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Littlefield's amusing, sassy debut introduces Stella Hardesty, a widow and survivor of domestic violence, who owns a sewing shop in a sleepy Missouri town. On the side, Stella solves problems and metes out justice on behalf of battered women, like Chrissy Shaw, whose abusive bully of an ex-husband, Roy Dean Shaw, Stella keeps tabs on. After Roy Dean absconds with Chrissy's baby, Stella learns he's involved with local mobsters in a stolen auto parts ring. Chrissy sheds her victimhood to team up with Stella and do battle. After girding up their weaponry, the unlikely crime-fighting duo trick their way into the home of Roy Dean's mob boss, who they suspect has Chrissy's son. Stella discovers that no amount of preparation and righteous anger can prevail over pure evil, at least not without loads of trouble. Spunky, unapologetically middle-aged and a tad cantankerous, Stella barges bravely and often unwisely into danger. (Aug.)
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_A Bad Day for Sorry_ is another of the years best debuts, a standout mystery distinguished by its charming protagonist and her compelling voice. We dont get many characters like Stella in mystery fiction, but we should. Shes fresh and sassy and an awful lot of fun to read about.--David J. Montgomery, Chicago_ Sun-Times_
In her debut novel, Sophie Littlefield shows considerable skills for delving into the depths of her characters and complex plotting as she disarms the reader..Littlefield keeps the plot churning with realistic action that doesn't let up. She also allows the moral ambiguity of vigilante justice to enhance this story.Littlefield's exciting debut should be the start of an even more exciting series._South Florida_ _Sun Sentinel
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Ass-whuppin 50-year-old Stella is nothing if not inventive.Littlefield puts a new spin on middle-age sleuths in this rollicking, rip-roaring debut.--_Booklist_
"Expect the unexpected with Stella Hardesty, who's quite the intriguing character....From Stella's opening remark...the reader can't help but be drawn into her world and wonder where it all will lead."--_Romantic Times BOOKreviews_ (4 Stars)
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