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Jaine Austen, a quirky freelance writer, finds herself in the midst of a bizarre crime when Dorcas, a stand‑up comic who incorporates pantyhose into her routine, is accused of murdering fellow comic Vic with the very same pair of pantyhose. Despite the police’s quick verdict, Jaine doubts the case’s simplicity. While juggling dating missteps with a former crush and financial woes, she digs deeper into the dark side of comedy and discovers that the killer’s motives may be far darker than she imagined. The novel combines humor, mystery, and female sleuthing in a quirky, contemporary setting.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Laura Levine
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