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Haley Randolph isn't exactly a model sales clerk at Holt's Department Store. But when the corporate office acquires a high-end boutique chain and extends a juicy discount to employees, the fashionista will do anything - maybe even a little hard work - to keep the part-time gig and clinch a Mystique handbag, the season's absolute must-have, at a heart-stopping price . . . With the extra duties she's taking on, Haley's positioning herself to be Employee of the Month. But when Haley discovers former Holt's employee Asha McLean shot dead behind the store during orientation training, it turns out there's more to die for than hot designer deals. The ensuing negative publicity could force Holt's to close its doors permanently, sinking the surrounding shopping center - and Haley's job - into oblivion. Haley can't fathom why anyone would harm Asha - until she learns that her former coworker, who secretly lived in Sherman Oaks and owned a mint BMW, was seriously shady. Upon closer inspection, Asha's duplicitous lifestyle not only earned lots of cash, but plenty of mortal enemies. As authorities question her innocence and business wanes, Haley's desperate to sack the murderer and save Holt's in time. Otherwise, instead of rocking a Mystique, Haley might end up full of holes - or worse, locked away in a very unflattering shade of orange . . .PRAISE FOR DOROTHY HOWELL AND HER HALEY RANDOLPH MYSTERIES! BEACH BAGS AND BURGLARIES "A fun, lighthearted whodunit." - The Mystery Gazette EVENING BAGS AND EXECUTIONS "Enjoyable ... an unlikely but engaging sleuth." - Publishers Weekly TOTE BAGS AND TOE TAGS "The well-crafted plot, humor, and designer details will appeal to fans of Laura Levine and MaryJanice Davidson." - BOOKLIST CLUTCHES AND CURSES"Frothy ... .The well-crafted plot offers plenty of red herrings." - Publishers WeeklySHOULDER BAGS AND SHOOTINGS "Recommend this series to fans of lightweight, humorous mysteries." - Booklist PURSES AND POISON "A treat for those with a passion for fashion. No doubt this sassy heroine's in for a long run." - Kirkus Reviews HANDBAGS AND HOMICIDE"Fashionistas take note: Dorothy Howell's delightful Handbags and Homicide dangles shopping to die for and a murder in store in a breezy debut mystery as sure to please as a Notorious handbag." - Carolyn Hart
About the Author
Dorothy Howell is the author of 35 published novels. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages with sales approaching 5 million copies worldwide.
She currently writes for two publishing houses, in two genres, under two names.
Dorothy writes the hilarious fashion sleuth Haley Randolph mystery series, available from Kensington Books. She introduces her newest sleuth in the Dana Mackenzie series.
Dorothy also writes historical romance novels under the pen name Judith Stacy. Her titles include a Harlequin Historical Top Seller for the Year, a No.1 on the Barnes & Noble Historical List, and a RITA Award Finalist.
Dorothy is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.
Like her Dorothy Howell Novels Facebook page. Follow her on Twitter @DHowellNovels. Visit www.DorothyHowellNovels.com and www.JudithStacy.com.
