Dreidels and Dead Ends (Bad Hair Day Mysteries) by Nancy J. Cohen
About Dreidels and Dead Ends
Dreidels and Dead Ends (Bad Hair Day Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery 19th in Series
Setting - Florida
Publisher : Orange Grove Press
Publication date : June 23, 2026
Print length : 246 pages
Paperback ISBN-10 : 1952886392
ISBN-13 : 978-1952886393
Kindle ISBN-13 : 978-1952886409
ASIN : B0GWQMWF7Y
A daring holiday heist at the local history museum sends hairstylist Marla Vail on her most tangled case yet. When salon owner Marla Vail agrees to speak at the local history museum’s gala opening for a new exhibit, she expects applause—not a catastrophe. But shortly after she takes the stage, a thief steals the featured diamond-studded hairbrush, leaving behind an empty display case and a badly injured security guard. Marla’s friend, museum curator Becky Forest, begs for her help in recovering the prized heirloom before the mayor uses this scandal as an excuse to cut their funding. To make matters worse, the antique hairbrush comes with a curse, and suddenly bad luck is spreading through town faster than a botched dye job. As Hanukkah festivities begin, Marla would rather be lighting candles than chasing clues, but with Becky’s job at stake, she takes on the case. Her trail leads to a knot of suspects including the hairbrush’s owner, his greedy cousin, shifty museum staff, and a reclusive collector of mystical antiquities. Instead of enjoying menorah lights and latkes, Marla discovers murder, lies, and larceny. She’ll need sharp wits and a holiday miracle to save the museum and to keep the truth from being brushed aside.
My Review
It’s Hanukkah and salon owner Marla Vail has her hands full between her salon, the holidays and her family. Then her friend, Betsy, who is the local museum curator, asks Marla to be the speaker at the museum’s gala opening. The new exhibit features a diamond-studded hairbrush which is said to be cursed.
The night of Marla’s speech the hairbrush is stolen and Betsy’s job is on the line. Marla agrees to investigate, but things take a nasty turn when a murder occurs and the curse on the hairbrush is beginning to look very real. Along with her former detective husband Dalton, the couple holds their own investigation, and they discover there are many possible suspects. Marla is determined to find the real culprit and help Betsy at the same time.
Marla Vail is back with another exciting tale in the Bad Hair Day Mystery series. It’s been one of my favorite series for years. This is the 19th book in the series, but the mystery is contained in this book. There are no cliffhangers. The one thing I will say is that it’s very satisfying to watch Marla’s growth through the years. I actually began reading this series at #10 and have loved it ever since. I never felt lost. I do plan to read the first 9, though. I can't get enough of these books.
Nancy J. Cohen does a great job of giving us a captivating mystery that keeps you on your toes. Marla is always surrounded by a wonderful supporting cast, and this book is no exception. I would have liked more interaction with her extended family, but I was happy to see Marla and Dalton working together and, of course, their toddler son.
The author is an expert storyteller and always does such a good job with this series. I hope it continues so we can keep up with what is happening in Marla’s world.
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Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book from the author and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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