Antiques Swap
by Barbara Allan
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Pub Date Apr 28 2015 | Archive Date Apr 20 2015
Kensington Books | Kensington
Description
It happened at Serenity's swap meet, right after Brandy Borne and her ever-more-eccentric mother Vivian finished shooting the pilot for their very own TV show, Antiques Sleuths. Brandy just, well, lost her balance and fell . . . into the helpful arms of an old flame, local tycoon Wesley Sinclair III. But did Brandy's innocent slip lead to the murder of Wesley's wife, Vanessa?
Sure, Vanessa was furious that she caught Brandy in Wesley's embrace. And she did storm off threatening dire consequences for her humbled husband. So when Vanessa turns up very dead, the local tongue-wag is that Wesley may have permanently dethroned the queen of his castle. But Brandy--along with her notoriously nosy mother and their sleuthing shih tzu Sushi--is determined to dig for the whole truth.
Each new clue points in a different direction. What about this suspicious Club of Eight, a super-secret high-society bridge group that supposedly has very liberal rules about "partners"? When a key witness joins the dead list, Brandy and Vivian know they've got to crack this case before the remorseless killer puts an end to their antiquing days--forever!
Don't miss Brandy Borne's tips on swap meets!
A Note From the Publisher
A Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery
Advance Praise
PRAISE FOR THE TRASH'N'TREASURES MYSTERIES
“Endlessly amusing . . . A fashion-obsessed team of sleuthing antiques dealers takes on the Big Apple.”
—Kirkus Reviews on Antiques Con
“The characters shine with brassy humor . . . series fans will applaud.”
—Publishers Weekly on Antiques Chop
“Allan’s madcap series has never been the most typical of cozies; it provides non-stop humor as well as a logical, tangled mystery. Vivian is wildly charming, although she often drives Brandy close to insane. The New York City comic book convention setting gives the story a gentle, satirical backdrop. This is a fun, fast mystery that shows Allan at the top of her game.
--RT Book Reviews, 4-1/2 stars
"What a treat. The action heats up, the page turn, you forget to cook dinner . . . Pure pleasure. This is a favorite series of mine."
--Hudson Valley News
“Plenty of misunderstandings and confusion contribute to the book’s madcap, farcical air.”– Publishers Weekly on Antiques Swap
“Brandy and Vivian are engaging, well-drawn characters, and their first-person narration is fun to read. Quirky secondary characters add to the appeal of this humorous cozy mystery.”– Booklist on Antiques Swap
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780758293046 |
| PRICE | $25.00 (USD) |
Average rating from 39 members
Featured Reviews
Stephenie S, Reviewer
Antiques Swap is the newest installment in Barbara Allan's delightfully quirky Trash 'n' Treasures mystery series. These cozies combine laugh-out-loud humor with engaging characters and a clever plot.
Brandy is used to being the steadfast and practical partner, reigning in her extremely eccentric mother. This is particularly necessary since they have just finished to filming the pilot of "Antiques Detectives", a show that if successful will put their antiques store on the map.
When Brandy slips and falls into the arms of an old flame, Wes, in front of his wife at a local swap meet, the accident causes a massive misunderstanding. A few days later, Vanessa is found dead and Wes is arrested for his wife's murder. Convinced of his innocence, and encouraged by their past record of solving crimes, Vivian and Brandy start their own investigation.
Vivian is a vibrant character with a flair for the dramatic. Her antics kept me smiling throughout. Brandy is her "straight man", the Abbot to Vivian's Costello. Together they make an incredible team.
The plot has twists that will please even the most jaded mystery lover. Antiques Swap is a fast-paced cozy mystery that is fun to read. The tips for getting the most out of a swap meet placed at the end of each chapter are a neat addition. By the end of the book, I was anxious to read more of the Trash 'n' Treasures series and eager to make a visit to our local flea market.
I received a copy of Antiques Swap from the publisher and netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
--Crittermom
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