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Dewey Webb Private Investigator #2
Murder In Fashion
In post-World War II Denver, the world of fashion can be murder. Herb Washburn has already been convicted of murdering his boss, Mel Templeton, owner of Templeton Fashion. And in a few days, Herb is headed to the Colorado state prison for a long stay in a decidedly unfashionable suit of clothes. Herb still claims he didn’t commit the crime and, as a last resort, his wife hires Denver private investigator Dewey Webb to find the real killer. During Dewey’s investigation into the personalities and workings of the world of design, he discovers clues that may exonerate Herb. At the same time, Dewey senses secrets and lies that cast serious doubt on Herb’s version of the events. And when Dewey realizes that someone is on his trail who doesn’t want the murder solved, he must act fast before he becomes fashion's next victim.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 8, 2016
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About the author
Renee Pawlish
113 books346 followersFrom the time she was ten and tried to write her own detective series in the fashion of the Hardy Boys, Renée Pawlish has been developing her craft. Along with creative writing classes, Renée studied great writers like Dashiell Hammett, Rex Stout, Stephen King, Sue Grafton and many more. Once Renée graduated from college, she began her first novel. Now, all these years later, she has penned numerous books in a variety of genres.
Renée was born in California, but has lived most of her life in Colorado. When she's not hiking, cycling, or chasing ballplayers for autographs, she is writing mysteries and thrillers. She also has some middle grade novels waiting to be published.
Renée loves to travel and has visited numerous countries around the world. She has also spent many summer days at her parents' cabin in the hills outside of Boulder, which was the inspiration for the setting of Taylor Crossing in her novel Nephilim: Genesis of Evil.
The Reed Ferguson Mystery Series
This Doesn't Happen In The Movies
Reel Estate Rip-off
The Nephilim Trilogy
Nephilim Genesis of Evil
Books Two and Three soon to be released
The Noah Winter YA Adventure Series
The Emerald Quest
Take Five
A short story collection that includes a Reed Ferguson tale.
The Sallie House: Exposing the Beast Within
A non-fiction book about one of the most haunted houses in America.
To learn more you can follow her on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/reneepawlish....
on her blog:
http://tobecomeawriter.wordpress.com/
on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/reneepawlish
Renée was born in California, but has lived most of her life in Colorado. When she's not hiking, cycling, or chasing ballplayers for autographs, she is writing mysteries and thrillers. She also has some middle grade novels waiting to be published.
Renée loves to travel and has visited numerous countries around the world. She has also spent many summer days at her parents' cabin in the hills outside of Boulder, which was the inspiration for the setting of Taylor Crossing in her novel Nephilim: Genesis of Evil.
The Reed Ferguson Mystery Series
This Doesn't Happen In The Movies
Reel Estate Rip-off
The Nephilim Trilogy
Nephilim Genesis of Evil
Books Two and Three soon to be released
The Noah Winter YA Adventure Series
The Emerald Quest
Take Five
A short story collection that includes a Reed Ferguson tale.
The Sallie House: Exposing the Beast Within
A non-fiction book about one of the most haunted houses in America.
To learn more you can follow her on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/reneepawlish....
on her blog:
http://tobecomeawriter.wordpress.com/
on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/reneepawlish
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July 19, 2016
Another great mystery by Renee Pawlish.
Dewey is another strong male character wears fedora. He is hired to find out who the real killer was. Good twists and turns made me turning the pages. Story takes place in 1940's. If you love reading this series, you'll love Reed Ferguson series too. Have to wait till August 16, to read the new mystery about Reed, counting the days.
Dewey is another strong male character wears fedora. He is hired to find out who the real killer was. Good twists and turns made me turning the pages. Story takes place in 1940's. If you love reading this series, you'll love Reed Ferguson series too. Have to wait till August 16, to read the new mystery about Reed, counting the days.
August 25, 2018
This was #2 in a boxed set of the first two Dewey Webb mysteries. Set in Denver shortly after WW II these are excellent noir novels with Dewey a private investigator. The character development is great but the best part for me is the historical setting in Denver where I lived in the late 40s and 50s. The author's research about Denver during that time frame stirred up many memories, and I found myself googling sites mentioned in the book such as the Shirley Savoy Hotel, Elitch Gardens Amusment Park, the Brown Palace Hotel (where I first danced the Twist to Chubby Checker on a date!). Denver has many named neighborhoods and some of the events in the book took place in ones I remembered, especially Park Hill, Montclair, and Washington Park (where my grandmother lived.... 2 blocks from Washington Park where we would walk to the playground and lake to fish for Sunnies and catch crawdads). The story was gripping as Dewey was hired to prove a man innocent who was convicted of murdering his boss. With many possible suspects and the passage of many months since the murder, Dewey meticulously interviewed suspects, checked alibis and followed up on leads while his wife Clara remained at home caring for their 6 month old son. The mores of the era were spot on with the men always wearing hats and the women hats, gloves, and nylon stockings (straightening the seams). It was expected that Clara would clean Dewey's coat and pants after a hard day in the field and have dinner ready for him no matter how late he worked. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books and plan to read more in the series to see what other memories they invoke and to appreciate the author's fine writing.
