How to Succeed in Murder: A Charley Fairfax Mystery

by Margaret Dumas

Book Overview

"This fun romp covers it all--car chases, shootings, eccentric-uncles-turned-amateur-playwrights and end-of-the-world computer viruses."--Publishers WeeklyCharley Fairfax--heiress, theatrical... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590582608
• ISBN13: 9781590582602
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

excellent read

This book is a sequel that doesn't require you to have read the first book. Just really good fun to read.

Fun read

I very much enjoyed this second outing by Margaret Dumas. All the gang is back and having even more fun than the last time.

Charley, an unlikely sleuth....

Margaret Dumas has given us an unlikely sleuth in Charley, the ultra-rich, ultra-bright and ultra-funny repertory theater madam whose adventures and line-up of delectable characters start with her sexy, if mysterious, husband, Jack. When murder strikes, then again and yet again, among the characters who comprise ZAKDAN, a high-tech company, Jack and his "firm" are hired to investigate. Enter Charley and her unlikely cohorts who must join in; they go undercover, bluffing their way into the organization as "experts." After all, some of them are actors or wanna-be's. Romping over the San Francisco landscape, drinking lots and eating California-style as SF demands, our heroine and her trusty team eventually find enlightenment in the midst of car crashes, death in the steam room and consults in the empty-except-for-the-bed mansion that Charley and Jack have bought. Roller blading throughout is a techie wizard of a 10 year old who helps to tie it all up. The second in what is to be a long series, HOW TO SUCCEED IN MURDER amounts to a fun read of the nicest order.

Great Book, Fun, Fast Read

I stayed up late reading this book--I really enjoyed reading this mystery set in San Francisco, the second in the series. It's funny, especially the Flank character, and makes you wish you had such a cool and close-knit group of friends as Charley does. While you're reading it, you feel part of that fun group.

Great Fun!

This book continues the adventures of Charley and her friends on a fun mission that is a great addition to "Speak Now." Readers new to Charley need not worry, you can jump right in with this one; but it will be more fun if you have read the first book. Guys, don't be afraid of the mention of "chick-lit" - this is just a great read! I hear there are plans for more books in this series - I can't wait!