characters that are likable,
realistic and well-developed. The setting of a costume shop is perfect for
intrigue.
The story is fast-pace keeping you guessing until the end. A
touch of humor is blended throughout to lighten this delightful story while
keeping you in suspense. Several tasty recipes and costume ideas are included
for an added bonus.
A
DISGUISE TO DIE FOR is a great start to a fascinating new
series. Playing dress-up with costumes takes on a whole new experience with
Vallere in charge.
A Disguise to Die For by Diane Vallere, A Costume Shop Mystery
(Book #1), Berkley, @2016, ISBN: 978-0425278284,
Mass Market Paperback, 304 Pages
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this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the
complimentary copy did
not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly
and freely.
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I am not a fan of costume parties - but do love me a good pun. Disguise Delimit is just brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLast time I dressed up for anything was a Halloween party almost ten years ago.
ReplyDeleteI see dogs and cats get equal time on this cover.
This sounds like book my mom would like.. she loves her mysterys
ReplyDeleteLove a costume shop.
ReplyDeleteLove that cover. I threatened to dress up as aging Cinderella the other day for school.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting combination, Mason - magician's assistant and costume shop professional! And it's a great context for a mystery series, too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm still laughing about the name of that shop - Disguise DeLimit. LOL
ReplyDeleteLove the name of the shop, this sounds like this will be a fun read.
ReplyDeleteLove a good mystery.
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy a costume party greatly. This book sounds delightful and unique. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCostume parties aren't my thing but a costume shop should have many great stories in it!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it will be a fun mystery! I love the cover! Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love dressing up, but only when I'm thin!!! I don't dress up when I'm not at my thinnest, even on Halloween.
ReplyDeleteI haven't dressed up much as a grown up, but a detective themed party sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an interesting series. I'm definitely going to get the book! The over reminds me of Elizabeth Spann Craig's Southern quilting series especially since it has that cute dog on the cover.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun book, thank you for the chance to win a copy.
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A mystery in a costume shop! I think it would be hard to find a murderer who is good with disguise.
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