Kiki Lowenstein has two loves in her life—her
eleven-year-old daughter Anya and scrapbooking. Although her
marriage to George isn't a love match, she's reasonably
content in their well-to-do lifestyle. So it's a total shock
when she's informed by two St. Louis detectives that her
husband was found dead in a hotel room under suspicious
circumstances. It's even more surprising when Kiki learns
that her husband embezzled from the company he co-owns and
left his life insurance to his mother.
Forced to go back to work to support herself and her
daughter, Kiki is lucky enough to land a job working for her
favorite scrapbooking store. The best thing about working
there is she still mingles with St. Louis society, so she
can investigate her husband's death on the sly. Although the
police have ruled out foul play, Kiki doesn't believe it.
She finds out about her husband's former girlfriend who
still carried a torch for George even after he married Kiki.
When the ex-girlfriend is murdered shortly after a
confrontation with Kiki, naturally Kiki is the prime suspect.
Was George's death natural after all? If not, who killed
George and why? Did the not-so-ex ex-girlfriend have
anything to do with his death? Who killed her and tried to
frame Kiki? Kiki's determined to get to the bottom of this
mystery and to clear her name. Luckily, Kiki has loyal
friends to help her in her sleuthing. And she has one hunky
cop on her side.
The first book in the Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-N-Craft
mysteries, PAPER, SCISSORS, DEATH, is an engaging cozy
filled with scrapbooking tips. Readers will cheer seeing
Kiki rebuild her life—and grow a backbone—after her
husband's death and her financial problems. Ms. Slan's debut
mystery has a bit of a cliffhanger at the end, sure to keep
readers coming back for the next book. Pick this one up if
you love scrapbooking or cozies.
Every scrapbook tells a story. Memories of friends,
family . . .and murder?
Mousy housewife Kiki
Lowenstein has two great loves: scrapbooking and her young
daughter, Anya. But her happy family album is ruined when
her husband, George, is found naked and dead in a hotel
room. As Kiki tracks down George's murderer, she discovers
his sordid secret life.
Cruel taunts by George's
former flame compel Kiki to spout an unwise threat. When the
woman is murdered, Kiki's scissor-sharp words make her the
prime suspect. She could be creating scrapbook keepsakes for
the rest of her life-behind bars. Supported by her loyal
friends, along with a little help (and a lot of stomach
flutters) from the dashing Detective Detweiler, can Kiki cut
the true killer out of the picture and design a new life for
herself and Anya?
Includes expert scrapbooking tips
and techniques, and a coupon for free Snapfish photos!
