Murder Can Spoil Your Appetite (Desiree Shapiro Mysteries #7) [Paperback]

Selma Eichler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2000

When an infamous mobster contracts Desiree to catch a killer, the overweight detective bites off more than even she can chew.

Praise for the Desiree Shapiro mysteries:

"Tired of glamorous private investigators so svelte they could be fashion models? Has author Selma Eichler got a heroine for you."-- Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel

"Highly entertaining."-- Carolyn Hart

"Witty...warm-hearted...a heroine we can embrace."-- Joan Hess

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

Accept an organized crime boss as a client? Desiree Shapiro's first thought is, "No way!" But take the case she does, committing herself to finding out who murdered her client's favorite political protégé. Barbara Rosenblat has a lot of fun with an entertaining story and its goofy characters, capturing every silly nuance and magnifying comic effect. Desiree blossoms into an astute, though at times fumbling, detective, with a heart as big as her stature is small. Her partner, Lou, is just a little off the mark, and at the end of the story we find out why. Crime boss/client Vito de Silva sends shivers up our spines from the first cassette, delicious shivers that speak of intimidation rather than threat. Rosenblat's versatility is best showcased in exactly this type of book. R.P.L. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Signet; Desiree Shapiro Mystery edition (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451199588
• ISBN-13: 978-0451199584
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #947,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, May 14, 2001

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Ellen b (Long Island United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murder Can Spoil Your Appetite (Desiree Shapiro Mysteries #7) (Paperback)

I've read every one of the Desiree Shapiro mysteries, and while I loved them all, I felt this was the best. I truly could not put it down. I really enjoyed having her work with a man, and enjoyed their banter. Desiree is very entertaining, and remains fresh, as far as I'm concerned. Yes, she is neurotic and has no impulse control regarding food, but that is part of her charm. I'm now reading the last book in the series, and am looking forward to more. Keep them coming, Ms. Eichler!

14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I was champing at the bit to get S. Eichler's latest., February 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Murder Can Spoil Your Appetite (Desiree Shapiro Mysteries #7) (Paperback)

And huzzah, finally, it was in a nearby bookstore. I was somewhat disappointed with the latest entry, however. It seemed to me, she copied the ending from one of her earlier books. And please, Desiree, this is the 21st century. It's ok to ask a man out! (Her asking herself, "does he or does he not like me?" seems very juvenile and out of character.) The characters did not seem very well-written or deep (she needs to read some Dorothy Simpson). I hope S. Eichler does better in 2001, because I'll be waiting to read it, hoping for a better effort.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Those who aren't skinny, May 14, 2010

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N. Dearman "retiring teacher" (Glasgow, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Murder Can Spoil Your Appetite (Desiree Shapiro Mysteries #7) (Paperback)

You don't have to be from a big city to enjoy hearing about this plus size private eye. Her adventures are a fast read and will have you coming back for more.