4-STAR REVIEW: SLEUTHING IN STILETTOS by Debra Sennefelder

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About The Book

A Resale Boutique Mystery: Book 5
Publication Date: December 6, 2022

Kelly Quinn, owner of a high-end consignment shop, is a booster for her Long Island town’s small businesses—but now a store owner’s murder has brought big trouble . . .

Locals in Lucky Cove seem to harbor hostility toward Miranda Farrell, proprietor of a new shoe store. Nevertheless, Kelly invites her along to a Chamber of Commerce meeting. But soon afterward, Miranda’s body is found in her shop, with Kelly’s uncle—who’s had multiple public arguments with her—standing nearby. Could her uncle really have committed murder over a business dispute? Or is Miranda’s death related to her late husband’s long-ago embezzlement case?

Kelly feels compelled to investigate, despite her detective boyfriend’s objections—not to mention her commitment to promoting Small Business Saturday. But her effort to pump up sales may fall flat. After her presentation to the committee is sabotaged, the Chamber gives her the boot—and tongues start wagging. Now she has to do some fancy footwork to find the killer . . .

The Review

I love small-town murder mystery books. When there is danger in a small town thing, it can get tense and create some drama between the pages, and Sleuthing in Stilettos by Debra Sennefelder doesn’t disappoint.

Kelly Quinn is our well-dressed amateur sleuth trying to clear her uncle from murder charges. She’s upfront, honest, and determined to find the answer. Kelly rubs people the wrong way and sometimes gets in her own way with her investigation. I admire her tenacity in finding out whodunit and not beating around the bush about obtaining the answers she needs.

Kelly doesn’t go running around the town half-cocked and getting herself into trouble. Trouble seems to find her.

Her boyfriend, Nate Barber, who happens to be a cop in the same town, who’s on the case, has the patience of a saint while Kelly conducts her own investigation.

Nate was worried about Kelly, and the two of them may get serious. Who knows?

Sleuthing in Stilettos is fast-paced, it kept me entertained and was a quick read. If you enjoy small towns, murder mysteries, and amateur sleuths, check out this book.

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About The Author Debra Sennefelder is an avid reader who reads across a range of genres, but mystery fiction is her obsession. Her interest in people and relationships is channeled into her novels against a backdrop of crime and mystery.

Her first novel, THE UNINVITED CORPSE (A Food Blogger mystery), was published in 2018. When she’s not reading, she enjoys cooking and baking and as a former food blogger, she is constantly taking photographs of her food. Yeah, she’s that person.

Born and raised in New York City, where she majored in her hobby of fashion buying, she now lives and writes in Connecticut with her family. She worked in retail and publishing before becoming a full-time author. Her writing companion is her adorable and slightly spoiled Shih Tzu, Connie.