Death in heels

Title:

Death in heels

Author:

Murphy, Kitty author

ISBN:

9781542037235

Additional ISBN:

9781542037235 1542037239

Personal Author:

Murphy, Kitty author

Publication Information:

Seattle : Thomas & Mercer, [2023]

Physical Description:

279 pages ; 20 cm

Series Link:

Dublin drag mystery series ;

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Subject Term:

Drag queens -- Fiction.

Murder -- Investigation -- Ireland -- Dublin -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

Dublin (Ireland) -- Fiction.

Genre:

Thrillers (Fiction)

Detective and mystery fiction.

Language:

English

Abstract:

"Fi McKinnery is full of nerves as the gorgeous Mae B...takes to the stage for her debut at drag club Trash, but Mae B is dazzling...that is until local queen Eve lampoons her performance and ruins the show. So when Eve turns up dead later that night, face down in the gutter of a rain-soaked Dublin street, the timing seems awfully suspicious...The police are quick to rule Eve's death an accident, but Fi is convinced it was foul play... But when another friend is targeted in a hit-and-run, she's determined to get this twisted killer caught, no matter what the consequences."-- Provided by publisher.

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Summary

When Fi went to support her best friend's drag debut, she didn't imagine a killer would be going to watch it too. And they're waiting for their grand finale...

Fi McKinnery is full of nerves as the gorgeous Mae B (aka her best friend Robyn) takes to the stage for her debut at drag club TRASH, but Mae B is dazzling...that is until local queen Eve lampoons her performance and ruins the show. So when Eve turns up dead later that night, face down in the gutter of a rain-soaked Dublin street, the timing seems awfully suspicious...

The police are quick to rule Eve's death an accident, but Fi is convinced it was foul play. When her 'Hagatha Christie' amateur sleuthing backfires, it drives a wedge between Fi and Robyn. But when another friend is targeted in a hit-and-run, she's determined to get this twisted killer caught, no matter what the consequences.

Even as the rest of the gang start to distance themselves, Fi is certain that they're all in terrible danger. Something dark is lurking beneath the feathers, glitter and sequins of Dublin's drag scene. And it's not just the sticky floor and cracked mirrors. Someone is targeting the queens. When another member of the group is gunned down, it's clear the danger is coming ever closer. Can Fi stop the killer before any more of her friends are hurt?

Genre:

Thrillers (Fiction)

Detective and mystery fiction.

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Dublin's flamboyant drag scene provides the backdrop for Murphy's scintillating debut and series launch. After many rejected outfits, Robyn has perfected his drag persona, the striking Mae B. Mae B is a hit at TRASH , the drag club Robyn and his best friend, Fiona "Fi" McKinnery, consider a second home. The applause, however, is short-lived when fellow drag queen Eve, wearing Mae B's slinky gown and red wig, savagely parodies Mae B's performance. Soon after, Fi finds Eve--still wearing Mae B's costume--face down in the gutter, dead. The police declare Eve's death an accident, but Fi has her doubts, especially when another TRASH queen is injured in a hit-and-run. When Ben, another TRASH queen, is shot and killed, Fi is sure her friends are in danger. Fi, dubbed "Hagatha Christie" by Robyn, and her long-ago crush, pathologist Patrick Midda, try to find out who's targeting TRASH's queens before the annual Pride parade becomes a sequin and satin--draped funeral procession. Sharp dialogue compensates for characters who occasionally come across as flat. Readers will eagerly await the sequel. Agent: Ed Wilson, Johnson and Alcock. (Nov.)

Library Journal Review

Murphy's debut and first installment in the "Dublin Drag" series follows Fi, whose best friend, Robyn, is making his debut as drag queen Mae B at the local club, TRASH. Fi, who is straight, isn't invited to Mae B's after-party, and is the one to discover a competing queen dead in the alley outside the club. Fi is convinced it was murder, and when another body turns up, her suspicions are confirmed. Murphy has created a spectacular drag world that even those new to the scene can understand and love. While the large cast may be a little overwhelming for listeners, the main characters shine throughout. Narrator Ell Potter uses perfectly modulated tones to capture Fi's range of emotions, from timidness at the drag club to anger and deep sadness as her investigation threatens her friendships. But Fi pushes on, showing determinism and bravery, especially in the final chapters. Well-loved tropes and expectations are present, while others are turned around in a way that keeps the story, especially the final reveal, fresh and exciting. VERDICT Wonderfully flawed and relatable Fi will charm cozy mystery fans. Listeners will be eager for the next installment in this sparkling series.--Carmanita Turner