"An intelligent thriller." —Jay Strafford, Richmond Times-Dispatch

"You just have to love Rita." —Kirkus Reviews

"Sims is a master of word choice, sentence structure, and plot development." —Mensa Bulletin

"I flat out loved this book." —Sheryl LeSage, Liberty Press

"ANYONE assessing America’s best short story writers needs to include Elizabeth Sims." —New Pop Lit

"Much charm and deprecating humor." —Kirkus Reviews

"A nifty little puzzle solved by a most intriguing female detective." —Rex E. Klett, Library Journal

"Don't overlook the work of this excellent and entertaining author." —Denise Pickles, Mary Martin Bookshop

"What more could a reader ask for?" —Cheri Fuller and Nikki Little, Curve Magazine

"The quality of writing and the entertainment value are high." —W Spice

"Packs a twelve-week writing course into 280 pages." —Julie Compton,
author of Keep No Secrets

"Intricate and surprising, this is a gripping read." —Kristine Huntley, Booklist

"The two leads, Rita and George, are engaging and believable." —Hallie Ephron, Boston Globe

"Sims orchestrates the action—and occasional comic relief—for maximum impact." —Publishers Weekly

Awarded the Silver Medal in general fiction. —Florida Book Awards, April 11, 2018

"A rollicking good mystery." —Lori L. Lake, Midwest Book Review

"Your evening read will keep you up 'til dawn." —Whitney Scott, Booklist

"Colorful episodes involving trailer parks and luxury cars." —Kirkus Reviews

"Sims has created one of those heroines who you wouldn't like to be but you'd like as a friend." —Sharon Wheeler, Reviewing the Evidence

"You'll be surprised over and over." —Caroline McCullagh, Mensa Bulletin

"Each of these four stories is a tiny gem." —Neil S. Plakcy, author

"The approach is always positive and well worth the price of admission." —Ellen Hart, award-winning author

"A page-turner from stem to stern." —Kirkus Reviews

"Goes down easy, like a perfect cup of coffee." —Crimespree Magazine

"A fast-paced, atmospheric mystery. Sims shines." —Melinda Bargreen, The Seattle Times

"Spot on dialog and well drawn female characters." —Ryan G. Van Cleave, Scene Magazine

"Byrd is a very likable amateur sleuth and Sims is a really entertaining storyteller." —Andrea L.T. Peterson, Woman's Monthly

"Appealing characters, and a rabbit mascot." —Library Journal

"A nerve-tingling thriller, rich with characterization and humour." —Vancouver BC Public Library

"Hilarious. Lillian is a true original." —Kirkus Reviews

"Unforgettable characters, lovely moments and brilliant dialogue." —The Lesbian Review

"Elizabeth Sims proves herself a true writer's friend." —Jamie Morris, Director, Voice Heart Vision

"Sims' wry commentary on life in Hollywood is dead-on." —Publishers Weekly