Pillow Stalk

HUMOR AND DANGER MELD PERFECTLY…"A multifaceted story...plenty of surprises...And what an ending!" – New York Journal of BooksInterior Decorator Madison Night has modeled her life after a character in a Doris Day movie, but when a killer targets women dressed like the bubbly actress, Madison's signature sixties style places her in the middle of a homicide investigation.The local detective connects the new crimes to a twenty-year old cold case, and Madison's long-trusted contractor emerges as the leading suspect. As the body count piles up like a stack of plush pillows, Madison uncovers a Soviet spy, a campaign to destroy all Doris Day movies, and six minutes of film that will change her life forever.Praise for PILLOW STALK:"Make room for Vallere’s tremendously fun homage. Imbuing her story with plenty of mid-century modern decorating and fashion tips, not to mention a steady patter of Doris Day trivia, Vallere debuts a well-paced cozy series. Her disarmingly honest lead and two hunky sidekicks will appeal to all fashionistas and antiques types and have romance crossover appeal." – Library Journal"If you are looking for an unconventional mystery with a snarky, no-nonsense main character, this is it. Madison is a strong leading lady who lands in lots of quirky situations. Instead of clashing, humor and danger meld perfectly, and there’s a cliffhanger that will make your jaw drop. You’ll look forward to the second Mad for Mod mystery." – RT Book Reviews"A charming modern tribute to Doris Day movies and the retro era of the 50s, including murders, escalating danger, romance... and a puppy!" – Linda O. Johnston, Author of the Pet Rescue Mysteries"Pillow Stalk is an intricately plotted and well-written book, I really enjoyed the story. I can't imagine decorating a house in the style from Doris Day's movies but it makes fine reading." – Leanne Davis, *Fresh Fiction*"It was fast and furious, had a lot of info, characters, suspects, and even a few tangled romances. I love mysteries where I can’t figure out who the real killer is until the end, and this was one of those. The novel was well written, moved at a smooth pace, and Madison’s character was a riot." – ChickLit Plus"If you love the Technicolor movies of Doris Day and Rock Hudson and watch Mad Men for fashion tips, author Diane Vallere has written a mystery that will appeal to the mid-century modern heart." – Joanne Hamilton-Selway,* ReaderToReader.com*Books in the Mad for Mod Humorous Mystery Series:MIDNIGHT INK (prequel novella in OTHER PEOPLE’S BAGGAGE)PILLOW STALK (#1)THAT TOUCH OF INK (#2) (April 1, 2014)WITH VICS YOU GET EGGROLL (#3) (April 2015)Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all...ReviewDiane Vallere has woven a multifaceted story disguised as a cozy little mystery that starts out rather predictably but soon draws the reader into Madison s mid century modern fantasy world of fashion, movies, friendship, loyalty, and violence. Vallere s descriptions of the colors, textures and artifacts of the era bring back vivid memories for those of us who actually lived through it. Although we encounter all the usual subjects, there are plenty of surprises to keep us guessing all the way to the end. And what an ending! Ms. Vallere drops an atomic bomb in the last few pages that will make every reader want to read her next book just to witness the fallout. --NY Journal of Books PILLOW STALK is an intricately plotted and well-written book, I really enjoyed the story. I can't imagine decorating a house in the style from Doris Day's movies but it makes fine reading. --Fresh Fiction If you are looking for an unconventional mystery with a snarky, no-nonsense main character, this is it. Madison is a strong leading lady who lands in lots of quirky situations. Instead of clashing, humor and danger meld perfectly, and there s a cliffhanger that will make your jaw drop. --RT Reviews From the AuthorUnlike Madison Night, I didn't grow up watching Doris Day movies. I discovered them while I was going through a rough time in my life--and what a perfect time to discover Doris Day! It was during that time that I lived in a small apartment in Dallas, Texas (which becomes Madison's building here). While I tried to remain true to the Lakewood/White Rock Lake area, I fictionalized businesses and locations to create Madison's world. I'm sure part of what I remember fondly no longer exist, but in my memory, they always will.