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March 27, 2018
Fashion is something else!!!!
10 stars!!
Boy, what a case Dewey got involved in. He thought it wasn't going to be an easy case, and he was right, but he didn't imagine how bad it got.
There was so many layers to peel back from so many people involved and motives. He went from bar to bar, house to house and even a cave around a beautiful lake to get shot at the first time.
He went all over Denver to find answers, his wife is a gem for a private detective. You got to read this book. I a lot of sleep, I had to find out what happened next.
Fashion can be a difficult and dangerous occupation.
YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!
10 stars!!
Boy, what a case Dewey got involved in. He thought it wasn't going to be an easy case, and he was right, but he didn't imagine how bad it got.
There was so many layers to peel back from so many people involved and motives. He went from bar to bar, house to house and even a cave around a beautiful lake to get shot at the first time.
He went all over Denver to find answers, his wife is a gem for a private detective. You got to read this book. I a lot of sleep, I had to find out what happened next.
Fashion can be a difficult and dangerous occupation.
YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!
July 11, 2020
The second Dewey Webb mystery finds our detective searching for a murdered of one Mel Templeton of Templeton Fashions. There's already been a conviction of Herbert Washburn, but his wife, Helen, doesn't believe it.
There is a lot of suspects at Templeton's to chose from, though most of the staff think Herb did the deed. Melvin's own brother, seems to fit the list well enough. As president he seems to throw the money around a lot, has a dark secret and doesn't have the business mind that his brother had.
But there's others to investigate.
Nice plot twists keep this short novel moving along at a fine pace.
There is a lot of suspects at Templeton's to chose from, though most of the staff think Herb did the deed. Melvin's own brother, seems to fit the list well enough. As president he seems to throw the money around a lot, has a dark secret and doesn't have the business mind that his brother had.
But there's others to investigate.
Nice plot twists keep this short novel moving along at a fine pace.
October 18, 2023
1940s Murder Mystery
This book is the second in a series that takes place in Denver during the 1940s. Our hero is a WWII Army Vet who is now a PI. This episode's case is about a man who has been convicted of murder, wrongly according to him and his wife. The story unfolds from the PI's point of view with dead-end leads and dangerous encounters. It is quite the page-turner. This is a clean mystery with no sex, little violence, and no bad language. I am enjoying these books so much that I am off to read book 3.
This book is the second in a series that takes place in Denver during the 1940s. Our hero is a WWII Army Vet who is now a PI. This episode's case is about a man who has been convicted of murder, wrongly according to him and his wife. The story unfolds from the PI's point of view with dead-end leads and dangerous encounters. It is quite the page-turner. This is a clean mystery with no sex, little violence, and no bad language. I am enjoying these books so much that I am off to read book 3.
April 19, 2019
Dewey Webb is hired by the Washburns. Herb Washburn has been tried and convicted of killing his boss, Mel Templeton, the owner of Templeton Fashion but says that he is innocent. But with his finger prints found on the gun is he really innocent and what is he hiding.
An enjoyable well-written mystery with a likeable main character.
An enjoyable well-written mystery with a likeable main character.
September 23, 2018
While reading this book I felt like I was next to Dewey every step of the way, I made every move he made, I saw every detail, sensed every smell. It was amazing to find the killer, even more, I enjoyed the suspense of Dewey being in danger. Nice writing.
March 26, 2020
Post WW II, fashion and murder. A wife hires Dewey to find the real killer
He uncover more secrets and lies then the man accused of knew of. A good series having read others as is all of the authors book. Enjoyed the narration which added to this. For my voluntary review and my honest opinion
He uncover more secrets and lies then the man accused of knew of. A good series having read others as is all of the authors book. Enjoyed the narration which added to this. For my voluntary review and my honest opinion
January 3, 2019
Kept me engrossed from start to finish.
March 26, 2021
Another good read
Murder in Fashion followed in the same pattern as Web of Deciet. Clean and entertaining and a good ending with a unexpected twist.
Murder in Fashion followed in the same pattern as Web of Deciet. Clean and entertaining and a good ending with a unexpected twist.
March 5, 2017
I have enjoyed all 3 books of the Dewey Webb series and look forward to future editions.
February 21, 2017
Nice throwback
A gritty noir piece without the clichés that frequently occur in this genre. Though I have read and enjoyed all her Reed Ferguson series, Dewey Webb is a classic gumshoe.
