Beach Bags and Burglaries (A Haley Randolph Mystery)

Beach Bags and Burglaries (A Haley Randolph Mystery) by Howell, Dorothy. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780758294944.

Part-time sleuth and full-time fashionista Haley Randolph just won an all-expenses-paid vacay at the Rowan Resort, a ridiculously exclusive island getaway that caters to the whims of millionaires, royalty, and Hollywood A-listers. With her three BFFs--Marcie, Bella, and Sandy--along for the ride, the only thing shes missing is the Sea Vixen, the seasons hottest beach bag. . . The island has everything Haley imagined: pristine beaches, posh accommodations, and possibly Brad Pitt. But trouble soon looms on the horizon when Jaslyn Gordon, a maid at the island resort, goes missing. And while practically looting the resort for a Sea Vixen beach bag, Haley of course finds the maid--on the beach. . .and clearly dead. Everyone at the resort says Jaslyns death was just an accident, but Haley thinks theres a lot going unsaid. . .especially when she spots hunky FBI agent Luke Warner. He claims to be on the island only for a wedding but Haleys not buying it. Haleys faced down clever criminals before and always come out on top, but this malicious murderer might be too crafty. And though shes dying to get her hands on a Sea Vixen, she also wants to live long enough to be seen with it! Praise For Dorothy Howell And Her Haley Randolph Mysteries! Evening Bags And Executions "Enjoyable. . .an unlikely but engaging sleuth." --Publishers Weekly Tote Bags And Toe Tags "The well-crafted plot, humor, and designer details will appeal to fans of Laura Levine and MaryJanice Davidson." --Booklist Clutches And Curses "Frothy. . ..The well-crafted plot offers plenty of red herrings." --Publishers Weekly Shoulder Bags And Shootings "Recommend this series to fans of lightweight, humorous mysteries." --Booklist Purses And Poison "A treat for those with a passion for fashion. No doubt this sassy heroines in for a long run." --Kirkus Reviews Handbags And Homicide "Fashionistas take note: Dorothy Howells delightful Handbags and Homicide dangles shopping to die for and a murder in store in a breezy debut mystery as sure to please as a Notorious handbag." --Carolyn Hart, author of Death Walked In "Dorothy Howell is one funny lady. I laughed out loud as I followed Haleys adventures tracking down both a killer and a Louis Vuitton organizer in this fast-paced, fun-filled page turner. I recommend it highly." --Laura Levine, author of Death of a Neighborhood Witch