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Haunted Hair Nights: A Bad Hair Day Cozy Mystery Novella (Bad Hair Day Mysteries) Paperback – September 23, 2016

by Nancy J. Cohen (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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A haunted house turns into reality when hairstylist Marla Vail finds a dead body on the estate grounds in this spooky Halloween cozy mystery novella.

When history teacher Bill Ripari offers his property for a Halloween school haunted house project, hairstylist Marla Vail volunteers to help put the scare factor into the place. She joins her stepdaughter along with other students, parents, and teachers to transform the wooded estate into a creepy attraction. She’s busy creating decorations when a splash of red on the estate grounds catches her eye. Upon a closer look, she realizes the dark stain isn’t fake blood meant to be part of the scene. The trail leads to the history teacher’s dead body.

Worried about the kids, Marla puts on her sleuthing hat to investigate. She discovers that every one of the volunteers present that night had a possible motive. Between slacker students, helicopter parents, unexpected heirs, and a stonewalling school administration, Marla has her hands full in solving the murder and keeping her stepdaughter safe. Can she sift through the suspects and unmask the killer before Halloween fright night turns into reality?

Third Place Winner in the IDA Contest
Finalist in the IAN Book of the Year Awards

"Halloween, mystery, dead body, oh my! This novella, although short, was filled with lots of twists and turns, interesting complex characters and a great storyline! I am hoping some the characters return in future stories!” Charlene’s Reviews
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    September 23, 2016
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  5. ISBN-10
    0997003847
  6. ISBN-13
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"It was gratifying to observe Marla, Dalton and Brianna's family dynamic mature. This is a good cozy mystery and can be enjoyed by young adults on up. It was a pleasure to read this story." 5 Stars!--Susan Sewell, Readers' Favorite

"I enjoyed this Halloween cozy mystery set in South Florida. Between the scary "gifts" left for Marla's family and the mysterious murder at the school's haunted house; you are bound to get some chills. Grab some hot apple cider and read this Halloween tale!" Ms. Loves to Read

"I love a good holiday read and Haunted Hair Nights fits the bill, it will definitely get you into the Halloween mood! Follow along as Marla tries to figure out whodunit with the help of her detective husband and his daughter. You'll also take away the real relationships these characters deliver." Taryn's Reviews

"I love this series so much. It's especially nice to read how Marla is progressing with her new family. It's realistic and fun combined with quite a bit of mystery. A haunted mansion is the perfect setting for a Halloween read." Yvonne Hering, Socrates Book Reviews

"The Bad Hair Day series is oneof my favorites so I was thrilled to see that there was one about Halloween.Enjoyable with a good twist. The writing as always is clear and characters welldefined. Can't wait for the next one!" Haley's Comments

About the Author

Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. Titles in this series have made the IMBA bestseller list, been selected by Suspense Magazine as best cozy mystery, won a Readers' Favorite Gold Medal, and earned Third Place in the Arizona Literary Awards. Nancy has also written the instructional guide, Writing the Cozy Mystery. Her imaginative romances, including the Drift Lords series, have proven popular with fans as well. A featured speaker at libraries, conferences, and community events, Nancy is listed in Contemporary Authors, Poets & Writers, and Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors, & Poets. When not busy writing, she enjoys fine dining, cruising, visiting Disney World, and shopping. Visit her at NancyJCohen.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orange Grove Press (September 23, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0997003847
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997003840
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.22 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. These books have won numerous awards along with her nonfiction titles, "Writing the Cozy Mystery" and "A Bad Hair Day Cookbook." Her books have been named Best Cozy Mystery by Suspense Magazine, won the Readers’ Favorite and FAPA President’s Book Awards, the RONE Award, the Royal Palm Literary Award, and IAN Book of the Year. She’s placed first in the Chanticleer International Book Awards and third in the Arizona Literary Awards. Nancy’s imaginative romances have proven popular with fans as well. These books have won the HOLT Medallion and Best Book in Romantic Sci-Fi/Fantasy at The Romance Reviews. Active in the writing community, Nancy is a past president of Florida Romance Writers and Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America. When not busy writing, she enjoys reading, fine dining, cruising, and visiting Disney World. Visit her at NancyJCohen.com

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Taryn Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Hauntingly Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016
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I love a good holiday read and Haunted Hair Nights fits the bill, it will definitely get you into the Halloween mood! While Marla is helping her stepdaughter with a school project she comes across the murdered body of a teacher. Who could have killed him, was it a student, another teacher, a parent? Follow along as Marla tries to figure out whodunit with the help of her detective husband and his daughter. You'll also take away the real relationships these characters deliver.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite up to Marla's usual standards
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2017
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This was a short novella about Halloween and Breanna's school. It was Marla's first venture into helping out at school, and what a way to start! While working on preparations for a haunted house, Marla follows what she thinks is a trail of fake blood, only to find a body with a knife sticking out of it and plenty of real blood. The teacher who owns the property being used for the haunted house is the victim, and there are many red herrings and clues as to the why and who dun it! Although a quick and enjoyable read, it wasn't a favorite. I didn't like the victim being one of Breanna's teachers or the way Bree inserted herself into the questioning (with parental guidance.) Also in comparison to other Marla mysteries, it was a little too cooperative between Dillon, Marla, and Bree. It seemed to me that some of the tension and excitement was lost due to their family meetings and investigation plans.
Still there were some surprises along the way and the slightest suggestion of current topics that might upset some readers.
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charlene
5.0 out of 5 stars haunted hair nights
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
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loved the story! Halloween, mystery, dead body, oh my! This novella, although short, was filled with lots of twists and turns, interesting complex characters and a great storyline! I am hoping some the characters return in future stories! Off to the next book in this series....
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karen garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series of books
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017
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I love Bad Hair Day mysteries, enjoyed the nook nut it was too short!!!!
Wait so long for new book to released, and its short!!!!!
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phyllis wagner
4.0 out of 5 stars I always enjoy books by Nancy J Cohen as they are well ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2017
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I always enjoy books by Nancy J Cohen as they are well written and with some humor, which keeps the story from being boring.
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Chloegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Bad Hair, Maybe, but Good Book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016
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A fascinating short story involving murder & high school angst. Love Marla & Dalton, & it was great to have their daughter Brianna more involved this time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spooky
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
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Even in a short story you are kept guessing. It goes so fast and seemless, it doesn't seem possible to be over already.
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Leigh Carter
4.0 out of 5 stars A well-crafted cozy
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2016
A well-crafted cozy

In Haunted Hair Nights, Nancy J. Cohen again proves she knows how to construct a mystery. (Not surprising, since she wrote the book on how to do it!) Salon owner and hairdresser Marla, now married to a police detective, stumbled onto another dead body. Since this one involves Marla’s new stepdaughter, the motivation to solve the case is strong. Needless to say, there are suspects, red herrings, and all the elements of a cozy mystery.
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