Title: Bad Publicity

Author: Joanne Sydney Lesser

Series: Isobel Spice Mysteries

Publisher: Dulcet Press

ISBN: 978-0615777412

Source: Cozy Mystery Reviews

Isobel Spice wants to be an actress- but without a steady gig; she knows she has to have other employment (rent, groceries, and other essentials aren’t going to happen without a steady flow of cash, y’know?) So, Isobel has found the perfect solution- she’s an office temp! Able to still have time to go to auditions- and yet keep a flow of cash coming in her life! Except- maybe being a temp is not the best for Isobel as trouble seems to follow her in these temp jobs. While Isobel is working at Dove and Flight Public Relations, she finds a body- and since he was very alive when she served him coffee- Isobel is understandably nervous.

To add to her confusion, James, her temp agent- knows the deceased and does not have fond memories. James tries to talk her out of looking into into the death- but is he looking out for Isobel or wanting to protect himself? Isobel continues to be a temp at Dove and Flight and soon learns that there is no shortage of suspects- each person potentially had their own reason to see Jason die- and with the shake-ups happening at Dove and Flight, someone may have the best reason.

Isobel knows she must find out what is happening at Dove and Flight- not only for her; but because someone is willing to play dirty in the world of public relations.

Blogger’s thoughts:

This is my first Isobel Spice mystery. While it is the 2nd in the series, you do not have to read the first in order to appreciate Bad Publicity. While this is a “cozy” be aware that there is stronger language than in most. This is not your average cookie/coffeeshop/knitter/older lady cozy- this is more Stephanie Plum style! For me, not a problem- but for some,potentially.

The characters are interesting, Isobel is funny- and there is some romance in this series. Also, Shakespeare references- if you like that sort of thing. Overall, if you are looking for a book- maybe one a little “Spice”-ier (hee hee), then you should try Bad Publicity.

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