About the author(s)

Susan Kandel is a former art critic for the Los Angeles Times. She has taught at New York University and UCLA, and served as editor of the international journal artext. She lives in West Hollywood, California, with her husband, two daughters, and dog.

Reviews

“A well-spun plot and clever writing.” - Entertainment Weekly

“Savvy debut mystery. . . . Cece’s bright personality, along with her clever analysis of Gardner’s classic mysteries, make future adventures a promising prospect.” - New York Times Book Review

“There’s lots of fun Nancy Drew lore in this airy entertainment.” - New Orleans Times-Picayune

“Kandel offers up a race against time, a nail-biting chase and some unexpected twists and turns.” - Denver Rocky Mountain News

“Zany.” - Sacramento Bee

“A cool, refreshingly tart summer read.” - Parade

“Not a Girl Detective...is as sparkling as a spilled packet of Sweet ‘n Low.” - Washington Post Book World

“Entertaining quirks...Kandel also takes care to provide some intellectual stimulus for Cece.” - Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review

“Page-turning...The story is gloriously nostalgic.” - Virginian-Pilot

“A funny, original, well-plotted murder mystery.” - Entertainment Weekly

“The verdict is in, and I Dreamed I Married Perry Mason is a winner. Susan Kandel is guilty of penning an utterly original, artful and nicely noir novel of murder and intrigue--all dressed up in fabulous vintage Hollywood fashions. Yum!” - Mary Kay Andrews, author of Little Bitty Lies

“Fact-filled and funny; a worthy successor to Cece’s bright debut.” - Kirkus Reviews

“The action moves along smartly.” - Booklist

“Full of comedy, intelligence and knowledge, this is a mystery you want to share.” - Trenton NJ Times

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