{"product_id":"paper-scissors-death-book-1-in-the-kiki-lowenstein-mystery-series-paperback","title":"Paper, Scissors, Death: Book #1 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoanna Campbell Slan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA precursor to the Cozy Mystery Series that's been described as \"a cut above the usual craft-themed cozy!\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Kiki Lowenstein learns her husband was discovered naked, dead, and in a hotel bed with a scarf in his mouth-entire her world turns upside down. \u003c\/b\u003eJust because George was found in a compromising situation, it doesn't mean... doesn't mean... well, actually, it \u003cb\u003eprobably does mean \u003c\/b\u003eexactly what it\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eseems. Kiki goes from being a wealthy soccer mom to an impoverished widow.\u003cb\u003e Sure, their marriage had problems, and she had always looked the other way at George's bad boy ways. But now she's come face-to-face with a pile of steaming dog poop. And yes, that's on top of a thick stack of bills.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTime for this submissive wife to transform into a fighter in this cozy mystery book with realistic characters. She vows to get justice for George, but first she must find a way to keep food on the table and a roof over her and her daughter's heads.\u003cbr\u003eFortunately, this mom-turned-sleuth is tougher than she looks. This twisty, page-turner of a cozy mystery heats up fast. Along the way, Kiki makes new friends and adopts a rescue pet. A big dog. A VERY, very big dog. A harlequin Great Dane. (Another mouth to feed? \u003ci\u003eYup.\u003c\/i\u003e Wise idea. \u003ci\u003eNope.)\u003c\/i\u003e Her decision turns this adventure into the start of a charming, cozy mystery series with a lovable dog. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this laugh-out-loud cozy, the hits keep coming. With only one marketable skill, Kiki turns her hobby of scrapbooking into a moneymaker. But can she hold onto her job? It's questionable after she has a public quarrel with George's ex-girlfriend. To make matters worse, Kiki learns her daughter has been hiding a secret of her own! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe cops come for Kiki. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd Family Services come for Anya. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWill the charges stick like pictures on a scrapbook page? Maybe. Is that attraction to a hunky detective a sign of real love or desperation? Only time will tell. You'll want to find out in this \u003cb\u003echarming mystery with crafts and laughs\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaper, Scissors, Death\u003c\/i\u003e is an Agatha Award finalist that showcases the author's delightful gift for turning life's darkest moments into hope and humor.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cb\u003ecozy pet mystery with realistic characters\u003c\/b\u003e follows an \u003cb\u003eamateur sleuth and her dog\u003c\/b\u003e as they solve crimes while navigating financial ruin, family secrets, and a hot homicide detective who might provide the strong shoulder Kiki needs to cry on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the kind of mystery that keeps you turning pages\u003c\/b\u003e so you can spend time with characters. And it leaves you hoping you'd handle life's misfortunes as gracefully as the protagonist does. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book can be read as a stand-alone, although if you skip the others, you'll miss a lot of the fun! Eager for a Happily Ever After ending? Then this series will delight you. It's perfect for readers who love Laura Childs, Clare O'Donohue, Elaine Viets, Alexander McCall Smith, Diane Mott Davidson, Brianna Bates, Ellery Adams, Tonya Kappes, Cindy Bell, Lois Winston, and Mollie Cox Bryan. If you crave stories that entertain, inspire, and educate, Joanna Campbell Slan delivers exactly the kind of books you'll treasure. Discover why readers call Kiki their \"new best friend\" and grab your copy today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoanna Campbell Slan has been names \"one of mystery's rising stars\" by RT Book Reviews. She's a national bestselling and award-winning author of more than 30 books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 306\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428221042866,"sku":"9781543022360","price":21.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/JECXqf_0oE9781543022360.webp?v=1783282621","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/paper-scissors-death-book-1-in-the-kiki-lowenstein-mystery-series-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}