Murder of a Barbie And Ken
Denise Swanson

School psychologist Skye Denison has adjusted to the quirks of small-town life, begun a romantic relationship with Simon Reid, the sexy town coroner, and even made peace with her eccentric family. But with the week she’s having, running away is starting to look good again…

It all begins innocently enough, with Skye and Simon seeking to expand their horizons by joining Scumble River’s social club. That’s how Skye ends up buying a week’s worth of Instant Gourmet food at a “home products peddling party” hosted by Barbie Addison. Also club members, Barbie and her husband Ken maintain such perfect appearances and designer lifestyles, it’s as if they’re living in a toy-maker’s dream world.

But when Skye stops by to pick up her food, she finds Barbie and Ken with big bows tied tightly around their necks—both dead, and not looking so perfect either. This time, Scumble River needs Skye’s help in solving this disturbing double homicide. And soon, Skye finds herself juggling so many balls at home, at school, and around town, she’s in danger of dropping some—with possibly deadly consequences.

“When writers as sharp as Margaret Maron, Earlene Fowler, and Jerrilyn Farmer all rave about a colleague as convincingly as they have about Denise Swanson… Take notice.”—Chicago Tribune

(A Scumble River Mystery #5)
Obsidian, November 2003
Featuring: Skye Denison
ISBN #0451210727
262 pages Paperback
$7.99

Also by Denise Swanson:
Nickeled-and-Dimed to Death, March 2013
Murder of the Cat's Meow, September 2012
Dead Blondes Tell No Tales, August 2012
Little Shop of Homicide, March 2012
Murder of a Creped Suzette, October 2011
Murder of a Bookstore Babe, March 2011
Murder of a Wedding Belle, April 2010
Murder of a Royal Pain, April 2009
Murder of a Chocolate-Covered Cherry, April 2008
Murder of a Botoxed Blonde, April 2007
Murder of a Real Bad Boy, August 2006
Murder Of A Smart Cookie, July 2005
Drop-Dead Blonde, February 2005
Murder Of A Pink Elephant, July 2004
Murder of a Snake In The Grass, April 2003
Murder of a Sleeping Beauty, April 2002
And the Dying is Easy, June 2001
Murder of a Sweet Old Lady, April 2001
Murder of a Small-Town Honey, July 2000

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