It's a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod Murder: A Murder A-Go-Go Mystery

by Rosemary Stevens and Rosemary Martin

Book Overview

With a degree from secretarial school, Bebe Bennett has split Richmond, Virginia, for the whirlwind of Manhattan. Getting in on the British invasion, her boss at Rip City Records has signed up Philip Royal and the Beefeaters. But when Bebe and her stewardess roommate Darlene go to meet two members of the band for a fab night out, they find Philip dead, electrocuted with his own guitar. Even worse, the fuzz suspect Darlene. So, it's up to Bebe to abandon...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451214706
• ISBN13: 9780451214706
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Sooo hip and GROOVY

This book is so rad.. Reminded me of the Movie What's up Doc? I loved this cute cozy and am purchasing the next one. Looking foward to more. This cute book flows easily and is beleivable and funny. The heroine Bebe is funny and her dad making stop in visits to her is hilarious! I can just see her father putting the whoop on Bebe's boss thinking he was putting the make on his little "magnolia blossom". Won't disappoint.

It's a groovy story

The 1960's, with beehive hairdo's, go-go boots and cute little hats was a wonderful time to be a single young woman. And when you are off on your first adventure in the big city of New York, away from home for the first time, it doesn't get any better. Bebe Bennett has landed her dream job as a secretary in a record company and in addition to getting to meet all the musicians who come into the office, her boss is a dreamboat who she immediately falls in love with, despite his reputation as a womanizer. But when the lead singer of a band that her boss brought over from England is murdered, Bebe realizes that in order to save her bosses job (and let him see how invaluable she is); she has to solve the murder. So, with the help of her stewardess roommate, Bebe dives into the New York music scene to figure out who killed the singer and quickly finds herself being stalked by a killer. If you remember the 60's this book will be a hilarious blast from the past with an ingénue heroine who will put you mind of That Girl crossed with Jessica Fletcher. With her wide eyed innocence, Bebe is able to charm even the most jaded New Yorkers she runs across. And if you don't remember the 60's you will enjoy a fun look at one of the most interesting eras of American history and either way you will laugh your way through Bebe's adventures. A wonderful start to a new cozy series.

The 60s, murder, and fun

Bebe Bennett is secretary to Bradley Williams at Rip-City Records. He is also the love of her life, although he isn't aware of it yet. She recently moved from Richmond, Virginia, to New York City and shares her first apartment with Darlene Roland. Darlene is a stewardess. Darlene has a date with Philip, lead singer of Philip Royal and the Beefeaters, an act signed by Rip-City Records from England, who she just met on a flight from London. She has fixed Bebe up with Keith, the lead guitarist. When they arrive in the lobby of the Legends Hotel, the men don't show up. Finally Darlene and Bebe go up to their room. Unfortunately, they find Philip electrocuted in the bathtub. The police believe Darlene killed him and ground her from flying. Bebe and Darlene set out to clear her name and find the real killer. They end up putting themselves in danger more than once and are cautioned by Bradley, Detective Finelli, and Bebe's dad to stop investigating before they find themselves killed as well. Darlene's friend Stu often aids the girls. They are able to obtain some information, but will it be enough? Can they clear Darlene's name without either of them being harmed? This is a fabulous book set back in the 60s. It is a fast read-I read it in just over a day. I felt like I was back in the 60s. It's a great cozy mystery with wonderful characters. Bebe and Darlene are very likeable. Bebe is very naïve and that really adds to the book. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. New York is a great location for this book. It really lends itself to the story and adds so much ambiance. The sexual tension is well written. I highly recommend this book!

Funny and charming

Welcome to Beatle Mania. It's the fun loving 60's and Bebe Bennett is living every girls dream. She is the secretary to the Vice President of Rip City Records, Bradley Williams, and she lives in the middle of fast paced New York. She hangs out with the "it" crowd including the new British music sensation Philp Royal and the Beefeaters. Life couldn't get more exciting, or could it? When the lead singer of the band, Philip Royal is found murdered in his bathtub, Bebe gets stuck right in the middle of the investigation. Because her roommate, Darlene, is the prime suspect! Join Bebe in her attempt to catch the killer, before he catches her. ***** Funny and charming. You immediatly start rooting for the "good girls" as they fummble the way throught crime-solving. I loved this book, and when the sequel is released I'm jumping on that one. *****

delightful historical amateur sleuth

In 1964 with a secretarial diploma in hand, twenty-two years old Bebe Bennett comes to the Big Apple looking for work. She obtains a secretarial position at Rip City Records just as the firm is trying to gain a beachhead into the British invasion. Her worldlier roommate stewardess Darlene has actually joined the mile high club with the lead singer of Philip Royal and the Beafeaters, an act signed by Rip City Records. While Darlene is to see Philip, Bebe is stepping out with lead guitarist Keith. However instead of clubbing Darlene discovers a dead Philip, an apparent victim of electrocution by guitar. The police suspect Darlene killed her boyfriend probably because of free love with other groupies, but Bebe knows her roommate would never murder anyone. As the "pigs" look to pin the rap on Darlene, Bebe goes clubbing in the Village seeking to uncover the real culprit. Take Austin Powers but place him in Manhattan just as the Beatles invade Shea Stadium and Ed Sullivan and you have an idea of the background to this delightful historical amateur sleuth tale. The story line is fun to follow as Bebe gets on the job lessons on the mod world from her roommate and her employer. Her sleuthing work seems always just off kilter like a 45 playing at 78 speed; if you do not know what these numbers mean you are too young to remember the world of IT'S A MOD, MOD, MOD, MOD MURDER (where is Jimmy Durante when you need him?). Harriet Klausner