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Josie Pigeon #2
Permit for Murder
DOUBLE TROUBLE
Josie Pigeon, proprietor of Island Contracting, is bothered to find she has a double--a gorgeous redheaded carpenter who's being mistaken for her all over the island. And when this mysterious look-alike turns up murdered on Josie's job site, Josie is highly indignant.
Can it possibly be--Ms. Pigeon's all-woman construction crew and her boyfriend Sam, fear--that the intended victim was Josie herself? She doesn't think she has any enemies. In waters more troubled than she suspects, Josie goes fishing for the truth--and makes a catch that she wishes she could throw back. . . .
"A nice writing style and considerable wit."
--Chicago Tribune
"Engaging."
--People
Josie Pigeon, proprietor of Island Contracting, is bothered to find she has a double--a gorgeous redheaded carpenter who's being mistaken for her all over the island. And when this mysterious look-alike turns up murdered on Josie's job site, Josie is highly indignant.
Can it possibly be--Ms. Pigeon's all-woman construction crew and her boyfriend Sam, fear--that the intended victim was Josie herself? She doesn't think she has any enemies. In waters more troubled than she suspects, Josie goes fishing for the truth--and makes a catch that she wishes she could throw back. . . .
"A nice writing style and considerable wit."
--Chicago Tribune
"Engaging."
--People
240 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 30, 1997
88 people want to read
About the author
Valerie Wolzien
31 books68 followersValerie Wolzien is the author of the Susan Henshaw suburban mysteries and the Josie Pigeon seashore mysteries. Ms. Wolzien lives in an old house overlooking the Hudson River. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached online at valerie@wolzien.com.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
November 26, 2020
Good, solid mystery. This is a series I’ve read out of order so I had to figure out what was going on. I enjoy the characters in this series. The story kept me entertained and I look forward to reading more.
October 23, 2022
I enjoy Valerie Wolzien's books. I like the characters and the all-woman construction company. The books are a great read when you need something not too heavy. Perfect to reset your brain after a more tense book.
March 23, 2017
An all female construction company's red headed owner has a look-alike. The look-alike is killed. Is it mistaken identity?
June 21, 2011
This was a solid three-star read. Josie is one tough cookie, and I enjoy reading mysteries with a strong female lead character.
My biggest complaint, though, is that I really could have done without the abundant use of "Biblical profanity" throughout the book.
My biggest complaint, though, is that I really could have done without the abundant use of "Biblical profanity" throughout the book.
August 25, 2013
2nd in the series about Josie Pigeon and her all-woman construction crew. Interesting mystery---but seemed a little disjointed---however, I am a Susan Henshaw fan so Josie just takes second place. I wonder why the names of the police chief and his son were changed.
January 19, 2017
Quick reading. Josie Pigeon owns a contracting business on an offshore island. Someone who resembles her is murdered at a work site. This was okay, not tremendously satisfying. (Just vaguely remember reading this book, don't recall any details.) 3 stars may be generous.
June 25, 2008
I enjoyed this mystery. I enjoy reading stories with a strong female protagonist.
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