I’ve been reading this series since the first book came out and I’m thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Bad Hair Day” mystery series, coming March 2023 and now up for preorder.
Publication Date: March 14, 2023
Publisher: Orange Grove Press
Format: Print and Digital
Name of Series: Bad Hair Day
Number in Series: Book #18
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Author Website: nancyjcohen.com
Book Synopsis
Hairstylist Marla Vail and her husband get tangled up in murder when their Fourth of July visit to a living history village ends with a bang—and a body.
Salon owner Marla Vail and her detective husband Dalton are having a blast visiting a Florida living history village over Fourth of July weekend. But when a Seminole battle reenactment turns up a real dead body, it sets off fireworks among the villagers. One of the cast members has gone off script to murder the town marshal with a tomahawk in his head.
As Dalton gets involved in the investigation, Marla determines to help him solve the case. Her flare for uncovering secrets reveals that everyone in the village is a suspect. Instead of celebrating the holiday with red, white, and barbecues, she discovers secrets, lies, and false avenues. Did the marshal’s murder have anything to do with a lost Confederate payroll, or did his plans to renovate the park light a fuse that he couldn’t snuff out?
In a place where history comes alive, the dead bodies are piling up. Marla would rather be chilling and grilling, but somebody’s mind is on killing. If she’s not careful, her sleuthing might blow up in her face like a faulty firecracker and she’ll become the next victim. Recipes Included!
About the author
Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. These books have won numerous awards along with her nonfiction titles, Writing the Cozy Mystery and A Bad Hair Day Cookbook. When not busy writing, she enjoys reading, fine dining, cruising, and visiting Disney World.
All comments are welcomed.
Giveaway: Nancy has offered to give away one advanced reader copy (ARC) of Star Tangled Murder. To enter, please leave a comment below. One entry per person and the giveaway is limited to U.S. residents only. Giveaway ends January 17, 2023. Good luck everyone!
This sounds like such a fun series. Congratulations on the new book.
Thank you, Sharon!
Mysteries series are the best. I can’t wait!!
I love to read series, too, to follow the main character’s evolution.
I have read every book in this series . I can’t wait to read this one !
Thanks Adrienne!
Thank you for the chance!
Sounds like a book I will enjoy reading.
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I hope you’ll give it a try, Rita!
Sounds very interesting. Never her books. Need to check it out.
Lois, please do check them out. If you like a touch of humor and romance with your mysteries, you’ll like these stories!
Sounds great, looking forward to reading it!
Thanks, Mary Ellen!
What a cute cover! Congrats!
I love the cover. Credit goes to Kim Killion at The Killion Group, Inc.
oh congratulation on the new book, I’d love to read it! Cute cover. Y’all have a great week!
Thanks for stopping by, Sheryl!
Looks fun love the July 4th theme looking forward to reading.
I had a blast making up my own Fourth of July activities for this story. Enjoy!
I have read the whole series and can’t wait to read this one !!
I look forward to starting this series.
If you want to start from the beginning, look for Permed to Death. Otherwise, try this one and then jump back to the first title.
Congratulations on number 18. This is such a great series!
Thank you so much, Yifat!
It’s a fabulous cover. I’m looking forward to reading this one!
Thanks, Vera. I love this cover. So cheerful, well, except for the tomahawk.
I love this series!! This cover is beautiful!
Thank so much, Heather!
I would love to read this series.
Judy, I hope you’ll give the Bad Hair Day mysteries a try.
Someone had a fun time with writing the blurb!
I had lots of help with that blurb so I can’t take full credit, but it was fun!
I haven’t read this series yet, but I plan to now.
Great to hear, Elle! Each book can be read as a standalone or you can start with #1, Permed to Death.
Congratulations 🎉
Thank you, Danielle.
I also have read all the books in this series so far. Wonderful that you have added another book to the series.
Thanks so much, Debbie!
interesting book
Thanks bn100 for stopping by!
Love this author. Sounds like another winner!
Many thanks, Alicia!
Sounds like a great read! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Haven’t read this series. But would like to start. I love mystery series. The cover is great. Thanks for a chance to win.
Linda, I hope you’ll check out my series and get started either with this latest release or with book #1.
Sounds like a great addition to the series. Looking forward to reading the book.
Thanks, Dianne. I hope you enjoy this story!
Amanda, I hope you’ll consider this story even if you’re not a winner, but thanks for entering the drawing!
Love the series and the setting–nothing like a murder to mark a holiday
Rochelle, I agree that holidays make great background settings for murder amid the chaos.
Clever title!
Lisa, I love punny titles in mysteries and try to relate each of mine to Marla’s hair salon.
I’m a day late and oh so many minutes short, but I love the cover for this book, Nancy. It’s so vibrant and eye-catching. Please don’t enter me in the drawing as I have had the privilege to receive an Advance Copy of the book. It is a wonderful story, BTW, so full of life and sleuthing intermixed with the beauty salon, and some intriguing glimpses into Florida history.
Thank you for your comments, Maggie. I appreciate your kind words!
I love her books, and this one sounds just amazing to me.
Thank you, Anita!
Sounds like my kind of series!
I hope you’ll like my series, Teresa!
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Congratulations!
Congrats to Lane! And thanks to everyone for stopping by and leaving a comment!
Sounds like an interisting story line. I will have to check it out.