A Headlines in High Heels Mystery

BIG IDEAS AND WONDERFUL CHARACTERS…“Whether she's juggling the demands of her complicated love life or solving the mystery…reporter Nichelle Clarke jumps headlong into any situation with courage and tenacity, not giving up until she gets the answers she wants." —Maggie Barbieri, Author of Once Upon a LieWhen a superstar athlete's son turns up dead in a tiny town on the Virginia coast, crime reporter Nichelle Clarke gets the inside scoop. But she quickly spies a gaping hole her inner Lois Lane cannot ignore.Determined to unravel the mystery, Nichelle fights off paparazzi cameras and an unexpected rival. She uncovers an illegal moonshine operation, a string of copycat suicides, and a slew of closets stacked with more skeletons than slingbacks. Chasing a killer who’s a breath from getting away with murder, Nichelle realizes too late the culprit has her number—and it might be up.Praise for SMALL TOWN SPIN:"A riveting mystery with big ideas and wonderful characters. Small Town Spin is a treat not to be missed, a fantastic addition to the Headlines in High Heels series." —Duffy Brown, Agatha Award-Nominated Author of the Consignment Shop Mystery Series“I took my time reading Small Town Spin because I didn’t want it to end and therefore, I offer this piece advice dear reader: read slowly and treasure each page.” – Literary, etc.“Boasting a strong cast of supporting characters, one of whom I would love to see disappear, and engaging and witty dialogue….This is the best one yet in this series and I can’t wait to see where Nicey takes us next on her crime reporting endeavors.” – Dru Ann Love, Dru’s Book Musings"Stop the presses! Small Town Spin makes headlines with a smart, stylish reporter who has a knack for solving mysteries—and winning over readers." — Elizabeth Craig, Author of the Southern Quilting MysteriesBooks in the Headlines in High Heels Humorous Mystery Series:FRONT PAGE FATALITY (#1)BURIED LEADS (#2)DATELINE MEMPHIS (novella after BURIED LEADS in HEARTACHE MOTEL)SMALL TOWN SPIN (#3)DEVIL IN THE DEADLINE (#4) (January 2015)Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all...

“Author LynDee Walker sure knows her way around a plot twist. She kept me turning pages late into the night, following the rollercoaster adventures of her fashionably feisty heroine—crime reporter and designer shoe fanatic Nichelle Clarke. FRONT PAGE FATALITY is smart, funny, and loaded with surprises. A terrific debut mystery.” – Laura Levine, Author of the Jaine Austen Mystery SeriesCrime reporter Nichelle Clarke’s days can flip from macabre to comical with a beep of her police scanner. Then an ordinary accident story turns extraordinary when evidence goes missing, a prosecutor vanishes, and a sexy Mafia boss shows up with the headline tip of a lifetime. As Nichelle gets closer to the truth, her story gets more dangerous. Armed with a notebook, a hunch, and her favorite stilettos, Nichelle races to splash these shady dealings across the front page before this deadline becomes her last.Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all! FRONT PAGE FATALITY is the first book in the Nichelle Clarke Headlines in Heels mystery series. Bonus: Includes book club discussion questions. Praise for FRONT PAGE FATALITY:“FRONT PAGE FATALITY is delightful, with engaging characters, a crackling good mystery, and of course, high, high heels. LynDee Walker writes with wit and intelligence and the confidence of a newsroom insider. What fun!” – Harley Jane Kozak, Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity-Award winning author of Dating Dead Men and Keeper of the Moon (March 2013)“This is a joy to read: Nichelle is a likeable character who does put her nose into whatever seems curious to her…the book can be read in one sitting thanks to the easy and casual language the author has employed in writing the book. Highly recommended to the fans of cozy mysteries!” – Mystery Tribune“Gives those designer shoes a workout! Nicey’s adventure kept me guessing. Goes down as smooth as hot chocolate with whipped cream.” – Alice Loweecey, author of the Falcone and Driscoll Investigations“I loved this book, Nichelle is such a strong character, able to stand up to herself no matter what. The interaction between Bob, her boss, and Nichelle is awesome and you can see how much they care for each other. My favorite part of the book was a fight scene, not going to ruin it for you, that you just have to read.” – Cozy Mystery Book ReviewsReview"This is a joy to read: Nichelle is a likeable character who does put her nose into whatever seems curious to her...the book can be read in one sitting thanks to the easy and casual language the author has employed in writing the book. Highly recommended to the fans of cozy mysteries!" - Mystery Tribune"I adored FRONT PAGE FATALITY! The writing is engaging and witty ... [This] is a strong debut and I can't wait to read future books in the series. If you're a fan of cozy-mysteries, I highly recommend this book." - Literary, etc (Best Book of February 2013)"I loved this book, Nichelle is such a strong character, able to stand up to herself no matter what. The interaction between Bob, her boss, and Nichelle is awesome and you can see how much they care for each other. My favorite part of the book was a fight scene, not going to ruin it for you, that you just have to read." - Cozy Mystery Book Reviews"Fast, funny, [and] action-packed." -- The Virginian-Pilot"Many factors comprise an outstanding novel. For me, the most critical one is the main protagonist. I loved Nichelle Clarke, a smart, competitive woman who can take care of herself. ... She made me think a little of one of my other favorite characters, V.I. Warshawski ... Five stars out of five." - examiner.com"Walker's years in a newsroom obviously have paid off: Her pacing is expert, her knowledge of police and court procedure evident, and her dialogue natural...Tight, fast-paced and funny, Front Page Fatality immediately draws the reader in, provides plenty of twists, and keeps its audience guessing up to the end." - Style WeeklyAbout the AuthorLynDee Walker grew up in the land of stifling heat and amazing food most people call Texas, and wanted to be Lois Lane from the time she could say the words "press conference." An award-winning journalist, she traded cops and deadlines for burp cloths and onesies when her oldest child was born. Writing the Headlines in Heels mysteries gives her the best of both worlds. When not writing or reading, LynDee is usually wrangling children, eating barbecue or enchiladas, or trying to walk off said barbecue and enchiladas. She and her family live in Richmond, Virginia.