Dead. [prologue opening of Murder in the Dressing Room]
It was a Wednesday night, hence the title of the chapter, and, like every Wednesday night, Misty Divine was working at Lady's Bar, the glittering and opulent cabaret club on old Compton Street in the heart of Soho. [Chapter 1 opening of Murder in the Dressing Room]
"It looks bad for me, doesn't it?" She knew that it did.
"We're not dealing with what it looks like, we're only dealing with the facts. But seeing it through the police's eyes, you had both motive and opportunity. It's not a surprise to me that they want to question you." [excerpt from 56% of Murder in the Dressing Room]
Mystery/Suspense/Cozy; 368 pgs
Source: From the publisher via NetGalley
Drag queens aren't just dramatic. They're deadly...By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules. By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Misty’s mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered – and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects. Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do? This is a case for Misty Divine…[From the Publisher]
What is your least favorite thing about winter?
Trees this time of year look so sad without their leaves. But if I had to name my absolute least favorite thing about winter, it would be the cold. Definitely the cold. I don't know how those of you who live in snowy climates manage so well during the winter. The temperatures do sometimes get near to freezing here and ice can be a threat to our water pipes, plants, and on the roads when it does, but, for the most part, where I live, snow is something we only see on the mountain tops in the distance.
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I generally read other books in between series books, although I have been known to binge series books on occasion, reading them back to back. Or I will read a couple or so back to back and then pick up something else before returning to the series. If it is a long series, I find I can only read so many before I need to read something else, otherwise I burn out on the series; which is one of the reasons I got into the habit of breaking up my series reading to avoid that from happening. The other reason is that sometimes the next book in the series isn't out yet--so unless I were to stop reading altogether (the horror!) while I wait, I will be reading other books in between.
What is your preference?
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Oh yes, reading in between for an ongoing series is understandable! Over the years I did hold off on starting some trilogies as I wanted to binge them. Series that are short like that I would prefer to binge so that way I don't forget things. The long running ones I could read back to back to get caught up but then I would probably need to read more as the rest released! I am so behind on one of my author's books because she writes so fast and has like 3 or 4 books out a year. I swear she has figured out how to live life without sleeping because WOW!
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I like how you were able to continue the theme you began at story hour with this book.
ReplyDeleteLeast favorite thing about winter - yes, the cold and the cedar pollen in our area. I'm allergic to it and have been since I was a kid. I was always 'sick' at Christmas time. Anyway, my allergy meds are better now, but I still deal with itchy eyes, ears, etc. Spring is my favorite season for several reasons - goodbye cedar and I love the wildflowers.
ReplyDeleteYou know that I am a big fan of series reading. Like you, I do it in various ways. I agree that sometimes reading them back-to-back works, but sometimes one gets weary of that. And then there is also the 'waiting on' aspect. Ha! I'll never quit reading series though. Have a good weekend!!