from the Costume Shop Mysteries
by Diane Vallere
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You people think Halloween is funny? You think dressing in costume is cute? You think it's all fun and games? Baby, you're in for a rude awakening.
This is the holiday where spooks and spirits get their game face on and cross over from the underworld. Zombies rise up from the graveyards. Ghosts, too. And don't even get me started on werewolves. One of these days somebody in Proper City is going to adopt a dog from the pound and when the full moon comes, they'll be in for a big surprise. I can't even watch Michael Jackson's Thriller video without getting spooked. Spooks with rhythm are on a whole other level.
This town is filled with people who like to dress up in costume. What's so wrong with being yourself? 'Course not a lot of people can still fit into their high school clothes like I can. Dig these jeans from 1977. Baby, if I had a time machine I'd go back and buy five more pair. And you just know I can kick some zombie butt with these platform shoes.
Yep, Halloween makes this whole town go a little crazy and I am not having it. I bought four pounds of garlic at the market to ward off vampires, and I've practically worn a hole in my medallion from rubbing it for luck. I don't believe in violence but if I smell so much as a whiff of the underworld, you can bet I'll go all Foxy Brown on those spirits. So back off, bad guys! Ebony is watching for you!
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I enjoy seasonal themed mysteries. Looking forward to reading this Halloween themed one, which is so appropriate for October. dbahn(at)iw(dot)net.
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I love this. I would enjoy reading more.
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Looking forward to the new book! lkleback@hotmail.com
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This is a great series. I love the idea of a small town of people who throw a lot of costume parties. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I also love the holiday themed stories. I have 4 library books right now from 4 well known authors who are celebrating Christmas already. LOL I'd love to be the lucky winner and get to add this book to my home library. It would sit right next to the first book from the series on my shelf.
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Another Halloween themed book. Perfect timing.
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Four pounds of garlic - mmm!
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I can't wait to read this love that cover!
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Congratulations Cjreynolds52! You're the winner!
DeleteI love Halloween themed cozy mysteries.I have been wanting to read Diane Vallere and this sounds so cute...please enter me. I have my pumpkins placed around the house.
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Sounds like a great Halloween read. Awesome post. Can't wait to read about Ebony. Great cover.
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Sounds like a great Halloween read. Awesome post. Can't wait to read about Ebony. Great cover.
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Great cozy mystery!! I love to read! The book sounds awesome. Thank you for a chance to win
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I love your books & I love holiday themed books. I would love to win a copy of your book.
ReplyDeleteI love these mystery books, I would love a chance to win this book. Thanks for this very generous giveaway. lindamay4852@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOh, I agree with you, Ebony, about Halloween! It used to be about cute costumes and cute Jack O' Lanterns but now it is just about blood and gore and candy. Creepy! I don't need to be scared out of my wits, I am already witless! Thanks for the chance to read more about you!
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Now a days it's all about the blood and vampires and zombies! So scary in haunted houses! I'm a chicken and I'm not afraid to admit it! The book sounds super awesome! I want to read it so bad! Donamaekutska7@gmail.com
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What a great cover. I'd love to win this book, thanks for the chance.
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Costumes and Halloween...what could be better! Thanks for the giveaway. Kuzlin at aol.com
ReplyDeleteHalloween is my favorite holiday, the best time of the year. The cover of this book is great. Love the themed cozy books. Wish I could wind a paper copy as I do not have kindle. Georgia
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I love Halloween! So many books for the season...I'd love one more. Fingers crossed!
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Sounds like a wonderful Halloween Read! Thanks for the giveaway. doward1952@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteInteresting take on Halloween. Thanks for this opportunity.
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Looks so spooky.
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This is a great read for the fall season would love to read a print copy and review on a few sites. ptclayton2@aol.com
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ReplyDeleteI have never read any of the books in this series , but after reading this, I am convinced that I need to. And I love that the theme for this one is Halloween! Thanks so much for the chance to win!magicgirl2357@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSounds like a real fun read. Would love to win this book. Put it on my must read list and wish list. Merry Northstarvance (@) gmail (dot) Com
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