A Body to Die for

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Author: Kate White
Narrator: Kate Walsh
Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Women Detectives
Publisher: Time Warner Audio Books
Date: April 2005
Length: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 3.5/5
Formats:
  • CD

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Overview

Bailey Weggins is in desperate need of a little R&R after solving the murder of her boss' nanny. A trip to the Cedar Inn Spa seems like the perfect remedy. But when Bailey goes tot he massage room to retrieve her lost watch and finds a dead body getting a seaweed wrap, her detective instincts are unable to go on hiatus. As Bailey uncovers the victim's mysterious past, she finds herself becoming infatuated with Jeffrey Beck, a detective working on the case. Meanwhile, another horrifying murder is committed at the inn—and Bailey finds herself the killer's next target.

Selected Reviews

A Body To Die For

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 4/5

So-so story.

by Pamela
  • Book Rating: 3/5

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Reviews (12)

A Body To Die For

Written by Anonymous from New York, NY on July 28th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

An easy and enjoyable listen. I pictured the whole thing happening at a well known spa that I frequent also in the Berkshires and it added to the fun. Ironically, I was not in love with the narrator as she is a terrific actress, but do not let that stop you. An overall good experience.

So-so story.

Written by Pamela on December 11th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 3/5

The story was, "ok." I didn't bond with the characters and it all seemed to lag.

Body to Die For

Written by Anonymous on August 15th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Thumbs up! I would recommend this book as I thought it had a decent storyline and the plot keeps one motivated to listen.

Body to Die For

Written by Kathleen on May 7th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 1/5

This book is mostly boring. I listened to it but I was glad when I received the book.

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Written by Deborah Campbell on December 6th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This book just kept delivering. It was an excellant adventure! 4 stars up!

Body To Die For

Written by Anonymous on October 26th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 4/5

The plot has a few twists and turns, and overall is well thought out. Bailey Weggins is an appealing central character and the author's descriptions were colorful and complete. Not a piece of classic literature (and doesn't present itself as such); but an entertaining and engaging listen. I would recommend.

Body to Die For

Written by Karen on June 17th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I too felt the story dragged on, but Bailey was such a fun character that I didn't mind. At first, I was taken aback by the modern spin on the heroine, I guess I was expecting something a little more old fashion, such as Agatha Christie's characters, but after I got used to the slang and the modern views I really liked Bailey. I thought the reader did a really good job at keeping the voices entertaining as well. Though I suspectd the person behind the crimes, I still think the author did a good job concealing this fact until the last minute. It was an entertaining listen and I'll make it a point of hunting for more Bailey Weggins stories in the future.

Body to Die For

Written by Anonymous on May 24th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Fun and light with a wonderful narrator. No great plot twists, but I enjoyed this.

Body To Die For

Written by Gary Kuhlken from Stockton, CA on May 21st, 2005

  • Book Rating: 3/5

I could just envision the author as she wrote this book: she would describe a scene or an idea, then get "writer's block", then have a glass of wine, then have an idea for another scene. Although the book was pretty interesting, it seemed to ramble along, from one scene to the next. The end really came from left field (or beyond) and I found it about as believable as stories of the abominable snowman...gk

Body to Die For

Written by Iloveamystery on May 11th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Quite predictable but keeps your interest. Interesting characters.

Selected Reviews

A Body To Die For

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 4/5

So-so story.

by Pamela
  • Book Rating: 3/5

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Author Details

Author Details

White, Kate

"Kate White is the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, the largest-selling women's magazine in the world. Under her editorship, guaranteed circulation has increased by over 600,000 and Cosmo now sells close to two million copies a month on newsstands alone.

White began her career in the magazine business by winning Glamour Magazine's Top Ten College Women contest and appearing on the cover. She was an editorial assistant at Glamour and later became a feature writer and columnist for the magazine. She went on to hold key jobs at several national magazines, including Mademoiselle, and eventually was named editor-in-chief of Child and then later Working Woman and McCall's. Before joining Cosmo, she served as editor-in-chief of Redbook for four years, where she launched the annual Mothers and Shakers awards. During her tenure, Redbook was nominated for a National Magazine Award in the Public Interest category. White became editor-in-chief of Cosmo in 1998. She recently received the Matrix award, which honors ""extraordinary achievements of outstanding women in the communications field.""

In addition to editing Cosmo, White is the author of the Bailey Weggins murder mystery series for Warner Books. The first two books, If Looks Could Kill and A Body to Die For, were New York Times Bestsellers. The third book, Till Death do Us Part, was published in May 2004. ABC Television is currently developing a pilot based on the series. White is also the author of two non-fiction books: the best-selling Why Good Girls Don't Get Ahead but Gutsy Girls Do and 9 Secrets of Women Who Get Everything They Want, which was named Best Motivational Book of 1999 by Books for a Better Life Awards.

She lives in New York City with her husband, son and daughter. "