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Zusatztext "Arguably the best of Waldman's mysteries."— Long Island Press "A perky! enthusiastic! and infectious read."— Library Journal "A funny! quick-witted protagonist."— Houston Chronicle Informationen zum Autor Ayelet Waldman Klappentext Between juggling lunchboxes, piano lessons, and baby-sitters, public defender turned stay-at-home mom Juliet Applebaum promises to help her famous friend clear her brother's name of murder. But what will she do when she begins to suspect her friend may not be as innocent as she seems? Leseprobe Praise for the Mommy-Track Mysteries . . . DEATH GETS A TIME-OUT “Waldman is at her witty best when dealing with children, carpooling, and first-trimester woes, but is no slouch at explaining the pitfalls of False Memory Syndrome either.” — Kirkus Reviews “Waldman skillfully unravels the intertwined relationships . . . to reveal a cunning murder plot . . . Juliet and her patient husband make an appealing couple—funny, clever, and loving (but never mawkish). Waldman has an excellent ear for the snappy comeback, especially when delivered by a five-year-old.” — Publishers Weekly “A perky, enthusiastic, and infectious read.” — Library Journal A PLAYDATE WITH DEATH “Smoothly paced and smartly told.” — The New York Times Book Review “Sparkling . . . [A] swift and engaging plot . . . Witty and well-constructed . . . those with a taste for lighter mystery fare are sure to relish the adventures of this contemporary, married, mother-of-two Nancy Drew.” — Publishers Weekly “[A] deft portrayal of Los Angeles’s upper crust and of the dilemma facing women who want it all.” — Booklist THE BIG NAP “Waldman treats the Los Angeles scene with humor, offers a revealing glimpse of Hasidic life, and provides a surprise ending . . . An entertaining mystery with a satirical tone.” — Booklist “Juliet Applebaum is smart, fearless, and completely candid about life as a full-time mom with a penchant for part-time detective work. Kinsey Millhone would approve.” —Sue Grafton “Juliet is a modern heroine refusing to quit or take another snooze until she feels justice is properly served.” — Book Browser NURSERY CRIMES “[Juliet is] a lot like Elizabeth Peters’ warm and humorous Amelia Peabody—a brassy, funny, quick-witted protagonist.” — Houston Chronicle “Funny, clever, touching, original, wacky and wildly successful.” —Carolyn G. Hart “A delightful debut filled with quirky, engaging characters, sharp wit, and vivid prose. I predict a successful future for this unique, highly likable sleuth.” —Judith Kelman, author of After the Fall “[Waldman] derives humorous mileage from Juliet’s ‘epicurean’ cravings, wardrobe dilemmas, night-owl husband, and obvious delight in adventure.” — Library Journal “[Waldman is] a welcome voice . . . well-written . . . this charming young family has a real-life feel to it.” — Contra Costa Times DEATH GETS A TIME-OUT Ayelet Waldman Acknowledgments My sincerest thanks go to Diane at the breathtakingly beautiful Casa Luna for giving me a place to stay in Mexico; to Karen Gadbois and Susan McKinney for information on San Miguel; to Jean Rosenbluth for details of Los Angeles life and geography; to Clara Hennen for reading and commenting on the book; to Kathleen Caldwell for her unending support; and to Sophie, Zeke, and Ida-Rose for letting me get my work done. Thanks to Minouche Kandel and Dr. Eric Kandel’s work on recovered memory. Any mistakes and misinterpretations I have made are entirely my own. I feel special gratitude to Mary Evans and Natalee Rosenstein for shepherding my work so carefully. And, as alwa...
