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Summary: Interesting, Yet Entertaining
Review: Everyone in the small community of Hancock knows Susan Henshaw. The somewhat famous rich sleuth. But no one thinks that her help will be needed, during a routine trip to a brand new outlet mall. Of course, everyone is wrong. Since the body of rich, beautiful, Amanda Worth, is found dead in a dressing room with an Hermes scarf tied tightly around her elegant neck. Soon Susan is thrown into a whirlwind of lies, thievery, greed, hatred, and...psychics? People whom Susan has known for years, now seem more like strangers. And one of them has to be the murderer.This was definitely one of the BEST Susan Henshaw mysteries ever. Valerie Wolzien did a great job of developing interesting characters, whom you either hated or loved. A must-read for all fans of the cozy mystery genre.
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Summary: Witty and fun
Review: I really enjoyed this clever, witty mystery, which was the first I've read by this author. I was drawn to it at first by its setting in a discount mall, but soon found many other things to like- the characters, the clever one-liners, the discussion of suburbia and the importance of appearances and money in it, as well as the mystery itself. I love finding a "new" author who's written lots of other books- now I have the fun of going back and reading the first books in this series.
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Summary: Wealthy woman dies at Mall
Review: In the wealthy, fictional town of Hancock, Connecticut, Amanda Worth stands out as a snob who has the best of everything and refuses to shop in any but the most exclusive stores. Imagine Susan Henshaw's surprise when she finds Amanda in the dressing room of the new outlet mall--------dead! Susan and her friend Kathleen begin investigating the murder and discover hints of financial ruin and hidden love affairs in the Worth's past. Add an eccentric psychic to the mix, and things become very complicated. This book has its moments, but the conclusion is still weak (as happens in several books in this series) and the supposed motives seem pretty far-fetched. This is a quick and sometimes amusing read, but the story doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
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Summary: Wealthy woman dies at Mall
Review: In the wealthy, fictional town of Hancock, Connecticut, Amanda Worth stands out as a snob who has the best of everything and refuses to shop in any but the most exclusive stores. Imagine Susan Henshaw's surprise when she finds Amanda in the dressing room of the new outlet mall--------dead! Susan and her friend Kathleen begin investigating the murder and discover hints of financial ruin and hidden love affairs in the Worth's past. Add an eccentric psychic to the mix, and things become very complicated. This book has its moments, but the conclusion is still weak (as happens in several books in this series) and the supposed motives seem pretty far-fetched. This is a quick and sometimes amusing read, but the story doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
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Summary: Entertaining cozy
Review: The opening of a new outlet mall has everyone excited about purchasing designer items at discount rates. That is everyone except Amanda Worth, who even her spouse Scott knows she wouldn't be caught dead in a bargain environment. However, the next day, Susan Henshaw and Kathleen Gordon find the impossible as Amanda lies dead murdered in a dressing room at the new mall. Susan, unable to accept the impossible and not comfortable with the official police investigation into Amanda's murder, begins her own inquiries. To her shock, Susan soon learns that Amanda had a secret that probably killed her, because if it was revealed could ruin many people. If the killer learns that Susan knows the secret, she probably will join Amanda. DEATH AT A DISCOUNT is an entertaining cozy that fans of the sub-genre will enjoy. Valerie Wolzien expeditiously interchanges Susan's personal life with her amateur sleuthing. That technique makes the heroine and other key players seem real and in turn strengthens the mystery. This series is fun to read and this particular entry will provide much pleasure to Henshaw and other fans of amateur sleuth cozies. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Fun, quick beach read!
Review: This is my first Valerie Wolzien, and I am looking for more. She keeps you guessing to the end! Susan Henshaw has no reason to get involved in solving another murder; after all, it didn't happen in her village, nor was she especially close to the victim. Then WHY-o-WHY is she catering the wake? A cozy romance and a village of social climbers combined to keep me reading to the wee hours!
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Summary: Great Addition to a Great Series
Review: This is one of the best in a fun and entertaining series. The characters are lively and realistic (easy to recognize people we all know) and the story moves along nicely. There are a number of threads that all weave together smoothly by the end. The author's subtle, tongue-in-cheek humor adds a nice touch.
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Summary: I always thought shopping was murder
Review: This is the first of the Susan Henshaw mysteries that I have read. I liked the premise of a murder in an outlet mall. The characters were interesting and the mystery fairly difficult to solve.
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Summary: Enjoyable
Review: This was a lighthearted and enjoyable read. It was my first Susan Henshaw book. I had read a couple Josie Pigeon mysteries by this author. But I really liked Susan Henshaw. I will be reading more of this series. Wealthy Amanda Worth is found dead in the dressing room of the new mall. Everyone is shocked for 2 reasons. They are shocked Amanda is dead. But they are also shocked that the wealthy snob would be in the mall. She only shopped at the most exclusive stores in New York. So how did she end up dead in the mall? Susan can't resist poking around and finding out. And it is enjoyable watching her deal with all the people of this pristine Connecticut village.
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