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Author Randye Lordon Showcases ‘She’s Dead, Who Cares?’ at Upcoming Events

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East Hampton author Randye Lordon's new Hamptons-themed murder mystery is

East Hampton author Randye Lordon's new Hamptons-themed murder mystery is "She's Dead, Who Cares?"

East Hampton author Randye Lordon. COURTESY THE AUTHOR

East Hampton author Randye Lordon. COURTESY THE AUTHOR

authorStaff Writer on Mar 24, 2023

Randye Lordon, author of the award-winning Sydney Sloane Mystery Series, is hosting author talks and book signings throughout the East End during the month of April in honor of the release of her latest murder mystery “She’s Dead, Who Cares?”

The series introduces Mary Moody, a celebrity concierge who can handle everything from hiring Cirque du Soleil to perform at a wedding to the more mundane juggling of privileged brats, wealthy wannabes, getting the Bentley detailed and, unexpectedly solving a murder or two. Mary Moody never expected to add sleuth to her job description, however when a client — a nasty but well-known art dealer — goes missing, Mary is hired by the one person who notices and cares that the woman is gone. And she’s gone, all right, never to return.

Lordon has a grand time satirizing the over-the-top Hamptons one-percenters, creating a suspenseful mystery, and adding a loving tribute to dog lovers who know that man’s best friend is not just an idle phrase. Mystery, murder and a good cocktail will keep readers laughing on the edge of their seat. Friendship compels Mary to agree to dig around for clues in the wealthy Long Island beach community where people are losing their heads — literally.

On Saturday, April 1, Randye Lordon will be reading at East Hampton Library at 3 p.m. (159 Main Street, East Hampton, easthamptonlibrary.org). Then on Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m., Lordon will take part in a reading and book signing in the Bay Street Theater lobby (Long Wharf, Sag Harbor, baystreet.org) in an event sponsored by the Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons. Light refreshments will be served and all are invited. Then on Friday, April 14, at 11 a.m., Lordon will take part in a panel discussion at The Moran House (229 Main Street, East Hampton) as part of the Hamptons Mystery and Crime Festival (hamptonswhodunit.com).

Originally from Chicago, Randye Lordon moved to Manhattan where she graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. It was a logical jump from acting to writing. Aside from her novels, Lordon’s short stories have been published in mystery magazines, anthologies, newspapers, and recorded for a Canadian radio station. Other novels include “Brotherly Love,” “Sister’s Keeper,” “Father Forgive Me,” “Mother May I,” “Say Uncle,” “East of Niece” and “Son of a Gun.” She now resides now East Hampton where she is an innkeeper (and considers murder daily).

“She’s Dead, Who Cares?” is available for purchase at BookHampton in East Hampton (bookhampton.com) and Canio’s Books in Sag Harbor (canios.wordpress.com) and will be sold at all events.

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