Nip, Tuck, Dead (Pauline Sokol) [Kindle Edition]

Lori Avocato (Author)

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Review

“Sexy and sassy . . . a sure prescription for outrageous sleuthing.”

Product Description

Ex-nurse-turned-insurance fraud investigator Pauline Sokol's willing to risk anything to put a bad doc out of business—even her best friend Goldie's near-perfect proboscis! Her cross-dressing compadre has agreed to get his shnozz bobbed so Pauline can pose as his private nurse and gain entry into Highcliff Manor—a posh plastic surgery "spa" making an illegal killing with their repeat clientele.

But when a super-rich "frequent flier" is unexpectedly widowed—and a receptionist who knows too much is given the boot . . . off a nearby cliff!—Pauline realizes she's stuck her own nose into something really nasty. Despite the pleasant distraction of the hunky Dr. Neal—and the unexpected appearance of her sexy cohort, Jagger—Pauline can't shake the feeling she's being closely watched. And if she's not careful, she'll be the next one who goes under the knife!

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 189 KB
• Print Length: 306 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0060837047
• Publisher: HarperCollins e-books (October 13, 2009)
• Sold by: HarperCollins Publishers
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000SCHBS4
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #410,186 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

After completing four years in the Air Force as a registered nurse, I began writing novels with medial/military themes. The winnner of several writing contests, I have completed fifteen novels and now write the humorous mystery series, The Pauline Sokol Mysteries.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mindful of Stephanie Plum, December 2, 2006

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nip, Tuck, Dead: A Pauline Sokol Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)

Wanting a career change, former nurse Pauline Sokol now works as an insurance fraud investigator for the Scarpello and Tonelli Insurance Company. Her latest job is to investigate Highcliff Manor, a plastic surgery and spa clinic in Newport, Rhode Island. They have suddenly submitted a big increase in health claims and the company's client thinks fraud is involved. Pauline goes undercover as a private nurse (talk about typecasting) caring for her friend Goldie who is really getting a nose job at the manor.

When they arrive at Highcliff, Pauline gets right to work snooping into employee Ian's computer, asking questions and looking in desks for evidence. Her nemesis Jagger, is staying at the same inn where she took a room and drives her crazy with his sexy come-ons and unwanted advice. When she finds Ian's body, she is certain his death is linked to the fraud even though the police think he committed suicide. Between taking care of Goldie who is not the easiest patient she ever dealt with and going home for a weekend to say hello to her mother who has a broken arm, Pauline starts investigating in earnest and almost ends up becoming murdered by a killer who hid in plain sight.

Readers who like the Stephanie Plum series will want to read the Pauline Sokol tales. The heroine is similar to Plum, who is in a job that she isn't really qualified for while Jaguar is similar to Joe Morelli who watches out for the damsel in distress who never thinks she is in danger. Of course there are many differences between the two humorous crime caper series because Lori Avocato has her own distinct style and humor with characters who feel like the reader's next door neighbors.

Harriet Klausner

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pauline Does It Again!, January 11, 2007

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Suzanne M. Meattey "Take Care" (New Hampshire Seacoast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nip, Tuck, Dead: A Pauline Sokol Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)

Another great Pauline Sokol mystery! I love this character and have enjoyed watching her grow as the series takes off. This was great with the Newport backdrop and slightly more information about the ever mysterious Jagger. I hope that we will be hearing a lot more about Pauline, Goldie, Miles, and wonderful Uncle Walt...

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fun read, January 9, 2007

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L. Rodrigues "Lu Rod" (E. Prov, RI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nip, Tuck, Dead: A Pauline Sokol Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)

Fun series to read to escape reality! Love the main character and her "entourage". Can't wait for the next installment.