Murder in the city of sin...
Brett Kavanaugh is a tattoo artist and owner of Vegas's hottest tattoo shop, The Painted Lady. And in... read full description
Brett Kavanaugh is a tattoo artist and owner of Vegas's hottest tattoo shop, The Painted Lady. And in... read full description
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Apr 04, 2010
Literary Feline
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I did a little happy dance when I received Karen E. Olson's second book of the Tattoo Shop mystery series in the mail last month. I loved the first book in the series, The Missing Ink, and was excited to see what Brett and friends were up to now.
In this particular novel, readers step into the Las Vegas drag queen scene where one such drag queen, Britney Brassieres, is struck by a champagne cork--on purpose--at the premiere of the Nylons and Tattoos show. Brett Kavanaugh, owner and tatt More...
In this particular novel, readers step into the Las Vegas drag queen scene where one such drag queen, Britney Brassieres, is struck by a champagne cork--on purpose--at the premiere of the Nylons and Tattoos show. Brett Kavanaugh, owner and tatt More...
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Jan 20, 2012
Ami
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3.5 stars
Just like the first book, Ms. Olson ends most of the chapters with some sort of "cliff-hanger/new information", which makes me immediately click the next button on my Kindle to see what happens next. The book doesn't immediately start with a "dead body"; in fact, first it seems like the mystery is about a drag queen being attacked by a champagne cork, but he is okay. Only several chapters later, he dies ... and after that, Brett Kavanaugh, tattoo artist a More...
Just like the first book, Ms. Olson ends most of the chapters with some sort of "cliff-hanger/new information", which makes me immediately click the next button on my Kindle to see what happens next. The book doesn't immediately start with a "dead body"; in fact, first it seems like the mystery is about a drag queen being attacked by a champagne cork, but he is okay. Only several chapters later, he dies ... and after that, Brett Kavanaugh, tattoo artist a More...
Apr 11, 2011
4fabfelines
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Brett is a tattoo artist in a tony section of Las Vegas.. When a friend invites her and the staff to a Drag Queen show after tattooing most of the "girls" Brett is looking for a nice night out.
One of the girls is shot with a champagne cork in a attack and later ends up dead, Brett suspects there is more going on than just Gay fear and hate.
Trevor McKay had a secret and someone had come into the club to deliver a messaage to him before the attack.
Charlotte, Bretts' ne More...
One of the girls is shot with a champagne cork in a attack and later ends up dead, Brett suspects there is more going on than just Gay fear and hate.
Trevor McKay had a secret and someone had come into the club to deliver a messaage to him before the attack.
Charlotte, Bretts' ne More...
Jun 04, 2011
Kerste
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Okay, so once again, I was not (too) disappointed. This mystery is fast-paced. Once the ride begins, it seems like almost everything that happens to Brett has to do with the mystery. I was a little disappointed that once again the seemingly random love interest ended up being a suspect and was dismissed out of hand before any real romance could happen. Same device as the first book, hope the next book finds something different in the romance category for Brett.
The other similar d More...
The other similar d More...
Sep 05, 2011
Tracey
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I am thoroughly enjoying this series and newfound author! The stories have maintained my interest so that I quickly get through the books and I have already started on the third book.
The ending was a surprise as I did not guess who was behind all the problems that Brett had come across. Oh and Jess Coleman's interest in Brett is cute! I like how the story develops naturally and I don't feel as though I am force fed information at various points...Brett finds out in her own way and More...
The ending was a surprise as I did not guess who was behind all the problems that Brett had come across. Oh and Jess Coleman's interest in Brett is cute! I like how the story develops naturally and I don't feel as though I am force fed information at various points...Brett finds out in her own way and More...
Nov 20, 2011
Evelyn
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This was a lot of fun. The twists were solid and the whole thing was lousy with red herrings, which is great, I'd rather be duped a bunch than never duped at all. (Though my first choice for killer was the correct choice. Oh well.) Also, great use of setting, an unusual romantic angle (or two), and a nice little button at the end of things. A few minor complaints: first, flinched at the author's mistaken belief that all drag queens are gay; second, the days in this book are awfully long; finally
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Sep 12, 2010
Lori
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A solid 4 stars. I liked this better than the first book. The plot was intricate but not as jumbled and confusing. I enjoy the tattoo references, being a tattoo fan... My only real complaint is that there is really little/no character advancement that I could see. Everyone is essentially the same as in book one, no lessons-learned or changes. Hope they do so in #3, which I'm reading now. Brett meets men and feels all tingly, but there's no ongoing arc with a potential relationship. I'm not sayin
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Sep 05, 2010
Myhotstylist
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Very strong followup to the first book.
