Model for Murder

by Lisa J. Lickel

When two happy-go-lucky beach-cleaners find a strand of pearls attached to a dead body, they’ll do anything to keep from becoming murder suspects—even calling Connor LaFoy’s little sister Stella who’s about to graduate college with a degree in criminal studies—to help solve the murder of former jewelry model Jennifer.

38 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 20, 2012

About the author

Lisa Lickel is a writer and editor who lives with her husband in the rolling hills of western Wisconsin. A complete list of her novels: mysteries, award-winning romance and children’s books, and contemporary fiction can be found on her website. She writes newspaper features, short stories, magazine articles and radio theater. An avid book reviewer and blogger, freelance editor, and writing mentor, she loves to encourage new authors. She has two grown and married sons. Find more at LisaLickel.com.

Reviews

[Barbara Derksen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was too short. It left me wanting more of the story and a fleshing out of the characters. It was gripping, however, and a fast read, keeping me up to finish it when I should have been sleeping.Rob and LaFoy find some pearls while beach combing. However they are attached to a hand buried in the sand. The question before them is to pond them for some cash or report the body. The moral dilemma takes them through some harrowing moments before the story concludes.

[Lori Lipsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This may have been one of the first cozy mysteries I've read in short story form. I enjoyed it and am ready for more.

I like short stories and I enjoy cozy mysteries, so the combination works perfectly for me. I hope Lisa Lickel will write more in this genre in the future.

[Jakenv · Rating 3 out of 5]

Expected more from story. OK as light quick read.