Josiah’s phone won’t stop ringing. Both Hunter Wickliffe and Eli Bradley are vying for her attention. At first it was flattering and fun, but now she doesn’t have a moment’s peace. Meanwhile, Josiah and her dog, Baby, take their daily walk to give treats to the horses and llamas before checking the mailbox. Baby is occupied with sniffing out the scents left overnight by the rabbits, foxes, and coyotes, as Josiah leafs through the bills and junk mail. A small blue envelope at the bottom of the stack catches her attention. It is just inscribed with JOSIAH above her address in crude block letters. There is no return address. She quickly tears it open, and a single sheet of paper falls on her gravel road to reveal one word – DEATH!
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My Rating:
Favorite Quotes:
Asa is my daughter, who claims she works for insurance companies investigating art thefts, but I suspect she does off-the-books, dirty work for the CIA or the military. I love my daughter, but she’s opinionated, stubborn, and downright scary. Oh wait, I’m describing myself.
Ellen Boudreaux was my late husband’s girlfriend. Ellen hates me with an intensity that would melt glaciers.
I was falling for a common mistake all women make. We don’t recognize danger, even if it is biting us on the butt.
The Cincinnati Enquirer assumes anyone living below the Mason-Dixon Line eats possum, drinks RC, and leaves the house in tube tops and flip-flops.
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My Review:
I always enjoy reading Abigail Keam’s tales. Her characters are authentic and wryly amusing, with clever inner musings and realistic foibles and challenges. Her latest offering has the beleaguered Josiah working with her somewhat sketchy daughter and her crew of minions to unravel who is behind death threats and poison-pen letters. The storylines were well-honed, easy to follow, and held my interest throughout. I’m already curious about what Ms. Keam has planned for Josiah’s next adventure.
About the Author
the story. “I am a student of history and love to insert historical information
into my mysteries. There is an addendum at the end of the mystery to give
more information. My goal is to entertain my readers, but if they learn a little
history along the way—well, then we are both happy.”
metal house with her husband and various critters.