Design on a Crime (Deadly Décor Mysteries, Book 1) [Kindle Edition]

Ginny Aiken (Author)

Book Description

Haley Farrell is taking a chance on herself. After receiving her interior design certificate, she quits her job at the local furniture store and decides to open her own interior decorating business. But with all the advantages of her new career-meeting new people, and decorating new and old homes-comes a huge pitfall. Her new job allows her access into her clients' homes and their lives . . . but also their deaths.

When Haley's mentor, Marge Norwalk, is murdered, Haley becomes the prime suspect. Armed only with the confidence that Marge instilled in her, Haley sets out to find the real murderer. But as she sets forth, she has no idea what twists and turns will bring her face-to-face with her long-hidden past.

Book one in the Deadly Décor Mysteries will keep both Ginny Aiken's established readership and new fans coming back for more.

Product Details

• File Size: 1423 KB
• Print Length: 271 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0800730445
• Publisher: Revell (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003URRKJO
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #908,203 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 65 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a light murder mystery, but deep yet entertaining look at faith July 18, 2006

By Christina Lockstein TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

Design on a Crime by Ginny Aiken is a completely different book than I thought it would be. It's the first book in the Deadly Decor mystery series. Haley is just getting started in her own interior decorating business when her mentor is murdered. When it's revealed that Haley is the woman's heir, Haley becomes the prime suspect and has to figure out who the real murderer is before she's thrown into prison. It sounds like just another light, humorous murder mystery of the type that are glutting the market right now, filled with quirky characters and silly situations, but this book is nothing like that. Haley has faced much darkness in her past and struggled through it. She's just starting to regain her self-confidence when this murder throws her back into fear and depression. This book is about losing faith and finding God, even in the dark places. While there are some quirky characters and the occasional laugh, this book delves into some deep subjects and treats them well. Aiken writing alternates between short, choppy bits and long, almost flowery descriptions. I'm not sure if that is to help with characterization, but it sometimes makes for awkward reading. My one complaint is the marketing of the book. The silly title, pastel cover and blurb on the back make this out to be murder-mystery lite. This book is much better than that, and I'm looking forward to the sequel.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have! March 4, 2006

By J. Hoeft

Format:Paperback

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has the whole package - humor, mystery, suspense, spirituality and a hint of romance. Haley Farrell is a strong female character whose father is the minister for the local church. Not only does Haley have a knack for interior decorating, but soon develops the knack for sleuthing as well. I am looking forward to more books in this series by Ginny Aiken.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series December 26, 2011

By kindlemomma

Format:Kindle Edition

I love this series and can't wait to read it again on my kindle.

I find the heroine genuine and likable. I love it when the people in the books are a mess and learning to live life in a real way. The mystery is fun and interesting. And the character interaction leaves me chuckling, sighing, crying...