Tireless mom. Doting wife. Talented decorator to the stars. Janice Kaplan’s irresistible, one-of-a-kind sleuth Lacy Fields dials up her detecting skills in this hugely entertaining shopping-meets-suspense follow-up to Looks to Die For that Publishers Weekly called “fun and breezy.” As the curtain rises on another sunny day in Los Angeles, Lacy is still married to one of the city’s most prominent plastic surgeons and plying her decorating trade among the glitterati. But when one of her beautiful young clients, Cassie Crawford, drops dead in her freshly decorated penthouse, suspicion lands on Lacy’s own best friend Molly Archer, a hot Hollywood casting agent who’s been spending a little too much time with Cassie’s billionaire husband. Once again, Janice Kaplan proves herself a master at poking fun at the peccadilloes of the Hollywood glamour set while never letting up on the page-turning plotting. The winning combination of the author’s sassy wit and scintillating suspense make A Job to Kill For a delicious entry in the Lacy Fields series.
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Now in paperback, a second glamorous mystery from the author of Looks to Die For starring Lacy Fields, whom Liz Smith calls, “a young and chic Jessica fletcher…appealing and accessible.”
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From Publishers Weekly
At the start of Kaplan's fun, breezy second mystery to feature ditzy L.A. interior designer Lacy Fields (after 2007's Looks to Die For), Lacy's latest chic client, Cassie Crawford, drops dead while inspecting the decor of the posh penthouse Cassie and her new husband, billionaire Roger Crawford, were planning to buy. Cassie, it turns out, made a fatal mistake by drinking a bottle of arsenic-laced Japanese tea from the penthouse's Sub-Zero refrigerator. To Lacy's dismay, the fingerprints of her casting agent pal, Molly Archer, who's been schmoozing with Roger, are found on the fridge, making Molly a top suspect. But when Billy Mann, Cassie's biker friend, is murdered after confiding in Lacy that Cassie feared for her life, LAPD Det. Brian Wilson decides Lacy makes a better suspect. While Lacy's Dolce & Gabbana shoes and her linen Calvin Klein shirt suffer damage near story's end in a tight fix Edgar Allan Poe might have devised, Lacy's blithe, la-di-dah spirit remains unscathed. (Aug.) ""
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From Booklist
In her second adventure, wife, mother, and interior decorator Lacy Fields witnesses a murder when her client, trophy wife Cassie Crawford, is poisoned during the final inspection of her L.A. penthouse, newly decorated by Lacy. Suspects abound, including Cassie’s ultrarich husband (who may be ready to divorce her); an ex-boyfriend; a possible “other woman” (Lacy’s good friend, Molly); a wacky college professor; a former employer; and Lacy herself, as the last one to see Cassie alive. To clear herself and Molly, Lacy investigates possible motives, finding herself in numerous dangerous situations until she ultimately solves the crime with the help of family and friends. Brand names are peppered throughout the story: characters don’t own sunglasses; they own Chanel sunglasses. Lacy is a likable character who loves her husband and dotes on her children, but she tries the reader’s patience with numerous errors of judgment that compromise her safety. Still, entertaining enough for those who like a touch of glamour mixed with murder. --Sue O'Brien
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I write novels about women who's lives are filled with adventures and fun. My Lacy Fields mysteries (including "Looks to Die For" and "A Job to Kill For") star a Los Angeles-based mom and interior decorator who solves mysteries when she's not shopping for antiques. I spent many years as a TV producer, creating primetime television shows for the major networks. I've also been Editor-in-Chief of Parade magazine and deputy editor of TV Guide--positions that put me in touch with stars from Matt Damon to Clint Eastwood to Barbra Streisand. Early in my career, I was a a contributing editor at Vogue and a producer at Good Morning America, and I love bringing my experiences in these supposedly-glamorous worlds to my readers--in fictional form, of course.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When interior designer Lacy Fields meets with her beautiful young client Cassie Crawford for a final look at the newly decorated Los Angeles penthouse, she hoped for another satisfied client. What she did not expect was to see her client keel over dead before her eyes. Was the decor that bad or could it really have been the tea?
Lacy is the tireless mom to three beautiful children, and the loving wife of a much sought-after Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. In her spare time, she is also a highly successful interior designer and increasingly astute sleuth.
She is shocked when suspicion centers on her best friend, Hollywood casting agent Molly Archer whose increasingly close friendship with Cassie's billionaire husband not only disturbs Lacy, but also places Molly at the top of the suspect list according to the LAPD.
The Lacy Field series has quickly developed into a popular sought-after mystery with plenty of light-hearted adventure. Author Janice Kaplan could also be called the name-dropper to the stars as her heroine rolls through the day with a catty take on Hollywood culture and shopping habits. Designer names roll off Lacy's tongue with ease, and her high-energy lifestyle freely mixes with the high-end LA types. It is obvious Kaplan knows her topic.
A Job to Die For has a well-developed plot and the plot twists and turns add to the fun of solving the puzzle. The surprise reveal adds to an over-all highly entertaining novel. Here's hoping for more of our bright and breezy Lacy.
Lacy is the tireless mom to three beautiful children, and the loving wife of a much sought-after Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. In her spare time, she is also a highly successful interior designer and increasingly astute sleuth.
