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The Crime of Fashion Mystery Series

Lacey Smithsonian skewers Washington with style.

bestselling author Elaine Viets

Devilishly funny... Lacey is intelligent, insightful and spunky... thoroughly likable.

The Sun (Bremerton, WA)

"Laced with wicked wit."

SouthCoastToday.com

Byerrum spins a mystery out of (very luxurious) whole cloth with the best of them.

Chick Lit Books

Fun and witty... with a great female sleuth.

Fresh Fiction

The Woman in the Dollhouse

The Bottom Line: An ingeniously crafted psychological thriller that bewitches on page one and continues to mesmerize until its shocking conclusion.... We can't imagine a better read... Byerrum has deftly structured a compelling narrative that never lets go. You won't either, by the way. This is one book you're practicaly guaranteed to finish in record time."

Best Thrillers

Killer Hair

[A] rippling debut. Peppered with girlfriends youd love to have, smoldering romance you cant resist, and Beltway insider insights youve got to read, Killer Hair adds a crazy twist to the concept of capital murder.

Sarah Strohmeyer, Agatha Awardwinning author of Kindred Spirits and the Bubbles Yablonsky novels

Ellen Byerrum tailors her debut mystery with a sharp murder plot, entertaining fashion commentary, and gutsy characters.

Nancy J. Cohen, author of the Bad Hair Day mysteries

A load of stylish fun.

Scripps Howard News Service

Lacey slays and sashays thru Washington politics, scandal, and Fourth Estate slime, while uncovering whodunit and dunit and dunit again.

Chloe Green, author of the

Dallas OConnor Fashion mysteries

Killer Hair is a shear delight.

national bestselling author Elaine Viets

Designer Knockoff

Byerrum intersperses the book with witty excerpts from Laceys Fashion Bites columns, such as When Bad Clothes Happen to Good People and Thank Heavens Its Not Code Taupe.... quirky... interesting plot twists.

The Sun (Bremerton, WA)

Clever wordplay, snappy patter, and intriguing clues make this politics-meets-high-fashion whodunit a cut above the ordinary.

Romantic Times

A very talented essay writer with an offbeat sense of humor.

The Best Reviews

Shot Through Velvet

First-rate... a serious look at the decline of the U.S. textile and newspaper industries provides much food for thought.

Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Great fun, with lots of interesting tidbits about the history of the U.S. fashion industry.

Suspense Magazine

A thoughtful mystery with an energetic, very likable heroine that will attract new readers to this established series.

The Mystery Reader (four stars)

Death on Heels

Terrific... a fabulous Crime of Fashion Mystery.

Genre Go Round Reviews

Such a fun story... I loved the touch that Lacey was a reporter trying to track down a murderer, but could always be counted on for her fashion-forward thinking as well.If you haven't yet picked up a Lacey Smithsonian novel I suggest you do!"

Chick Lit+

[A] fast-paced, fun story... Lacey is a character that I instantly fell in love with.

Turning the Pages

Hostile Makeover

Byerrum pulls another superlative Crime of Fashion out of her vintage cloche.

Chick Lit Books

The read is as smooth as fine-grade cashmere.

Publishers Weekly

Totally delightful... a fun and witty read.

Fresh Fiction

Raiders of the Lost Corset

A hilarious crime caper... Readers will find themselves laughing out loud... Ellen Byerrum has a hit series on her hands with her latest tale.

The Best Reviews

I love this series. Lacey is such a wonderful character... The plot has many twists and turns to keep you turning the pages to discover the truth. I highly recommend this book and series.

Spinetingler Magazine

Wow. A simplistic word but one that describes this book perfectly. I loved it! I could not put it down! ... Lacey is a scream and shes not nearly as wild and funny as some of her friends.... I loved everything about the book from the characters to the plot to the fast-paced and witty writing.

Roundtable Reviews

Grave Apparel

A truly intriguing mystery.

Armchair Reader

Fun and enjoyable... Laceys a likeable, sassy, and savvy heroine, and the Washington D.C. setting is a plus."

The Romance Readers Connection

Wonderful.

Gumshoe

Armed and Glamorous

Whether readers are fashion divas or hopelessly fashion challenged, theres a lot to like about being Armed and Glamorous.

BookPleasures.com

Fans will relish Armed and Glamorous, a cozy starring a fashionable trench coat, essential killer heels, and designer whipping pearls.

Midwest Book Review

Veiled Revenge

"Like fine wine that gets better with age, Veiled Revenge is the best book yet in this fabulous series and I cant wait to see where Lacey and her fashion-sense take us."

Dru's Book Musings

"Always a delight... a fun and always enjoyable read... An intriguing plot, fun but never too insane characters, and a likable and admirable heroine all combine to create a charming and well-crafted mystery."

Cynthia Chow, Kings River Life Magazine

The Children Didn't See Anything

"Finally! A story for young adults (and adults who crave exceptional tales) that is just absolutely AMAZING. ... PHENOMENAL storytelling in its purest form! ...a breath of fresh air with a brilliant chronicle of events from start to finish. The characters popped off the page and landed on my lap dazzling... I laughed, I cried, I sighed. I was late to a meeting because I was finishing up this delightful adventure while in traffic. ... Byerrum is without a doubt the latest voice in to enter the teen market, but she is THE most refreshing voice to come along in decades"

Diane Morasco, Blogcritics.org

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