Murder Can Botch Up Your Birthday (Desiree Shapiro Mystery)

a Desiree Shapiro mystery

Plot

On Vicky Pirrelli's sixth birthday, her father, Victor, was charged with murdering his mistress. Now ten years later, Vicki wants pudgy P.I. Desiree Shapiro to clear his name. But since the case is ten years old, the evidence is likely to be tainted. To top it off, Victor just recently died in prison. Meanwhile, Desiree's new boyfriend, Nick, is showing a serious interest in her-and Desiree is ready for seconds...