In this second round of the Tatoo Shop mysteries, Brett and the gang get tangled up in a wild Cat n' Mouse game involving drag queens, and a Queen of Hearts tatoo being the missing clue. One of Brett's employees goes missing, and 2 bodies turn up dead. A new detective is on Brett's trail, and we get to see a new love intrest for Brett. An alliance is formed between her and Jeff Colman, her long term nemesis.
This was a fun ride throu More...
In this second round of the Tatoo Shop mysteries, Brett and the gang get tangled up in a wild Cat n' Mouse game involving drag queens, and a Queen of Hearts tatoo being the missing clue. One of Brett's employees goes missing, and 2 bodies turn up dead. A new detective is on Brett's trail, and we get to see a new love intrest for Brett. An alliance is formed between her and Jeff Colman, her long term nemesis.
This was a fun ride throu More...
Sep 09, 2011
thegirlinpink
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Pretty in Ink is the second installment of Karen E. Olson Tattoo Shop Mystery Series.
What is it about? Brett Kavanaugh is a tattoo artist and the owner of "The Painted Lady" tattoo shop located inside the Venetian in Las Vegas. After Brett and some of her employees ink some of Vegas most glamorous drag queens, she and the gang are invited to the opening night at the glamorous “Nylons and Tattoos” show. The night ends in disaster when a man attacks one of the performers. The s More...
What is it about? Brett Kavanaugh is a tattoo artist and the owner of "The Painted Lady" tattoo shop located inside the Venetian in Las Vegas. After Brett and some of her employees ink some of Vegas most glamorous drag queens, she and the gang are invited to the opening night at the glamorous “Nylons and Tattoos” show. The night ends in disaster when a man attacks one of the performers. The s More...
Mar 14, 2011
Book Sp(l)ot
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Karen E Olson's Tattoo Shop Mystery series is one of the few series I actually get soon after it comes out and read it (I have lots of other series I read but most of them I purposely stay at least one book behind-it's a thing (; ).
In Pretty in Ink, Brett Kavanaugh and the rest of her coworkers/friends from The Painted Lady, her tattoo shop in Las Vegas are back for more mystery and craziness. This is the second Tattoo Shop Mystery after last year's The Missing Ink. This time around, More...
In Pretty in Ink, Brett Kavanaugh and the rest of her coworkers/friends from The Painted Lady, her tattoo shop in Las Vegas are back for more mystery and craziness. This is the second Tattoo Shop Mystery after last year's The Missing Ink. This time around, More...
Jul 06, 2010
Spuddie
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#2 Tattoo Shop mystery, featuring Brett Kavanaugh, who owns the Painted Lady tattoo shop in Las Vegas. Brett is at a drag queen show, an invited guest because she did tattoos for several of the stars, when one of them is attacked deliberately during the show--a champagne cork popped directly at her. When Trevor (aka Britney Brassieres) later ends up dead, the apparent victim of poison, Brett gets involved in a bizarre case involving several other drag queens, her trainee employee Charlotte, and
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Jul 25, 2011
Brett
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Redheaded tattoo artist Brett Kavanaugh is back, & Las Vegas is just as crazy. This time, Brett gets involved in a mystery surrounding the death of a drag queen she had recently done a tattoo for. Initially seeming like a sad coincidence, things get crazier as one of Brett's employees who seems to be involved vanishes, & whispers of the involvement of homeland security start up. Brett, of course, winds up dealing with slashed tires, a near miss in a gunfight, a trip to the hospital to be deconta
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Jun 13, 2010
Jess
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I liked this one even more than the first one! There were some different subplots going on that seemed to be on the outside of the main plot, but in the end they all related back to one another.
