Summary and Reviews of Dating Dead Men by Harley Jane Kozak

Media Reviews

Entertainment Weekly It's the rare writer who has either a sense of humor or a sense of suspense. Kozak...has both--as she displays broadly in her debut novel.

Romantic Times Readers will not want this warm and witty story, with its perfect mix of zen and zaniness, to end. Luckily, Wollie's adventures will continue in Kozak's next book.

The Arizona Republic Online We like to avoid such words as wacky and screwball, but this is the sort of book they were made for. It's also a funny and surprisingly entertaining debut.

Kirkus Reviews Rejoice. Newcomer Wollie is funny, brave, smart, and altogether the fetchingest crime fiction heroine since the early Stephanie Plum.

Library Journal - Shelley Mosley This incredible debut novel is the first in a series of dating mysteries, and libraries of all sizes will want it for their collections.

Booklist - Kristine Huntley Kozak's debut is a lively, funny romp for fans of lighthearted mysteries.

Publishers Weekly Even Stephanie Plum's antics will seem sedate after readers make the acquaintance of Los Angeles's own Wollie Shelley....Kozak has struck gold first time out with a wacky, high-octane plot and characters to match.

 Jan Burke, author of Nine Dating Dead Men is the funniest mystery I've read in ages. Any woman who has ever wondered how many more Mr. Wrongs she'll have to date to meet Mr. Right will love this book. Dating Dead Men is delightful, wicked, and well-written--I look forward to the next Harley Jane Kozak novel!

 Kris Neri, author of Agatha, Anthony and Macavity Award-nominated Tracy Eaton Mysteries Dating Dead Men, Harley Jane Kozak's hilarious debut novel, proves that the search for love can be as funny as it is deadly, as it ricochets from one madcap misadventure after another with the speed of a bullet and the uproarious fun of a three-ring circus. An absolutely delightful tale, told with warmth and charm, that will keep you guessing until the final pages.

 Lee Harris, author of Murder in Hells Kitchen Harley Jane Kozak has created a set of delightful characters in Dating Dead Men. Wollie, her entrepreneur extraordinaire, manages to deal with a murder, the Mafia, an appealing but mysterious love interest, and a killer who wants to see her dead, all with originality and humor. Lately, I find myself looking over my shoulder when I'm driving to see if there's a Hummer behind me. I hope she comes back for a second act.

 Mary Daheim, author of Silver Scream A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery Harley Jane Kozak fashions a doozy of a debut, starting cars, cads clothes and an L.A. world gone hilariously mad.

 McKenna Jordan, Murder by the Book, Houston, Texas Harley Jane Kozak not only capture's the reader's attention with a good action-filled story, but also the reader's laughs with Wollie's dating project, schizophrenic brother and crazy friends. Great plot only made better with great characters! Can't wait for the next one!

 Valerie Wolzien, author of A Fashionable Murder Lots of action, quirky characters, an engaging new sleuth who designs greeting cards, and a ferret named Margaret -- what more could any reader want? Dating Dead Men is a superb debut.