Murder on Consignment

by Susan Furlong-Bolliger

Anxious to acquire some killer deals for her on-line resale business, Pippi O’Brien enlists the help of her long-time shopping buddy, Shep Jones. However, they get more than they bargain for when the owner of a local consignment store, The Classy Closet, turns up murdered and Shep becomes the number one suspect. When Shep asks for Pippi’s help to clear his name, she is only too eager to take on the case. Before long, she’s searching for suspects with the same enthusiasm that she uses to scour clearance racks for good deals. Only, she quickly finds out that it’s difficult to maintain a booming resale business while playing detective. Adding to the stress, Pippi is recruited as a stand-in maid of honor for her cousin’s pending nuptials and soon finds herself stretched tighter than her poor-fitting bridesmaid dress. To make matters worse, wedding bells are also chiming for ex-boyfriend, Detective Sean Panelli, and the uber-possessive Sarah Maloney. Will Pippi be able to keep her cool, nab a killer and perhaps even reclaim her man? Or, will she find herself next on the list of bargains to die for?

Genres: Mystery

226 pages, Paperback

First published December 27, 2013

About the author

Also writing as: Susan Furlong/Lucy Arlington

Reviews

[Dawn Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book! Pippi is so easy to relate to, and the trouble she gets into is hilarious! Definitely worth a read!

[Jeremy · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading Susan's first novel Murder for Bid I knew I wouldn't be disappointed with her 2nd novel Murder on Consignment. The main story line is compelling and yet you'll find yourself laughing at the situations Pippi gets herself into. Is Pippi a sleuthing Matlock or an accidental Inspector Clouseau? A Wall Street trader by training turned dumpster diving entrepreneur, Pippi just seems to keep finding herself at the center of murder investigations.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and even if you don't regularly read this genre I believe you will enjoy it as well. Keep them coming Susan Furlong Bolliger!