She is shocked when suspicion centers on her best friend, Hollywood casting agent Molly Archer whose increasingly close friendship with Cassie's billionaire husband not only disturbs Lacy, but also places Molly at the top of the suspect list according to the LAPD.
The Lacy Field series has quickly developed into a popular sought-after mystery with plenty of light-hearted adventure. Author Janice Kaplan could also be called the name-dropper to the stars as her heroine rolls through the day with a catty take on Hollywood culture and shopping habits. Designer names roll off Lacy's tongue with ease, and her high-energy lifestyle freely mixes with the high-end LA types. It is obvious Kaplan knows her topic.
A Job to Die For has a well-developed plot and the plot twists and turns add to the fun of solving the puzzle. The surprise reveal adds to an over-all highly entertaining novel. Here's hoping for more of our bright and breezy Lacy.
13 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
My first Kaplan book, and perhaps my last. This book is junk food.
It's full of an annoying number of lame puns that didn't always sync with the author's attempts to sound hip and chic. How many teenage girls would refer to a woman as a "dish," as the daughter did at Roger's party, referring to the naked woman with sushi arranged on her?
Also irritating was what seemed like the author's desire to flaunt labels, brands, designers and such. I don't care who made the lipstick or cologne every time there is a reference to it - get on with the story already!
I learned about this book from a recommendation on Good Morning America in a good summer reads segment. What I've learned is that Good Morning America's idea of good literature and mine don't mesh.
If you're looking for an easy read and you love to read about designer fashions and a woman who has it all but still manages to be super mom and super friend while maintaining a long-term marriage with her doctor husband who's still a stud after all these years, you'll enjoy this cliche-loaded book packed full of silly puns.
It's full of an annoying number of lame puns that didn't always sync with the author's attempts to sound hip and chic. How many teenage girls would refer to a woman as a "dish," as the daughter did at Roger's party, referring to the naked woman with sushi arranged on her?
Also irritating was what seemed like the author's desire to flaunt labels, brands, designers and such. I don't care who made the lipstick or cologne every time there is a reference to it - get on with the story already!
I learned about this book from a recommendation on Good Morning America in a good summer reads segment. What I've learned is that Good Morning America's idea of good literature and mine don't mesh.
If you're looking for an easy read and you love to read about designer fashions and a woman who has it all but still manages to be super mom and super friend while maintaining a long-term marriage with her doctor husband who's still a stud after all these years, you'll enjoy this cliche-loaded book packed full of silly puns.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Samantha J
Format:Paperback
Lacy Fields is back in Janice Kaplan's follow-up, A Job to Kill For. Lacy finds herself thrust in the middle of a murder once again when she is with trophy wife Cassie Crawford as she mysteriously dies. When police begin their investigation, Lacy is devastated to learn that her own best friend, Molly Archer, has been cast as the lead suspect. Molly's prints are all over the bottle of tea that contained the poison killing Cassie, and Molly has been recently canoodling with Cassie's uber-rich husband. Lacy knows that Molly couldn't have possibly committed the crime, and sets out to clear her friend's name. But while trying to track down the real killer, Lacy finds herself suddenly being the prime suspect. Now it's not just about clearing Molly's name- but also her own.
A Job to Kill For was as excellent as the first Lacy Fields mystery, Looks to Die For. The mystery tied in with the glamorous lives the heroine and her friends lead makes this a fun read for chick lit fans. Kaplan, a veteran in the entertainment industry, enjoys name dropping and showcasing designer brands along the way. Her writing is fast and witty, and each supporting character has a well constructed back story that makes them as memorable as the heroine. Once I hit just over the halfway mark and the mystery started to intensify, I had to keep reading to find out just who committed the crime.
A Job to Kill For was as excellent as the first Lacy Fields mystery, Looks to Die For. The mystery tied in with the glamorous lives the heroine and her friends lead makes this a fun read for chick lit fans. Kaplan, a veteran in the entertainment industry, enjoys name dropping and showcasing designer brands along the way. Her writing is fast and witty, and each supporting character has a well constructed back story that makes them as memorable as the heroine. Once I hit just over the halfway mark and the mystery started to intensify, I had to keep reading to find out just who committed the crime.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mysteries I Love
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Published 19 months ago by Up North Wisconsin
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as great as first one which I read til 5am
This book just didn't pull me like the other one did, although it was good. I found it a bit cloying about Lacey's marriage. The first one was more real.
Published on January 18, 2011 by Naomi Isaacs
3.0 out of 5 stars
Warning: This is a REALLY Light
I like mystery novels and was looking for a new author. I've greatly enjoyed the Janice Kaplan and Lynn Schnurnberger novels I've read (The Botox Diaries, The Men I Didn't Marry,... Read more
Published on November 7, 2010 by J Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
amusing lighthearted cozy
In Los Angeles beautiful wealthy Cassie Crawford hires interior designer Lacy Fields to decorate her new three million dollar penthouse apartment. Read more
Published on September 24, 2008 by Harriet Klausner
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Pleasant Surprise
I was more than pleasantly surprised with this story. I was afraid that I was going to miss out on certain things because I hadn't read the first book. Read more
Published on September 6, 2008 by Deborah
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