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Dead Blondes Tell No Tales: A Scumble River Mystery (An eSpecial from New American Library) (Scumble River Mysteries) Kindle Edition

by Denise Swanson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
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A Novella-Length Mystery  from the New York Times bestselling author of the Scumble River Mysteries!

Skye’s beau, Simon, asks her to keep an eye on his mischievous mother, Bunny, who is hosting at her bowling alley a Spring Break Bash that will include a talent show, trivia games, and karaoke. As Skye sets up for the event, she’s stunned when a statuesque, scantily clad blonde shows up at Bunny’s door—Ruby, a sex-toy shop owner who used to be a showgirl with Bunny in Las Vegas. Bunny is overjoyed to be reunited with her old friend, but barely a minute later, Ruby butts heads with the police over showing off paraphernalia from her shop. More mayhem ensues when Ruby’s beloved Cadillac is vandalized and her room is set on fire.

It appears that someone is after Ruby, but the blonde is too nervous to cooperate with the authorities. Ruby’s evasive behavior convinces Skye that she’s hiding some critical information that would explain the recent havoc at the bowling alley. With the safety of the Spring Break Bash attendees on the line, Skye decides to find out Ruby’s secret before some nefarious criminal decides that dead blondes tell no tales.

Previously published in Drop Dead Blonde
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    August 7, 2012
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007TCDTVO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (August 7, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 7, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 388 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 100 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 66 ratings

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Denise Swanson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Scumble River Mysteries, the Devereaux’s Dime Store Mysteries, the Change of Heart romances, and the Delicious romances She worked as a school psychologist for twenty-two years before quitting to write full-time. She lives in Illinois with her husband, classical music composer David Stybr.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
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Robin S.
5.0 out of 5 stars This cozy is fun
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2019
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Bought the reboot of this series (Welcome back to Scumble River #1 and 2) on Kindle in 2017 and 2018. I liked it well enough to want to read the original series at the library. Unfortunately my library did not have the two short fiction editions within this series, so I purchased them to read the series in order. I am not a big fan of cozies, but this one is fun. I feel somewhat connected to this one because my mom is from this area of Illinois and I have worked in education so I can totally relate to the protagonist.
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P. Penwood
4.0 out of 5 stars A quick trip to Scumble River
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013
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A nice short story with all the familiar folks of Scumble River, this will take series readers back to an earlier time. With Bunny Reid planning Easter events, you know this will be quirky and fun. All is not what is seems, but since when is that new in this charming little town.
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topper
5.0 out of 5 stars Scumble river
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2012
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I have read Denise Swansons books for years, and always love the Scumble River books. Her characters are charming, funny, and make the stories come to life. I also love the fact that little or no time seems to pass from one book to another in this little town.
Joyce Dial, Wichita, Ks.
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Eugeanie
3.0 out of 5 stars Oh yeah!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2012
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Very typical mystery in this genre. Interesting, but dated and lacks surprises. If you are looking for a mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this isn't it.
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B. Archuleta
5.0 out of 5 stars As always A+++
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2018
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Small version of a great author !! I love her stories and she entwined her mysteries with enough hints but not too many. Great reads
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Charlie
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2014
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Started to re-read this short story last night. What a fun beginning. This was a tight, well written short story that was chucked full of humor. Much fun to fans of Scumble River books. Great mystery as well!
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barb
4.0 out of 5 stars Deadblondestellnotells
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2013
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It was very different from her other books not how I thought it would end would buy more of her. Looks
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suzymae
5.0 out of 5 stars dead blondes tell no tales
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012
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love to read about scumble river. denise swanson makes it come to life you, think it is real life place. when i start to read i donot want to put it down. i can't wate for the next book.
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emolga
4.0 out of 5 stars pleasant reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2013
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I enjoyed this easy read from Denise swanson. The main character is likeable as is the surrounding cast of characters from the small town in which it is set. This is an ebook based on a series of novels and I felt that reading it as a stand alone there was a lot of back story I didnt know which would have helped me engage more, especially with the heroine. However it whet my appetite enough that I would like to read some of the other novels in this series .If you like fairly gentle mysteries with a hint of romance then you should like this.
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