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Cold Case Morphs
Newly minted Morph* Fedora Fingerman follows her heart as she joins Shadow Hopkins in Cold Case Morphs… Asheville’s first Morph-suited detective agency.
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The Cold Case Morphs enter the world of noir comedy as they rush to the aid of a lonely Victorian ghost. Can Fedora save the protoplasmic damsel? Who is the serial killer? And will Shadow ever notice the Morph with the heart on her sleeve?
Warning… A wacky novella with a squirt of BEETLEJUICE, a squish of GHOSTBUSTERS, and a twist of the infamous.
*Morph – see Morphsuits – the craze that is sweeping the international community.
Walk-ins Welcome.
The Cold Case Morphs enter the world of noir comedy as they rush to the aid of a lonely Victorian ghost. Can Fedora save the protoplasmic damsel? Who is the serial killer? And will Shadow ever notice the Morph with the heart on her sleeve?
Warning… A wacky novella with a squirt of BEETLEJUICE, a squish of GHOSTBUSTERS, and a twist of the infamous.
*Morph – see Morphsuits – the craze that is sweeping the international community.
- GenresHumor
125 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2013
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About the author
Barbara Silkstone
63 books312 followersBarbara Silkstone is the best-selling author of the Wendy Darlin Tomb Raider series that includes: Wendy and the Lost Boys, London Broil, Cairo Caper, Miami Mummies, Vulgarian Vamp, Wendy Darlin Tomb Raider Boxed Set. Her Criminally Funny Fables Romantic Suspense series includes: The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters; Wendy and the Lost Boys; Zo White and the Seven Morphs. For a squirt of paranormal comedy try: Cold Case Morphs. True fiction fan? Try: The Adventures of a Love Investigator.
New: Mister Darcy Series
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Silkstone’s writing has been described as “perfectly paced and pitched – shades of Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen – without seeming remotely derivative. Fast moving action that shoots from the hip with bullet-proof characterization.”
New: Mister Darcy Series
Book One: Mister Darcy's Dogs
Book Two: Mister Darcy's Christmas
Book Three: Mister Darcy's Secret
Silkstone’s writing has been described as “perfectly paced and pitched – shades of Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen – without seeming remotely derivative. Fast moving action that shoots from the hip with bullet-proof characterization.”
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January 13, 2014
What better a job career for Morphs than to do what they’re best at–unraveling mysteries? Of course, in their full-body, uni-color clothing (which goes from the tops of their heads to the tips of their toes), it is difficult to go about in public without attracting attention. So these four – Fedora, Fog, Shadow, and Silky – concentrate their attentions on cold cases.
And “cold” is what Fedora gets when she is sent on a mission. It’s an innocent-enough errand, to check out a bed-and-breakfast inn for the honeymoon of another Morph, Green, and his bride, Zo White. What she finds is a haunted hotel, and a seemingly frantic innkeeper.
Fedora can see and communicate with the ghost, and it seems that not all is on the up-and-up at the Walnut Inn. The agency, already busy with a missing Hollywood bigwig, takes on the case for the simple reason that they don’t want their newlywed friends to have to deal with ectoplasm at the beginning of their lives’ journey together.
However, Fedora is the only one to take the ghost’s side, and will not stop until there are answers and everyone is accounted for.
Missing moguls, pint-sized gangsters, death on a gargoyle, and a fire-hose foam melee in front of the police station–the action never ends until all is revealed, and the Morphs can sit back and wait for their next case.
Ms. Silkstone has again written a hilarious masterpiece. I was so happy to get back to the characters of “Zo White and the Seven Morphs”. They were just as I remembered them.
Her ability to write humor is right up there with the best. The characters are quirky, the plot moves right along, and she can throw the silly stuff in as well as, sometimes better than, a few of the well-known authors that I have been following for years.
I can safely add Barbara Silkstone to my list of authors whose series I simply must have.
And “cold” is what Fedora gets when she is sent on a mission. It’s an innocent-enough errand, to check out a bed-and-breakfast inn for the honeymoon of another Morph, Green, and his bride, Zo White. What she finds is a haunted hotel, and a seemingly frantic innkeeper.
Fedora can see and communicate with the ghost, and it seems that not all is on the up-and-up at the Walnut Inn. The agency, already busy with a missing Hollywood bigwig, takes on the case for the simple reason that they don’t want their newlywed friends to have to deal with ectoplasm at the beginning of their lives’ journey together.
However, Fedora is the only one to take the ghost’s side, and will not stop until there are answers and everyone is accounted for.
Missing moguls, pint-sized gangsters, death on a gargoyle, and a fire-hose foam melee in front of the police station–the action never ends until all is revealed, and the Morphs can sit back and wait for their next case.
Ms. Silkstone has again written a hilarious masterpiece. I was so happy to get back to the characters of “Zo White and the Seven Morphs”. They were just as I remembered them.
Her ability to write humor is right up there with the best. The characters are quirky, the plot moves right along, and she can throw the silly stuff in as well as, sometimes better than, a few of the well-known authors that I have been following for years.
I can safely add Barbara Silkstone to my list of authors whose series I simply must have.
September 6, 2013
Another fun and funny read by Barbara Silkstone. I enjoyed how she took a mystery and stuck a bunch of morphs into it. Great imagination and I loved the strange variety of morph suits that seem to be available. Still not sure about the drinking or kissing through them, but to each their own I guess. Loved the characters, the action was strange and engaging, and I can't wait for her next one. Great book to help decompress at the end of a busy day. She'll keep you giggling and shaking your head at the absurdity of some of the characters and their actions.
August 25, 2013
The morphs are back! What silly people these morphs are to dress up in a long silky suit from head to toe--but wait, maybe not. As Fedora Fingerman (the main sleuth) tells us in this giggle-filled mystery, how great it is to not worry about makeup, your hair and what to wear? Fedora is member of the Cold Case Investigation Agency, along with her morph partners, Shadow and Fog. They get their first extremely cold case when Fedora befriends a long-dead ghost that only she can communicate with. When Fedora promises to help the ghost, things start to get interesting. Along the way the morphs have to deal with bombs, murder, mobster producers and a prankster ghost with a jealous streak. This all adds up to some silly giggles as these morphed private investigators get to the bottom of the craziness to solve the mysteries that pop up. As an extra bonus, splash in a little romance to spice things up here and there.
Like all of Silkstone's books, this one flows well and reads fast. It is filled with funny scenes that are so easy to picture in your mind you will find yourself shaking your head while laughing out loud. Another slapstick funny and sweet romance for a relaxing afternoon read. Worth your time for sure!
Like all of Silkstone's books, this one flows well and reads fast. It is filled with funny scenes that are so easy to picture in your mind you will find yourself shaking your head while laughing out loud. Another slapstick funny and sweet romance for a relaxing afternoon read. Worth your time for sure!
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