{"product_id":"poppy-harmon-and-the-shooting-star-isbn-9781496738899","title":"Poppy Harmon and the Shooting Star","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Golden Girls\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eRemington Steele\u003c\/i\u003e in Lee Hollis' fifth mystery set in a Palm Springs retirement community, featuring retired actress-turned-PI Poppy Harmon and her Desert Flowers Detective Agency!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoppy never planned on speaking to her old acting rival Serena Saunders again, let alone accepting her as a client. But familiar drama barges back into her life when Serena requests an urgent background check on Ned Boyce, her fiancé, before tying the knot. And the flighty film star is behaving out of character by wishing to start over with Poppy—this time as friends . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWealthy, connected, and the owner of a breathtaking mountaintop home, Ned seems like the most unlikely private investigation subject in Palm Springs. Poppy no sooner thinks she’s nailed down her latest assignment than Serena is caught holding a smoking gun over a stranger’s dead body . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Serena claiming self-defense and the wedding fast approaching, the Desert Flowers team must summon their showbiz talents to expose the truth about the unknown victim. But as her former enemy finds herself in another devastating position, only Poppy can determine who’s innocent and who’s ready to smile for their mug shot . . .\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for the Desert Flowers Mysteries\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/u\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Hilarious...Pop culture references throughout add to the fun, and Hollis wraps up the mystery with a truly surprising twist. Cozy fans will eagerly await the sequel.\" \u003ci\u003e—\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon Investigates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"A trio of likable sleuths in a story with a surprising twist for a cozy.\" \u003ci\u003e—\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon Investigates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"The theatrical frame, combined with a set of quirky characters, and plenty of humor, distinguishes this delightful cozy.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon Investigates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"All is resolved in this humorous, satisfying cozy, which follows Poppy Harmon Investigates (2018) and again draws its appeal from the premise of women of a certain age working in a nontraditional profession. Share with those who enjoy M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin mysteries.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon and the Hung Jury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Irresistible...Cozy readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Poppy and company.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon and the Hung Jury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"An amusing cozy with quirky characters and a down-to-earth heroine with plenty of moxie.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon and the Hung Jury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Well-drawn characters, including principals and supporting cast, especially the sleuths' 12-year-old computer expert, combine with surprising plot twists and plenty of humor to make this a satisfying entry in Hollis' popular cozy series.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A movie set in the California desert provides a suitably dangerous backdrop for the gutsy heroine.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Fun...Hollis delivers all the essentials: appealing characters, an intricate plot, and a colorful setting. Cozy fans will hope Poppy and friends will be back soon.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Hollis delivers a gripping and sometimes creepy cozy that will keep readers engaged from page one until the final cut. The story is a standout with a puzzling crime and a plethora of suspects...Delightful.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Mystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon and the Pillow Talk Killer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The reality-show frame, combined with the intelligent, feisty heroines and the precocious Wyatt add up to a satisfying entry in the cozy series.”  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon and the Backstabbing Bachelor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Hijinks on the drama-filled set lead to heartbreak and murder as the clever plot with its cast of eccentrics builds to a surprise ending. Cozy lovers new to Poppy Harmon will want to check out earlier series entries.”  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon and the Backstabbing Bachelor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Plenty of quirky characters enhance this compelling display of bravery in the face of danger.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003ePoppy Harmon and the Backstabbing Bachelor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLee Hollis\u003c\/b\u003e, the pen name for Rick Copp, is the author of the Desert Flowers Mysteries and the Maya and Sandra Mystery Series. He is also the co-author of the Hayley Powell Food \u0026amp; Cocktail Mysteries with his sister, Holly Simason. A veteran Hollywood screenwriter, he is the co-writer of \u003ci\u003eThe Brady Bunch Movie \u003c\/i\u003eand has written for numerous television series, including \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWings, Scooby-Doo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTeen Titans,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBarbershop\u003c\/i\u003e. He also produces, writes, and stars in the hit web series \u003ci\u003eWhere the Bears Are\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Palm Springs, California and can be found online at LeeHollisMysteries.com.","brand":"Kensington Cozies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305175797989,"sku":"NP9781496738899","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496738899.jpg?v=1767734973","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/poppy-harmon-and-the-shooting-star-isbn-9781496738899","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}