- Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Avon; First THUS edition (Jun 16 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0060731664
- ISBN-13: 978-0060731663
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 118 g
- Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #782,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“Fans of Evanovich are sure to enjoy this funny, fast-paced series.” (Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author )
“An outrageous romp of a novel; a laugh and a shiver -- a book I just couldn’t put down.” (Christopher Whitcomb, former FBI agent and New York Times bestselling author of Cold Zero, Black, and White )
“Clever, comical, and gutsy, Pauline Sokol is the perfect sleuth.” (Nancy J. Cohen, author of the Bad Hair Day Mysteries )
“A wonderful debut mystery . . . a solid who-done-it, chick lit style.” (Harriet Klausner )
“A wacky and outright hilarious new mystery series...great sparring dialogue, well-defined characters and comedy galore.” (Curled up with a Good Book Reviews )
“Sexy and sassy . . . a sure prescription for outrageous sleuthing.” (Carolyn Hart )
“A hilarious roller coaster ride.” (Merline Lovelace, USA Today Bestselling Author )
“A fresh, new voice in mystery . . . great fun and a diverting escape.” (Laura Van Wormer )
“An outrageous romp of a novel; a laugh and a shiver -- a book I just couldn’t put down.” (Christopher Whitcomb, former FBI agent and New York Times bestselling author of Cold Zero, Black, and White )
“Clever, comical, and gutsy, Pauline Sokol is the perfect sleuth.” (Nancy J. Cohen, author of the Bad Hair Day Mysteries )
“A wonderful debut mystery . . . a solid who-done-it, chick lit style.” (Harriet Klausner )
“A wacky and outright hilarious new mystery series...great sparring dialogue, well-defined characters and comedy galore.” (Curled up with a Good Book Reviews )
“Sexy and sassy . . . a sure prescription for outrageous sleuthing.” (Carolyn Hart )
“A hilarious roller coaster ride.” (Merline Lovelace, USA Today Bestselling Author )
“A fresh, new voice in mystery . . . great fun and a diverting escape.” (Laura Van Wormer )
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This funny and charming second book in our promising new mass market mystery series features Pauline Sokol, a sassy 30–something ex–nurse turned medical insurance fraud investigator.
Pauline Sokol has just escaped serious bodily harm during her first investigation, when her second case file is literally thrown into her lap. And this one seems to be a doozie––with one suspect already dead! Pauline's sleuthing leads her to the Senior Citizen's Clinic, where she realizes that her deceased suspect was part of an illegal Viagra ring! Pauline is soon going undercover as a senior hot mama and chasing down leads at the local bingo parlor.
Between fending off some wrinkled "over–70" admirers, and helping the sexy investigator Jagger with his own case at the Senior Clinic, Pauline is again faced with a murderer on the loose! Adding to her panic is the reality that her attraction to Jagger is intensifying, despite the fact that the handsome and reliable Nick is courting her. With the help of her hilarious family and friends, Pauline must juggle an undercover nursing gig, two sexy leading men, a senior alter–ego, and a gaggle of geriatric suspects––all before she becomes the next victim!
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't bother....,
By A Customer
Ce commentaire est de: The Stiff And The Dead: A Pauline Sokol Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)
I've only managed to read half of this book before I sold it to a used book store. This book along with the first book in the series ("A Dose of Murder") are carbon copies of the Plum series. I read the Plum series (which is starting to annoy me) and there are just too many similarities between the two. And Pauline (the main character in this series) is 34-35 years old, yet acts like she's 12 more than half the time. I found myself screaming "grow up already!!"Do yourselves a favor and don't waste your time or money.
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3.8 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
amusing insurance investigation case,
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Stiff And The Dead: A Pauline Sokol Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)
After twelve years as a nurse, Pauline Sokol could not take it anymore so she quit. Her roommate Miles got her a job as a fraud claims investigator for Scarpello and Tonelli Insurance Company because his Uncle Fabio owns the firm.
