Books like Pampered to Death by Laura Levine
Jaine Austen, a witty detective with a taste for irony, and her feline friend Prozac arrive at The Haven, a supposedly “über‑luxe” California health spa. With minuscule meals, strict weight‑watching, and a heavy emphasis on calorie control, the resort seems like a paradise of pampering that quickly turns into a tangled web of secrets.
As Jaine befriends the other guests—B‑list movie star Mallory Francis, her bitter assistant Kendra, a former co‑star Clint, and a masseuse with a mysterious affair—she discovers a series of unexpected bodies and hidden motives. The sleuth must navigate a world of dieting regimes, celebrity drama, and killer intentions to uncover the truth before the next calorie‑capped dinner turns deadly.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Laura Levine
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