By Sue Ann Jaffarian
Too significant to miss--that's Odelia gray. A never-married, middle-aged, plus-sized girl who makes no excuses for her weight, she's no longer large girl only a mere mortal status at the precipice of menopause, attempting to cruise in an ill-fitting bra. She struggles together with her relationships, her loopy relatives, and her crazier boss. after which there''s her knack for being in shut proximity to lifeless humans . . . .
When her shut buddy Sophie London commits suicide in entrance of an internet web-cam by way of placing a gun in her mouth and pulling the set off, Odelia's existence is modified endlessly. Sophie, a plus-sized activist and concept to imperfect ladies, is the final individual somebody could ever have anticipated to finish her personal lifestyles. Suspecting foul play, Odelia is set to resolve her friend's demise. Odelia's look for the reality takes her from southern California strip department shops to the area of reside web-cam porn to the ritzy enclave of Corona del Mar.
Praise:
"I'd wish to spend extra time with Sue Ann Jaffarian's Odelia, a plus-size fat-liberationist with a good-looking wheelchair-bound lover. Odelia...does no longer hesitate to offer justice a small, well-plotted ahead shove at each opportunity."―The big apple Times
"[Odelia] is an exciting personality, a real counter opposed to stereotype, who demonstrates that existence might be stable, even in an international the place skinny is usually in."―Booklist
"With a forged of numerous characters, an interesting plot, and a reputable heroine, this can be an relaxing read." ―Mystery Scene
"Plus-size examining pleasure--try this one on!"―Lee baby, New York Times bestselling author
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Extra resources for Too Big to Miss (The Odelia Grey Mysteries)
I had by no means been interested in a guy in a wheelchair ahead of, and wasn't certain how I felt approximately it deep down within. His remark in regards to the disabled and the obese being handled in related model had performed itself over in my brain once or twice. probably it was once actual to a undeniable volume. whereas many of us ponder the obese objectives for ridicule, the disabled are usually handled with pity and erroneous condescension. yet I additionally reminded myself that, with loads of exertions, i'll swap my weight to some extent. Greg could by no means have the ability to swap his scenario. yet chance for development apart, ordinarily, neither are taken care of as precise equals with helpful talents, able to major contributions. either are feared as own chances or punishments to be rained down just like the plagues of Israel. There, yet for the grace of God, pass I. A suggestion unexpectedly smacked me upside the mind. If Greg was once the assassin, I had invited him the following, to be on my own with me on the scene of the crime. i ended in my tracks in entrance of the door. used to be a assassin at the different part, separated from me by way of just a couple of inches of wooden and paint? How silly may i've been? I seemed round, feeling very weak. The door bell rang back. This time in staccato blasts. "Odelia," I advised myself in a slightly audible whisper, "you've rather gotten your self right into a mess. " I did a short examine of my challenge. speeding out the again and hiding within the shrubbery grew to become a different hazard. Then I took inventory of the features of the placement. Greg used to be in a wheelchair. or even i'll out-run and out-maneuver a guy who could not stroll. "Odelia, you gonna outrun a bullet, too? " I requested myself in a hushed tone. I heard voices from the opposite aspect of the door. Voices, within the plural. I breathed a sigh of aid. sooner than i'll liberate the door, the bell rang back. This time the blast was once lengthy and pleading. Whoever it was once appeared wanting to come inside of. starting the door a piece, I peered out and located myself face-to-face with a small and sundry crowd of 3. Greg used to be there, sitting in his wheelchair. thankfully, or regrettably, reckoning on the result of his stopover at, Sophie's apartment did not have a sequence of steps as much as front door. subsequent to him, sitting obediently, was once Wainwright, who wagged his tail courteously whilst he observed me. The 3rd social gathering was once Iris Somers. She was once speaking a mile a minute to Greg. I stuck the observe beams right here and there. I groaned inwardly, hoping none of my annoyance escaped my lips. "Greg, have you ever met Sophie's neighbor, Iris Somers? " I requested with fake perkiness. "Just now," he acknowledged, his eyes pleading with me for rescue. I stepped apart. Wainwright trotted in first. there has been a small lip from the touchdown as much as the most flooring of the home. together with his assistance, I gave Greg just a little suggestions to recover from it, surprised at how simply the chair answered to touch. It used to be compact and light-weight, the steel tubing painted in a vibrant pink, black, and silver layout. It used to be the kind of wheelchair i might obvious athletes use.