With Miles' boyfriend glitzy transvestite and star investigator Goldie Perlman ill, newbie Pauline is assigned to look into prescription fraud at the Hope Valley Senior Citizens Center. Pauline goes undercover as a senior citizen working as a temporary at the center's pharmacy with Goldie preparing her for her role to observe prime suspect Sophie Banko. Pauline also struggles with the attention given her by two male peers. Nick is a clean cut hunk while Jagger is an exasperating handsome pain. With three advisors to assist her at uncovering the prescription scam at the clinic's pharmacy, Pauline wonders if Goldie can help her better understand her sudden seemingly alive love life that was dormant as a nurse. The second Pauline Sokol insurance investigation case is an amusing tale that once again focuses in on a medical scam enabling the former nurse simply to go undercover though trying to pretend to be elderly is not that easy accomplished. Her love interest has expanded since mysterious and sexy Jagger introduced her to the job and seemed to want her under the cover with Nick apparently interested in her too. Lori Avocato provides a humorous investigative tale starring a likable flake and her eccentric cronies though at times the quirky behavior distracts from a fine who-done-it. Harriet Klausner 8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pauline's second case,
By Detra Fitch - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Stiff And The Dead: A Pauline Sokol Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)
Ex-nurse Pauline Sokol gets her second case working for Scarpello and Tonelli Insurance Company. This time it is prescription fraud. Pauline's best suspect is Sophie Banko. To keep tabs on Sophie, Goldie helps disguise Pauline as an elderly lady. This way Pauline infiltrates the Hope Valley Senior Citizens Center to spy on Sophie. In addition to that, Pauline begins working (as a Temp) at the Hope Valley Clinic and its pharmacy.
The case is a bit above what Pauline is ready for, but since Goldie has tonsillitis, she has time to help Pauline with disguises and advice. Good thing too, because Pauline needs lots of advice to deal with her two romantic interests, Nick and Jagger. Nick is clean cut, handsome, and a co-worker. Jagger is mysterious, irritating, and dangerously attractive. And it will probably take both of them to help Pauline on this case. **** The author, Lori Avocato, spends a bit more time on romance this time around. Readers get another taste of the mysterious Jagger, as well as, of the romantic Nick. But the author does not skimp on the investigation plot either. You will get to sink your teeth into another "whodunit" type mystery while being constantly amused with the colorful cast of characters that surround Pauline and her hectic life. Another delightful romp with Pauline and her unusual life style. **** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Even better than the first in the series,
By Sunnydale - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Stiff And The Dead: A Pauline Sokol Mystery (Mass Market Paperback)
I don't buy many books, because I think very few are worth the money. Because I enjoyed "A Dose of Murder" so much, though, I made an exception for "The Stiff and the Dead." I was not disappointed.
Humor is again used to great effect and the mystery is reasonably entertaining, but what made me come back were the terrific characters. They're what I loved in the first book and what I look forward to in the next. Pauline remains a fun character almost anyone can identify with, and we learn more about Jagger as they work together. The Sokol family also appears again, as well as Pauline's good friends Goldie and Miles; her new boyfriend, Nick; and her dog, Spanky. The writing is tighter than in "A Dose of Murder." For instance, the words "ack" and "yikes" don't appear nearly as often, and Pauline's detective skills have progressed believably. Areas that could stand some improvement: Well, the editing needs work. I winced at mistakes such as affect/effect, missing commas, and the phrase "dose off" (instead of "doze off"). Plus, at one point Pauline wonders if a particular event actually did occur. I don't want to give away the plot, so I'll just say that if this thing did happen, she should know for sure one way or the other. Yet, in the book, she remains clueless. But those complaints are minor. I very much enjoyed this book and am eagerly anticipating the next in the series. We don't have the option of giving a book 4 1/2 stars and this one was better than 4, so I'm rating it a 5. Give it a try. |
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