Hairstylist Marla Shore gets drawn into a culinary caper that includes murder, sabotage, and fowl play in this delectable cozy mystery. When hairstylist Marla Shore volunteers for Taste of the World, a fundraiser for her cousin’s favorite charity, she quickly discovers that mixing scissors and sauté pans can be a recipe for disaster. First Chef Pierre's rum-soaked Bananas Foster erupts in his face. Then more chefs drop from the roster like overcooked soufflés and the nonprofit's attorney becomes the victim of fowl play. It’s clear as a consommé that someone is stirring up trouble. With a cunning killer on the loose, Marla has a lot more to worry about than which canapés the chefs should serve. She teams up with Detective Dalton Vail to untangle the clues. He believes someone from the nonprofit’s board of directors might be involved, but she has her own suspicions. As she digs deeper, she realizes their upcoming gala could be more perilous than a hot oven. She’d better sift through the suspects to stop the saboteur before the entire event goes up in flames. Nominated for a Reviewer’s Choice Award by RT Book Reviews “Curl up with Nancy Cohen’s stylishly witty and chillingly suspenseful tale of murder on the Florida coast— Hair Raiser is a cut above.” Joanne Pence, author of the Angie Amalfi Mysteries “ Hair Raiser kept me guessing until the very end. Hats off to Nancy Cohen and her engaging sleuth, Marla the hairdresser!” Laurien Berenson, author of the Melanie Travis mystery series "Nancy J. Cohen gives romance and mystery fans a heady concoction to savor." 4-1/2 stars Top Pick! Nominated for a Reviewer's Choice Award. RT Book Reviews " Hair Raiser is curled around a likable amateur sleuth who can handle a curling iron and murder clues with aplomb." Sun-Sentinel "An easy-to-take series title with the ready appeal of an independent female sleuth and colorful Florida settings." Library Journal " Hair Raiser is a light, funny, cozy read...I had the serious urge to call my hairdresser and schedule an immediate appointment." Cozies, Capers, & Crimes "Hair Raiser is suspenseful and engrossing. Cohen has richly filled this novel with quirky characters, plus twists and turns that make for a completely satisfying reading experience. The plot will keep you guessing, and Ms. Cohen's writing style will keep you coming back for more." MyShelf.com Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. Titles in this series have been named Best Cozy Mystery by Suspense Magazine , won a Readers' Favorite gold medal and a RONE Award, placed first in the Chanticleer International Book Awards and third in the Arizona Literary Awards. Nancy's instructional guide, Writing the Cozy Mystery , was nominated for an Agatha Award, earned first place in the Royal Palm Literary Awards and the TopShelf Magazine Book Awards, and won a gold medal in the President's Book Awards. Active in the writing community, Nancy is a past president of Florida Romance Writers and Mystery Writers of America Florida Chapter. When not busy writing, she enjoys cooking, fine dining, cruising, and visiting Disney World. Visit herat NancyJCohen.com