"I've read and enjoyed earlier mysteries in the Debutante Dropout series, and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEB is the best by far....One warning: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEB grabs you and forces you to read it well into the wee hours of the morning. It's that engaging." Four and a half raven feathers.
--Diana Vickery for Mystery News

"NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEB, Susan McBride's fourth clever Debutante Dropout Mystery, dispatches Dallas heiress Andy Kendricks on a frenzied mission to rescue her boyfriend who has been kidnapped. With the assistance of her society matron mom and her boyfriend's ex, Andy infiltrates a strip club to retrace his steps. As readers of this hilarious series might expect, the plot takes unanticipated twists, while the dialogue and characterization alone are worth the price of admission to Andy's world. If you haven't yet encountered the Debutante Dropout Mysteries, check this one out. You'll be hooked, just like me."
--The Mystery Lovers Bookshop

"If you have not read any of the Debutante Drop Out Mysteries, you must! They contain some vibrant characters and exceptional cozy mystery storylines. I've been a fan of Susan McBride's writing for a number of years and can't wait for the fifth book."
--RoundTableReviews.com

“I enjoyed the book, and am glad to see Cissy and Andy wage their battle of wills. McBride uses Cissy in a very entertaining way. Allie was a good foil for Andy, making the characters one of the best parts of this series.”
--Deadly Pleasures

“Fans of the series will enjoy this lively entry that starts with the club celebration and never slows down until the end.”
--Midwest Book Review

“Eccentric characters with killer wits populate this mystery. Reluctant heiress Andy Kenrick is spunky and intrepid as she looks into her boyfriend's disappearance—and tries to get a handle on her socialite mother’s romance with a former government agent. McBride’s Debutante Dropout series can tally up another amusing tale as Russian mob bosses mingle with topless waitresses.”
--RT BookClub Magazine

"Andrea Kendricks – Dallas heiress, debutante drop-out, and artist – is a strong, independent minded woman with just enough mush at her center to be endearing. Her boyfriend, lawyer Brian Malone, disappears from a strip club during a bachelor party, and remains MIA, with the exception of a brief confusing "dump" call to Andy. A lesser minded woman might take these circumstances at face value, but Andy does Tammy Wynette one better, not only searching for another explanation for Brian's behavior, but also accepting assistance and unsolicited advice from his blonde ex-girlfriend and fellow lawyer. This series remains a standout in the amateur sleuth genre.
--Maryelizabeth Hart, Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore

“Susan McBride puts a fresh spin on an already fun and captivating Debutante Dropout series. Add to the sharp wit and misread clues a more vulnerable and sensitive Andy. Mix in IHOP with silk and pearls, the "Mansion" and diamonds with khaki, and you get a sense of the chaos and fun Susan cooks up for the reader.”
--OnceUponARomance.net

“Author Susan McBride has become one of my favorite mystery writers ever! Her characters are always so well developed and totally believable. How could I not adore Andy, the main character? She is perky, sassy, and often hilarious! This mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat AND laughing uproariously. Stellar!”
--Huntress Reviews

"This series is one that I always look forward to; they are light and fluffy and just so much fun to read. Andy Kendrick, the almost-Dallas-deb, is back only this time it's personal. Andy's boyfriend, Brian, a straight arrow attorney, went to a bachelor party at a swanky strip club, but instead of being the designated driver and taking the groom-to-be home, he skipped out with a hot blonde stripper. That would be bad enough, except his car is found abandoned at the airport with a dead blonde stripper in the trunk. Brian seems to have disappeared and the cops think he's a murderer in hiding. Andy knows something's wrong with this whole scenario, especially after she gets a mysterious phone call about her mother's cabbage soup. Andy is determined to find out the truth and she does, with a lot of laughs along the way. This is the latest and greatest of a terrific series."
--Stacy Alesi, BookBitch.com

"McBride is at her best in this midnight caper that's a cross between the elegance of a Cary Grant movie and silliness of an Abbott and Costello movie.
Andy drops fewer clothing-designer names but hones in on pop culture, which made it easier for the non-fashionista like me to relate to. Also, readers get to know Andy a little better since her passion for painting is revealed. Andy's internal and external voice is flawless, and McBride has sharpened that comedic timing that is so difficult to emulate, especially on paper.

Night of the Living Deb is fun, smart and sassy. It's a great way to break the mid-winter blues or the perfect paperback to pack for that spring vacation.

Armchair Interviews says: This book is a hoot!"
--Julie Failla Earhart for Armchair Interviews