Synopses & Reviews
As the wife of a prominent Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, a dedicated mother of three, and an absolutely fabulous decorator to the stars, Lacy Fields is stunned to the tips of her Chanel-manicured toenails the night the police barge into her house and haul her husband off in handcuffs. With her handsome Dan accused of murdering a young wannabe actress named Tasha Barlow, Lacy turns her talent from tracking down priceless antique furniture to chasing a clever killer.
Lacy is sure her husband has been wrongly accused -- but how to explain his mysterious behavior? Known as the Saint of Hollywood for his skill with a scalpel, Dan seems to be keeping a secret or two. Still Lacy won't lose her faith or her determination to find the real murderer.
With her best friend Molly Archer, a hot L.A. casting agent, at her side, Lacy tracks suspects ranging from a sleazy network TV star to an advertising exec who shoots Super Bowl commercials set on the moon. Is Tasha's loyal hometown friend really an enemy? Did an ex-con from her past return to destroy Tasha's new life? Lacy Fields will stop at nothing to protect her family -- whether it's searching for the person who framed her husband or keeping the black hair dye away from her fourteen-year-old daughter.
Cleverly pairing the day-to-day details of suburban life with delicious insider glamour, Looks to Die For marks the debut of a savvy and stylish new voice in suspense fiction.
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"Breezy." -- Time Out New York
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"A nice mix of glamour, mommy lit, and mystery.... It's a good thing Kaplan has a sequel in the works." -- Library Journal
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"Breezy."
-- Time Out New York
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"Lacy is an engaging protagonist.... Kaplan's got a future writing this series of fun, frothy, fast, funny, solidly crafted mysteries." -- Reviewingtheevidence.com
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"An appealing heroine, breathtaking pace, and gilded lives suddenly tarnished make Janice Kaplan's Looks to Die For a spectacular mystery debut. Intelligent, beautifully crafted, and riveting." -- Carolyn Hart, author of Set Sail for Murder
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"With her trademark combination of savvy wit...and classic sleuthing, Kaplan delivers a mystery that will keep you guessing long after your own pedicure has dried." -- Asbury Park Press
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"Lacy Fields sleuths with sass and class and the result is pure delight." -- Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean and Still Summer
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"Janice Kaplan's trademark attitude serves her well in this, her first mystery: Lacy Fields sleuths with sass and class and the result is pure delight."
-- Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean and Cage of Stars
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"Deliciously dishy! A fun and fast-paced read you won't want to end."
-- Meg Cabot, author of Size 14 Is Not Fat Either and Queen of Babble
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"Stylish and playful... The Devil Wears Prada for the interior-design crowd." -- Booklist
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"Suspense fans looking for frothy, wacky fun will be rewarded." -- Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
SAVVY AND STYLISH LACY FIELDS HAS A KILLER INSTINCT FOR TRACKING DOWN PRICELESS ANTIQUE FURNITYRE. BUT CAN SHE ALSO FIND A MURDERER?
As the wife of a prominent Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, a dedicated mother of three, and an absolutely fabulous decorator to the stars, Lacy Fields is stunned to the tips of her Chanel-manicured toenails the night the police barge into her house and haul her husband off in handcuffs. Outraged that her handsome Dan is accused of murdering a young wannabe actress, Lacy discovers that her talent for hunting heirlooms can also help her chase a clever killer.
Lacy is sure her husband has been wrongly accused - but how can she explain his mysterious behavior? Known as the Saint of Hollywood for his skill with a scalpel, Dan seems to be keeping a secret or two.
Along with her best friend, hot L.A. casting agent Molly Archer, Lacy shadows suspects ranging from a sleazy network TV star to an advertising exec who shoots Super Bowl commercials set on the moon. After she stumbles onto a George Clooney movie set clad only in La Perla lace underwear, Lacy learns she could be the killer's next victim...
Synopsis
SAVVY AND STYLISH LACY FIELDS HAS A KILLER INSTINCT FOR TRACKING DOWN PRICELESS ANTIQUE FURNITYRE. BUT CAN SHE ALSO FIND A MURDERER?
As the wife of a prominent Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, a dedicated mother of three, and an absolutely fabulous decorator to the stars, Lacy Fields is stunned to the tips of her Chanel-manicured toenails the night the police barge into her house and haul her husband off in handcuffs. Outraged that her handsome Dan is accused of murdering a young wannabe actress, Lacy discovers that her talent for hunting heirlooms can also help her chase a clever killer.
Lacy is sure her husband has been wrongly accused - but how can she explain his mysterious behavior? Known as the Saint of Hollywood for his skill with a scalpel, Dan seems to be keeping a secret or two.
Along with her best friend, hot L.A. casting agent Molly Archer, Lacy shadows suspects ranging from a sleazy network TV star to an advertising exec who shoots Super Bowl commercials set on the moon. After she stumbles onto a George Clooney movie set clad only in La Perla lace underwear, Lacy learns she could be the killer's next victim...
About the Author
Janice Kaplan was the editor-in-chief of Parade magazine and an award-winning television producer. She is also the bestselling coauthor of novels, including The Botox Diaries, and author of the popular Lacey Fields mysteries. She lives in New York City and Kent, Connecticut. Visit JaniceKaplan.com.