A gritty noir piece without the clichés that frequently occur in this genre. Though I have read and enjoyed all her Reed Ferguson series, Dewey Webb is a classic gumshoe.
July 10, 2016
Dewey Webb is back, and this time he is hired to prove a man did not kill his boss-after the trial that has found him guilty! Even Dewey has his doubts as he begins the difficult task of finding the true murderer, whoever that may be. This post World War II mystery captures the era and the life style extremely well. Not only does Dewey have to search for pay phones to plug his nickle in when he wants to make a call, but other prices and details are accurate for the time. I especially liked the fact that Dewey's wife Clara finished sewing herself a dress one day. Like most young wives of the time, she made her clothes rather than spend money unnecessarily for store bought clothing when they are on a tight budget.
Dewey used good deductive reasoning and old fashioned shoe leather to gather information and eventually bring a murderer to justice. It may not be the ending I expected, but it was very satisfying after all the plot twists and sleuthing!
I highly recommend this second book in the Dewey Webb series. You will enjoy this period mystery! If you haven't read book one (which isn't essential to this book) you might want to read that as well because it is also another good mystery!
Dewey used good deductive reasoning and old fashioned shoe leather to gather information and eventually bring a murderer to justice. It may not be the ending I expected, but it was very satisfying after all the plot twists and sleuthing!
I highly recommend this second book in the Dewey Webb series. You will enjoy this period mystery! If you haven't read book one (which isn't essential to this book) you might want to read that as well because it is also another good mystery!
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July 10, 2016When a man is convicted of killing his boss, who runs a high end men's clothing manufacturing store, he swears he is innocent. Even through the whole trail he maintained he did not kill his boss. Now only a week before he is sent to the state pen, his wife comes to Dewey Webb for help to find the real killer and set her husband free. Could it be that the person stealing from the company set up Herb for murder? Why would he or she do such a thing?The more Dewey looks into this case, the questions keep coming up.Then all at once Herb doesn't want Dewey's help anymore! What is that all about? Who has been following Dewey? Could he be getting closer to the truth and the real killer? Read the book to find these answers.
July 11, 2016
Renée Pawlish has seamlessly transitioned from today's Reed Ferguson & the comic murder mystery genre to a post WWII mystery genre. From a single Reed to a married Dewey Webb. Pawlish's development of the plot, her attention to detail coupled with her ability to contrive clear, concise and playful prose makes for an entertaining read in all her books. Dewey Webb is everything Reed Ferguson wants to be, An experienced PI with a military background, married with a child. Pawlish pays great attention to detail and gets everything right.It won't be long before Dewey Webb passes Reed ferguson, although they are two different characters & two different styles of writing. I received an advance reader copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
July 12, 2016
Renee Pawlish has another hit on her hands with the Dewey Webb Mysteries series. The second entry in this excellent series is just as good as the first. I love the time period, the setting, the characters and once again, the intriguing mystery. I didn't think I could like another gumshoe as much as I like Reed Ferguson, her other mystery series set in modern day, but it's a toss-up. The only thing is, I come out the winner, because now, with both series, I have twice as many books to look forward to.
October 3, 2016
Intriguing murder mystery!
I could hardly put my Kindle down while reading MURDER IN FASHION. I really enjoyed the attention to the postwar period. I wasn't born quite yet, but it reminded me of my childhood when things were cheaper. I'm looking forward to more Dewey Webb mysteries in the near future.
I could hardly put my Kindle down while reading MURDER IN FASHION. I really enjoyed the attention to the postwar period. I wasn't born quite yet, but it reminded me of my childhood when things were cheaper. I'm looking forward to more Dewey Webb mysteries in the near future.
May 7, 2020
Average, but bogged down in details
Ok , but not as good as Reed. I just couldn't get into the characters and it dragged on and on.GIVE ME ANOTHER Reed Ferguson,This one just doesn't have the personality as her other series.
Ok , but not as good as Reed. I just couldn't get into the characters and it dragged on and on.GIVE ME ANOTHER Reed Ferguson,This one just doesn't have the personality as her other series.
July 11, 2016
Go back to the 1940s to solve a fashion crime. Full of suspense and action.
July 23, 2016
Great Book
It is a excellent story with lots of twists and turns. I wasn't sure about anything until the very end.
I highly recommend her mysteries!
It is a excellent story with lots of twists and turns. I wasn't sure about anything until the very end.
I highly recommend her mysteries!
August 17, 2016
I've always enjoyed the step-by-step mystery story, and this one didn't disappoint. It was a good mystery.
November 2, 2016
Great book with interesting plot, a mystery that keeps the reader guessing, with a good ending.
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