I really like Brett's character and find her to be really amusing lol. She doesn't mean to get stirred up into trouble, but once she's in it she can't help herself. She has to know what's going on and she has a desire to help her friends.
Her brother Tim appeared a bit more in this More...
I really like Brett's character and find her to be really amusing lol. She doesn't mean to get stirred up into trouble, but once she's in it she can't help herself. She has to know what's going on and she has a desire to help her friends.
Her brother Tim appeared a bit more in this More...
Apr 30, 2011
Wendi
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I'm really glad I discovered this series. And I can't wait to read the next installment. This novel gives a vivad view of the lush and neon landscape of Las Vegas. Characters delve into the outlandish clubs of drag queens, while trying to solve an unimaginable crime. And a few other interesting things are being to develope in the series, which I know romance lovers might like. I know the direction I think it's going is one I will keep watch of.
Dec 03, 2011
Meg
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Drag Queens, Tattoos, and Murder!!! Incredible combination. That said, it took my awhile to suspect the bad guy, there were lots of twists and turns. I find it interesting that the main character gets a new love interest in this book. I hope that she ends up with Jeff, the guy from the other tattoo parlor, in the end though...
Jul 31, 2011
Corinne
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I picked this up as a "pool-side" read and really enjoyed it. It was pretty obvious who the bad guy was but that didn't stop my from finishing it. I really like the main characters and hope that Brett (the heroine) has another chance with the ER doc in the next book.
Feb 10, 2012
Rebecca
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Was not as good as the first. I have realized that the reason the mysteries in these book are hard to figure out is that they make very little sense. Still the characters are charming and I enjoy the series as a diversion from heavier reading.
Jan 31, 2011
Kathryn
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The second book in Karen E. Olson's Tattoo Shop Mystery series, this is just enjoyable as the first. Olson is great at creating interesting characters, tricky situations, and twisty, fast-paced plots.
Jan 22, 2012
Moondance
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Vegas, drag queens, tattoos and dead bodies. Throw in a hunky doctor, an angry detective and Homeland Security for a fast, fun read. 3.5 stars
Dec 29, 2011
Selena
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Good series. Enjoying it so far. the characters are interesting and the mystery is good. I can't figure it out in the first few chapters like in some books.
Oct 28, 2011
Lori
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I love this series. I'm not a tattoo kind of person but I like to live vicariously through the characters in this book.
Apr 09, 2010
Nicole
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A fun new mystery series. This is actually book #2 so I need to go back and read #1. The third is due out this fall.
Oct 21, 2011
Melissa
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These are fun fast reads. Las Vegas, tattoos, drag queens and murder fill the pages of this installment of the Tattoo Shop series. Brett and her friends and employees are interesting and every time I finish a book I look to see if there is another.
May 08, 2010
Heather
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I LOVE this series! There is just enough mystery to keep me guessing, and they make me laugh out loud! Not to mention that now I REALLY want to get another tattoo! Thanks Karen! *grins*
Dec 16, 2011
Amanda
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Brett Kavanaugh can get into all sorts of trouble, and as always it will take her friends and family to help her out of this mess.
It may not be her fault but she is in danger yet again...
Although I must say I definitely prefer her love interest in this novel, Dr. Colin Bixby seems like a great guy, and a fantastic catch. He seems like he could be a perfect fit for Brett, who knows maybe he could help keep her out of trouble for a while...
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It may not be her fault but she is in danger yet again...
Although I must say I definitely prefer her love interest in this novel, Dr. Colin Bixby seems like a great guy, and a fantastic catch. He seems like he could be a perfect fit for Brett, who knows maybe he could help keep her out of trouble for a while...
Who am I kidding, Bre More...
Dec 18, 2011
Susan
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A deftly written engaging story with some fun characters and potential for further good novels.
Sep 19, 2010
A fun light mystery - who can resist the combination of Vegas and Tatoo Artists...
Jul 03, 2010
Kathy
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I really like this author's writing style. The plot is great and quick moving, but not too involved. It was a great Summer read.
Jan 13, 2012
Chris
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I'm really enjoying this series. They are quick reads with great characters.
Apr 28, 2010
Cynthia
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Just couldn't get into it. Colorful characters and interesting setting.
