Crushed Velvet

Aug 2015 8

Crushed in Velvet By Diane Vallere

2015 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cyntha Chow

Ever since Polyester Monroe left her job designing at a cut-rate sleazy dress shop in Los Angeles, she’s been looking forward to this moment. In six days, Poly will finally re-open her family’s fabric store, Material Girl, and the last step is the installation of a new sign over the door. Unfortunately it’s put on hold once again when Phil Girard, the man she paid to deliver her special blend of silk and polyester, is discovered in the back of his truck buried beneath the fabric rolls.

Coming Attractions: Busy August Edition

2015 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sunny Frazier

by Sunny Frazier

“Idle hands are the devil's workshop.” We have lots of entrepreneurs in this month's mysteries to help keep your hands and mind busy with fun reads!
Jane Steward is organizing a Valentine's week of activities at her book-themed resort, Storyton Hall. It all goes to hell when Rosamund York, one of the most celebrated authors in attendance, is killed. Rosamund had plenty of enemies: fellow novelists, a former lover, and dozens of angry fans.