Dead Blondes Tell No Tales

A Scumble River Mystery #6.5

by Denise Swanson

A Novella-Length Mystery from the "New York Times "bestselling author of the Scumble River Mysteries!
Skye's beau, Simon, asks her to keep an eye on his mischievous mother, Bunny, who is hosting at her bowling alley a Spring Break Bash that will include a talent show, trivia games, and karaoke. As Skye sets up for the event, she's stunned when a statuesque, scantily clad blonde shows up at Bunny's door--Ruby, a sex-toy shop owner who used to be a showgirl with Bunny in Las Vegas. Bunny is overjoyed to be reunited with her old friend, but barely a minute later, Ruby butts heads with the police over showing off paraphernalia from her shop. More mayhem ensues when Ruby's beloved Cadillac is vandalized and her room is set on fire.
It appears that someone is after Ruby, but the blonde is too nervous to cooperate with the authorities. Ruby's evasive behavior convinces Skye that she's hiding some critical information that would explain the recent havoc at the bowling alley. With the safety of the Spring Break Bash attendees on the line, Skye decides to find out Ruby's secret before some nefarious criminal decides that dead blondes tell no tales.
Previously published in "Drop Dead Blonde"

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Cozy, Fiction

100 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 7, 2012

About the author

Denise Swanson lives in rural Illinois with her husband, classical composer David Stybr.

After 22 years as a practicing school psychologist, she's happiest sitting in her scree porch reading. However, when the weather turns too cold, she's willing to leave the Midwest to cruise the sunny Caribbean.

Denise is an animal lover, but her home is currently furless, since her kitty of 20 years passed away in August of 2016. Instead, she enjoys watching the wildlife out her office window.

Reviews

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 Stars rounded down to 3 Stars.

[Kristi Lamont · Rating 2 out of 5]

That's right, I've just given something in this series less than 3 stars.....mainly because I find the Bunny schtick wearing thin. And throw a friend from her Vegas days and an Elvis impersonator into the mix? Sigh. Well, one can't always like everything about a series, right? Right. And, thankfully, this was just a novella, so it wasn't like I spent a great deal of time on it.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this out of order and it is short but still a quick fun read

[Bonnie Archuleta · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always A+++

Small version of a great author !! I love her stories and she entwined her mysteries with enough hints but not too many. Great reads

[Fairlee Corkran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Skye is on spring break and decides to work at the bowling alley for Bunny. What could go wrong?

[Alabama Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just wish I was aware of this novella when I started reading the series so the timeline would jive. A pleasant little read with just the secondary characters playing a small role in the story.

[Nolan · Rating 2 out of 5]

A cute story; I'm miffed that she didn't tell me who won the bicycle.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novella by Swanson continues her tales of like in Scumble River, IL. Skye is helping out at her boyfriend's mother's bowling allley during summer vacation when a friend of the mother's from her Las Vegas days shows up. It's obvious that she's running from something or someone, and the someone is not far behind.
Lots and lots of laughs as usual. a really fun fast read.

[Candace Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished this in one day. It you have a couple of hours to kill and love cozy mysteries especially Denise Swanson then you will enjoy this novella!