[.ca] Murder Can Rain On Your Shower (ISBN 0451208234)

My love affair with Eichler:
Ok, so it isn't exactly a *love affair* but I adore Selma Eichler's books. I'm currently reading my way through all her books and with my busy schedule I only have time to read before bed each night. Thank you Ms. Eichler for giving me that *something to look forward to* each day.

Desiree does it again!:
Or rather, Selma Eichler does it again. I'm a big fan of this series and Eichler's plus-sized private investigator, the always feisty yet lovable, Desiree Shapiro. Once again, the plot is well-constructed, this time involving a murder at the bridal shower of Desiree's niece, Ellen. The pacing is quick,the suspects numerous, the red herrings well-placed and the outcome satisfying. Another great entry in this series. Highly recomended for any mystery fan.

Best in the Series:
I always love Desiree, but this mystery outdid itself. There were a lot of interesting characters to pick from, all with nice juicy reasons \oto end the life of\c the...victim. I like the way Desiree goes about figuring things out, plus I love the recurring set of friends she has. Her humor is incomparable.

A guest keels over after a few bites of her salad:
Desiree Shapiro, a Manhattan PI who loves food, throws her niece Ellen a bridal shower with Allison Lynton, mother of the groom, at Silver Oaks Country Club. Unfortunately Bobbie Jean, Allison's sister-in-law, takes a few bites of her green salad and keels over. Desiree believes this to be a homicide and begins investigating. She discovers many people didn't get along well with Bobbie Jean. Bobbie Jean had stolen many fiances and husbands over the years. The suspect list keeps growing and changing. Allison's husband Wes, Bobbie Jean's brother, has a tough time accepting her death. This adds to the tension in the family. A new love interest starts calling Desiree. This makes it quite difficult, at times, for her to concentrate on the investigation. Unfortunately Chief Porchow has set his sights on one suspect, and Desiree has to speed up her investigation before they arrest an innocent woman. She also finds Chief Porchow is not very receptive to her help and information. But, narrowing down the suspect list is not an easy task. Desiree is the type of PI I'd want to hire if I ever needed one. She is very down-to-earth and loves food. We get to know her strengths and weaknesses in this series. She is a three-dimensional character. She also has a great relationship with Ellen -- who is a character in her own right. The society ladies that Desiree investigates are very realistic. It is easily believed that they could be hiding something and adds to the overall mystery. At the end of this book is a tasty new recipe for Desiree's Wild Mushroom Croustades. Food is a big focus in this series. This cozy is one of my favorite series. I highly recommend this book. When you read one book, you'll want to read the whole series.

A guest keels over after a few bites of her salad:
Desiree Shapiro, a Manhattan PI who loves food, throws her niece Ellen a bridal shower with Allison Lynton, mother of the groom, at Silver Oaks Country Club. Unfortunately Bobbie Jean, Allison's sister-in-law, takes a few bites of her green salad and keels over. Desiree believes this to be a homicide and begins investigating. She discovers many people didn't get along well with Bobbie Jean. Bobbie Jean had stolen many fiances and husbands over the years. The suspect list keeps growing and changing. Allison's husband Wes, Bobbie Jean's brother, has a tough time accepting her death. This adds to the tension in the family. A new love interest starts calling Desiree. This makes it quite difficult, at times, for her to concentrate on the investigation. Unfortunately Chief Porchow has set his sights on one suspect, and Desiree has to speed up her investigation before they arrest an innocent woman. She also finds Chief Porchow is not very receptive to her help and information. But, narrowing down the suspect list is not an easy task. Desiree is the type of PI I'd want to hire if I ever needed one. She is very down-to-earth and loves food. We get to know her strengths and weaknesses in this series. She is a three-dimensional character. She also has a great relationship with Ellen -- who is a character in her own right. The society ladies that Desiree investigates are very realistic. It is easily believed that they could be hiding something and adds to the overall mystery. At the end of this book is a tasty new recipe for Desiree's Wild Mushroom Croustades. Food is a big focus in this series. This cozy is one of my favorite series. I highly recommend this book. When you read one book, you'll want to read the whole series.