Killer Hair: A Crime of Fashion Mystery

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The Barnes & Noble Review
A terrific debut with a style all its own, Killer Hair sports a keen sense of humor, sharp wit, and clever, compelling plot. Reporter Lacey Smithsonian never wanted to cover the fashion beat -- especially in a city where helmet-head hairdos vie with congressional comb-overs, and dowdy is considered a positive fashion statement. But her column, "Crimes of Fashion," has a power all its own: though Lacey says Washington is the city that fashion forgot, it's also a place where appearances are among the most powerful political accessories. When the life of a talented young hairstylist is cut short, and the police call it suicide inspired by a truly bad hair day (a rainbow-dyed, ragged razor cut replacing her long, golden waves), Lacey is convinced the gruesome death could not have been self-inflicted. Her search for the truth covers a range of colorful suspects, from jealous coworkers to unhappy customers -- and soon takes on a life of its own, drawing attention from scandalmongers, federal agents, and an expert in hostile makeovers who plans to add Lacey to the growing list of fashion victims. Sue Stone

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Home of the helmet hairdo and Congressional comb-over, Washington, D.C. is a hotbed of fashion faux pas. If anyone should know, it's "Crimes of Fashion" columnist Lacey Smithsonian. She dishes out advice to the scandal-scorched and clothing-clueless, doing her part to change this town-one fashion victim at a time...
An up-and-coming stylist, Angie Woods had a reputation for rescuing down-and-out looks-and careers-all with a pair of scissors. But when Angie is found with a drastic haircut and a razor in her hand, the police assume she committed suicide. Lacey knew the stylist and suspects something more sinister-that the story may lie with Angie's star client, a White House staffer with a salacious website. With the help of a hunky ex-cop, Lacey must root out the truth...