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 Element on 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
2025-03-22
A father and daughter team up to solve a murder.
With limited success as an adult actor, former child star Jarrod Jarvis has pursued writing and is currently rehearsing his new play, an Agatha Christie–inspired mystery. Following the untimely death of his husband, Charlie, a police detective who succumbed to cancer, Jarrod was left to raise their daughter, Olivia, whose choice of a criminal justice major in college was a tribute to Charlie. Jarrod’s savvy friend Kitty Reynolds, who encouraged him to pursue writing and directing—and who happens to be a former first lady of the United States—wants to set him up with her new Secret Service bodyguard, the exceptionally attractive Jim Stratton. Liv’s currently dating Zel Cameron, a documentary film student who urges her to find and meet her surrogate mother. Meanwhile, Liv’s best friend, Maude, develops romantic feelings for Zel’s charming assistant. Liv grows more concerned about the financial motives behind Zel’s actions when he reveals that he’s located the surrogate, Candy Lithwick. Candy is agreeable enough, but one of her two children harbors suspicions that Liv wants her mother’s property, and the other needs Jarrod’s assistance in promoting his career. Charlie’s brother Brody, a semifamous professional wrestler, arrives seeking refuge in Jarrod’s casita. When Zel fails to show up for a dinner where he was supposed to meet Jarrod, an annoyed Liv visits his studio and discovers his lifeless body. Unsatisfied with the police investigation, Jarrod, who’s dabbled in detection, embarks with Brody and Liv on his own investigation and learns that Zel’s habit of plagiarism made him widely disliked at school.
An often humorous mystery replete with questionable decisions, fortunate coincidences, and opportunities for redemption.
