Pillow Stalk

HUMOR AND DANGER MELD PERFECTLY... 


"A  multifaceted  story...plenty  of  surprises...And  what  an  ending!"  – New York Journal of Books 


Interior 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  here’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


"This was a delightful read for me. I particularly enjoy and like Doris Day and was so surprised that 

Pillow Talk was mentioned in the book along with Doris Day. It's nice having a cute, cozy mystery to read, I look forward to more in the series!" – Lynn Demsky, bookreporter.com 


"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 BAG GAGE) 

PILLOW STALK (#1) 

THAT TOUCH OF INK (#2) (April 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... 


Author Bio:   


Diane Vallere lives in a world where popcorn is a breakfast food and Doris Day movies are  revered  for  their  cultural  significance.  After over  twenty  years  in  the  fashion industry, she now writes full time, juggling the Madison Night Mystery series, the Style & Error series,  and  the upcoming  Material  Witness  series.  She  launched her  own  detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.